I'm pretty ITK on this one mate. I know that we were looking at Alli before Mitchell left then he went to you guys and you signed him the following summer so I guess Mitchell had some input on that one. Could be that everyone knew who Alli was though when he was at MK Dons
He’s actually been MoM in a couple of our recent games. As DH says, I’d need him to carry on that form for the rest of the season before saying he’s been a success.
Two of those were Soton players (well "under the radar" , eh) . "A few duds as well but that is going to happen anywhere." Then he isn't a scouting "special one" . Comolli got Bale, Modric, Berbatov. Baldini got Eriksen and Lamela (both still here 5 yrs on) . But both also brought in sh*te, and more importantly both upset the managers of the time (BMJ and AVB respectively) . Pochettino at Spurs seems to have the control over players he wants, and Levy sleeps soundly knowing he is not a "wheeler dealer" like Arry was, or Jose allegedly has been with Rainola. Therefore I contend Mitchell will be of little significance in Pochettinos' decision process should he choose to go to Man Utd. < YMMV >
There were quite a few looking at Alli at the time. IIRC it was ultimately between us and Newcastle for his signature. Pool were also interested and Alli grew up a Pool fan as well. Mitchell may have had some input behind it but it was definitely Pleat that convinced the club, Pleat’s been more than happy telling everyone about it, don’t blame him though I suppose, best £5m we’ve ever spent.
Poch clearly no longer needs, or is reliant upon Mitchell. At Spurs, Poch undoubtedly enjoys immense freedom in bringing players in, or through the academy. It must be a great source of pride for him that he’s advanced the careers of so many players at Spurs, and for which he has rightly received many plaudits throughout the industry. It seems to me that to go to United to work with Mitchell, at this point in his career would be a massive step backwards. If that’s the reason United got Mitchell, I think they were ill advised.
He's top class, as he showed last night. He handled last night’s incident very maturely. There’s a lot of players would have been rolling around like they’d been shot and blown the whole thing into a major incident. The Goons should send him a message of thanks for the way he handled it.
Bit of a ****? He’s a massive ****! But I love that. Biggest ****house in the league. Though he’s also a fantastic player who’s only getting better. He’s a real joy to watch when he’s on song.
Come off it, Libby! You'd jizz your shreddies if Alli owned up to being a Saints fan. Let's not pretend you wouldn't .
