A serious look at Mauricio Pochettino

Except they did go down that path. Which begs the question, why didn't these same principles come into effect when they decided to borrow £600 million+ to fund a new stadium, which may or may not see a return on their investment?

Don't be ridiculous. There's a world of difference between borrowing to build a stadium that will surefire boost annual income significantly for decades to come and borrowing money to sign new players in the hope that it will result in a trophy or three.

No one cares about the new stadium except for you and Daniel Levy. It will not impact the decision-making process when Poch decides whether or not he needs to leave the club in order to further his ambitions. While we're on the subject of stadiums, Old Trafford is one the most famous sporting venues in the world. The Bernabeu isn't half-bad either, not to mention the infinitely more appealing climate and culture of which Poch is accustomed to.

Again, don't be ridiculous. There are millions of Spurs fans globally who care very much about the new stadium and realise what a game-changer it is. As for Poch, I can't be bothered responding further when he's clearly already decided to stay and has spoken about winning the league title once we start playing full seasons there. But dream on if you wish.

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The new stadium allows Spurs to pay higher wages due to generating more revenue. See Kane's new 200 000 a week deal, id imagine they will offer Eriksen the same. Whether he accepts or not is another thing entirely.
 
Poch will not be joining Utd in the summer, then we will be hearing the usual, we didn't want him anyway, from the fans who are sure he will crawl over glass to come to Utd.

Its what fans do, from Utd to Barnet.
 
Poch will not be joining Utd in the summer, then we will be hearing the usual, we didn't want him anyway, from the fans who are sure he will crawl over glass to come to Utd.

Its what fans do, from Utd to Barnet.

Last few times it wasn't clear, glad you made it clear this time.

Many Man Utd fans, clinging at straws, and scraping the barrel, in the hope that Poch will come to Utd.
Guys he isnt coming to Utd this summer, looking forward to hearing the ' We didn't want him any way' excuses.

Move on Folks, Poch will not be leaving Spurs, at the end of the season.

Poch will not be joining Utd in the summer, then we will be hearing the usual, we didn't want him anyway, from the fans who are sure he will crawl over glass to come to Utd.
Its what fans do, from Utd to Barnet.

I can see, Man Utd fans wanting Poch, but I dont think theres any chance of him joining you, at this period of time, his got a fantastic team, five of the boys that finished last nights game, came out of our academy. Moving into a fantastic stadium, Levy and the fans love him etc etc
Remember this guy turned down Real Madrid, ( which is the Holy Grail for Latino managers) I think the Utd bosses know this, and I would put a few quid on Ole
being your next manager, unless he starts to lose more matches then he wins.

Love your optimism,some might call it deluded, but I don't think Poch will be your next manager.

He turned down Real Madrid, and that is the Holy Grail for a Latino manager, he will do it again re Man Utd.
 
The new stadium allows Spurs to pay higher wages due to generating more revenue. See Kane's new 200 000 a week deal, id imagine they will offer Eriksen the same. Whether he accepts or not is another thing entirely.

Nothing is guaranteed.

Look at Arsenal for example.
 
Poch will not be joining Utd in the summer, then we will be hearing the usual, we didn't want him anyway, from the fans who are sure he will crawl over glass to come to Utd.

Its what fans do, from Utd to Barnet.

Realistically, there is more chance of Poch joining Real Madrid than United.
 
If Poch doesn’t move, I can guarantee now, you will simply say *United weren’t interested*.

Nah. Clearly there's interest, but I'm not entirely sold he'll leave Spurs or if he does it'll be for United.

Poch will not be joining Utd in the summer, then we will be hearing the usual, we didn't want him anyway, from the fans who are sure he will crawl over glass to come to Utd.

Its what fans do, from Utd to Barnet.

I'm not sold he definitely wants United. I'm also not totally convinced he's the ideal fit for a top club with vast riches because the pressures are different to what hes faced at Espanyol, Southampton and Tottenham. He's an excellent manager but I don't know if he's the right man for United.
 
Some recent comments from Poch make me feel he's gunning for the Real Madrid job, especially comments from today about how much he watches La Liga.
 
Some recent comments from Poch make me feel he's gunning for the Real Madrid job, especially comments from today about how much he watches La Liga.

Yeah, just like the comment that he was watching the Liverpool City game must mean he wants to manage one of those teams.
 
Why? He purposely posted he was a neutral, if he had said *united were my boyhood club and jizzed as the goal went in*. Then id say he clearly wants the job.

No one is saying that directly mate, thats really unprofessional. He wants the United job.
 
