Urgh - Pochettino! The only 3 I didn't want were enrique, rafa or Pochettino.

Out of those 3 he would be 3rd worst - but still...to get my third worst choice is frustrating 

2 hours ago, Zeta said:

Maybe we bring Pochetino in for 2 years to build a base like he did at Spurs, then sack him and bring someone else in to actually win with them 🤣

Uh-oh it looks like someone else has just ruled themselves out 

Third time's a charm!

45 minutes ago, Edjmendy said:

what has he won of value? hes a big choker

But there aren't many coaches out there that have won much, other than those that we've already had and / or are now past their best.

Should have never hired Potter in the first place, guarantee had we gone for Pochettino we would be at least in the top 6-8 maybe top 4. We would have seen some progression in the way we play along with individual development. 

Those that are hating on Pochettino are either highly bias because of his Spurs time or are taking their disain for the board out on him. 

I promise we could do a lot worse than Pochettino. Huge upgrade on Potter, with so much more experience in the elite level of football. 

Created a recognisable and entertaining style at Southampton and led them to 8th place. Fun fact aside from his first season 14/15 (a great season for us) in which he took Spurs to 5th (one place higher than their previous season 6th) every other single season he was at Spurs they finished in the top 4.

So 4/5 seasons he had them in the Champions League and considering the only year he didn't was his first year I think that's quite impressive. Even more impressively the only time they were 4th was his final season he managed two 3rd place finishes and one 2nd place finish.

He took Spurs to their highest point total in the EPL 86 points 16/17 season (another great season for us). He was also the coach that ended our 13 winning streak that season not even by a draw but by defeating us and tactically it was an impressive win. He identified a weakness and exploited it. Took Spurs to their first and only UCL final beating Pep's Man City and probably the most entertaining side in the competition ETH's Ajax in the process. 

Helped develop Son, Kane, Dele Ali and Eriksen all into top players during his tenure. Took them to a league cup final like Mourinho (before he was sacked the week of) and coincidentally lost to Mourinho's blues (as I'm sure you remember  14/15 was a good season for us).

Knocked out Bayern in the UCL in his first half season as PSG coach not spoken about enough since Bayern were the current holders at the time. Lost to Pep in the semi finals which is no shame. The next season they lost to a Madrid side that just wouldn't die. I would argue the capitulation can't be all his fault. His keeper and defenders threw that go back and watch it no coach has control over that.

The dude won 3 trophies in 1 and a half seasons in charge, which is an impressive rate since thats what Tuchel did for us,  sure the UCL is much more valuable than Ligue 1, but you get the idea.

By all means dislike the guy, dislike the board but don't make out he's not a good coach or he's not good enough for us. Where we're at right now, we're crying out for a top coach and if you can't see Pochettino is a top coach you're either heavily bias or have questionable understanding of elite tactics and coaching.

On a final note if you consider the budget he worked with at Spurs especially compared to his rivals and the fact he achieved relative success i.e consistent top 4. This all screams top quality coach.

5 minutes ago, LongtimerLurker said:

Should have never hired Potter in the first place, guarantee had we gone for Pochettino we would be at least in the top 6-8 maybe top 4. We would have seen some progression in the way we play along with individual development. 

Those that are hating on Pochettino are either highly bias because of his Spurs time or are taking their disain for the board out on him. 

I promise we could do a lot worse than Pochettino. Huge upgrade on Potter, with so much more experience in the elite level of football. 

Created a recognisable and entertaining style at Southampton and led them to 8th place. Fun fact aside from his first season 14/15 (a great season for us) in which he took Spurs to 5th (one place higher than their previous season 6th) every other single season he was at Spurs they finished in the top 4.

So 4/5 seasons he had them in the Champions League and considering the only year he didn't was his first year I think that's quite impressive. Even more impressively the only time they were 4th was his final season he managed two 3rd place finishes and one 2nd place finish.

