Jack Pitt-Brooke has just published a very long and detailed piece on The Athletic which is presumably aimed at those that still hold a candle for the coach that has yet to win anything. Speaking to individuals at Southampton and Tottenham we get an idea of the Argentine’s methods and, may the gods protect us, his philosophy.
I take a view that I have never heard so much mumbo jumbo in my life and for those wishing to dig deeper, the full article also contains the close relationship between Pochettino and Xesco Espar, who had been in part influenced by Tony Robbins. Google Robbins.
Espar was shipped in before the Champions League Final and for 45 minutes, for the 10-days prior to the Champions League Final, Espar had our lot walking on coals, as well as snapping arrows on their neck.
Finally, we understand the Champions League final loss. By the time those players took to the pitch, they were wearing tinfoil underpants and awaiting further instructions from L. Ron Hubbard had been put through the sort of preparation that most normal footballers would find bemusing at best. The truth is that Tottenham had a dreadful game that night in Madrid and never looked anything like a side that was fit to be in a European Cup Final, let alone win one.
Reading Pitt-Brooke’s account only saddens me further. Why wasn’t Pochettino backed, so he could take a more robust squad to that final, and why were these snake-oil practices ever given houseroom at Spurs? What a totally sad tale.
Pfffffffffft
I believe Poch has won a trophy already with the new team he coaches.
That performance in the final was so bad it defied belief, and if this tale is true I can see why we played so poorly, lemons indeed !
Sounds like Eileen all over again
Hahahahahahha
We’re is the part about a chairman sacrificing a goat to read the intestines whilst getting a foot rub by mystic Meg, just don’t hold back on the vestal virgins
I agree in principal and that’s why the rules need reverting back, they never needed any tinkering.
But Sissoko’s case was totally different, He was holding his arm up in the air. An absolute invitation.
That was a killer. 400 bloody quid that ticket cost me plus a long drive down to Spain for the biggest game in our history and that jerk killed it in 60 seconds.
Maybe we would say that if one of our players did it, but I just really don’t like people aiming crosses at outstretched arms.
Probably it grates even more because Pool like to take the moral high ground so often – but just looking at Salah and Mane, they really should keep quiet.
Thanks for this tip. I’ve just been down the local supermarket and you can’t move in my lounge for all the bloody lemons now 🙂
Its channeled so much positive energy I’m now picking up Sky Sports HD for free
some would say smart thinking
Mane targeted Sissoko’s arm, the dirty bast.rd. However, if we actually turned up, Pool were there for the taking.
Indeed. As I recall we had most of that game, Liverpool didn’t play at all well.
Still think the unbelievably appalling refereeing, 2nd minute penalty decision ruined the match & THFC players never really mentally recovered?
Cloughie had Shilton warming up on a car park roundabout and took the players out for a couple of pre match night ales….they won.
However I’ve voiced suspicions of the final before. We were there to lose.
In fairness to Poch, by the time the final came round he had to deal with the players he had, who were on a downward spiral. He choose to have them walk over hot coals, Liverpool choose to arrange a match against Benfica B team and have them set up like Spurs so his players were ready for the challenge. We all know the outcome.
Shame UEFA didn’t change the rules at the last minute and make it a walking over hot coals contest – I reckon we would have smashed them!