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Is Poch untouchable?

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posted on 22/11/16

comment by ®åρtor✡ (U1071)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Shinjury list (U1700)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by ®åρtor✡ (U1071)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by Shinjury list (U1700)
posted 35 seconds ago
In a serious note, it's a sick feeling going out. I was at OT for the champs league game when we basically threw it away under vG. A shiiiiitty 0-0, with the best action the Stretford End all stood up to salute George Best, some anniversary.

We were diiiicked by Wolfsburg the next game and we've not been back since
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You've never even been to Manchester
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I was at Old Trafford when you were still a twitch in your father's nutttt-sack.

Rather poignantly it was against Spurs, about 22 years ago. Andy Sinton, Ian Walker, think Ruel Fox was in there.

King Eric scored a beauty arrow into the corner.

You won't remember that you young pups
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Well done on your research there saan
It's just a tad unfortunate for you that most of the Utd board think you're a pratt with no idea whatsoever. So I think I will take their side here and believe you've never been near OT in your life. Typical jump on the band wagon nnòñg
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you didn't use the "the rest of your board" card .......Proper playground that. You've spent too much time arguing with Maf

posted on 22/11/16

comment by Better Call Zlatan - Football taught by Matt Busby (U11781)
posted 2 minutes ago
I know, he's such a sissy. Shinj is one of the good guys too.
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It's only s anyway...they're smarting after a CL exit at the first hurdle.

We even did it under Fergie

posted on 22/11/16

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posted on 22/11/16

Poch out week

posted on 23/11/16

Poch is very much still enjoying his "honeymoon" at Spurs. The team has a lot of talent, but if, by this time next season, they still have not entered the Top Four zone, then he might be on thin ice?

comment by (U18543)

posted on 23/11/16

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comment by D.J.C. (U20811)

posted on 23/11/16

Wasn't totally sure why the powers that be and a lot of supporters at Spurs thought that a good season at Southampton would be good enough for Tottenham. Spurs are a far higher profile team than saints and need a high profile coach to take them forward. But let's wait until the end of the season, see where we end up and then decide if we think he should stay or go.

comment by D.J.C. (U20811)

posted on 23/11/16

If we do fail this season he will probably resign anyway.

posted on 23/11/16

Nobody is untouchable. That goes for Poch and the players.

"We need more quality to compete...." Poch has said:

NO FACKING SHIIIIIT SHERLOCK

Why didn't he come out with such statements during the summer when we were busy trying to sign shiiite players that nobody of note actually wanted.

comment by oteoi (U15653)

posted on 23/11/16

Jesus, really? Won't disagree that our Champions League campaign was a massive disappointment and that we haven't really hit our stride in the league yet. But we're still fifth in the league, just four points off the top and one point off fourth. It's hardly time to hit the panic button.

We have to give a coach a proper opportunity to put together a project. We are competing with clubs with far greater financial resources and the only way we are ever going to better them is with strong long-term planning. I trust in what Poch is trying to achieve at this club and believe that the positives of his reign so far greatly outweigh the negatives.

Even if we don't finish in the top four this season, I'd want Poch to stay on for at least another year. We haven't finished in the top four in back-to-back seasons since the early 1980s. No reason why we should end a promising project just because he too is unable to deliver it.

posted on 23/11/16

comment by oteoi (U15653)
posted 35 seconds ago
Jesus, really? Won't disagree that our Champions League campaign was a massive disappointment and that we haven't really hit our stride in the league yet. But we're still fifth in the league, just four points off the top and one point off fourth. It's hardly time to hit the panic button.

We have to give a coach a proper opportunity to put together a project. We are competing with clubs with far greater financial resources and the only way we are ever going to better them is with strong long-term planning. I trust in what Poch is trying to achieve at this club and believe that the positives of his reign so far greatly outweigh the negatives.

Even if we don't finish in the top four this season, I'd want Poch to stay on for at least another year. We haven't finished in the top four in back-to-back seasons since the early 1980s. No reason why we should end a promising project just because he too is unable to deliver it.
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Good post.

Managers aren't given the time they used to get, pressure will build and players will be cherry picked if you don't get top 4.

Beat chelsea and everythings rosy again but can see a draw myself. Lose and the wrist slitters will be out in numbers

posted on 23/11/16

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comment by Hengy (U9129)

posted on 23/11/16

comment by Aaron ManyGuns (U20811)
posted 5 hours, 47 minutes ago
If we do fail this season he will probably resign anyway.
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Fail as in what? Not win league? Not win any cups? Not get in CL? Not get into EL?

comment by D.J.C. (U20811)

posted on 23/11/16

comment by oteoi (U15653)
posted 23 minutes ago
Jesus, really? Won't disagree that our Champions League campaign was a massive disappointment and that we haven't really hit our stride in the league yet. But we're still fifth in the league, just four points off the top and one point off fourth. It's hardly time to hit the panic button.

We have to give a coach a proper opportunity to put together a project. We are competing with clubs with far greater financial resources and the only way we are ever going to better them is with strong long-term planning. I trust in what Poch is trying to achieve at this club and believe that the positives of his reign so far greatly outweigh the negatives.

