To me this is exactly what I've consistently been saying since Mitchell arrived:
1) Go check out Poch's first Press Conf following the appointment of Mitchell. He completely distanced himself from him, he categorically denied Mitchell was appointed because of him, not once did he welcome him to the Club which is usual etiquette.
2) When we sacked Mitchell Poch was given the Title "Manager" from First Team Head Coach. In effect, we gave him the keys to Tottenham. (I've always wanted Spurs to operate with a DoF who has oversight of all football operations but given what we were doing under Poch at the time and the number of Clubs actively tapping him up, I too would have "promoted" Poch in order to keep him at the Club).
3) Poch always made a great effort to be seen to be inclusive with all football staff i.e Lots of photos with staff when the accepting manager of the month awards, photos with Levy on the pitch when training ahead of an away CL game, lots of talk and name-checking and photo's with McDermott and their relationship. Now find one reference or one photo with him and Mitchell when they were supposed to be working together - nothing.
4) The only possible thing that contradicts the above is the comments he made when it was announced Mitchell had resigned: On Mitchell, Pochettino added: “I feel very disappointed with his decision. It’s his personal choice. We have a relationship from Southampton and I feel very disappointed. But when a person takes a personal decision, what can I do? He’s still working with us. We’ll see what happens. We need to finish the three weeks [of the window] working together and try to do the best business for the club. Then, we’ll see what happens.”
But even here I see that he's shifting the reason onto Mitchell and the reason for leaving was because he knew he was being replaced (by Poch) or he simply couldn't get on with Poch so left (there were a number of reasons put out there but non-focused on their relationship not working).
FWIW - Both were shite at recruitment.
