Gb160
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I think it's his cheeks mate...they just look so pinchable.
That's definitely it.
The Poch has been confirmed as manager thread!
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That's definitely it.
The press conference was on Sky Sports News.
There is an article on their website http://www.skysports.com/football/n...os-townsend-dropped-after-tottenham-coach-row
Andros Townsend dropped after Tottenham coach row
Last Updated: 04/11/15 2:41pm
Andros Townsend is yet to start a Premier League game for Tottenham this season
Andros Townsend has been dropped by Tottenham in the wake of his row with a fitness coach.
The England winger was pictured arguing with Nathan Gardiner during a post-match warm-down after the Monday Night Football win over Aston Villa.
And Mauricio Pochettino says Townsend will not feature against Anderlecht on Thursday as punishment for his breach of discipline.
"He did not train with the group and he is not available for selection tomorrow," the Spurs boss told his pre-match press conference. "When you behave in the wrong way, obviously you need to pay.
"It's my decision when he is available again. For me, discipline is very important. We have a very young squad and they can make mistakes, but when you cross the limit it's important to stop that.
"As a manager I am very friendly, but discipline is very important between us and the staff. The staff need to show respect to the players and the players need to show respect to the staff.
Townsend has been a regular fixture on the bench this season for Mauricio Pochettino's (l) side
Townsend has started just three games this season - two in the Europa League and one in the League Cup - but has been told he still has a future at White Hart Lane.
Pochettino said: "He is still young. He has recognised he made a mistake. He has apologised. I can understand because I was a player and when you're not playing you are not happy.
"Sometimes your expectations are bigger than what your manager provides you, but it's not normal behaviour and he understands it's the not the way he needs to take to impress the manager.
"All players have a future. It's up to them to have a future here. Football can change quickly. He is in our squad because we believe in him and believe he can do very good things, but it's up to the player to show me I am wrong with my previous decisions."
Sky sources say Townsend is disappointed with the club's decision but he has apologised to all concerned.
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I like it when this thread gets bumped. Makes me wonder whether there are people who are only just realising.
thebenjamin
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Real insight into what a hard bastard Poch is.
'When you behave in the wrong way you always need to pay.'
'When you behave in the wrong way you always need to pay.'
thinktank
Hmmm...
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But he's quiet about his hardness, unlike moaninho who thinks everyone needs to know about it.
Poch is perfectly understated.
thebenjamin
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Indeed. Delighted to have someone setting proper standards at the club.
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thinktank
Hmmm...
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It's a trip reading earlier pages/posts...
And that's a very tame one. Some absolute corkers lurk in this thread. I think I'll dig some out intermittently for chuckles.
Gb160
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SandroClegane
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He still has 3 and a half years on his current deal...
markiespurs
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Really impressed with the way Poch has handled Townsend here, excluding him from the squad in a busy week is a ballsy move and one that should be backed and admired.
Fining a a player has little impact these days with the amount they earn, so the only real way to punish a player, especially one who wants game time, is to drop them from the squad
Fining a a player has little impact these days with the amount they earn, so the only real way to punish a player, especially one who wants game time, is to drop them from the squad
Gb160
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Stupid move by Andros really, moaning about not getting enough game time, throws a strop...gets dropped from the squad for a match where he would've probably got game time.
Well played cheeky chops*
*my new pet name for Poch.
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I want Pochettino here for the next 20 years though three and a half.
You only need to watch the way Neville and Scholes talk up Pochettino that he will be a man in demand one day soon.
Lo Amo Speroni
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I wanted Benitez 
King of Otters
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This was considered a positive endorsement at the time.
Funny how quickly reputations rise and fall in football.
Or in the case of Pardew, fall and rise.
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