As an arsenal fan, we went thru the stadium building period with Wenger, which he had to sell his best player every season to pay for the debt. We all know how it went so if I am Poch I will definitely avoid getting into the same situation. If Spurs can give him the assurance he will have a transfer budget close to Arsenal I think he will stay.
A serious look at Mauricio Pochettino
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Has Ten Hag been sacked yet? We're not sure and we hope not, but it's looking more likely as the days pass.
Who should replace him and why is it taking so long to make a decision?
Yes. But the article was posted a few hours ago.
I'm posting it for people to read - not making any statement about when he said what - read back if you're confused.
Thanks for your reply. Your guess is as good as any, I get the feeling that they would want to continue to support the club, and I think Levy enjoys what he's doing. But who knows.
If it's up to Levy I agree with Sherwood (who actually for once has some credibility to his opinion). No way Levy would agree to let Pochettino go for any sum. Pochettino would have to force the issue.Pochettino could come to regret the lack of a buyout clause because Levy, in theory, could demand a transfer fee for him, over and above the value of the remaining years on his contract.
All up to Levy then
This is how I see it, and to be honest that’s how Poch has answered the question before with Real. *Dont talk to me talk to Levy*, he’s happy to stay as long as he is wanted basically, this means he doesn’t burn bridges. Of course if the situation changes all he has to say is *i want to move* which he hasn’t said yet. He’s a very clever guy and I’m some way he likes winding the media up.
Not at all. If Pochettino wants to leave (not saying he will) Levy will be forced to let him go, you cant have a manager who does not want to be there lead your team, so really its all up to what Pochettino wants to do.Pochettino could come to regret the lack of a buyout clause because Levy, in theory, could demand a transfer fee for him, over and above the value of the remaining years on his contract.
All up to Levy then
It could be any number of years before the club sees a worthwhile return on their investment. Meanwhile, the rest of the Premier League elite will be spending cash like it's going out of business. Do you really expect a manager in Poch's positon to sit around twiddling his thumbs while the competition passes him by?
He was clearly disappointed in not being sufficiently backed in the transfer market last summer, with United ready to grant him a lucrative contract that is unlikely to bettered anywhere else on the planet, on top of what looks set to be another lean summer at the cheese factory, is it really beyond the realms of possibility that he might, just might, deeply consider making the move up north?
People close to Poch apparently saying that he’s flattered and excited about the possibility of joining Utd in the summer.
This is going to happen
This is going to happen
Of course he will consider it, but you seem to have reset your brain in that Soending money doesnt equal the desired outcome. That’s the whole point that so many fans seem blind too, first and foremost good coaching and setup from top to bottom is what is required. Simply throwing good money after bad doesn’t solve the issue anymore as the market it seems is broken.
Who are these people?People close to Poch apparently saying that he’s flattered and excited about the possibility of joining Utd in the summer.
This is going to happen
The question is who will Pochettino bring with him from Spurs?
I doubt Levy will allow him to take some of their most valuable players. I believe he might bring Oliver Skipp, Trippier, Kyle Walker Peters, Foyth and/or Winks.
Not much talent in these bunch, some has potential, but Pochettino will make them work at United.
I doubt Levy will allow him to take some of their most valuable players. I believe he might bring Oliver Skipp, Trippier, Kyle Walker Peters, Foyth and/or Winks.
Not much talent in these bunch, some has potential, but Pochettino will make them work at United.
Where have you seen this?People close to Poch apparently saying that he’s flattered and excited about the possibility of joining Utd in the summer.
This is going to happen
Eriksen
Man Utd willing to pay world-record fee for Mauricio Pochettino with Spurs manager the only name on their list
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/footbal...ing-pay-world-record-fee-mauricio-pochettino/
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/footbal...ing-pay-world-record-fee-mauricio-pochettino/
How they win games with Sissoko and Dier/Winks playing in a midfield 2 is beyond me. He would do wonders with the likes of Pogba Herrera and Fred. Add Pereira to that too.
