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Manager Mauricio Pochettino
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apparently we met him without southampton's permission
Weird thing about that photo is this...
(unless I'm being to 'traditional')
Why would you go to, what is essentially an interview dressed quite scruffy with your two sons (looking like refugees).
For some reason I just don't "buy" this at all. I mean, would the club really have a guy selling the big issue at the security point? Not quite sure that the Poch has the biceps seen in that pic, either!
(unless I'm being to 'traditional')
Why would you go to, what is essentially an interview dressed quite scruffy with your two sons (looking like refugees).
For some reason I just don't "buy" this at all. I mean, would the club really have a guy selling the big issue at the security point? Not quite sure that the Poch has the biceps seen in that pic, either!
Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse is hoping that Mauricio Pochettino will stay at the club despite speculation linking him to the managerial position at Tottenham.
The 19-year-old has established himself as a regular at St Mary's under the guidance of Pochettino, featuring 34 times in the Premier League last season after progressing through the club's famed youth system.
Pochettino, who was appointed in January last year, has seen his stock continue to rise after leading the Saints to an impressive eighth-place finish and is the favourite to replace Tim Sherwood at White Hart Lane.
Rumours have been rife regarding the futures of a number of Saints stars - as well as their manager - and Ward-Prowse is keen to see Pochettino stay put, saying that he owes a lot of his development to the 42-year-old.
When asked about a possible exit for Pochettino, Ward-Prowse replied: "There has been a lot of talk about that.
"It would be a major blow to lose him - all the players love him.
"He has played me out of position on the right, so I've had to adapt. I've had to work on my game going forward - an area I needed to improve.
"Having done that, he has added another string to my bow. I feel I can now play in a number of different positions but he has not only helped me technically, he's helped me physically.
"I'm the fittest I've ever been in terms of the running he makes us do. We do two or three gym sessions a week that involve a lot of running and running with resistance.
"He demands a lot from us, and it is hard work, but it has been proved to work. None of us want to see him go. He is a fantastic manager and he has done really well."
The 19-year-old has established himself as a regular at St Mary's under the guidance of Pochettino, featuring 34 times in the Premier League last season after progressing through the club's famed youth system.
Pochettino, who was appointed in January last year, has seen his stock continue to rise after leading the Saints to an impressive eighth-place finish and is the favourite to replace Tim Sherwood at White Hart Lane.
Rumours have been rife regarding the futures of a number of Saints stars - as well as their manager - and Ward-Prowse is keen to see Pochettino stay put, saying that he owes a lot of his development to the 42-year-old.
When asked about a possible exit for Pochettino, Ward-Prowse replied: "There has been a lot of talk about that.
"It would be a major blow to lose him - all the players love him.
"He has played me out of position on the right, so I've had to adapt. I've had to work on my game going forward - an area I needed to improve.
"Having done that, he has added another string to my bow. I feel I can now play in a number of different positions but he has not only helped me technically, he's helped me physically.
"I'm the fittest I've ever been in terms of the running he makes us do. We do two or three gym sessions a week that involve a lot of running and running with resistance.
"He demands a lot from us, and it is hard work, but it has been proved to work. None of us want to see him go. He is a fantastic manager and he has done really well."
Weird thing about that photo is this...
(unless I'm being to 'traditional')
Why would you go to, what is essentially an interview dressed quite scruffy with your two sons (looking like refugees).
For some reason I just don't "buy" this at all. I mean, would the club really have a guy selling the big issue at the security point? Not quite sure that the Poch has the biceps seen in that pic, either!
Looking at the entrance there, that is just as likely to be the entrance to Spearmint Rhino down St Mary's as it is Hotspur Way.
Erm...allegedly.
May 26, 2014 4:45:00 PM
The Southampton boss is expected to sign a £3 million-a-year contract to take over at White Hart Lane, with chairman Daniel Levy impressed by the Argentine's philosophy
By Greg Stobart
Tottenham are expected to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager this week, Goal can reveal.
The Southampton boss has been the favourite for the job since Tim Sherwood was sacked earlier in May and several talks have taken place with intermediaries. A broad agreement over a salary package worth £3 million per year is believed to have been reached a week ago.
As of Sunday night, no official approach is understood to have been made to Southampton but the south-coast club are resigned to losing the 42-year-old and braced for Spurs to finally make an official move.
The north Londoners have sounded out other options, including Ajax coach Frank de Boer and Rafael Benitez of Napoli, but club chairman Daniel Levy has been most impressed by Pochettino's philosophy.
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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was never considered a realistic candidate and the Spanish giants' Champions League triumph on Saturday night confirmed that the Italian will stay at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Louis van Gaal was initially Tottenham's top target but attention quickly turned to Pochettino once it became clear that the Dutchman was in line to take over at Manchester United.
Spurs' priority has been to find a coach who can get the most out of the existing squad with only a few summer changes after they spent £110 million on new signings last year.
Pochettino's attacking style of football fits in with Levy's ideals while at Southampton he has also shown his ability to introduce and improve academy products.
