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Mauricio Pochettino's style turning heads in the dugout & why women love Pochettino

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POCHETTINO TURNING HEADS: http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/10233693.Pochettino_turning_heads_in_the_Saints_dugout/?ref=mmsp

 

IT was one of many texts I suspect were sent simultaneously buzzing around Southampton cyberspace at that exact moment.

 

“Just seen the new Saints manager. Well fit and sexy. Lovely smile! Hehe!”

 

That was the message that pinged up on my mobile phone as Mauricio Pochettino made his TV debut in living rooms across the county. And rather embarrassingly the sender was my mum.

 

The fact dad was sitting next to her didn’t seem to bother her because for the first time in decades she suddenly became very interested in the oh-so-beautiful game.

 

While dad, a die-hard Saints fan, was swatting up on stats and taking in his player profile which included 20 caps for Argentina and a managerial career at Espanyol, mum had other things on her mind.

 

Things like the 40-year-old’s fresh faced olive skin, designer stubble, suave suit that looked fresh out of an Armani shoot and the chiselled features that made her, and other women across the county, edge forward on their sofas.

 

I won’t even get started on those sultry Spanish tones as he said “I am very ‘appy to be ‘ere” in the sexiest of accents.

 

Or his twinkly deep brown eyes and huge smile he flashed while each mesmerising word was translated into English.

 

In that split second he paused from his melodic spiel to take a swig of coffee and flashed a very expensive-looking watch, all women swooned and all men wanted to dress like him.

 

And the temperatures are not just rising in my parents house as a straw poll in the office among the girls confirmed my suspicions with one breathlessly remarking: “I could never get enough of his stubble.”

 

There is quite simply no doubting that the Saints’ new boy has got pulses racing off the pitch and attracted a new legion of followers.

 

No, I am not talking about the die-harders in the Northam End but the partners -those who couldn’t explain the offside rule if their lives depended on it or whose football knowledge extends only to David Beckham’s tattoo collection.

 

Of course like every other woman who got a similar text, I started my research.

 

And I found Pochettino’s sex appeal is already well-established internationally.

 

How could we have missed his muscular physique and flowing locks when he came up against England in the 2002 World Cup, tripping Michael Owen and giving England a 1-0 win?

 

Classy Mauricio provides the sort of phwoar-factor which has not been seen since his friend Jose Mourinho debuted on our shores and brightened up the game.

 

Looking back to the old days of British footie, the 5ft 11in Argentinian is certainly a far cry from that breed of manager.

 

Remember Brian Clough who pounded the touchline of Nottingham Forest in his hallmark trusty green jumper?

 

Not to mention past Saints managers who have adopted, shall we say, a more relaxed approach to dress.

 

Take Paul Sturrock and Jan Poortvliet for example and their penchant for shorts and tracksuits.

 

But Mauricio seems to hit all the right style buttons as he is spotted pounding the pitch in shiny black Italian brogues complete with a bespoke suit so sharply tailored it looks carved.

 

He also relaxes in chunky knits a la Daniel Craig while the grey Louis Vuitton scarf he wore during last Saturday’s Manchester City game was worn with typically stylish aplomb.

 

Even when found in a tracksuit and skinny-fit trousers on the touchline, he has sported a fresh-out-of-the-box pair of eye-catching snazzy Nike trainers with a striking florescent orange tick.

 

His dapper wardrobe has not gone unnoticed among personal stylists either.

 

Award-winning Hampshire personal stylist Chantelle Znideric said: “His style is smart and laid back but has a masculine edge still.

 

“It tells me that he takes pride in his appearance but his priority is managing the team and doing his job well – it’s not too immaculate or overdone.

 

“Women are attracted to this look and like the idea of men in smart suits because it’s confident and domineering in a good way.

 

“Often men that have a clean cut image will boast handsome features and you’ll notice their eyes, hair or smile more clearly.”

 

But there’s bad news ladies – Mauricio’s married.

 

 

 

 

 

 

POCHETTINO'S TOUCHLINE STYLE UNDER THE MICROSCOPE: http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/10233697.Pochettino___s_touchline_style_under_the_microscope/?ref=mr

 

THE first thing you notice about Mauricio Pochettino's style is that it's very sharp, smart and very well put together.

 

He exudes a chic and classic yet understated look. His hair is well kempt and his overall attempt at grooming is tidy as well as pleasing to the eye.

 

There's an air of quality about his look and emulates the likes of his counterparts, Mourinho and Mancini, all of whom have a certain “European” style, which tends to be attractive, simplistic and elegant.

 

The fabrics he likes to wear are high quality and well cut to reflect his professionalism in this new role of Southampton FC manager.

 

In my experience most males in high powered or respected roles tend to wear high quality fabrics such as wools, silks, cashmere and structured cottons or linens, as this reflects their professionalism and significance that they can do the job. Football managers that have this style keep their look simple and modern.

 

Colours in general are dark and deep but there's also a strong contrast when suits are worn. For more formal and special occasions you'll see dark suits worn with crisp white shirts, as this reflects a type of uniform and seniority whilst giving them as well as their team and audiences complete confidence in their ability to achieve.

 

Wearing nice clothes in general gives us all that extra bit of confidence and it also helps us to feel good doing what we do. Wearing higher quality fabrics and a designer brand we aspire to will also help us feel more confident and worthy.

 

And how can the rest of us achieve his dapper look?

 

Men achieve this inner confidence and effortless style by ultimately knowing that they look attractive and feel comfortable in what they're wearing.

 

Opting for the right styles, trends and colours to suit their individuality and personality is key. Men that try too hard often don't get it right.