That would be ideal, but that will be like an architects tearing apart the support of his own building. Loosing Eriksen and Pochettino will be a significant loss.
Pochettino is an interesting possibility for United. Had a solid season at Southampton. Has done a fine job at Spurs overhauling the squad that he inherited. His lack of trophies would be a concern. He will be 47 by next summer and by the same age Ferguson was managing United and had managed Aberdeen winning multiple domestic honours plus the ECWC in '83. Ferguson came into the job a winner. Is there a danger that Pochettino carries the same stigma as David Moyes. The only difference with Moyes and Pochettino is that the former came into a dressing room full of serial winners. Hence Pochettino wouldn't have the same problem. Like Moyes Pochettino has shown a good eye for a player as well as an ability to be shrewd financially in the transfer market. What is Solksjaer were to win the FA Cup does he then give Woodward a decision to make alternative to the expected plan?
Well his contract situation is interesting... maybe he will sign a new one but if he hasn't by the summer...
My brain did a what now?
I get your point, spending money is no guarantee of success... except that it is, eventually. City, PSG, Chelsea, Real (among many others) have all spent excessively in the transfer market over the years and they have each been successful as a result. Money does buy success.
Just because the last 3 United coaches have somehow managed to blow £700 million in the transfer market on largely useless footballers (
), it doesn't mean the next manager will be quite so wasteful. If anything, Poch has proven himself to be rather efficient in the transfer market so there's that.Only question mark around him is the lack of silverware. You would've expected something in the League or FA cups, but I guess that's always down to luck. Keep remembering us making fun of Spurs for bottling it when it mattered. Not sure how much of that is down to Poch but have to feel like that kind of mentality flows down from the boss.
Our next manager is looking good, his audition is definitely going to impress the hierarchy at Utd.
He’s a tubby fella though isn’t he? Not that I can talk, I love my food.
He’s a tubby fella though isn’t he? Not that I can talk, I love my food.
I think although it won’t be a smooth ride, he’ll do well here eventually. But he’ll need support and a lot of patience.
His subs tonight were very impressive....no way Jose makes those subs.
Yeah I’m willing to give Poch a lot of patience because I think his Utd sides will entertain us.
Not really fair to expect him to name names.
He's been losing weight recently.. looking increasingly dapper.
Just look at what he's done to Spurs mentality. They now expect to finish top 4 every season and keep getting to later stages of cup competitions (obviously need to take that final step this season).
He's a great manager and certainly not a chequebook one.
He's a great manager and certainly not a chequebook one.
Keep soaking up the tabloids
.Hasn’t Poch said in the past that Real and PSG are his ideal jobs? It seems to me that getting him is far from a guarantee since at least one of those clubs will be looking for a manager this summer.
Please sign him up. This guy is just perfect for us
Their midfield is poor. Needs serious investment as Dembele on his last legs and Wanyama becoming injury prone. Winks also has a history of injuries.
Leaves them with Dier, a limited footballer who cannot play the pivot role but plays the DM destroyer role just fine. And Sissoko, who tbf has actually been ok this season.
I feel they will drop Alli back into midfield, he started the season there and looked good. And his MK Dons career was a deeper midfield role.
Still they need to bring in a midfielder. Maybe sell Wanyama and Dembele.
Big words on the debate tonight. Sherwood, and a Southampton head guy (when Poch was there) basically saying he wont go. Appart from the coke head obviously.
Merson seems like he is back on the sauce, he is a disgrace.
I think it's definite he's coming.
Ed paying 30 mil for manager? Hm...that will be a problem
Great, now we can be a team full of cheating pricks as well. Can’t wait.People close to Poch apparently saying that he’s flattered and excited about the possibility of joining Utd in the summer.
This is going to happen
Yup, who wouldn't trade in their Nissan Micra to a Ferrari if they could?
Surely not. What makes you say that?
Watch it, the rest of the panel are like WTF.
Interesting, I'm totally open to ITKs being closer to the truth than journos.
Can you post a link if it's on youtube yet?
I’m watching it on Sky, so I dunno if it is on YT.
Which show? The debate?