http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/sa...ts_Champions_League_spot_next_season/?ref=twt More of an "aim for stars and you might just get to the moon" more than a definite target for his side. But, it makes good copy. DTLW
I don't believe he said 'he was chuffed to bits' either, but that's what his interpreter said in a previous interview. Think the little tinker makes it up.
Looks like Mauricio is getting the hang of press conference clothing... ...out with the blue hoodie, and in with the official training shirt... please log in to view this image
He's been listening to Jay Rodriguez, the only man under 70 I've heard use "chuffed"! Back at the OP, I'll take Mauricio's optimism over the "oh gawd, second season syndrome coming up" attitude of some of our fans any day.
Sounded like pie in sky to people outside Saints when Nicola said the PL in five years...we made it in three.
Well now is as good a time as any. In terms of quality, this season's top four is the poorest top four we've seen for a while. Arsenal are 3rd somehow! If none of them improve, eventually a team with more ambition is going to reel them in.
I think hitting CL places next year is one season too soon, I think with the correct use of £50m in the summer we could see ourselves competing for Europa places Then another £50m the following summer and we might be able to compete for 3/4th spot But hey I love the ambition and will support it all the way!
You're right. Just watching the interview now, and the 'reach for the stars' line was definitely a bit of poetic licence from the interpretor.
Like the bit at the end when he was asked would he soon be doing interviews in English...No, I like working with my colleague (patting Mr Interpreter on the back). Have to say i think mauricio looked like he had caught the bug...kept sipping his drink and he had sunken eyes.
The ITK guy on all the line-ups, tactics, injuries and transfers (days and weeks in advance) has commented again... He's saying we will spend big this summer and "Gaston's record fee will be broken".
I am not ITK and I could have guesed that. Second season in PL with big TV money...have to spend to push on...not because I don't think we have quality players, but they won't play every game all season.
I'm just saying, the guy who has said it is reliable. Not just some random user over there. I think he knows Adam Lallana personally if I remember correctly too.
