Yes it matters, of course it matters, the reason I know that is I will be inconsolable tomorrow night if we don't win. The difference these days is that once we're out of it, I have absolutely no interest in the competition.
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He better not have said that.
Poch has won jackshit. He can hardly say he is above winning anything.
Then again, this is the man that couldn't get the team inspired to finish above Woolwich.
That has problems getting results on the big stage when the pressure is on
If we aren't going to be perennial losers, he has got to sort this shit mentality out.
I’m happier with Trippier there than Aurier tomorrowTrippier has been good defensively since playing City last year but the way they flood the left side of the pitch with Rashford and Pogba starting I'm not confident but fuck it we have a brilliant squad and 11
I'm not bothered at all by Poch's comments - as usual they've been twisted out of all recognition.
Full quotes:
“It would be fantastic to win the FA Cup,”
“But is it going to change our life? I don’t believe so. Every one of the semi‑finalists will fight to win but it’s not about who needs the trophy more.”
“If we are capable to win the Premier League and the Champions League, it is a moment you say the team has improved and reached the next level,” Pochettino said. “ To win the FA Cup or the League Cup – it will be fantastic for the fans but it is not going to move the club to a different level.
“That is my opinion. Some people respect it; some people don’t. I want to play to win the Premier League and Champions League. If we can win the FA Cup, then fantastic. But if you are going to change the vision or put the club in a different level, you must compete for and then win the Premier League and Champions League.
“People in England love to talk about perception and the changing of perceptions. We had a good Champions League group stage this season – beating Dortmund and Real Madrid – and we competed very well against Juventus [in the last 16]. The dimension of the club around the world changes completely [because of that].”
Looking at what he actually said it's all very fair - he's essentially saying that while he knows it means a huge amount to the fans, in the grand scheme of things it's not going to do much to change our standing in world football. And that's all very true!
unless we have a back 3, Aurier is a more aggressive attacking threat IMOI’m happier with Trippier there than Aurier tomorrow
A shandy or even two in the sun methinksI'm guessing best to have a pint or two away from Wembley before the game tommorrow?