 

 

 

 

 

Slow day at Echo Towers? Or REALLY INTERESTING?

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This is all very well, but Old Nick & I looked bloody good on the touchline in the forum games...

 

Lot of good we did the First Team.....

 

Fashion points are one thing. Style is another. But we still need 13 more REAL POINTS at least this season

 

A veritable pair of style icons, you were, as you prowled the touch line like two primal fashion monsters.

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More evidence as to why women should be banned from football.

 

As a father with no sons, I have to take issue with your highly sexist comments.

 

As a bystander who has seen the resigned look of weariness on our dogs face as my missus sits down to watch Liverpool, I find the comments less sexist. When I was at school, two of my female friends, one of which not even a Saints fan, used to go to every home game so they could stand behind Tim Flowers and shout "we love Timmy's bottom". I get the feeling that if these two were ever responsible for putting the beautiful game on TV, traditional on-screen stats ( such as goals scored by each team ) would give way in favour of a "nice bottom ratio" stat.

 

Maybe there is a genuine market for this. Sky Sports Female?

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As a father with no sons, I have to take issue with your highly sexist comments.

 

As a bystander who has seen the resigned look of weariness on our dogs face as my missus sits down to watch Liverpool, I find the comments less sexist. When I was at school, two of my female friends, one of which not even a Saints fan, used to go to every home game so they could stand behind Tim Flowers and shout "we love Timmy's bottom". I get the feeling that if these two were ever responsible for putting the beautiful game on TV, traditional on-screen stats ( such as goals scored by each team ) would give way in favour of a "nice bottom ratio" stat.

 

Maybe there is a genuine market for this. Sky Sports Female?

 

I was reliably informed that Paul Jones had a better bottom than Tim Flowers.

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I saw that article, load of ghey fashion b*llocks imo but the bit which made me cackle was "But there’s bad news ladies – Mauricio’s married." Yeah, right love, thats always been an issue where footballers and managers are involved, no bird would dream of leaping into the sack with 'em once they have a ring on their finger. And they wouldn't ever think of cheating on the missus...... ;)

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I saw that article, load of ghey fashion b*llocks imo but the bit which made me cackle was "But there’s bad news ladies – Mauricio’s married." Yeah, right love, thats always been an issue where footballers and managers are involved, no bird would dream of leaping into the sack with 'em once they have a ring on their finger. And they wouldn't ever think of cheating on the missus...... ;)

 

My wife's married but still fancies him.

Can't think what he's got that I haven't!

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To add the weight of pedantry to this worthy thread, I'd be surprised if any fully grown adult's mum would spell "hee hee" using only the one "e". The Beano was the standard for this kind of colloquialism back in the day, and they were very much "double e"-ers.

 

Single e "hes" are a recent phenomenon, incorrectly inspired by Peter Griffin from Family Guy's "he he", which in itself is supposed to resemble the "heh heh" of Beavis and Butthead.

 

In short, people nowadays can't spell, and some of them are really stupid.

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To add the weight of pedantry to this worthy thread, I'd be surprised if any fully grown adult's mum would spell "hee hee" using only the one "e". The Beano was the standard for this kind of colloquialism back in the day, and they were very much "double e"-ers.

 

Single e "hes" are a recent phenomenon, incorrectly inspired by Peter Griffin from Family Guy's "he he", which in itself is supposed to resemble the "heh heh" of Beavis and Butthead.

 

In short, people nowadays can't spell, and some of them are really stupid.

 

As a former reader of Whizzer and Chips I use 'He-he' all the time.

 

At present I'm imagining that the lady in question, although a comic-buyer in the late 1970's and sadly the owner of a fully grown adult, is nevertheless a terrific MILF.

 

Hurrah!

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As a former reader of Whizzer and Chips I use 'He-he' all the time.

 

At present I'm imagining that the lady in question, although a comic-buyer in the late 1970's and sadly the owner of a fully grown adult, is nevertheless a terrific MILF.

 

Hurrah!

 

I liked Sweeney Todd, and in fact, anything that bloke drew. The real fun in those strips was catching all the background stuff.

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As a former reader of Whizzer and Chips I use 'He-he' all the time.

 

At present I'm imagining that the lady in question, although a comic-buyer in the late 1970's and sadly the owner of a fully grown adult, is nevertheless a terrific MILF.

 

Hurrah!

 

Whizzer OR Chips though ? I am disappointed in your dumbing down - for the "he" not the IPC Comic, I was a Jackpot and then Buster kinda kid. The etymology is there for all to see. Though Dennis the Menace was more about the "Tee-hee" than "hee-hee". :(

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Whizzer OR Chips though ? I am disappointed in your dumbing down - for the "he" not the IPC Comic, I was a Jackpot and then Buster kinda kid. The etymology is there for all to see. Though Dennis the Menace was more about the "Tee-hee" than "hee-hee". :(

 

I think you have missed the fundamental point that the dumbing down was entirely intentional and ironic.

 

Note the deliberate anglophile mis-spelling of Mustapha Million. The authors were clearly inviting the audience to position themselves as 'dumb outsider kids', whilst knowingly sneering at NF bigots who probably thought Alf Garnett was a hero. Ahead of its time IMHO.

 

(Ahhh, growing up in the 70's - smiles fondly)

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I don't like how Tara Russell composes her articles.

 

It's annoying when every sentence is a new paragraph.

 

I wonder if the b!tch talks like that too?

 

OMG

 

Bearsy

 

You could be onto something

 

This article wasn't written by no Tara

 

We all know only one Journalist who writes one sentence paragraphs

 

#factlessallen

 

Neil Allen is outed as fancying MP.... Wow never saw that happening

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