The Mauricio Pochettino thread

Hercules said:

Guy has learnt well how to play the media

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Wheeler Dealer said:

You may think its shite, but it appears to be a popular drink, particularly with the Doris's

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bomberH said:

I have to say, I think some of the posts worrying about Poch are justified. He mostly says all the right things and then ends it with ‘but you never know what will happen tomorrow’. He’s said that before and he means that he could be sacked by Spurs as well as him leaving so it doesn’t concern me too much. He also said ‘When Madrid call, you listen, but it doesn’t depend on me’ which suggests if Levy said he can go, he may. But he would practically end any speculation by just saying something like ‘Madrid are a great club but I have a project with Spurs and I will be here next year’. No ifs, no buts, just straight forward. That wouldn’t offend the Madrid heirarchy either.

His interview in Spanish was a lot more positive actually. He said he’d like to manage the Argentinian national team, Newell’s Old Boys and possibly Espanyol again and said something along the lines of ‘and if a job like the Madrid job became available one day then maybe’ but in context it was more reassuring that it sounds above, it almost sounded like Madrid was an afterthought. I’m sure it wasn’t but he made it sound like it was. Or the translator did anyway.

The bottom line is not once has he said ‘I’m staying next season’. He’s said he’s proud etc and I realise he wants to be respectful to Madrid for future purposes but it seems like he’s being quite careful with his words.

The comment about ‘it may not be possible for you to turn down Madrid but for me it is’ was his most positive comment I thought. What a wanky question/statement from the reporter by the way.

I think he’ll stay. I also think if Levy said he can talk to them if he likes, then he’d be gone. I know some supporters can’t understand why he’d be interested in Madrid as there is no longevity and players ethics are often questionable etc but I honestly believe all that goes out the window when it comes to managing Madrid. Managers just see themselves as managing the most famous team in the world. I personally think he’d be mad to take the job now of all times after 3 CL’s in a row but we’ll see.

I know the itk’s are all saying he’s staying and this pleases me lots. He obviously doesn’t come across as the type to force the issue so if Levy doesn’t entertain the offer, which I’m sure he won’t, then hopefully that’s the end of it, until next season anyway.

Apologies if this sounds negative, it’s not meant to but it’s been on my mind more as the day’s gone on, especially after seeing all the interviews. I firmly believe he’ll stay but I can understand some of the worries. The speculation should all be done and dusted by now but it’s not. Madrid will still make an official approach I’m sure so we’ll see how that pans out. Hopefully the fax machine is still broken.

If he stays and he’s backed properly, I genuinely think we’ll win a trophy next season. ?

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Hercules said:

Guy has learnt well how to play the media

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doctor stefan Freud said:

@coopsieyid you are the gif that keeps on giving

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Hercules said:

Guy has learnt well how to play the media

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Hercules said:

Guy has learnt well how to play the media

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Jody said:

Couldn't agree more. If I said to my wife that I can't rule out not leaving her 1 day but she should just enjoy today and what will be will be....well, I don't think she'd be too happy with my level of commitment!

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Jody said:

Couldn't agree more. If I said to my wife that I can't rule out not leaving her 1 day but she should just enjoy today and what will be will be....well, I don't think she'd be too happy with my level of commitment!

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Jody said:

Couldn't agree more. If I said to my wife that I can't rule out not leaving her 1 day but she should just enjoy today and what will be will be....well, I don't think she'd be too happy with my level of commitment!

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bomberH said:

I have to say, I think some of the posts worrying about Poch are justified. He mostly says all the right things and then ends it with ‘but you never know what will happen tomorrow’. He’s said that before and he means that he could be sacked by Spurs as well as him leaving so it doesn’t concern me too much. He also said ‘When Madrid call, you listen, but it doesn’t depend on me’ which suggests if Levy said he can go, he may. But he would practically end any speculation by just saying something like ‘Madrid are a great club but I have a project with Spurs and I will be here next year’. No ifs, no buts, just straight forward. That wouldn’t offend the Madrid heirarchy either.

His interview in Spanish was a lot more positive actually. He said he’d like to manage the Argentinian national team, Newell’s Old Boys and possibly Espanyol again and said something along the lines of ‘and if a job like the Madrid job became available one day then maybe’ but in context it was more reassuring that it sounds above, it almost sounded like Madrid was an afterthought. I’m sure it wasn’t but he made it sound like it was. Or the translator did anyway.

The bottom line is not once has he said ‘I’m staying next season’. He’s said he’s proud etc and I realise he wants to be respectful to Madrid for future purposes but it seems like he’s being quite careful with his words.

The comment about ‘it may not be possible for you to turn down Madrid but for me it is’ was his most positive comment I thought. What a wanky question/statement from the reporter by the way.

I think he’ll stay. I also think if Levy said he can talk to them if he likes, then he’d be gone. I know some supporters can’t understand why he’d be interested in Madrid as there is no longevity and players ethics are often questionable etc but I honestly believe all that goes out the window when it comes to managing Madrid. Managers just see themselves as managing the most famous team in the world. I personally think he’d be mad to take the job now of all times after 3 CL’s in a row but we’ll see.

I know the itk’s are all saying he’s staying and this pleases me lots. He obviously doesn’t come across as the type to force the issue so if Levy doesn’t entertain the offer, which I’m sure he won’t, then hopefully that’s the end of it, until next season anyway.

Apologies if this sounds negative, it’s not meant to but it’s been on my mind more as the day’s gone on, especially after seeing all the interviews. I firmly believe he’ll stay but I can understand some of the worries. The speculation should all be done and dusted by now but it’s not. Madrid will still make an official approach I’m sure so we’ll see how that pans out. Hopefully the fax machine is still broken.

If he stays and he’s backed properly, I genuinely think we’ll win a trophy next season. ?

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Hercules said:

Guy has learnt well how to play the media

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yankspurs said:

Uh oh. I dont know if i like the sound of that.....

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yankspurs said:

Uh oh. I dont know if i like the sound of that.....

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kaz Hirai said:

Damn I gotta say you guys are alot nicer and more understanding to Poch & his ambition than u were Redknapp

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Lilbaz said:

Seems like poch's mentor just got a job at leeds and is waiting for a work permit.
Who knows in a years time biesla might have them in the prem facing off against poch and pep.

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C0YS said:

Pretty sure the media source is unreliable but diariogol claim Ronaldo would veto Poch.
Probably rubbish but considering the work Poch would expect from Ronaldo it is plausible.

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