The Saints finished eighth in the Premier League this season and Pochettino delayed talks over a new contract - his existing deal has one year to run - in anticipation of an approach from White Hart Lane.
Tottenham are aware of the risks associated with a coach who has only taken charge of two mid-ranking clubs in Espanyol and Southampton but the Londoners feel that the Argentine can handle the extra expectation.
Levy is also conscious that, in recent years, he has missed the opportunity to appoint Brendan Rodgers and Roberto Martinez, who have both been highly praised this season following impressive campaigns on Merseyside.
Spurs sacked Andre Villas-Boas in December and then Sherwood at the end of a disappointing season in which they finished sixth and missed out on their target of a top-four finish.
Tottenham are understood to be satisfied with Pochettino's level of English - he has spoken the language to his Southampton players since his first day - but will ask him to stop communicating via an interpreter in press conferences.
The Southampton boss is expected to sign a £3 million-a-year contract to take over at White Hart Lane, with chairman Daniel Levy impressed by the Argentine's philosophy
By Greg Stobart
Tottenham are expected to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager this week, Goal can reveal.
The Southampton boss has been the favourite for the job since Tim Sherwood was sacked earlier in May and several talks have taken place with intermediaries. A broad agreement over a salary package worth £3 million per year is believed to have been reached a week ago.
As of Sunday night, no official approach is understood to have been made to Southampton but the south-coast club are resigned to losing the 42-year-old and braced for Spurs to finally make an official move.
The north Londoners have sounded out other options, including Ajax coach Frank de Boer and Rafael Benitez of Napoli, but club chairman Daniel Levy has been most impressed by Pochettino's philosophy.
TOTTENHAM LATEST3/1Tottenham are 3/1 with William Hill to finish in the Premier League top four next season
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was never considered a realistic candidate and the Spanish giants' Champions League triumph on Saturday night confirmed that the Italian will stay at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Louis van Gaal was initially Tottenham's top target but attention quickly turned to Pochettino once it became clear that the Dutchman was in line to take over at Manchester United.
Spurs' priority has been to find a coach who can get the most out of the existing squad with only a few summer changes after they spent £110 million on new signings last year.
Pochettino's attacking style of football fits in with Levy's ideals while at Southampton he has also shown his ability to introduce and improve academy products.
The Saints finished eighth in the Premier League this season and Pochettino delayed talks over a new contract - his existing deal has one year to run - in anticipation of an approach from White Hart Lane.
Tottenham are aware of the risks associated with a coach who has only taken charge of two mid-ranking clubs in Espanyol and Southampton but the Londoners feel that the Argentine can handle the extra expectation.
Levy is also conscious that, in recent years, he has missed the opportunity to appoint Brendan Rodgers and Roberto Martinez, who have both been highly praised this season following impressive campaigns on Merseyside.
Spurs sacked Andre Villas-Boas in December and then Sherwood at the end of a disappointing season in which they finished sixth and missed out on their target of a top-four finish.
Tottenham are understood to be satisfied with Pochettino's level of English - he has spoken the language to his Southampton players since his first day - but will ask him to stop communicating via an interpreter in press conferences.
God, I hope that's not true. Levy "most impressed by Poch's philosophy"? Isn't that exactly where we were with bloody AVB?
I swear, all a manager has to do to get the job at our club is pitch up with the right set of clichés about attacking football and building a project and Levy will give him the job. Plus, £3m a year - I think he's cheaper than any of our recent managers bar Sherwood if that is true. I think with FdB being a bigger name, Levy has settled for the easier appointment.
So underwhelming. I'm hoping I am pleasantly proved wrong with a barnstorming display from Poch, but this just stinks of another potential appointment of uncertainty and disappointment, with us right back here in 18 months.
I guess we'll have to wait and see. I just don't see why Levy can't just push the boat out though, just for once, and get a top of the line manager. A proven winner. He wants top four, but he's happy to give the job to one hit wonders (or "no hit" in the case of Weasel) three times in a row.
Oh well, no use fretting over it. At least I won't go into the season with an over inflated hope for good times - which, in one respect, may actually be a good thing.
I swear, all a manager has to do to get the job at our club is pitch up with the right set of clichés about attacking football and building a project and Levy will give him the job. Plus, £3m a year - I think he's cheaper than any of our recent managers bar Sherwood if that is true. I think with FdB being a bigger name, Levy has settled for the easier appointment.
So underwhelming. I'm hoping I am pleasantly proved wrong with a barnstorming display from Poch, but this just stinks of another potential appointment of uncertainty and disappointment, with us right back here in 18 months.
I guess we'll have to wait and see. I just don't see why Levy can't just push the boat out though, just for once, and get a top of the line manager. A proven winner. He wants top four, but he's happy to give the job to one hit wonders (or "no hit" in the case of Weasel) three times in a row.
Oh well, no use fretting over it. At least I won't go into the season with an over inflated hope for good times - which, in one respect, may actually be a good thing.