He took Spurs to their highest point total in the EPL 86 points 16/17 season (another great season for us). He was also the coach that ended our 13 winning streak that season not even by a draw but by defeating us and tactically it was an impressive win. He identified a weakness and exploited it. Took Spurs to their first and only UCL final beating Pep's Man City and probably the most entertaining side in the competition ETH's Ajax in the process. 

Helped develop Son, Kane, Dele Ali and Eriksen all into top players during his tenure. Took them to a league cup final like Mourinho (before he was sacked the week of) and coincidentally lost to Mourinho's blues (as I'm sure you remember  14/15 was a good season for us).

Knocked out Bayern in the UCL in his first half season as PSG coach not spoken about enough since Bayern were the current holders at the time. Lost to Pep in the semi finals which is no shame. The next season they lost to a Madrid side that just wouldn't die. I would argue the capitulation can't be all his fault. His keeper and defenders threw that go back and watch it no coach has control over that.

The dude won 3 trophies in 1 and a half seasons in charge, which is an impressive rate since thats what Tuchel did for us,  sure the UCL is much more valuable than Ligue 1, but you get the idea.

By all means dislike the guy, dislike the board but don't make out he's not a good coach or he's not good enough for us. Where we're at right now, we're crying out for a top coach and if you can't see Pochettino is a top coach you're either heavily bias or have questionable understanding of elite tactics and coaching.

On a final note if you consider the budget he worked with at Spurs especially compared to his rivals and the fact he achieved relative success i.e consistent top 4. This all screams top quality coach.

 but he is a spud. lost 1 horse race to leicester. and has nasty little teeth

4 minutes ago, LongtimerLurker said:

Should have never hired Potter in the first place, guarantee had we gone for Pochettino we would be at least in the top 6-8 maybe top 4. We would have seen some progression in the way we play along with individual development. 

Those that are hating on Pochettino are either highly bias because of his Spurs time or are taking their disain for the board out on him. 

I promise we could do a lot worse than Pochettino. Huge upgrade on Potter, with so much more experience in the elite level of football. 

Created a recognisable and entertaining style at Southampton and led them to 8th place. Fun fact aside from his first season 14/15 (a great season for us) in which he took Spurs to 5th (one place higher than their previous season 6th) every other single season he was at Spurs they finished in the top 4.

So 4/5 seasons he had them in the Champions League and considering the only year he didn't was his first year I think that's quite impressive. Even more impressively the only time they were 4th was his final season he managed two 3rd place finishes and one 2nd place finish.

He took Spurs to their highest point total in the EPL 86 points 16/17 season (another great season for us). He was also the coach that ended our 13 winning streak that season not even by a draw but by defeating us and tactically it was an impressive win. He identified a weakness and exploited it. Took Spurs to their first and only UCL final beating Pep's Man City and probably the most entertaining side in the competition ETH's Ajax in the process. 

Helped develop Son, Kane, Dele Ali and Eriksen all into top players during his tenure. Took them to a league cup final like Mourinho (before he was sacked the week of) and coincidentally lost to Mourinho's blues (as I'm sure you remember  14/15 was a good season for us).

Knocked out Bayern in the UCL in his first half season as PSG coach not spoken about enough since Bayern were the current holders at the time. Lost to Pep in the semi finals which is no shame. The next season they lost to a Madrid side that just wouldn't die. I would argue the capitulation can't be all his fault. His keeper and defenders threw that go back and watch it no coach has control over that.

The dude won 3 trophies in 1 and a half seasons in charge, which is an impressive rate since thats what Tuchel did for us,  sure the UCL is much more valuable than Ligue 1, but you get the idea.

By all means dislike the guy, dislike the board but don't make out he's not a good coach or he's not good enough for us. Where we're at right now, we're crying out for a top coach and if you can't see Pochettino is a top coach you're either heavily bias or have questionable understanding of elite tactics and coaching.

On a final note if you consider the budget he worked with at Spurs especially compared to his rivals and the fact he achieved relative success i.e consistent top 4. This all screams top quality coach.

