Sir Alex Ferguson - "they’re building something that looks pretty good"



The best manager the Premier League has seen, one that made a difference and took a mediocre team to a title, has spoken of Spurs and Mauricio Pochettino to Sky Sports and he is impressed.

“He’s got a lot of youth in his team, which augurs well for the future. I believe in that, I’ve believed in (bringing through) youth all my life. 
“The value is two-fold. One, they’ll always remember the person who gave them their start in life, and secondly, they create a loyalty base that is there for life. The young players we had coming through still keep in touch with me, and that is an indication of how well it works. 
“I don’t think short-termism works, I really don’t. I think there are teams that can buy all the time and remain successful, but on a general theme, I don’t think short-termism works. 
“With Tottenham, to me, it looks like there is a long-termism there, they’re building something that looks pretty good.”

Tremendous credit must go to Daniel levy for that, which would suit the diminishing cheque book smattering. Much of what is happening at Tottenham has been his vision and he is the one driving the club to strive for excellence. That is backed up by appointing Mauricio Pochettino after the most extensive evaluation and research we have probably done on any potential manager.

Now we are improving on the field as well as off with an excitement about our youth policy that I haven't seen in the 50 plus years I have been supporting the Spurs.

Like Levy, Pochettino sets commitment standards you are expected to meet, you have to work your socks off in training and have the right mental approach, if you don't you'll soon be shipped out to be replaced by another hungry player. That way you get a squad of players who know they must give everything to get a game and must perform immediately to keep playing.

It is tough, but that is what separates winners from losers.

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