I'm inclined to agree with you, but I suppose at this point all we can do is support. We sincerely have no choice but to get behind this manager, because to me it seems after all this instability there is only the choice between on and up or a very critical break including the supporters and an expensive squad.
What i'd expect to see under Pochettino:
- Chiriches and Vertonghen are both very confident in possession, something Poch favours (Fonte and Lovren)
- Walker and Rose (if not new LB) are both very attack minded full backs, seen in both clyne/chambers and shaw last year.
- Sandro and Dembele seem to me like the most natural partnership for the deeper two, and were statistically the best midfield duo in Europe during AVBs first half a season in charge.
- Lamela is in there purely for the Argentinian connection, I have no idea whether or not he'll be preferred its just something i'd like to see happen.
- Eriksen is most suited for the Lallana role IMO, very similiar players with great dribbling ability and an eye for a pass (can also chip in with vital goals)
- Gylfi (or Chadli) could play in the Rodriguez pos i reckon, Gylfi is a proven goal scorer and a v.hard working player, something which will suit Poch's high pressing game.
- Ade (like Lambert) is able to hold up the ball better than any other of our forwards, allowing the attacking midfielders to work off him and offering an easy outlet.
Of course I have no idea how he'd set up if he does come, this is the closest I can get to his current Soton's side and style of play. Whether its him of FDB who comes in the end, I think its safe to say they should get our 100% backing from the get go, after all, the current chopping/changing of managers ATM isn't their fault, and neither has done anything not to warrant our full support
Lloris
Walker - Chiriches - Vertonghen - Rose
Sandro - Dembele
Lamela---------Eriksen-----------Gylfi
Ade
Assuming we don't add to our current squad, this is how i'd expect Poch's team to line up next year (if he continues with his same ideas implemented at Soton):Walker - Chiriches - Vertonghen - Rose
Sandro - Dembele
Lamela---------Eriksen-----------Gylfi
Ade
- Chiriches and Vertonghen are both very confident in possession, something Poch favours (Fonte and Lovren)
- Walker and Rose (if not new LB) are both very attack minded full backs, seen in both clyne/chambers and shaw last year.
- Sandro and Dembele seem to me like the most natural partnership for the deeper two, and were statistically the best midfield duo in Europe during AVBs first half a season in charge.
- Lamela is in there purely for the Argentinian connection, I have no idea whether or not he'll be preferred its just something i'd like to see happen.
- Eriksen is most suited for the Lallana role IMO, very similiar players with great dribbling ability and an eye for a pass (can also chip in with vital goals)
- Gylfi (or Chadli) could play in the Rodriguez pos i reckon, Gylfi is a proven goal scorer and a v.hard working player, something which will suit Poch's high pressing game.
- Ade (like Lambert) is able to hold up the ball better than any other of our forwards, allowing the attacking midfielders to work off him and offering an easy outlet.
Of course I have no idea how he'd set up if he does come, this is the closest I can get to his current Soton's side and style of play. Whether its him of FDB who comes in the end, I think its safe to say they should get our 100% backing from the get go, after all, the current chopping/changing of managers ATM isn't their fault, and neither has done anything not to warrant our full support
I like where your thinking is here and I think you're spot on with most of it, but just wanted to point out a couple things:
1 - Sandro and Dembele unfortunately in their current health drawbacks are not quick enough to maintain the high level of pressing he asks from his team. We're going to need more speed and aggressive, forward passing from those positions if it's to work, and as of the moment I don't see either of those players being first choice in such a scheme. I think Dembele had a chance under de Boer, but I don't see Poch being particularly inclined to keep him.
2 - Gylfi is a hard worker, but he does not have the pace to work in that role. I believe that position is very much one in which we'll see an addition made. Chadli can certainly provide decent cover there as well as across the board, but I suspect we'll see a more immediately impactful player brought in there.
It also depends on who he will bring with him: I notice Shaw has delayed announcing if he is moving until after world cup, could also bring Lallana.
Glad we're getting Pochettino in. He's improved Southampton considerably and seemed to have all the players onside. Important that we bring in someone who won't alienate players (like Lamela) and will actually have a good relationship with everyone at the club.
Don't quite understand how people can be upset over this. FDB is untested outside of Holland and Ancelotti won't be managing us anytime soon.
I just hope Pochettino is backed properly in the market so he can get in a proper LB, B2B and a striker. If we bring him in and don't back him, it's a waste of time. The only way we're going to get into the top 4 is through spending intelligently as the likes of Liverpool, Man Utd and Arse are going to spend big in this window.
Don't quite understand how people can be upset over this. FDB is untested outside of Holland and Ancelotti won't be managing us anytime soon.
I just hope Pochettino is backed properly in the market so he can get in a proper LB, B2B and a striker. If we bring him in and don't back him, it's a waste of time. The only way we're going to get into the top 4 is through spending intelligently as the likes of Liverpool, Man Utd and Arse are going to spend big in this window.
I seem to be in the minority but I like the idea of him. Any mananger we go for right now (considering that we have zero chance of getting an established world class manager) would be a gamble, so going for Pochettino seems to be the better bet IMO.