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One thing Stobart makes clear in his other tweets is that he is not a fan of Poch.
Who do you want to be our next manager? With Poll!
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If**kinglovespurs
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Here you go. It was on Twitter.
In a convo about Tuchel and in response to someone commenting that we are unlikely to know who he is as "we don't scout players properly so we aren't going to scout managers properly either":
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@realchazlacey @bankruptspurs @WindyCOYS @bbqbobs They know him but will be seen as too high risk
And his tweet about back to the drawing board:
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@e_spurs @crackersTHFC @StevenLDN Pochettino would get an interview and be favourite. But back to square one really - all much of muchness
When was this? I tweeted Greg the other day re Tuchel and he replied saying he wasn't under consideration at the moment. Did not expand to say that they knew who he was. Gives me a little more hope now!!!
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All things considering, Poch is a pretty good option as well.
I mean, I can see many people warming up to him due to his EPL exposure, his young age, and the fact that he implements attractive attack-oriented football (similar to the style we here at Tottenham are accustomed to).
Do you fellas think Levy would take a gamble on someone like Tuchel, or go with more of a (relatively) proven thing in Pochettino?
I mean, I can see many people warming up to him due to his EPL exposure, his young age, and the fact that he implements attractive attack-oriented football (similar to the style we here at Tottenham are accustomed to).
Do you fellas think Levy would take a gamble on someone like Tuchel, or go with more of a (relatively) proven thing in Pochettino?
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It was April 22nd. Chris Miller (Windy) started the convo. Here is a link to it if you want to read all the conversation.
The thing that gives me hope is that Spurs bloggers/journalists are starting to talk about him (all favourably) and the more it is out there the more Levy and co will be aware of it and maybe start to think about him an even give him an interview.
The power of social media can't be under estimated anymore and you would be amazed at what changes happen at companies from the voices of customers this way.
https://twitter.com/gstobart/status/458710689432231936
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Lets hope so. Would be a massive shame for Levy to not even speak to the guy
Apparently on twitter we are down to 4 - LVG, Spalletti, Poch, Enrique but the latter is maybe Barca bound.
Don't know how valid this is. Disagrees with what Grey Fox said the other day and he is considered good ITK if I'm not mistaken.
However both mention an Italian. What with Spalletti being available, thus cheap as chips for dear Levy, got to be him. Record is decent, has won things.
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To be honest neither am I! One thing is for sure though. Whoever the next man is I will support him. I just hope Dan makes the right call on this one.
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On the other hand Michael Bridge, sky journalist was very impressed when he met him. Can't find link but I specifically remember him saying so in a twitter convo a few weeks back.
I really don't understand how anyone here could be okay with Pochettino but be against Michael Laudrup. Laudrup would be a FAR better choice for us than Pochettino.
Just compare the CV's of these two as managers. Laudrup had a better winning percentage at smaller clubs in La Liga (Getafe and Mallorca) than Pochettino did at the larger Espanyol, and that's not even taking into account Laudrup getting Getafe to the quarterfinals of the Europa League and nearing winning the Copa del Rey.
Pochettino will end this season with between 6-9 more points than Laudrup's Swansea side of 2012-2013, but Laudrup also won a cup trophy with a far inferior squad. Laudrup was on pace to comfortably steer an injury plagued Swansea side to safety despite Vorm, Michu, Bony, Dyer and de Guzman all carrying injuries for the first part of the season and led Swansea to the knockout stages of Europa. The only issues with him is whether he would be in it for the long haul and whether he could deal with Levy (but that is a concern for ANY manager we appoint).
But what we need right now is someone who can step in and give us quality results next season. Laudrup really is the best option if Van Gaal isn't interested and De Boer doesn't want to leave Ajax. He's familiar with the league, he's available, and most importantly, he's someone our star players (Eriksen, Lloris, Vertonghen) would stand up and take notice of given his reputation as a footballer. Considering the success of Martinez and Rodgers when given better players, wouldn't it be a smart, calculated risk to see whether a manager who arguably had more success than both at the same club could mold our highly talented squad to meet their collective high ceiling?
The other thing about Laudrup is that he knows our squad pretty well from his time in England and in Spain. He wanted Chadli at Swansea and Soldado while at Getafe. He obviously knows Eriksen well, and he has the language skills to communicate with Lamela. He's very good in finding value in the transfer market, too.
Pochettino simply isn't a big enough name, in my opinion, to keep our best players here this summer, nor can we attract the type of quality signings we need with him in charge. Luke Shaw isn't going to come with him and I doubt Levy will sanction 25 million+ pounds for Lallana.
Just compare the CV's of these two as managers. Laudrup had a better winning percentage at smaller clubs in La Liga (Getafe and Mallorca) than Pochettino did at the larger Espanyol, and that's not even taking into account Laudrup getting Getafe to the quarterfinals of the Europa League and nearing winning the Copa del Rey.
