Will Pochettino stay or go?

I think really it's as simple as 'ambitious young manager sees opportunity to further career'. Unfortunately that wasn't to be with us. Onwards we march.

 

I've just seen the Daily Express back page (I know it's not the most reliable of sources) and it suggests that Pochettino is going to quit, meaning we don't even get the compensation from spurs buying out his contract. Talk about loyalty.....

 

If he is going to quit then does that not make him in breach of contract and liable to pay us instead of Spurs...

To me, it seems they have to have their angle of the story to sell papers, so I'm not really buying that one.

 

Except that his contract says he has to pay out, not the other team.

 

I am sure you are right, but surely he is selling himself somewhat short here.

I mean he is a very good manager as demonstrated with us over the past 18 months, but there must be 91 clubs in the football league who dont believe Spurs will break into the top 4 and remain consistent.

To me, he could do a better job where he is and land a bigger prize without the risk (unless he views the risk as lack of funds etc.)...

 

Nathaniel Clyne on the situation...

"I guess the dressing room has been a bit on edge. No one really knows where their future lies. Whether they will be back next season or not."


Source - http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/nathaniel-clyne-hails-southampton-boss-3610106

 

He's likely had his fingers burnt as Espanyol where he had his best players sold from under him. If he fears the same situation, again I don't blame him. It shows he has the capacity to learn too!

 

Looks like the U14s will indeed be turning out next season.

Looks like Qwerty timed his departure well.

 

The Star seem to think we're after Steve McLaren. At least DLTW will be happy

 

God is cruel.

 

Exactly. He went from being one of the hottest managerial properties in Europe to getting sacked by a team hovering around the drop zone because he stuck by them. I don't blame him for being wary -- rightly or wrongly -- of repeating that pattern.

 

Is it bad that out of all the names linked so far I would take McClaren here? I like him.

 

And it would be much more damaging to his reputation for it to happen again.

Oh I do hope I'm underestimating what the board are doing.

 

Not bad mate, it's an opinion. I would be somewhat underwhelmed by SM, but he'd probably keep us around 14th/15th!

I'd rather we said **** it, and went for the Tuchel/Yakin type personally.

 

Did an excellent job with Middlesbrough I thought, plus years of experience as Fergie's number 2.

Didn't follow much of his work in Holland (The Netherlands ^^^) other than he won the league and gained an accent.

So I'd be happy to have him

Would also be happy with Moyes, for what it's worth (can't deny the success he had with Everton, and had a reasonable record with younger players)

 

Me too. 100%

 

England national team aside, I really rate McClaren as a manager.

 

Now that, out of any quote I've read this summer, is the most worrying.

 

I don't see any reason for Steve to come here though. Good squad at Derby, youthful, playing his way.

Must fancy a good crack at it next season at a club he is very popular at, surely?

 

Completely agree. Sadly when I add this news (I know it's not confirmed yet but it seems likely) to what Beefy has said about transfers and then take into account the general concerning tone of the interviews our players have done I think this summer is going to be long and unpleasant.