 

I didn't need convincing but having read that, I an even more convinced he is the right man for the job.

 

I'm biased when I say that I doubt that Pochettino is the answer. But you can make this argument that he at the very least knows the league better than someone that hasn't managed in the PL at all so there's that.

3 minutes ago, Nibs said:

 

I didn't need convincing but having read that, I an even more convinced he is the right man for the job.

 

Next headline: Pochettino ruled out of Chelsea job

4 minutes ago, nonotnowjim said:

 but he is a spud. lost 1 horse race to leicester. and has nasty little teeth

Promise you mate if we finish top 4 under him next season (big if don't get me wrong) you'll forget all about his teeth. Also Leicester had something special that season.

 I think that battle of the bridge proved they weren't really title contenders if we're being honest we are the better team, but that season they were definitely the better team and they lost their heads in that game and threw a 2-0 lead was it I can't remember if they scored then we equalised and they went ahead again. Either way they blew at least a 1 goal advantage in a game they had everything to play for and really all we cared about was ruing their day 😂

4 minutes ago, Zeta said:

Next headline: Pochettino ruled out of Chelsea job

Followed by:  "Potter in line for shock Chelsea return" 

If the rumours are that he’s in London meeting Bohley, that should mean that he’s close to being appointed as Bohley was going to leave Vivell to it and then do the final interview. 
 

Pochettino makes me less nervous than Nagglesman who I think has a lot of hype behind him. Pochettino has at least proven record of improving players and sustaining it. 

Have to admit, beating Tottenham next year with Pochettino in charge would be pretty funny 

I just think we need to get it done now. This media pantomime is ridiculous and is hurting us. If its Pochettino, name him now. Keep Lamps on for the remainder of the season for continuity. Let Pochettino audit the squad for the remainder of the season to see who he wants to keep.

Hopefully we'll be attractive to Kane as well, with Pochettino here.

8 minutes ago, WhiteWall said:

I just think we need to get it done now. This media pantomime is ridiculous and is hurting us. If its Pochettino, name him now. Keep Lamps on for the remainder of the season for continuity. Let Pochettino audit the squad for the remainder of the season to see who he wants to keep.

Hopefully we'll be attractive to Kane as well, with Pochettino here.

I can see it now : Pochettino's Chelsea win 3-0 at White Hart Lane, with a Kane hat trick 🙂 

Who do you want to be the next manager?
 

Erm, beggars can’t be choosers.

1 hour ago, Blueblur said:

It’s going to be Pochettino isn’t it 

Nah he is egging us on so when he returns to Spurs he can say he rejected us to do so and give their fans something to shout about.

Since Nagelsmann and Enrique are out that means 3rd place Other in our Poll is now favorite.

Which means...cometh the hour....cometh the man, the myth, the (future) Chelsea legend... @Zeta

 

32 minutes ago, LongtimerLurker said:

Promise you mate if we finish top 4 under him next season (big if don't get me wrong) you'll forget all about his teeth. Also Leicester had something special that season.

 I think that battle of the bridge proved they weren't really title contenders if we're being honest we are the better team, but that season they were definitely the better team and they lost their heads in that game and threw a 2-0 lead was it I can't remember if they scored then we equalised and they went ahead again. Either way they blew at least a 1 goal advantage in a game they had everything to play for and really all we cared about was ruing their day 😂

When we speak about Leicester that season, it makes me think about Arsenal this season. They genuinely do not have a world class player in their team imo. Whereas Leicester had Kante, a very good striker in Vardy, and Mahrez who has been a key player for City in recent seasons.

No shade at Arsenal being thrown, but i genuinely don't see a world class player in their side. But they do play very well as a team this season, which they have going for them.

