The Mauricio Pochettino thread

[midoshairband]

Poch has mot commented in rumours

I remember a lot of panic back in April when he refused to confirm he'd stay on for this season. What was the quote - something like the project will go on 'with him or another'. I think he speaks quite loosely about things for whatever reason and it's not worth worrying too much about if everything continues to go well.

That said I'd be gutted if he went. However I do wonder what would happen next - Spurs will be in that stadium and will have the squad. The badge is still bigger than any one name and all that.

its a good point. and also, by refusing to comment on rumours etc it makes things simple. ie if he came out and refused or denied a particular rumour, he would have to do that ((or confirm) for every other rumour ever, otherwise the press would have something to work with.

by refusing to speak, it gives them nothing, hence all the guessing articles.

 

[Lilbaz]

Why is Poch favorite though?

Because pundits have been linking him with the job for a while now and their fans have him as favourite. He was a favourite to take over from zidane too. Also because people have put money on it.

 

[SirHarryHotspur]

Why? Is Poch taking advice from talksport pundits?

Yeah Poch must have listened to them about the Real Madrid job, don't take it they must have said, the weathers warmer , they all speak Spanish , huge transfer budget , most successful football club in the World, tin pot stadium, terrible place to go.

 

[chinaman]

Levy cannot afford to let Poch go.

I love the frenzy that all the other clubs fans and journalists with obvious agendas are whipping themselves in to. They literally are over come with happiness at the thought of us losing Poch. They hate that we’ve broken the top 4 barrier.

This is a very big moment in our history I think. If Poch tells Utd to do one we will be able to say that we are one of the big boys now and we’re here to stay. If Poch goes then we will have to take our place back amongst the also rans and accept all the backlash that comes with it.

The backlash would hurt Levy as our sponsors will be queing up to try to terminate deals and the naming rights for the stadium will drop by at least 50%.

The fact that Manure are willing to sacrifice this season totally by not appointing a long term manager despite the availability of people like Zidane can only mean one thing. They're hell-bent on getting Poch in the summer. We'll have to see what Levy does between now and then.

 

[Deleted member 27995]

Because pundits have been linking him with the job for a while now and their fans have him as favourite. He was a favourite to take over from zidane too.

The same pundits/media outlets that don't give Spurs/him his due when it suits? The media drive what they want and when they want, there are names that have done as much and more in the game that are barely getting a sniff.

Massimiliano Allegri was linked with Arsenal - but he isn't good enough for Man U? Christ on a bike.

 

[Lilbaz]

The same pundits/media outlets that don't give Spurs/him his due when it suits? The media drive what they want and when they want, there are names that have done as much and more in the game that are barely getting a sniff.

Massimiliano Allegri was linked with Arsenal - but he isn't good enough for Man U? Christ on a bike.

Most pundits praise spurs and poch for what we've achieved on our budget. Listen to belamy talk about him for one, sounds like he wants to suck his cock. Neville aswell.

 

[Archibald&Crooks]

Why is Poch favorite though?

Ask yourself this. If you supported another club, who would you want as your next manager? If the answer isn't Pochettino then there's something wrong with you. All that's happening is that opinions of the media, pundits, etc etc is reflecting that. He's the obvious choice because he's the best choice. It isn't agenda or conspiracy, it's simply because he is the outstanding candidate and the story generates clicks.

 

[Deleted member 27995]

Most pundits praise spurs and poch for what we've achieved on our budget. Listen to belamy talk about him for one, sounds like he wants to suck his cock. Neville aswell.

Neville is the route cause of what has been 'Poch to United' since 11 am yesterday morning.

 

[Graysonti]

Man U are not a big as they, the media and some wally posters on here like to think.

We have far better facilities now - OT is an aging dump.

Finish job with us and then on to RM in the future.

Plus it’s in Manchester ffs - yes, raining Manchester

 

[Deleted member 27995]

Ask yourself this. If you supported another club, who would you want as your next manager? If the answer isn't Pochettino then there's something wrong with you. All that's happening is that opinions of the media, pundits, etc etc is reflecting that. He's the obvious choice because he's the best choice. It isn't agenda or conspiracy, it's simply because he is the outstanding candidate and the story generates clicks.

