The Mauricio Pochettino thread

[Dean]

Irrespective as to what Poch says or does, only 1 man can influence this:

Christian Eriksen's game by numbers vs. Everton:

0 take-ons attempted
0 chances created
0 shots attempted
0 interceptions
0 tackles made
1 yellow card
16 x possession lost

However, Poch CAN of course influence whether that player should be anywhere near the pitch...

 

[skaz04nik]

Fuck all chance of Bayern going for Poch, why would they want a manager they witnessed first hand completely capitulate just weeks ago.

Only if Allegri and Jose turn them down they could give a try. Very unlikely though. But not 100% unrealistic

 

[The Apprentice]

Is it three draws and nine losses from our last 12 away league games?

With the squad at his disposal, that is horrific.

 

[BringBack_leGin]

I think it’s fair to say that the we’ve been left with a squad which isn’t quite right after the last few TWs. I also think it’s fair to say that it’s a squad which should be performing far better and be far higher in the league. Both these things can be true.

 

[EastLondonYid]

You think we’re one of the worst teams in the league because of signings?

We've done this to death mate
This squad needed rebuilding, poch said it last season, he has been proved right
He is stuck with alot of dead wood

We have been poor, but even so everything is fine margins, little things that could go your way and kick start your season, give you the confidence every team needs

Harry doesn't hit the inside of the post we win at arsenal... Son doesn't hit the bar we probably win at Anfield.... Aurier goal harshly ruled out we win at Leicester

We win three away games at top six clubs..... Results change perseptions

 

[nedley]

Fuck all chance of Bayern going for Poch, why would they want a manager they witnessed first hand completely capitulate just weeks ago.

Because it would be extremely short sighted?

Poch is one of the world's best young coaches and has achieved wonderful things with us.

It's just looking like it's coming to an unfortunate end. Like it does with the majority of managers.

 

[Wick3d]

Irrespective as to what Poch says or does, only 1 man can influence this:

Christian Eriksen's game by numbers vs. Everton:

0 take-ons attempted
0 chances created
0 shots attempted
0 interceptions
0 tackles made
1 yellow card
16 x possession lost

However, Poch CAN of course influence whether that player should be anywhere near the pitch...

Eriksen was awful the whole game, as was the whole team. What I don't understand is why Poch decides right at the end to introduce Sess into this game. He only ever makes late subs, he is never proactive and it's so frustrating!

 

[DelBoyN17]

It's been a tough period for a while now, we need to sort it, and ASAP. We have been really poor.
Crazy thing is we beat red star and sheff utd, which could happen come on..... We will be 6th and in the CL, group stages this week........ How fucking mental is that?

We won’t beat either of them, hopefully he’s gone after that

 

[Archibald&Crooks]

It's even fairer to say that those in charge of buying and selling are guilty of negligence or incompetence or both. It stinks.

 

[slartibartfast]

Maybe he takes Eriksen Toby Verts Rose with him

They arent playing for him now so I doubt they'll play for him at Bayern.

 

[Archibald&Crooks]

Eriksen was awful the whole game, as was the whole team. What I don't understand is why Poch decides right at the end to introduce Sess into this game. He only ever makes late subs, he is never proactive and it's so frustrating!

Probably to run the clock down.

 

[Everlasting Seconds]

Problem is they aren't really improving either.

To me, that says it all. No improvements -> no longer a question of "if" but of "when" Pochettino will leave, one way or another.

 

[dontcallme]

It's a legit question imo. If Poch stays we are looking at what are currently 5 starting XI players either out of contact or wanting out. No CL could very easily see another 2-3 big players wanting to leave.

I'ts my opinion(educationally informed)new contracts would be strongly considered by certain players if Poch was to go. This is info I received a good while ago(and have posted it) and as far as I'm aware that is still the case.

In all honesty from the little bits I've heard recently things arent getting any worse behind the scenes. Problem is they aren't really improving either.

Players will leave for better clubs and better opportunities. There is a hierarchy and the level of interest in players leaving will depend on the quality of the clubs qanting to buy.

By all accounts we are open to selling numberous players who want out but no better clubs came in for them.

But a mass exodus of players after failure to get CL football has never happened.

 

[Dr Benson]

Poch could try Lo Celso instead of Eriksen for a change.. There is a lot he can do with this squad. Solskjær is at least trying. I really can't see Poch trying to do his best anymore.

 

[Everlasting Seconds]

They arent playing for him now so I doubt they'll play for him at Bayern.

Eriksen the exception. Ask your self why is Pochettino constantly picking Eriksen? For the same reason as always, loyalty. Eriksen's lack of motivation is probably not because of an issue with the manager.

 

[panoma]

Why would Bayern want Poch? He's done nothing to suggest he's capable of winning trophies, as is expected at Bayern. He's a good coach, but surely they want a more experienced winner type now after Kovac?

 

[skaz04nik]

Harry doesn't hit the inside of the post we win at arsenal... Son doesn't hit the bar we probably win at Anfield.... Aurier goal harshly ruled out we win at Leicester

That's miracle. We are not creating enough chances and let the opposition create too many

We should be 14th based on expected points. It's sad and painful (for me as well) but statistically correct

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[Wick3d]

Probably to run the clock down.

Yes but why Sess? Is there no one else on the bench? Preferably one who isn't about to make his debut in this shitshow of a match?

 

[dontcallme]

It's even fairer to say that those in charge of buying and selling are guilty of negligence or incompetence or both. It stinks.

Our recent transfer policy certainly has a lot to answer for.

Problem from the outside is we don't know how our setup really works.

We receive conflicting stories of Poch turning down targets and failure to make our move.

It's hard for us as fans to know who to blame but the current system has not been working. I still maintain our summer transfers were a step in the right direction.

If Poch is to stay then our transfer setup has to be central to everything.

 

[The Apprentice]

The worrying thing is that its hard to feel confident that Poch knows what he wants to do with the first XI, once everyone is fit.

The whole club feels like watching a slow moving car crash this season.