Ice2Eskimos Posted 27 April, 2016 Share Posted 27 April, 2016 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/mauricio-pochettino-to-psg-tottenham-manager-says-it-would-be-dream-to-join-paris-club-a7002461.html I would literally wet myself if it happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 27 April, 2016 Share Posted 27 April, 2016 Isn't it just the same as Koeman saying he wants to manage Barcelona or Holland in the future? I doubt any Spurs fan thinks Pochettino will only ever manage Spurs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby Posted 27 April, 2016 Share Posted 27 April, 2016 What's this got to do with Saints? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice2Eskimos Posted 27 April, 2016 Author Share Posted 27 April, 2016 What's this got to do with Saints? So sorry..My phone was in my pocket... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 27 April, 2016 Share Posted 27 April, 2016 Looks like Glasgow is back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 27 April, 2016 Share Posted 27 April, 2016 What's this got to do with Saints? If it's any help, I believe he was a Southampton manager at some time and was even regarded as quite successful, although his manner of leaving left some with a bad taste in their mouths. He has also managed a club that recruited one of our highly rated players and has improved its performances enough to help keep us out of the top 6. Wouldn't hurt Southampton to see this manager out of the Premier League. One other comment about Pochettino concerns a quote attributed to him over the charging of his player, Dele Alli, with violent conduct in the match with WBA. Pochettino is quoted as saying "Sometimes the opponents find him and try to provoke. They know he has a strong character and may react." An example of one thing that is wrong with football when managers try to defend the indefensible. Alli has yet to be found guilty, but that comment is actually saying that the victim of a physical punch asked for it. That is unacceptable anywhere and is certainly not something that should be used by a manager to excuse a sly assault by one of his players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 27 April, 2016 Share Posted 27 April, 2016 If it's any help, I believe he was a Southampton manager at some time and was even regarded as quite successful, although his manner of leaving left some with a bad taste in their mouths. He has also managed a club that recruited one of our highly rated players and has improved its performances enough to help keep us out of the top 6. Wouldn't hurt Southampton to see this manager out of the Premier League. One other comment about Pochettino concerns a quote attributed to him over the charging of his player, Dele Alli, with violent conduct in the match with WBA. Pochettino is quoted as saying "Sometimes the opponents find him and try to provoke. They know he has a strong character and may react." An example of one thing that is wrong with football when managers try to defend the indefensible. Alli has yet to be found guilty, but that comment is actually saying that the victim of a physical punch asked for it. That is unacceptable anywhere and is certainly not something that should be used by a manager to excuse a sly assault by one of his players. Agree. Why couldn't Poch just be honest and say "Alli is a good player, improving all the time, but we must all remember he's just 19 and still has a lot of growing up to do. Sadly he needs to improve his self-discipline and not get involved in playground scraps. I'll be having a word with him about that." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 27 April, 2016 Share Posted 27 April, 2016 Agree. Why couldn't Poch just be honest and say "Alli is a good player, improving all the time, but we must all remember he's just 19 and still has a lot of growing up to do. Sadly he needs to improve his self-discipline and not get involved in playground scraps. I'll be having a word with him about that." Or better yet, he could say "I don't care who he punches, I'm f*cking off to PSG soon anyway." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 27 April, 2016 Share Posted 27 April, 2016 Does anyone actually care where he goes (or stays)? I think many on here have a soft spot for "karma" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faz Posted 27 April, 2016 Share Posted 27 April, 2016 I think many on here have a soft spot for "karma" Where does he play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Posted 27 April, 2016 Share Posted 27 April, 2016 Where does he play? He doesn't anymore. Works for SkySports now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biscuits Posted 27 April, 2016 Share Posted 27 April, 2016 He doesn't anymore. Works for SkySports now. Not very good at spotting foul play apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted 27 April, 2016 Share Posted 27 April, 2016 Agree. Why couldn't Poch just be honest and say "Alli is a good player, improving all the time, but we must all remember he's just 19 and still has a lot of growing up to do. Sadly he needs to improve his self-discipline and not get involved in playground scraps. I'll be having a word with him about that." Absolutely right. Some honesty by managers would be a breath of fresh air in the game, and fortunately, we have one in RK who is setting a good example. The common excuse as used by Pochettino, that "I didn't see the incident" used when it's one of the manager's players, doesn't stack up as they seem to see very clearly, incidents far away from them that would favour their team. When managers don't tell the truth, its not surprising that players cheat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 27 April, 2016 Share Posted 