Why do Untied fans ignore everything he says about being happy and pick up on him answering a weighted question given to him? He may want the job but saying he watched a Europeon Cup Final is hardly proof of such.
 
Why do Untied fans ignore everything he says about being happy and pick up on him answering a weighted question given to him? He may want the job but saying he watched a Europeon Cup Final is hardly proof of such.

You have to ask?
 
You have to ask?

Yeah I really do, most people on here can have a well argued debate, as has been seen with a good amount of posters. It’s the same when it comes to Pochs ability when he’s winning he’s the real deal, when he loses he’s a choker, it’s such knee jerk BS.
 
Yeah I really do, most people on here can have a well argued debate, as has been seen with a good amount of posters. It’s the same when it comes to Pochs ability when he’s winning he’s the real deal, when he loses he’s a choker, it’s such knee jerk BS.

They obviously want him so will look for any sign of hope.
 
They obviously want him so will look for any sign of hope.

But strip it back, I haven’t been able to see what question he was asked to give this answer. I’d say most neutral fan in the world, nevermind Europe, were cheering on that game, probably the best finial I have seen live.
 
But strip it back, I haven’t been able to see what question he was asked to give this answer. I’d say most neutral fan in the world, nevermind Europe, were cheering on that game, probably the best finial I have seen live.

You do realise you are on a United supporters forum right? Kindly reject your request to strip back muppetry over the possibility of Poch joining United.
 
Nothing is guaranteed.

Look at Arsenal for example.
Exactly, The difference in matchday revenue between Arsenal and Spurs is £50 million and if you add £15 million extra for naming rights deal than that's £65 million per year. How much of that is going to be interest payment? I'm assuming it's half of that at least.
 
The new stadium allows Spurs to pay higher wages due to generating more revenue. See Kane's new 200 000 a week deal, id imagine they will offer Eriksen the same. Whether he accepts or not is another thing entirely.

I think Eriksen has gotten as far as he could with Spurs, time to make the jump to Spain. He would fit like a glove at Barca
 
Sometimes its what they dont say and since Jose got fired and all these rumours started swirling around Poch hasnt said a word about his commitment to Spurs. I believe he wants the job

:lol: Mate, there have been several different direct quotes about how he'd like to stay for a long time. For example (3 days ago):

"I hope, or I wish to be here 20 years, and decide to leave or to finish my career here. I am so focused here, and want to help the club to achieve what the club want to be in history.It would be fantastic. I am so happy to be here. I am so happy to work in that pressure. Why not?"

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46787600
 
:lol: Mate, there have been several different direct quotes about how he'd like to stay for a long time. For example (3 days ago):

"I hope, or I wish to be here 20 years, and decide to leave or to finish my career here. I am so focused here, and want to help the club to achieve what the club want to be in history.It would be fantastic. I am so happy to be here. I am so happy to work in that pressure. Why not?"

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46787600

I stand corrected, I didnt see that quote. Having said that I am still of the opinion that he will probably end up at OT . I guess we'll see what happens this summer
 
Yeah I really do, most people on here can have a well argued debate, as has been seen with a good amount of posters. It’s the same when it comes to Pochs ability when he’s winning he’s the real deal, when he loses he’s a choker, it’s such knee jerk BS.

Most of us wants him here, fans being fans, 1+1=3, you know the drill.
 
I'll be honest, I don't see any reason for him coming other than the fact we think he'd want the job. Certainly nothing he's said.
 
Why do Untied fans ignore everything he says about being happy and pick up on him answering a weighted question given to him? He may want the job but saying he watched a Europeon Cup Final is hardly proof of such.

Are you satisfied with what he has said on the issue since Mourinho went? Has he convinced you he will be there next season? For me he’s very clever and said nothing that would convince me if I was a Spurs fan.
 
Are you satisfied with what he has said on the issue since Mourinho went? Has he convinced you he will be there next season? For me he’s very clever and said nothing that would convince me if I was a Spurs fan.

If we assume that Pochettino wants to stay at Spurs for the foreseeable future, I still don't see why he should publicly distance himself from a potential future employer. This was true about Real Madrid in the summer and just as true now. If he publicly rules himself out of managing the club then that's something that will be brought up if he at some point in the future wants to manage that club. It really doesn't benefit him at all to do so. I don't expect him to rule himself out publicly from any job, and if he started doing it now, then if he is linked with another job later then he would have to do it again, and again.
 
I think Eriksen has gotten as far as he could with Spurs, time to make the jump to Spain. He would fit like a glove at Barca

Really? I was thinking nailed on for RM if he doest renew at Spurs.