In ,with the BEST-OUT with the better...?
BBC sports website had reported that Mauricio Roberto Pochettino Trossero has been appointed as PSG’s new manager.Of course,we know him as ex-spurs and Southampton manager,here in the EPL league.I am curious about this appointment.On face value,I am probably one amongst many,who are glad for the Argentine.He was a total professional when he graced the English shore.He also proved he was a capable manager of high repute with his exploits at both clubs.It was no surprise to anyone that Real Madrid and PSG were sniffing according to the rumour mills while he was at Spurs.So,many of us asked the question as to whether he would go?In my mind,it seemed he was wrestling with his conscience.Should he show “absolute”loyalty to Levy who showed faith in him by taking him from Southampton to white hart lane?Or should he follow the greater glory and money to Spain?In many football followers mind,it was a no-brainer!He was destined for big things-Real Madrid would offer these and more.But,he did not go.I cannot attest to whether he was offered the job,though.At Spurs he had touched the underlining of the sky but could not break through.Before he had arrived at Spurs,the club had won two league titles,eight FA cups,four league cups,seven FA community shields,one European cup winners cup and two UEFA cups.The last time Tottenham won a trophy was the 2008 carling cup.They beat Chelsea 2-1 in the final at Wembley.It was either Martin JOL,Clive Allen or Juande Ramos who was in charge during this last kiss with glory.My money is on Martin.Anyway,you can understand why Pochettino would have been disappointed with himself when he departed white hart lane without a trophy.Yes,he was a runner-up in the 2018-19 UEFA champions league against fellow English side Liverpool.As,many would tell you-runner up record in your CV is a plus when you start counting at the end of your career but it is also a slight negative when you are looking for a high profile job.Does it count in your favour to the question:is he a winner?I would say,it all depends upon the person asking the question.If they are favourably disposed to you already,then they are likely to consider it a positive thing.If not,then they would assume your luck is not that bright when it comes to winning.You may discard these notions as mere mumbo jumbo but,they have real substance to those who make big decisions.
This brings me to the question as to why PSG decided to drop Thomas Tuchel.This is the guy who presided over a domestic quadruple during the 2019-20 season.PSG have achieved this feat four times,so it may not have taken them to dizzy heights,when it happened the 4th time.Nevertheless,no one can accuse Thomas of not being a winner.But,hey they are winners and there are winners.There are old winner s and new winners-I am correlating it with old money and new money.Unlike in the fortune and wealth world,’new’ triumphs over ‘old’ almost always in football.If you have been winning in the past massively,and somehow you stop winning,the new guy on the block with a two or three years of winning a trophy is going to get your job!Now,surprisingly this does not apply to Tuchel and Pochettino.This is because Thomas was still winning before he was ‘sacked’.In fact he had equalled the ‘best’that his successor could claim to have achieved.So,this is not a case of Old winner losing out to new winner.I don’t know what to call it.
But here is the thing:I can see what PSG are trying to do.I can imagine PSG have looked at the crystal ball with Tuchel in charge.And there seems to be no upside to keeping him.Why?Well,he seems to have reached his peak.One could argue it was PSG’s peak as well.But,the fact remains that if the owners could not see Tuchel achieving better than a runner up in the champion league,then what?They have claimed all the domestic trophies.In fact,they claimed all four in the same season.How much better can it get,domestically? It is clear that they want the big European prize.Now,would it not be a surprise if Tuchel would have accepted that this elusive trophy was not within reach no matter what..?of course, it would be a huge surprise if he believed that....I imagine,he would have explained rationally the reason they fail short in the last champions league campaign .I imagined he would have suggested a remedy,so the next time would be jackpot.And I imagine it would have involved spending.Maybe,making a strong effort to unite Neymar with Messi.This is what I think could have gone down.So,the owners took a step back,and considered the prospect.Should they keep Tuchel who they know can deliver some goods,and hope he had better luck next time?And improve the squad again?Or should they go for a new blood that has proven he can deliver the same prize as Tuchel with even less tools?And not have to commit to spending a lot?Again,it is a no-brainer.If Mauricio delivered for Spurs the runner up spot with the likes of Kane,son and Lloris,then surely if he is given Neymar and co....he would bring back an even bigger prize.But,football does not always work like that,ok!I am the first to hope that PSG and Pochettino duo works out!In fact,I know for certain,that if the players take on board his philosophy,knowledge and instructions they would be a better squad for it.But,this is not the problem.Clubs like Man City ,chelsea and Real Madrid thrive on delivering trophies.When money has been pumped in ,to do just that,and the result is not coming-something has to change.Even if it means ripping off the good to get the better-or the better to get the best!The question here is-where are we with this analogy at PSG?Are we getting the best and losing the better?It is a tricky one?I truly truly wish PSG the best-but Pochettino would need a lot of luck to pull this one off.And if he does,then it would be clear that it was more than luck that delivered him,the greatest club trophy in the world.