27 April, 2016 Agree. Why couldn't Poch just be honest and say "Alli is a good player, improving all the time, but we must all remember he's just 19 and still has a lot of growing up to do. Sadly he needs to improve his self-discipline and not get involved in playground scraps. I'll be having a word with him about that." Probably due to the fact that he's 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice2Eskimos Posted 27 April, 2016 Author Share Posted 27 April, 2016 If it's any help, I believe he was a Southampton manager at some time and was even regarded as quite successful, although his manner of leaving left some with a bad taste in their mouths. He has also managed a club that recruited one of our highly rated players and has improved its performances enough to help keep us out of the top 6. Wouldn't hurt Southampton to see this manager out of the Premier League. And also Spurs fans taunting us in the middle of town 5 days before xmas when we played them at home about Poch leaving us. But more to the point it would wipe the smirk off that smug g*t Daniel Levy's face when Poch does the exact same thing to them as he did to us. ...oh..and takes half their standout players with him would be the cherry on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 27 April, 2016 Share Posted 27 April, 2016 And also Spurs fans taunting us in the middle of town 5 days before xmas when we played them at home about Poch leaving us. But more to the point it would wipe the smirk off that smug g*t Daniel Levy's face when Poch does the exact same thing to them as he did to us. ...oh..and takes half their standout players with him would be the cherry on top. that bit, I would look forward to...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 27 April, 2016 Share Posted 27 April, 2016 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/mauricio-pochettino-to-psg-tottenham-manager-says-it-would-be-dream-to-join-paris-club-a7002461.html I would literally wet myself if it happened. Bit of a bummer for PSG 'though if they got stuck with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 27 April, 2016 Share Posted 27 April, 2016 Agree. Why couldn't Poch just be honest and say "Alli is a good player, improving all the time, but we must all remember he's just 19 and still has a lot of growing up to do. Sadly he needs to improve his self-discipline and not get involved in playground scraps. I'll be having a word with him about that." Simply because he has failed to learn enough English to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonaggro Posted 27 April, 2016 Share Posted 27 April, 2016 My main concern is whether he can learn French if it's only a five year contract... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted 27 April, 2016 Share Posted 27 April, 2016 My main concern is whether he can learn French if it's only a five year contract... Don't sweat it. It only took him a week to learn English after he left us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 27 April, 2016 Share Posted 27 April, 2016 If this happens, Tottenham would come in for Koeman and Clasie. Liverpool would try to sign Long, VVD and Pelle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 27 April, 2016 Share Posted 27 April, 2016 He doesn't anymore. Works for SkySports now. Chris Karmara? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 27 April, 2016 Share Posted 27 April, 2016 Probably speaks French. Didn't he play for PSG after Espanyol ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 27 April, 2016 Share Posted 27 April, 2016 Probably speaks French. Didn't he play for PSG after Espanyol ? For two seasons. Then Bordeaux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 28 April, 2016 Share Posted 28 April, 2016 Meh. PS don't cry for Levy, he'll have a mega buyout clause in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice2Eskimos Posted 28 April, 2016 Author Share Posted 28 April, 2016 Meh. PS don't cry for Levy, he'll have a mega buyout clause in there. As much as I hate Levy, his business instinct and talent is outstanding. He's done us over so many times but the manner in which he's done it has been both ruthless and savvy. Is there anybody here who really wouldn't want Levy at the helm here?..I would. I rate Cortese just as highly aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 28 April, 2016 Share Posted 28 April, 2016 Not for me thanks. Don't want us to become the South Coast Yobbos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ART Posted 28 April, 2016 Share Posted 28 April, 2016 Pochettino stated his long term ambition whilst he was at Saints. Rehash of old news to fill the newspaper columns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 28 April, 2016 Share Posted 28 April, 2016 As much as I hate Levy, his business instinct and talent is outstanding. He's done us over so many times but the manner in which he's done it has been both ruthless and savvy. Is there anybody here who really wouldn't want Levy at the helm here?..I would. I rate Cortese just as highly aswell. Spurs have been under-performing for years. Before Poch was appointed, a lot of people wanted Levy out. Wrong managers, wrong signings and always in the shadow of Arsenal. He hasn't exactly done us over either. Poch and Hoddle left for more money, with the promise of more to spend and a higher League status. We got £8m for Richards too, unlike the man he was replacing who went off to Arsenal on a Bosman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 28 April, 2016 Share Posted 28 April, 2016 Have to agree with Lighthouse that with Levy, there seems to be a bit of revisionism going on. And even at some stage last season, there were calls for him and MP to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice2Eskimos