Armchair Pundit Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Wants to live in London - no can do Poch Rafa's full time base wasn't here either (his family never moved up here also), so I would imagine it would be something of a similar arrangement if it was him. Think Rafa's main home was nearer Liverpool actually, have a feeling his family stayed there when he worked in Italy because he didn't want to uproot his kids. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Wants to live in London - no can do Poch Rafa's full time base wasn't here either (his family never moved up here also), so I would imagine it would be something of a similar arrangement if it was him. Think Rafa's main home was nearer Liverpool actually, have a feeling his family stayed there when he worked in Italy because he didn't want to uproot his kids. On the Wirrall innit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest godzilla Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Wants to live in London - no can do Poch Rafa's full time base wasn't here either (his family never moved up here also), so I would imagine it would be something of a similar arrangement if it was him. Think Rafa's main home was nearer Liverpool actually, have a feeling his family stayed there when he worked in Italy because he didn't want to uproot his kids. It was (and still is) and that's why the reason Poch living in London would not be an issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Pundit Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 I don't know, London just seems like that much more of a trek, plus how knackered would someone be that lives 5 hours away from their job? They'd never have a decent sleeping pattern!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Poch is still second choice for me, if he's now saying he'd be staying in London as well then that just moves him further down the list for me. With the amount of money that's being talked about and the scope of what the Saudis want NUFC to become, any manager coming in needs to have the club at the centre of their interests. London is a shitehole, it's a place that believes it's own hype, it's a dirty, stinking, overcrowded dungheap and I'm afraid celebs fawning over it just because of said hype means they can keep it for all I care - there's a reason the commuter belt is so popular, anyone with half a brain doesn't want to live in the smoke. ... plus I'd rather have Rafa Celebrities only like London because it's full of sad cunts who will fawn over their celebrity status and allow them to complain about the life of a celebrity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest godzilla Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 I don't know, London just seems like that much more of a trek, plus how knackered would someone be that lives 5 hours away from their job? They'd never have a decent sleeping pattern!!! Do you honestly think he would be going home each day after finishing training etc. He would be based up here most of the time as again Rafa was, do you really think Rafa made that trip home each day? It's not a 5 hour commute by plane either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Rafa had a place in Jesmond didnt he ? and also his daughter was at Durham Uni. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest godzilla Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Rafa had a place in Jesmond didnt he ? and also his daughter was at Durham Uni. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Pundit Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 I hate London, to be fair I hate most cities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Pundit Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 I don't know, London just seems like that much more of a trek, plus how knackered would someone be that lives 5 hours away from their job? They'd never have a decent sleeping pattern!!! Do you honestly think he would be going home each day after finishing training etc. He would be based up here most of the time as again Rafa was, do you really think Rafa made that trip home each day? It's not a 5 hour commute by plane either. Lol, don't be daft, but even a couple of trips home a week messes with the old bodyclock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Supposedly one of the problems with Mourinho at Man Utd was that he never bought or even rented a property in the North West. Something to learn from really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 I don’t think he said he wants to live in London. He said he’s living in London at the moment but is open to anything, even a different country. I don’t think he’s been approached yet, but he’s basically saying to whoever, sell me a project to work on and I’ll listen. I’d be delighted if he came in as manager but my first choice is Rafa all the way. To see what he could do with a proper budget.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Supposedly one of the problems with Mourinho at Man Utd was that he never bought or even rented a property in the North West. Something to learn from really. I know the transport links are simple now but I would be disappointed in the least if our manager didnt live in or around Newcastle. I guess it's not the be all end all though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/mauricio-pochettino-gives-newcastle-boost-22071671 Those comments about a 'project' and it being about 'the people' could have come Rafa himself. It's almost like Pochettino has been doing his homework. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Or maybe it’s not just Rafa alone who has this way of working/thinking? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Pundit Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Or maybe it’s not just Rafa alone who has this way of working/thinking? To be fair, a spurs mate of mine did tell me that Poch got very involved with the fans and community there, he's that sort of manager. Perhaps he's just a younger Rafa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/news/exclusive-assistant-boss-jesus-perez-15454817 Interesting bits about Pochettino's trusted right hand man - Jesus Perez .... "...After a spell as a fitness coach with the Saudi Arabian national team and then with Saudi side Al Ittihad, reaching the Asian Champions League final, he returned to Spain looking to take six months out of a game he was becoming jaded with ..." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 I know it’s only the Mirror but make of it what you will. https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/newcastle-offer-mauricio-pochettino-confirmed-22074335 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 I know it’s only the Mirror but make of it what you will. https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/newcastle-offer-mauricio-pochettino-confirmed-22074335 Strange, Caulkin has denied any approaches for managers and said that they don’t even have a short list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Caulkin knows only what the buyer chooses to tell him. He knows jack shit just like the rest of us 98% of the time. He is not the all seeing oracle that some people on here are making out! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 I know it’s only the Mirror but make of it what you will. https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/newcastle-offer-mauricio-pochettino-confirmed-22074335 Strange, Caulkin has denied any approaches for managers and said that they don’t even have a short list. Caulkin also said the Premier League checks would take up to 4 weeks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Caulkin knows only what the buyer chooses to tell him. He knows jack shit just like the rest of us 98% of the time. He is not the all seeing oracle that some people on here are making out! What makes you say that? Do you think he's just pretending Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Caulkin knows only what the buyer chooses to tell him. He knows jack shit just like the rest of us 98% of the time. He is not the all seeing oracle that some people on here are making out! What makes you say that? Do you think he's just pretending He is not pretending. But he only knows what his source chooses to tell him and he is only as up to date as his most recent information. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 I’d imagine it’s seen as bad crack to be openly throwing manager’s names about when Bruce, as inept as he is, is still currently employed. Wouldn’t show them in a favourable light at all when the takeover hasn’t actually happened yet. I’ve got no doubt they’ve sounded a few people out but would never leak it directly or via Caulkin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 I’d imagine it’s seen as bad crack to be openly throwing manager’s names about when Bruce, as inept as he is, is still currently employed. Wouldn’t show them in a favourable light at all when the takeover hasn’t actually happened yet. I’ve got no doubt they’ve sounded a few people out but would never leak it directly or via Caulkin. This. Still a third of a mess of a season to go. Absolutely no rush to announce anything or to sack Bruce whilst season still ongoing. Who knows who will become available in time. Let’s start the new regime (hopefully) by acting with a bit class after 13 years of tackiness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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