Mauricio pochettino

There are many things Mauricio Pochettino has given Tottenham fans, but arguably the most valuable is a confidence plenty have previously never known. Forget the days of Christian Gross, Gary Doherty and Jonathan Blondel; Spurs these days are a different animal. Where once a 3-0 half-time lead against Manchester United was a dangerous position for Spurs, now regulation 2-0 home wins are barely a surprise. The fear that another capitulation is imminent has not been completely eroded, but the manner of Wednesday's win, which could have ended three-, four- or even five-nil, further displayed this Tottenham team's ability to go toe-to-toe with football's behemoths. And yet, on the back of such a... … [Read more...] about Mauricio Pochettino has failed to change Tottenham in one crucial way – and that spells trouble for Liverpool trip

ARSENAL have reportedly held their first interviews for managers to succeed Unai Emery. The Spaniard was sacked after the dismal 2-1 home defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League. Freddie Ljungberg was placed in temporary charge, but he has only managed a draw and a loss in his first two games. And now, according to The Telegraph, the club are pushing ahead with identifying the man who will take over in the long-term. The focus will apparently be on securing the services of a manager who is currently out of work and who can step in immediately. Despite a rocky start, Ljungberg has not been discounted, while the likes of Massimiliano Allegri and even former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino could make the shortlist.The Gunners panel, consisting of technical director Edu, head of football Raul Sanllehi and managing director Vinai Venkatesham will be conducting the interviews. SunSport has previously speculated who else could be under consideration. Among those thought to be high … [Read more...] about Arsenal hold interviews with first candidates to replace Emery with focus on bosses out of work including Allegri

The Mill welcomes you this Friday with news of an expected stampede in Austria’s post-Christmas January sales. You see, reports in Germany suggest that RB Salzburg “goal giant” Erling Braut Haaland does indeed have a £17m release clause in his contract. The club denied such a thing existed last week which, The Mill supposes, you would do if you had a player on your books whom clubs were falling over themselves to offer £50m-plus for. Manchester United are among a number of European clubs to have been linked with the goal-guzzling big man who Ole Gunnar Solskjær managed at Molde, but talent-polishing German giants Borussia Dortmund appear to be leading the race for the Norway striker as they look to close the five-point gap at the top of the Bundesliga. In a further blow to United’s January transfer hopes, Dortmund are going to put £100m-rated Jadon Sancho – who is also being monitored by Liverpool – under lock and key at the … [Read more...] about Football transfer rumours: Erling Braut Haaland to Dortmund for £17m?

JOSE MOURINHO suffered his first loss as Spurs manager on his return to Old Trafford. The Tottenham defence has so far been miles off the Special One's high standards, and it's now rumoured he wants to sell every one of the backline - except Toby Alderweireld. Follow all the latest updates and transfer gossip from North London here... Jake Lambourne9 minutes ago6th December 2019Jake Lambourne46 minutes ago6th December 2019JOSE MOURINHO has been tipped to get Tottenham challenging for next season's title by former striker Louis Saha. The ex-Man Utd man claimed the Special One could get Spurs up to the level of Liverpool and Man City. He said: “Mourinho will have Tottenham challenging Liverpool and Man City for the Premier League title next season. “They already have the players but Mourinho will bring the experience, the tactical awareness and the stability to take them up a level. “Harry Kane is the best striker in Europe and he is supported by the likes of … [Read more...] about 10.10am Tottenham news LIVE: Alderweireld only defender Mourinho wants to keep, Digne wanted in January

MANCHESTER UNITED stars are urging club chiefs to give Ole Gunnar Solskjaer time to rebuild the club. The Old Trafford boss' job is on the line and Mauricio Pochettino is available after being sacked by Tottenham. But The Times reports that the squad told key figures at the club that they think the Norwegian is the right man for the job before Wednesday's clash with Spurs. United put in one of their best performances of the season to beat Jose Mourinho's side, with a Marcus Rashford double handing Solskjaer a lifeline. The Red Devils had come into the game off the back of disappointing draws with promoted Aston Villa and Sheffield United as well as a defeat to Astana, albeit with a weakened XI. Another huge fixture is up next as Solskjaer leads his side out in a derby showdown with Manchester City.And the former Molde and Cardiff manager hopes to keep up the momentum after the 2-1 win over Spurs. ACCA WITH LADBROKES Pick up a whole load of acca features to help you land the big one He … [Read more...] about Man Utd stars beg club’s hierarchy NOT to sack Solskjaer and let him rebuild after stunning Spurs win