It would be real talent.
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This brings me to the question as to why PSG decided to drop Thomas Tuchel.This is the guy who presided over a domestic quadruple during the 2019-20 season.PSG have achieved this feat four times,so it may not have taken them to dizzy heights,when it happened the 4th time.Nevertheless,no one can accuse Thomas of not being a winner.But,hey they are winners and there are winners.There are old winner s and new winners-I am correlating it with old money and new money.Unlike in the fortune and wealth world,’new’ triumphs over ‘old’ almost always in football.If you have been winning in the past massively,and somehow you stop winning,the new guy on the block with a two or three years of winning a trophy is going to get your job!Now,surprisingly this does not apply to Tuchel and Pochettino.This is because Thomas was still winning before he was ‘sacked’.In fact he had equalled the ‘best’that his successor could claim to have achieved.So,this is not a case of Old winner losing out to new winner.I don’t know what to call it.
But here is the thing:I can see what PSG are trying to do.I can imagine PSG have looked at the crystal ball with Tuchel in charge.And there seems to be no upside to keeping him.Why?Well,he seems to have reached his peak.One could argue it was PSG’s peak as well.But,the fact remains that if the owners could not see Tuchel achieving better than a runner up in the champion league,then what?They have claimed all the domestic trophies.In fact,they claimed all four in the same season.How much better can it get,domestically? It is clear that they want the big European prize.Now,would it not be a surprise if Tuchel would have accepted that this elusive trophy was not within reach no matter what..?of course, it would be a huge surprise if he believed that....I imagine,he would have explained rationally the reason they fail short in the last champions league campaign .I imagined he would have suggested a remedy,so the next time would be jackpot.And I imagine it would have involved spending.Maybe,making a strong effort to unite Neymar with Messi.This is what I think could have gone down.So,the owners took a step back,and considered the prospect.Should they keep Tuchel who they know can deliver some goods,and hope he had better luck next time?And improve the squad again?Or should they go for a new blood that has proven he can deliver the same prize as Tuchel with even less tools?And not have to commit to spending a lot?Again,it is a no-brainer.If Mauricio delivered for Spurs the runner up spot with the likes of Kane,son and Lloris,then surely if he is given Neymar and co....he would bring back an even bigger prize.But,football does not always work like that,ok!I am the first to hope that PSG and Pochettino duo works out!In fact,I know for certain,that if the players take on board his philosophy,knowledge and instructions they would be a better squad for it.But,this is not the problem.Clubs like Man City ,chelsea and Real Madrid thrive on delivering trophies.When money has been pumped in ,to do just that,and the result is not coming-something has to change.Even if it means ripping off the good to get the better-or the better to get the best!The question here is-where are we with this analogy at PSG?Are we getting the best and losing the better?It is a tricky one?I truly truly wish PSG the best-but Pochettino would need a lot of luck to pull this one off.And if he does,then it would be clear that it was more than luck that delivered him,the greatest club trophy in the world.
It would be real talent.
Austin4sports.com🤜🏿🤛