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I'd cope with thatWill be the FA/Europa double and finish 2nd.
I'd cope with thatWill be the FA/Europa double and finish 2nd.
Redknapp brought us our first ever top 4 finish, and that was one of the best things I've ever experienced as a fan. But at that stage it was just a one off, and seen by opposition fans and the world as something unlikely to happen again. After this season we will likely have finished in the top 4 four seasons out of 8, and two in a row.As I stated before none what you say really relates to sustainability. Sustainabilty relates to capacity, resources and retention and there had been no discernible alterations in these areas so I don't see how you can make such a claim.
King slipped my mind. He'd get into any defence in the world on talent, but let's be honest- our defence benefits hugely from having a consistent partnership and not wondering every week whether King is available.8. I think the likes of VDV, King and Sandro from that time would also make a strong play to get into this side.
King slipped my mind. He'd get into any defence in the world on talent, but let's be honest- our defence benefits hugely from having a consistent partnership and not wondering every week whether King is available.
Van der Vaart? Don't think Pochettino would entertain him for a second tbh.
As for Sandro, I loved the man. But I think you've got your timings mixed up here. He was a young player getting the odd game in his first season, and was kept out of the side by Parker in his second. You're thinking of the AVB Sandro who was an absolute animal, although I'd still argue (reluctantly - the beast was a personal favourite) Wanyama has a better all-round game.
Poch would absolutely have loved Parker.King slipped my mind. He'd get into any defence in the world on talent, but let's be honest- our defence benefits hugely from having a consistent partnership and not wondering every week whether King is available.
Van der Vaart? Don't think Pochettino would entertain him for a second tbh.
As for Sandro, I loved the man. But I think you've got your timings mixed up here. He was a young player getting the odd game in his first season, and was kept out of the side by Parker in his second. You're thinking of the AVB Sandro who was an absolute animal, although I'd still argue (reluctantly - the beast was a personal favourite) Wanyama has a better all-round game.
Agreed. I also often wonder what he could have done with a young Jenas. Genuinely think he could have turned him into a wonderful player.Poch would absolutely have loved Parker.
Agreed. I also often wonder what he could have done with a young Jenas. Genuinely think he could have turned him into a wonderful player.
Would have loved Siggy too I'm sure.
Jenas... I dunno. He was an infuriating player for me, and even Bobby Robson couldn't get him to hold his focus. He was always capable of terrific all round performances, but he would go through dips. I don't think JJ would have been able to maintain it under Poch.Agreed. I also often wonder what he could have done with a young Jenas. Genuinely think he could have turned him into a wonderful player.
Not sure about that. Not mobile enough.
I thought he was pretty hard working? Not the fastest no but great on the ball, good passer and will get you 10ish goals a season. I'd say he would have worked better in our squad now than what we seen of him, AVB didn't seem to know where to put him.
Sounds very like Walker, Rose, Dembele pre-Poch. Pochettino is a master at taking someone with all the physical attributes and giving them the mental focus to succeed, providing they are willing to learn.Jenas... I dunno. He was an infuriating player for me, and even Bobby Robson couldn't get him to hold his focus. He was always capable of terrific all round performances, but he would go through dips. I don't think JJ would have been able to maintain it under Poch.
Robson was still getting Newcastle into the CL back then, but it was a characteristic of JJ's whole career... he just never quite had that drive to push himself.Sounds very like Walker, Rose, Dembele pre-Poch. Pochettino is a master at taking someone with all the physical attributes and giving them the mental focus to succeed, providing they are willing to learn.
As for his time at Newcastle... think Bobby was getting on a bit by then, Jenas was very young (19-21?) and there was a lot wrong at the club.
I dunno, maybe. What do I know anyway, I Rohan Ricketts was the bollocks.
Jenas won young player of the year during Newcastle's last CL qualification in 02-03. His problems started once Robson's career started to wane.Robson was still getting Newcastle into the CL back then, but it was a characteristic of JJ's whole career... he just never quite had that drive to push himself.
Didn't we have to sell following some "off the field"issues?I still swear we missed a trick selling Reto Ziegler.
Didn't we have to sell following some "off the field"issues?
Robson was still getting Newcastle into the CL back then, but it was a characteristic of JJ's whole career... he just never quite had that drive to push himself.
Modric wasn't terrible when he first arrived he just took time to adapt and also had his leg broken by Lee Bowyer if memory serves correct.
Bale did improve under Redknapp but for large parts of his time with him we considered selling Bale as he couldn't win a game. AVB turned Bale into the monster he became.
Walker was pretty poor under Redknapp and has only really been achieving his potential under Poch.
Rose was pushed to left back Sunderland not Redknapp and we all wanted him gone until Poch made him the winner and best left back in the league. Rose even said he never got coaching to play the position under Redknapp.
Yes we played some great stuff under Redknapp but we always lacked the winning mentality and we fell at the final hurdle almost every time.
Compare that to what Poch has done with Walker, Rose, Eriksen, Kane, Alli, Dier, Lamela and Dembele and you should be able to spot the difference. Redknapp get's fourth and its the best we could hope for. Also don't forget Redknapp basically saying we should of sold Modric to Chelsea. Could you imagine Poch doing the same? Poch get's third and wants to gut half the players and change the mentality. Spot the winner.