Even if we don't finish in the top four this season, I'd want Poch to stay on for at least another year. We haven't finished in the top four in back-to-back seasons since the early 1980s. No reason why we should end a promising project just because he too is unable to deliver it.
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You say we haven't hit our stride yet, well, just maybe we have, maybe this is as good as we will get who knows? We are all expecting it to get better I know hut maybe it won't.

comment by D.J.C. (U20811)

posted on 23/11/16

comment by Hengy (U9129)
posted 17 minutes ago
comment by Aaron ManyGuns (U20811)
posted 5 hours, 47 minutes ago
If we do fail this season he will probably resign anyway.
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Fail as in what? Not win league? Not win any cups? Not get in CL? Not get into EL?
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Yes Hengy YES. Not finishing top 4 would be a failure.

comment by Spurtle (U1608)

posted on 23/11/16

Poch is a great manager. The signs of progress under him are there to see.

This CL campaign has been a disaster but we've had 2 of our best players missing (front and back) for much of it, and we lost our home advantage. I dare any team to do well in those circumstances. In fact Liverpool, Man United, Man City and Chelsea didn't even need those circumstances to fail to progress from their groups in recent years. Makes our campaign less embarrassing than those.

posted on 23/11/16

Tad bit harsh Aaron. Don't expect Poch to perform.miracles especially looking at the compedition this season. Levy either backs him financially or hope for the best with the squad Poch has at his disposal.

comment by Hengy (U9129)

posted on 23/11/16

comment by Aaron ManyGuns (U20811)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by Hengy (U9129)
posted 17 minutes ago
comment by Aaron ManyGuns (U20811)
posted 5 hours, 47 minutes ago
If we do fail this season he will probably resign anyway.
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Fail as in what? Not win league? Not win any cups? Not get in CL? Not get into EL?
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Yes Hengy YES. Not finishing top 4 would be a failure.
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The old sack manager for not getting top 4 cycle continues yay

comment by D.J.C. (U20811)

posted on 23/11/16

Hengy, I haven't said I want him sacked have I? I said he will probably resign if we fail.

comment by D.J.C. (U20811)

posted on 23/11/16

For the record I DO NOT want Poch sacked.

posted on 23/11/16

comment by ®åρtor✡ (U1071)
posted 9 hours, 56 minutes ago
comment by Shinjury list (U1700)
posted 10 minutes ago
comment by ®åρtor✡ (U1071)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Shinjury list (U1700)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by ®åρtor✡ (U1071)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by Shinjury list (U1700)
posted 35 seconds ago
In a serious note, it's a sick feeling going out. I was at OT for the champs league game when we basically threw it away under vG. A shiiiiitty 0-0, with the best action the Stretford End all stood up to salute George Best, some anniversary.

We were diiiicked by Wolfsburg the next game and we've not been back since
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You've never even been to Manchester
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I was at Old Trafford when you were still a twitch in your father's nutttt-sack.

Rather poignantly it was against Spurs, about 22 years ago. Andy Sinton, Ian Walker, think Ruel Fox was in there.

King Eric scored a beauty arrow into the corner.

You won't remember that you young pups
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Well done on your research there saan
It's just a tad unfortunate for you that most of the Utd board think you're a pratt with no idea whatsoever. So I think I will take their side here and believe you've never been near OT in your life. Typical jump on the band wagon nnòñg
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you didn't use the "the rest of your board" card .......Proper playground that. You've spent too much time arguing with Maf
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How dare you! I love Maf
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Everyone loves Maf

posted on 23/11/16

comment by Shinjury list (U1700)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by ®åρtor✡ (U1071)
posted 9 hours, 56 minutes ago
comment by Shinjury list (U1700)
posted 10 minutes ago
comment by ®åρtor✡ (U1071)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Shinjury list (U1700)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by ®åρtor✡ (U1071)
posted 6 minutes ago
comment by Shinjury list (U1700)
posted 35 seconds ago
In a serious note, it's a sick feeling going out. I was at OT for the champs league game when we basically threw it away under vG. A shiiiiitty 0-0, with the best action the Stretford End all stood up to salute George Best, some anniversary.

We were diiiicked by Wolfsburg the next game and we've not been back since
----------------------------------------------------------------------


You've never even been to Manchester
----------------------------------------------------------------------




I was at Old Trafford when you were still a twitch in your father's nutttt-sack.

Rather poignantly it was against Spurs, about 22 years ago. Andy Sinton, Ian Walker, think Ruel Fox was in there.

King Eric scored a beauty arrow into the corner.

You won't remember that you young pups
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Well done on your research there saan
It's just a tad unfortunate for you that most of the Utd board think you're a pratt with no idea whatsoever. So I think I will take their side here and believe you've never been near OT in your life. Typical jump on the band wagon nnòñg
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you didn't use the "the rest of your board" card .......Proper playground that. You've spent too much time arguing with Maf
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How dare you! I love Maf
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Everyone loves Maf
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Well I don't

posted on 23/11/16

Denial

comment by oteoi (U15653)

posted on 23/11/16


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You say we haven't hit our stride yet, well, just maybe we have, maybe this is as good as we will get who knows? We are all expecting it to get better I know hut maybe it won't.
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Given that Kane and Alderweireld have both been missing (together at times) and Dembele, Eriksen & Alli are yet to really get going, I think it is fair to assume we will get better. And if not, continuing as is and finishing fifth, 3 or 4 points off fourth, wouldn't be some huge failure in my book at least.

We are dealing with a young squad and a certain degree of inconsistency should be expected. As long as our players (and Poch to a degree) learn from the experience and come back stronger the following season, it would be okay.

I still think we will finish in the top four but the idea that it would be a failure to do so strikes me as unrealistic.

comment by oteoi (U15653)

posted on 23/11/16

*A failure if we don't

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