But it is worth considering, because that's exactly who it is reported we are after along with Emery.
So, either NSWE are underestimating the ability of these managers, or the money tap hasn't actually been turned off as previouly reported.
100% this. Unless we can convince someone like Poch that he'll be given the resources to turn us into a side competing for Europe, he won't even entertain the idea when he can just take over a team already in Europe.
He needs the backing from NSWE to upgrade the team. As good a manager as he is, he isn't suddenly going to turn Watkins into prime Harry Kane.
Purlsow also recently said he hadn't even thought of replacing Gerrard.
He isn't exactly going to come out and say - "yep, we're gonna spend £150m this summer"
That lyric twitter account who broke this news a couple months ago, seem to think the news are behind on this and Poch as already said no. Not sure how reliable he is, he called the Sarr deal going off.
Pochettino's experience with us when he's managed in England is a team who finished consistently in the bottom half until we eventually got relegated, had a few years in the Championship before getting promoted again and narrowly surviving.
Like it or not, we haven't been relevant since the mid 90s.
The Telegraph article. It suggests Poch is the preferred choice of NSWE, but a deal is somewhat far from complete. If what you say is true and we have a deal with someone in place ready to be announced, it's unlikely it will be Poch.
Some analysis on Poch at Spurs.
Peak Pochettino: Analyzing the Tactics Behind Tottenham’s 2016/17 Season – Breaking The Lines
I'm fully aboard the Poch train now, I would take Emery though, and think Tuchel is unlikely.
Let's say we get Poch. How does he line up with our squad? He mainly uses a 4231 or 433 but has also used 3 at the back. We have a serious lack of wingers in the team now thanks to Gerrard.
I do wonder if Poch could still be holding out for the United job. He was close to getting in before and wouldn't surprise me if United got rid of Ten Hag in 2023 if they are adrift of top 4.
I wonder if it will affect the players on Thursday night. They are bound to have seen the fans delight in the news Gerrard was gone, they might think what's the point.
Rafa is a big no from me. Didn't he fall out with Digne?
No to Rodgers as well, let's stay away from Liverpool connected managers for a while.
Pochettino, Emery, Tuchel, Gallardo, Frank in that order.
I think Emery is a better cup manager, he's able to grind out results in knockout over two legs. He's never finished higher than 7th in the league with Villarreal and never higher than 5th with Sevilla.