He is one of many candidates, one with a resume that is regularly questioned by, now, the same people singing his praises. Agendas exist, you can play the even handed card all you want bury your head if you like, but some of the guff written/spoken in the last 24 hours is fucking Brian Rix levels of farcical.

 

[Graysonti]

We have about half the prestige of Manu. Incase anyone hasn't noticed they are all over the mainstream media they are everywhere here and abroad. If we sack a manager it wont be noticed.

Lol - propaganda

Where did you hear that ? Gary ‘prat’ Neville

 

[doctor stefan Freud]

IMO, he will not go. He is emotionally invested at Spurs, what with the project, the challenge, the players and the stadium. Throw in his principles and I dont think he will go….

You. The. Man.

 

[homer hotspur]

To be honest , these days, I only take one season at a time. I take the view that it is extremely unlikely we will lose Poch or a Key player during a season , unless something has gone drastically wrong or it suited the club. So, I was content that we would have season 2018/19 with Poch, Kane , Dele, Erikssen etc. The counter to that is that I take little notice of long term contracts and know that ' all bets are off' in the close season. With that in mind , looking ahead I could already see a huge danger of Poch leaving to go to Manure or Madrid and possibly taking one or more players with him. So, this news is just early confirmation of that scenario that surely most of us fully expected.
The big issue though is how it may derail our current season as the Media will be constantly banging on and running ' exclusives' ( probably just before/after vital games) about how they have been told this or that and how Erikssen won't sign until he knows and if he goes it will unsettle Kane blah blah. This constant background chatter will be a huge distraction but there is probably nothing to stop it. Very similar to the Redknapp/England situation. We are just going to have to get used to it and hope the players really don't take notice of it as is always claimed.
As for next summer, I suspect Madrid are at least as much of a danger as Man ure, if not more but a lot will probably depend on 1- what we actually manage to achieve this season and 2- Whether the club can match his ambition going forward.

 

[Archibald&Crooks]

He is one of many candidates, one with a resume that is regularly questioned by, now, the same people singing his praises. Agendas exist, you can play the even handed card all you want bury your head if you like, but some of the guff written/spoken in the last 24 hours is fucking Brian Rix levels of farcical.

Fair enough run around whinging about it for six months, fill your boots

 

[Mr Pink]

When you think about it, everybody knew for certain that there was no way Mourinho was going to be at Man U next season.

Therefore everybody knew that they would after a new manager next season and everybody knew the Poch would be the 1st or 2nd name on their list.

Everybody also knows it is not Poch's style to come out and say - "this is all BS, I am stating at Spurs 100%". He didn't do that with Real Madrid sniffing around for 2 years, so not sure why he would do that now, especially as being coy gives him a huge amount of leverage on Levy.

So really, nothing much has changed when you think dispassionately about it.

The only thing that has me and pretty much everyone else riled up, is the constant unending speculation about our manager and the potentially destabilising impact this may have for the rest of the season.

People keep making the comparison with Harry and England but i think that is unfair to Poch since Harry was positively whoring himself for the job, which is why i for one was glad to see the back of him

Very fair summation.

Totally agree, and it's the destabilising affect I worry about. Which is why i think Poch should break precedent and publicly draw a line under it if he sees himself here for another few years.

 

[piedpiper]

Great:

https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/fo...dow-reveals-mauricio-pochettino-a4021481.html

If people cant see his commitment in those comments, then nothing will convince them otherwise.

He speaks of "Our" club "Our" facilities. I'm relaxed and assured by those comments.

 

[Deleted member 27995]

Fair enough run around whinging about it for six months, fill your boots

Nah just this week, back to the grind after that, won't have time to use my digital soapbox until ... Well fuck knows.

 

[Lilbaz]

Neville is the route cause of what has been 'Poch to United' since 11 am yesterday morning.

Exactly, he gives him his due and wants him as utds next manager.

 

[Deleted member 27995]

Exactly, he gives him his due and wants him as utds next manager.

Yeah, he's a real saint.

 

[Lilbaz]

Yeah, he's a real saint.

I don't know what you want? You say pundits don't give poch his due then are upset when they say he is the best option for utd?