Edited April 21, 20233 yr by enigma

2 minutes ago, enigma said:

When we speak about Leicester that season, it makes me think about Arsenal this season. They genuinely do not have a world class player in their team imo. Whereas Leicester had Kante, a very good striker in Vardy, and Mahrez who has been a key player for City in recent seasons. No shade at Arsenal being thrown, but i genuinely don't see a world class player in their side. 

I know what you mean. They do look the real deal so far this season and may well win it if they hold their nerve.

But by the same token it wouldn't surprise me if the same team was 5th this time next season. It doesn't feel like a shifting of power.

When Pep gets bored and moves on again, it does feel like there could be a void to fill which Man Utd will think they are primed up for with ETH. We have all of the pieces but its all a mess at the moment. But the opportunity is there undoubtedly.

 

Could the unnamed fourth candidate possibly be Wreck-It Ralph. It couldn't, could it!

The Todd Boehly Joke, em I mean, Show continues. 

 

1 hour ago, LongtimerLurker said:

Should have never hired Potter in the first place, guarantee had we gone for Pochettino we would be at least in the top 6-8 maybe top 4. We would have seen some progression in the way we play along with individual development. 

Those that are hating on Pochettino are either highly bias because of his Spurs time or are taking their disain for the board out on him. 

I promise we could do a lot worse than Pochettino. Huge upgrade on Potter, with so much more experience in the elite level of football. 

Created a recognisable and entertaining style at Southampton and led them to 8th place. Fun fact aside from his first season 14/15 (a great season for us) in which he took Spurs to 5th (one place higher than their previous season 6th) every other single season he was at Spurs they finished in the top 4.

So 4/5 seasons he had them in the Champions League and considering the only year he didn't was his first year I think that's quite impressive. Even more impressively the only time they were 4th was his final season he managed two 3rd place finishes and one 2nd place finish.

He took Spurs to their highest point total in the EPL 86 points 16/17 season (another great season for us). He was also the coach that ended our 13 winning streak that season not even by a draw but by defeating us and tactically it was an impressive win. He identified a weakness and exploited it. Took Spurs to their first and only UCL final beating Pep's Man City and probably the most entertaining side in the competition ETH's Ajax in the process. 

Helped develop Son, Kane, Dele Ali and Eriksen all into top players during his tenure. Took them to a league cup final like Mourinho (before he was sacked the week of) and coincidentally lost to Mourinho's blues (as I'm sure you remember  14/15 was a good season for us).

Knocked out Bayern in the UCL in his first half season as PSG coach not spoken about enough since Bayern were the current holders at the time. Lost to Pep in the semi finals which is no shame. The next season they lost to a Madrid side that just wouldn't die. I would argue the capitulation can't be all his fault. His keeper and defenders threw that go back and watch it no coach has control over that.

The dude won 3 trophies in 1 and a half seasons in charge, which is an impressive rate since thats what Tuchel did for us,  sure the UCL is much more valuable than Ligue 1, but you get the idea.

By all means dislike the guy, dislike the board but don't make out he's not a good coach or he's not good enough for us. Where we're at right now, we're crying out for a top coach and if you can't see Pochettino is a top coach you're either heavily bias or have questionable understanding of elite tactics and coaching.

On a final note if you consider the budget he worked with at Spurs especially compared to his rivals and the fact he achieved relative success i.e consistent top 4. This all screams top quality coach.

I was one of the people against him coming here and would have preferred Nagelsmann but reading that makes me warm a bit to him. Regardless of whoever comes, I will back them 100% even if it's Pochettino.

Edited April 21, 20233 yr by Frankie8Lampard

45 minutes ago, WhiteWall said:

Could the unnamed fourth candidate possibly be Wreck-It Ralph. It couldn't, could it!

The only way that would make @Munkworthhappier if he brought him free tickets to several stand up comedian shows...and James Ward-Prowse....

21 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

The only way that would make @Munkworthhappier if he brought him free tickets to several stand up comedian shows...and James Ward-Prowse....

I’d get to refer to him as Ralph Rabbithutch more often so that’s a big plus.