Posted 28 April, 2016 Author Share Posted 28 April, 2016 Spurs have been under-performing for years. Before Poch was appointed, a lot of people wanted Levy out. Wrong managers, wrong signings and always in the shadow of Arsenal. Wrong managers?..or just Spurs expectations being unrealistic? Because I've seen people on here calling For AVB to replace Koeman should it happen. A lot wanted Levy out?...or just Spurs fans being dickish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 28 April, 2016 Share Posted 28 April, 2016 Wrong managers?..or just Spurs expectations being unrealistic? Because I've seen people on here calling For AVB to replace Koeman should it happen. A lot wanted Levy out?...or just Spurs fans being dickish? Ramos, Hoddle and Sherwood definitely weren't right for the job. Levy compounded problems by not showing more patience with AVB and Jol (IMO). The most successful manager they had was saggychops but they let him go too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkboy Posted 28 April, 2016 Share Posted 28 April, 2016 Have to agree with Lighthouse that with Levy, there seems to be a bit of revisionism going on. And even at some stage last season, there were calls for him and MP to go. Agree, let the revisionism begin! He was bound to get a manager right eventually wasn't he? He's spotted what we were doing, then taken the manager and head of scouting to put it in place at Spurs. Genius! A true chairman with vision would have brought Poch in before we did. They didn't have a proper scouting system either IIRC. Well played Levy! "I know, I'll take that Mitchell bloke at Saints." I also don't for one minute think that Levy could have dreamed that they would have had such a season. Certainly once the window closed last Summer, their fans were complaining about a lack of signings - in particular a striker, so Levy puts in a derisory bid on Berahino. That kids been sh*t ever since. There must have been a lack of confidence in Dier as a DM, otherwise they wouldn't have come in for Vic as soon as Toby complained that he was used to having more protection. Dier has turned out well for them, but I'm sure it wasn't the master plan. Could Levy have dreamed that Alli would make such a huge impact in his first season? Or that Chelsea, Man City, Arsenal and Man U would be so lacklustre thus giving Spurs their chance to be something other than 5th or 6th as usual? I'm biased, I hate that Uncle Festa lookalike. I see him as the rich kid in the playground with no ideas of his own, but the money to copy the poorer kids who have style and ideas. No, I would not want him here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 29 April, 2016 Share Posted 29 April, 2016 Mauricio Pochettino has verbally agreed a new five-year contract with Tottenham. The new deal adds two further years onto his existing contract, which will keep him at White Hart Lane until 2021. Source: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/10262477/mauricio-pochettino-agrees-new-five-year-deal-with-tottenham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 29 April, 2016 Share Posted 29 April, 2016 (edited) Mauricio Pochettino has verbally agreed a new five-year contract with Tottenham. The new deal adds two further years onto his existing contract, which will keep him at White Hart Lane until 2021. Source: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/10262477/mauricio-pochettino-agrees-new-five-year-deal-with-tottenham He is ****e and will be sacked by Christmas knowing Levy. In all seriousness it just shows that Spurs are a much bigger club than us. They stole our Manager (and the best centre back in the PL) whilst it will be tough to get his replacement to sign a new deal to stay with us. Being able to build over the long term by keeping your best players and an absolutely top class Manager must be a nice feeling! Pochettino: "Its an easy decision..." Koeman: "It depends..." Edited 29 April, 2016 by Saint Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verbal Kint Posted 29 April, 2016 Share Posted 29 April, 2016 He is ****e and will be sacked by Christmas knowing Levy. In all seriousness it just shows that Spurs are a much bigger club than us. They stole our Manager (and the best centre back in the PL) whilst it will be tough to get his replacement to sign a new deal to stay with us. Being able to build over the long term by keeping your best players and an absolutely top class Manager must be a nice feeling! Pochettino: "Its an easy decision..." Koeman: "It depends..." First chance MP gets offered a big job he will be off, contract or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 29 April, 2016 Share Posted 29 April, 2016 First chance MP gets offered a big job he will be off, contract or not He already has a big job. New stadium on the way too. He may not stay 5 years but I expect him to do at least another 2 at Spurs. Why not, he has all the right conditions to do his work. It wouldn't easy as easy at a club always looking to sign superstars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice2Eskimos Posted 29 April, 2016 Author Share Posted 29 April, 2016 Mauricio Pochettino has verbally agreed a new five-year contract with Tottenham. The new deal adds two further years onto his existing contract, which will keep him at White Hart Lane until 2021. Source: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/10262477/mauricio-pochettino-agrees-new-five-year-deal-with-tottenham Verbally?...lol. I find that funny how this comes out just when he's being HEAVILY linked with Utd and in lieu of his PSG comments. I'd be willing to bet this is nothing more than Poch sending a message out to Utd which goes something like: "If you want me you better make me an