28 May 2014 14:10:48
Whilst it may still be fairly speculative, there has been a few interesting references in Tottenham's decision over the selection of Pochettino. Namely that discussions may have been ongoing for up to two weeks, therefore it's likely the Saints board will already have worked on a short list of replacements. Secondly the contract with which Saints offered Poch had the assurances of a good transfer budget and players only being sold if the bids matched the clubs high valuations. But in the end it appears he opted to join Tottenham to further boost his career opportunities.

1.) 28 May 2014
28 May 2014 14:51:22
I agree with the majority of what you say,although regarding career opportunities you only have to look back at previous managers at spurs over recent times, can he put them into the top four. definitely not.

2.) 28 May 2014
28 May 2014 16:17:10
could he have put soton in the top 6, definitely not

3.) 28 May 2014
I disagree with the concept of top 4 being impossible for Spurs or Southampton. Both clubs could do it if managed the right way. Unfortunately for both clubs current leadership seems to be weak.

Spurs have to stick with Pochettino now they have gotten him for several seasons for him to match their wishes, but Levy is impatient and therefore could be manager searching this time again next year.

The Southampton board have to put the money to back the team if they want to see it happen. Starting with the bringing in of another quality manager who will work the players hard and the retaining of key players. Something which is going to be difficult to pull off it would seem but given the right choice and some financial backing, Southampton could yet do it. The risk is though that it is unclear if key talents will stay or who will take over as manager, meaning the potential top 4 finish in future seasons is on the line depending on decisions made over the next few months.