Current holder of the balon d'Or and FIFA mens player of the year is 33.Definitely wanted him when AVB was manager but he's 32 now, it's one thing playing for wolves, it's another thing playing for us.
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Current holder of the balon d'Or and FIFA mens player of the year is 33.Definitely wanted him when AVB was manager but he's 32 now, it's one thing playing for wolves, it's another thing playing for us.
According to some Levy gave him millions but Poch discovered there is not a single players in the world who can improve us
There is a difference between on the cheap and sensibly.
You believe that spending £40m on Jack Grealish would be sensible. It is not. It never will be.
Whereas that money could have got us Moutinho and Maddison. That's on Poch and Hitchin.
You said Poch was given no money, you were wrong.
Which mind control tricks did Levy use to force him to sign the contract then?
Maybe, just maybe Pochettino chose not to spend the money on someone he wasn't sure about so it could roll into a bigger amount at a more opportune time. When others like Brighton, Everton & Fulham did their money we didn't. That money hasn't evaporated, it's still there, just in larger volumes now we have gone 2 windows not spending it whilst prices were inflated due to the TV rights deal.
Everyone had money last summer, which saw spikes in fees. It's risk/ reward but with most doing their dough the supply and demand factor could see less competition for quality, all at a fairer price. Regardless of what reasons were made behind the decision can anyone say hand on heart it wasn't the right one in the end? Top 4, a semi final of a domestic cup and the final of the Champions League whilst doubling your money available all in all seems like a win for me.
Nope. And niether could you. And I couldn't tell you who he did want.As you only deal in facts, I don't suppose you could tell us which players he didn't want?
Classic stumped John sensationalism.It's really reached a new low on here when our manager, who has taken us to 4 successive top 4 finishes and a CL final on on peanuts is now being condemned as the villain of our transfer strategy. Simply for putting his balls on the table and asking for more backing and support from his chairman.
Some of you guys need a serious head wobble.
Why wouldnt poch turn down an improved contract? He understands the game. It’s just business. If poch wanted to leave that 5 year contract would mean zilch.
Amazing what people don't know.It really wouldn't, he wont be able to take any other job during that contract without Levys permission.
Great post. Simply put and simple to understand.That I can get on board with , the forced narrative that Poch refused to spend money and the possibility that Poch decided that he couldn't get what he needed with the budget he was given are two different scenarios that need differentiating.
I keep reading the transcript of that presser mate. And as much as I want to see it differently, Poch is saying openly imo (& any backtracking would make him look a bit stupid, which he isn’t) that the next 5 years for this club can’t be like the last 5 years.
He needs the tools to compete with Klopp, Pep and whoever is in charge at the chavs and the scum.
Put those two things together.
I think his words were quite strong indication that he has to be allowed to do things differently and to my mind that can only mean money because he seems to have an otherwise pretty free reign at the Lane & rightly so.
A serious but courteous debate takes place and some spoon randomly throws in a post like this!Oh shut the fuck up you fucking dick.
NOT ONE BRICK!
It really wouldn't, he wont be able to take any other job during that contract without Levys permission.
Because thats stopped so many managers/players in the past hasn’t it. Or did you only start following football yesterday?
Rabiot and iscoThat doesn't mean he's not up to standard.
Most of our signings under Poch have joined us from "lower" sides.
He'd be a nice 4th signing to supplement players like Rabiot or Isco.
Usually depends on the severance package. To all intents Conte was sacked so it's possible part of his pay off included some stipulation that prohibits further employment for an agreed period.Well Antonio Conte still hasn't taken another job because he's still under contract to Chelsea - so, yes it has stopped managers.
You're done for today lad.Rabiot and isco
Deary me
Usually depends on the severance package. To all intents Conte was sacked so it's possible part of his pay off included some stipulation that prohibits further employment for an agreed period.
There's no way Poch's getting fired. If he walks it'll be his decision and without a pay off, surely.