Pochettino will end this season with between 6-9 more points than Laudrup's Swansea side of 2012-2013, but Laudrup also won a cup trophy with a far inferior squad. Laudrup was on pace to comfortably steer an injury plagued Swansea side to safety despite Vorm, Michu, Bony, Dyer and de Guzman all carrying injuries for the first part of the season and led Swansea to the knockout stages of Europa. The only issues with him is whether he would be in it for the long haul and whether he could deal with Levy (but that is a concern for ANY manager we appoint).
But what we need right now is someone who can step in and give us quality results next season. Laudrup really is the best option if Van Gaal isn't interested and De Boer doesn't want to leave Ajax. He's familiar with the league, he's available, and most importantly, he's someone our star players (Eriksen, Lloris, Vertonghen) would stand up and take notice of given his reputation as a footballer. Considering the success of Martinez and Rodgers when given better players, wouldn't it be a smart, calculated risk to see whether a manager who arguably had more success than both at the same club could mold our highly talented squad to meet their collective high ceiling?
The other thing about Laudrup is that he knows our squad pretty well from his time in England and in Spain. He wanted Chadli at Swansea and Soldado while at Getafe. He obviously knows Eriksen well, and he has the language skills to communicate with Lamela. He's very good in finding value in the transfer market, too.
Pochettino simply isn't a big enough name, in my opinion, to keep our best players here this summer, nor can we attract the type of quality signings we need with him in charge. Luke Shaw isn't going to come with him and I doubt Levy will sanction 25 million+ pounds for Lallana.
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When I was jotting down a list of preferable replacements for Timmy boy, I had about 8 to 10 favorites (that were more or less realistic options), and then at the bottom I included Laudrup as one of my "Honorable Mentions".
I always liked Laudrup. I suppose I was just a bit confused as to why he got sacked so abruptly at Swansea this season. I mean I can't think of too many higher-caliber managers Swansea can hope to hire. I guess I was just thrown off by his sudden termination. I thought perhaps there must be a good reason for it. I dunno.
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Klopp has serious UCL experience, has won every domestic trophy multiple times... I appreciate he does have the second best team in Germany though.
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Fuck it, maybe we should just promote John McDermott and build through the youth team.
On another note, would Levy look at other club's assistant managers? I'm not sure he would, but hey, Levy's different and it's another option. I think the right manager for us is out there but it may not be someone obvious.
On another note, would Levy look at other club's assistant managers? I'm not sure he would, but hey, Levy's different and it's another option. I think the right manager for us is out there but it may not be someone obvious.
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don't know how true, but a mate has stated that Mancini may also be under consideration for us, and that milan have offered us balloteli and would like one of our (unnamed) players as part of the deal.
personally i wouldn't be keen on either at the moment.
personally i wouldn't be keen on either at the moment.
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There are a lot of whispers about Laudrup's time at Swansea - that he was lazy, didn't spend much time at training, allowing assistants to do it, allowed cliques to develop in the dressing room. I don't think it's any co-incidence his name has not had much heat attached to it.
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I think Tuchel is exactly the TYPE of manager levy wants. Someone young, long tenure potential, can work within budgets, will make the most of our shiny new training ground can manage a squad, intelligent and media friendly.
In terms of the players, I'm not sure it would be an issue. I don't see many big egos. Perhaps Verts? What I see is a talented group of young individuals that needs moulding into a team. I think Tuchel could win them over with his methods and his conduct. As soneone said, his players LOVE him. And to be honest, if anyone wasn't into it, then I would show them the door. We don't need personalities like that in the squad. They are toxic. Tuchels team has always been about the collective as opposed to the individual anyway, which is something I believe we were striving for this year.
He would be a risk, sure. But every appointment has risk attached. For a club of our stature, there is no such thing as a dead cert. You just have to weigh up the potential reward. And if it paid off, we could be rewarded handsomely.
In terms of the players, I'm not sure it would be an issue. I don't see many big egos. Perhaps Verts? What I see is a talented group of young individuals that needs moulding into a team. I think Tuchel could win them over with his methods and his conduct. As soneone said, his players LOVE him. And to be honest, if anyone wasn't into it, then I would show them the door. We don't need personalities like that in the squad. They are toxic. Tuchels team has always been about the collective as opposed to the individual anyway, which is something I believe we were striving for this year.
He would be a risk, sure. But every appointment has risk attached. For a club of our stature, there is no such thing as a dead cert. You just have to weigh up the potential reward. And if it paid off, we could be rewarded handsomely.
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He'd probably have looked at Tito Vilanova but Tito was exceptional
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Here is a completely alternative list of candidates, consisting of names that are hardly mentioned in the debate.
Joachim Löw
Obviously not needing any introduction. After 8 years with the German FA, he has been in charge of Germany through 1 final and 2 semi-finals in the EC, as well as 1 semi-final in the WC. When Klinsy was manager, Löw was the tactical brain that kept it all together. He still has 2 years left of his contract with the FA, but what a catch if he was to look towards new horizons already.