offer I can't refuse". Poch is in it for his own agenda. Let's see what happens when Leicester get 3pts this weekend and secure the title. Let's see if Poch is still there next season. Because I highly doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 29 April, 2016 Share Posted 29 April, 2016 Verbally?...lol. I find that funny how this comes out just when he's being HEAVILY linked with Utd and in lieu of his PSG comments. I'd be willing to bet this is nothing more than Poch sending a message out to Utd which goes something like: "If you want me you better make me an offer I can't refuse". Poch is in it for his own agenda. Let's see what happens when Leicester get 3pts this weekend and secure the title. Let's see if Poch is still there next season. Because I highly doubt it. Pochettino: "When will we sign? Maybe tomorrow or on Tuesday, it depends on my lawyer." #THFC Charity bet for £200 he is Spurs Manager for the first game of the next PL season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 29 April, 2016 Share Posted 29 April, 2016 as predicted, he is staying at spurs. Will not be going to united. Why on earth would he at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice2Eskimos Posted 29 April, 2016 Author Share Posted 29 April, 2016 Pochettino: "When will we sign? Maybe tomorrow or on Tuesday, it depends on my lawyer." #THFC Charity bet for £200 he is at Spurs for the first game of the next PL season? If you think there is no hidden agenda behind that comment then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 29 April, 2016 Share Posted 29 April, 2016 If you think there is no hidden agenda behind that comment then.... Are we on for the charity bet then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 29 April, 2016 Share Posted 29 April, 2016 Good news that he is staying imo. In all probability if he'd left they'd be coming after Koeman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice2Eskimos Posted 29 April, 2016 Author Share Posted 29 April, 2016 Are we on for the charity bet then? Let's make it interesting.. IF I'm right...YOU have to make a grovelling pathetically apologetic thread to Ice2Eskimos. And I'll do the same if I'm wrong. Rather do that than risk my hard earned dollars, and right now..my leg is in a plaster cast so skint at mo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Ash Posted 29 April, 2016 Share Posted 29 April, 2016 Pochettino verbally agreed to sign a new contract with Saints before going to Spurs and not signing it. I suspect he'll sign the one offered by Spurs though as they can offer title aspirations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 29 April, 2016 Share Posted 29 April, 2016 Let's make it interesting.. IF I'm right...YOU have to make a grovelling pathetically apologetic thread to Ice2Eskimos. And I'll do the same if I'm wrong. Rather do that than risk my hard earned dollars, and right now..my leg is in a plaster cast so skint at mo. Yeah that sounds good. For me to win he has to be Spurs Manager in their first game of the next season in August. For you to win he has to be at another club or out of work. Deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice2Eskimos Posted 29 April, 2016 Author Share Posted 29 April, 2016 Yeah that sounds good. For me to win he has to be Spurs Manager in their first game of the next season in August. For you to win he has to be at another club or out of work. Deal! Bit 1 sided but ok. On a side note. I notice the Potato's are taking the p*ss out of Le Tissier on FightingCock and getting all up their own arses about Poch's verbal agreement. Honestly I'll flipping wet myself if he walks. Poch said the same thing to us then walked out the door. Do you honestly think other clubs are going to let arguably one of the Top 5 managers in World football sign a 5 year contract without at least having a go themselves?.. When the ink is signed and dry on Levy's desk I'll honor my bet but F'me we're a long way away from that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkboy Posted 29 April, 2016 Share Posted 29 April, 2016 Bit 1 sided but ok. On a side note. I notice the Potato's are taking the p*ss out of Le Tissier on FightingCock and getting all up their own arses about Poch's verbal agreement. Honestly I'll flipping wet myself if he walks. Poch said the same thing to us then walked out the door. Do you honestly think other clubs are going to let arguably one of the Top 5 managers in World football sign a 5 year contract without at least having a go themselves?.. When the ink is signed and dry on Levy's desk I'll honor my bet but F'me we're a long way away from that. Five year contract or not - Poch can go whenever he wants, it'll just cost whoever wants him. I'm sure he'll be there next season though, unfortunately. Sorry Eskimo, hope you win your bet, but think you'll lose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verbal Kint Posted 29 April, 2016 Share Posted 29 April, 2016 as predicted, he is staying at spurs. Will not be going to united. Why on earth would he at the moment Why the assumption United want him this summer rather than Mourinho? If/when MP is offered a bigger job than Spurs, he will be off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 29 April, 2016 Share Posted 29 April, 2016 Find it funny the animosity is more at Spurs than Poch. I know we've never liked him, but we're essentially hoping he gets a big promotion and pay rise! He's stinking rich anyway, so not much of a concern. And hopefully he'll do a Moyes and be sacked after one year at his new, bigger, (impatient) club. BTW, here is a complete list of the trophies he's won as manager: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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