3 Reasons Mauricio Pochettino Should Quit Spurs For Manchester United

Tottenham Hotspur’s transformation under Mauricio Pochettino has been utterly remarkable.

While sporadically impressive under the likes of Martin Jol, Harry Redknapp, Andre Villas-Boas, and Tim Sherwood, the Premier League elite often glibly dismissed Spurs, knowing fully well that, when push came to shove, they’d still be able to beat them.

In less than two seasons though Mauricio Pochettino has already changed all that, deploying an intense, direct, attacking, and youth-tinged style of play that most Manchester United fans can’t help but be envious of, and who are only being blocked from Premier League glory by the footballing miracle that is Leicester City.

In comparison, Louis Van Gaal’s Manchester United have chugged and stuttered all season long, which has led to constant rumours that it’s time for a change.

For some Mauricio Pochettino is the perfect man to replace Louis Van Gaal.

But why, with Tottenham still challenging for the Premier League and set to do so for many more years to come, would the Argentinian leave White Hart Lane for Old Trafford? Well, take a look below to find out:

Manchester United’s Size And Scope Is Unequalled

David Moyes’ failure to adjust to the size of managing at Manchester United has been well-documented, while even when Sir Alex Ferguson first arrived at Old Trafford he couldn’t help remark to his captain Bryan Robson, “Big club this.”

But that’s also the allure of Old Trafford. While Manchester City and Chelsea’s billions have turned them into perennial Premier League contenders, there’s no denying that Manchester United’s sheer size, scope, and worldwide appeal remains unequalled.

Only the likes of Bayern Munich, Barcelona, and Real Madrid can compare. Pochettino’s prowess this season means that even these clubs could one day come calling.

But the fact that the former Southampton boss has already proven that he can flourish in the Premier League means that Old Trafford would be less of a risk, but, if done right, could provide him with even more rewards.

Finally Replace Sir Alex Ferguson

The spectre of Sir Alex Ferguson still hangs over Old Trafford. Obviously, David Moyes was an abject failure. While the progress under Louis Van Gaal has been minimal, if any, especially when you consider the amount he has spent.

This isn’t Ferguson or Manchester United’s fault, though. The glittering success of the Scot meant that replacing him was always going to be hugely difficult. In fact, at the moment, it seems impossible.

But like the movie director who pines to direct the un-filmable book, trying to match and even eclipse Sir Alex Ferguson’s Old Trafford exploits must be tantalising for any overly confident manager that is beginning to show their mettle.

Especially for Mauricio Pochettinho, whose Southampton and Tottenham teams have mirrored United’s best under Ferguson.

While Jose Mourinho just doesn’t seem suited and Ryan Giggs is seemingly still too inexperienced for a job of such magnitude, Pochettinho has all the ingredients to plug the gap left by the Scot, while at the same time tipping his hat in homage to the style and play that made United so formidable.

Success Is Expected

OK, this might be controversial and even slightly foolish, but hear me out.

Obviously, at the moment, not only are Tottenham Hotspur still right in contention for their first top flight title since 1961, but they’re also pretty much assured Champions League football next season, too.

If Tottenham Hotspur win their first title in 55 years fans will be so elated that they’d live in the jubilant splendour and joy of the triumph for years to come. And when it comes to the Champions League, they just don’t want to look foolish and would probably be happy with a Quarter Final run.

For Manchester United that wouldn’t do. One title has to beget another, while United’s haul of just 3 European Cups simply isn’t enough. Even when United returned to the Champions League this season fans were immediately hopeful that Louis Van Gaal could replicate his previous European success with a cheeky run to the final. This ignorant pursuit of ambition just comes with the territory.

Clearly, United’s first port of call is to become a bona-fide contender for the Premier League title, once again. But if Pochettino does join, he knows that at Old Trafford the hunt for silverware glory is relentless and never-ending. Especially when it looks so far away.

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