Spice it up: Reunite him with Klinsy him self.
Ole Gunnar Solskjær
Ok, granted. This would be a gamble. A huge gamble. Almost like promoting somebody from the youth team. Errr....
Anyway, Solskjær is not off to a great start at Cardiff. But whether that's down to the squad or the manager, who knows? In Norway, he led Molde FC to 1 premiership trophy and 1 cup trophy in 2 seasons. As a player, he was the classic super sub. This was down to his work whilst sitting at the bench. He would note every move from the opponent, identifying weaknesses he could exploit if subbed on. If he can bring that with him as a manager, he could be game changing. Literally.
Spice it up: His tutor as a manager is no other than Ferguson him self.
Vincenzo Montella
I'm a big fan of Montella. A big fan. He lifted Fiorentina from an under performing squad to a team battling for CL-qualification. He was a feisty forward in his playing days, and his is putting his personal touches to the Italian way. I have it on good authority that he could for sure be interested in managing in PL one day. I do a poor job of explaining who he is as a manger, but I recommend further reading:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...l-analysis-of-vincenzo-montellas-3-5-2-system
http://michelmag.com/2013/09/13/tak...la-is-turning-into-the-best-manager-in-italy/
Spice it up: Baldini & Montella know each other from Roma where Montella was a player. Then again, Baldini might be off...
Do I see any alternatives from the names that are more frequently mentioned? Ancelotti or Benitez would be my personal favourites. But more on that in a later post.
Joachim Löw
Obviously not needing any introduction. After 8 years with the German FA, he has been in charge of Germany through 1 final and 2 semi-finals in the EC, as well as 1 semi-final in the WC. When Klinsy was manager, Löw was the tactical brain that kept it all together. He still has 2 years left of his contract with the FA, but what a catch if he was to look towards new horizons already.
Spice it up: Reunite him with Klinsy him self.
Ole Gunnar Solskjær
Ok, granted. This would be a gamble. A huge gamble. Almost like promoting somebody from the youth team. Errr....
Anyway, Solskjær is not off to a great start at Cardiff. But whether that's down to the squad or the manager, who knows? In Norway, he led Molde FC to 1 premiership trophy and 1 cup trophy in 2 seasons. As a player, he was the classic super sub. This was down to his work whilst sitting at the bench. He would note every move from the opponent, identifying weaknesses he could exploit if subbed on. If he can bring that with him as a manager, he could be game changing. Literally.
Spice it up: His tutor as a manager is no other than Ferguson him self.
Vincenzo Montella
I'm a big fan of Montella. A big fan. He lifted Fiorentina from an under performing squad to a team battling for CL-qualification. He was a feisty forward in his playing days, and his is putting his personal touches to the Italian way. I have it on good authority that he could for sure be interested in managing in PL one day. I do a poor job of explaining who he is as a manger, but I recommend further reading:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...l-analysis-of-vincenzo-montellas-3-5-2-system
http://michelmag.com/2013/09/13/tak...la-is-turning-into-the-best-manager-in-italy/
Spice it up: Baldini & Montella know each other from Roma where Montella was a player. Then again, Baldini might be off...
Do I see any alternatives from the names that are more frequently mentioned? Ancelotti or Benitez would be my personal favourites. But more on that in a later post.
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The buzz came from us just "shooting the breeze" so to speak.
The likes of @Klinsmann33 // @Lufti // @wiggo24 // @Riandor // @whitelanefever // @spurs9 // and myself started throwing around bits and pieces about Tuchel in the last few days, and it began to spread like wildfire.
I made a comment that Tuchel is likely to take over at Borussia Dortmund if Klopp leaves for Manure, and it went viral. It's madness, I tell ya!
Also a couple of months ago, the kids over @ CFC suggested that someone should take a closer look at Tuchel as a potential candidate for us, as follows: http://cartilagefreecaptain.sbnatio...enham-hotspur-manager-shortlist-thomas-tuchel
Cheers!
I do highly rate Tuchel but I don't think I ever posted about him did I?
I'll take credit for it anyway, but if we were going to get a Bundesliga manager, I think Favre would possibly edge it for me as he's got more experience. Either of those two would be great choices, although I don't imagine we'll get either of them
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Will remain with Germany unless they have a terrible WC. THink he will manage in the Bundesliga afterwards and will likely want a break first anyway.
Hell no
Interesting, but prefer the frequently mentioned names on here personally.
I do highly rate Tuchel but I don't think I ever posted about him did I?
This is from Wikipedia:
Favre's teams play a dynamic, quick and attacking minded football where ball possession and change of tempo alternate. This attractive style of play has brought results in every club he has managed. Furthermore, Favre is very skillful tactically, leaving his opponents struggling to penetrate his well-organized sides.
Sounds pretty good to me.
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They were in relegation form with a divided dressing room and players criticizing his coaching, it wasn't really sudden. I posted the opinion of a Swans fan of him in the Laudrup thread about this, they were not sad to see the back of him when he finally did get the boot.
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