Klinsmann - Pochettino is tremendously talented
Jurgen Klinsmann was in the UK in November when he spoke to the British media about Tottenham, Klinsmann is one of the games legends, he has won a World Cup and European Championships, he has won titles, cups and European competitions, has coached Germany and is now developing football in the USA while managing the national team.
He had two spells at Spurs, was named Player of the Year and saved us from relegation. In football he knows what is what so it's safe to say he knows what he is talking about when he says Mauricio Pochettino is a tremendously talented coach.
Two months later and his Spurs side have just put five past Chelsea, unheard of under Jose Mourinho. He has given Spurs fans and the players a glimpse of what is possible if players of the right mentality are assembled.
Simply buying a player for buyings sake is not good enough, that player has to be able to develop himself into a high class player, to be professional both on and off the field at all times. The assessment of the squad has taken place, now over the next two windows at least the team will be shaped to challenge for trophies. These windows become important because if Tottenham get the recruitment right then it will attract other talented players.
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Where success breeds success so it breeds the desire of players to be a part of something. If Tottenham are challenging for honours because of the system, because the team is the important component as opposed to the usual Northern Europe way of individual skill, then the club becomes attractive for a wider range of players who will be playing to win, not playing for money.
We will try to shift Adebayor, Kaboul, Capoue, Lennon, Naughton, Chiriches because of attitude or ability this month, how many we are able to shift will depend upon who is willing to buy and at what price. Baldini will have his work cut out shifting them but we have to free up squad places before we can bring anyone in.
The recruitment at the moment is out of Pochettino's hands, he has made his recommendations of the order in which to approach targets and understands players have a value that you don't greatly exceed when buying them.
For now he works with what he has, it will be interesting to see who is brought in and how they develop once they understand the requirements he places upon them.
He had two spells at Spurs, was named Player of the Year and saved us from relegation. In football he knows what is what so it's safe to say he knows what he is talking about when he says Mauricio Pochettino is a tremendously talented coach.
“It was just a nice feeling to be back at Tottenham. I watch the games in the US. Last week, I watched Harry Kane’s celebration [after scoring against Aston Villa]. I almost tweeted it out!
“The team means so much to them [the fans]. No matter where you go you always find Spurs fans. If a game doesn't go well then it’s normal that the crowd has every right to be a bit pessimistic. I actually thought the crowd tried to give positive energy to give them a push. The 2-1 [Stoke City game] came and I had the feel that the equaliser would be right there.
“I wish Mauricio only the best. He’s a tremendous, talented coach. He’s shown that already. He’s got a smart brain. In order for Mauricio to put his stamp on Spurs he needs time. He also needs a couple of transfer windows to build the team he has in mind, to put the puzzle together that he envisions.
“Unfortunately, professional football is driven by short-term results and high media expectations and high fan expectations and that often drives clubs to make very quick decisions because they’ve lost five games in a row.”
Two months later and his Spurs side have just put five past Chelsea, unheard of under Jose Mourinho. He has given Spurs fans and the players a glimpse of what is possible if players of the right mentality are assembled.
Simply buying a player for buyings sake is not good enough, that player has to be able to develop himself into a high class player, to be professional both on and off the field at all times. The assessment of the squad has taken place, now over the next two windows at least the team will be shaped to challenge for trophies. These windows become important because if Tottenham get the recruitment right then it will attract other talented players.
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Where success breeds success so it breeds the desire of players to be a part of something. If Tottenham are challenging for honours because of the system, because the team is the important component as opposed to the usual Northern Europe way of individual skill, then the club becomes attractive for a wider range of players who will be playing to win, not playing for money.
We will try to shift Adebayor, Kaboul, Capoue, Lennon, Naughton, Chiriches because of attitude or ability this month, how many we are able to shift will depend upon who is willing to buy and at what price. Baldini will have his work cut out shifting them but we have to free up squad places before we can bring anyone in.
The recruitment at the moment is out of Pochettino's hands, he has made his recommendations of the order in which to approach targets and understands players have a value that you don't greatly exceed when buying them.
For now he works with what he has, it will be interesting to see who is brought in and how they develop once they understand the requirements he places upon them.
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