Mauricio Pochettino has challenged his Tottenham team to back up their new world-class facilities with world-class performances on the pitch.
Spurs kicked off a new era for the club in their new £1billion stadium in fine style, as they beat Crystal Palace 2-0 on Wednesday night.
It was a euphoric evening for supporters, who packed out the 62,000-seater ground to create an amazing atmosphere as they returned home to N17.
3
Son scored the first goal in Spurs’ new stadium
And it was a decent night for the team too, who saw off the Eagles rather comfortably as goals from Heung-min Son and Christian Eriksen sealed their first victory at their new home.
Pochettino was in a jubilant mood after the final whistle and hinted at a long-term future in charge, saying he feels ‘very lucky to be manager of this amazing club’.
But, the boss also sent a message to his team: they need to raise their level on the field to match the state-of-the-art stadium they can now call home.
LATEST FOOTBALL NEWS
Speaking exclusively to talkSPORT commentator Sam Matterface following the match, Pochettino said: “I think we are now in a different level with our facilities – with our training ground and our new stadium – and now we need to be at the same level on the pitch.
“That is what the club and our fans deserve. We need to start to create more history for this club.
“Now is only about winning. This is a close of a chapter and we need to open another to try to be sure we are realistic competitors with all the big clubs who are competing for big things.â€
Pochettino could barely contain his excitement after watching his side deliver in their first game in their brand new ground.
Fans created an electric atmosphere, but it was tinged with a nervous energy having gone into the game on the back of a five-game winless run.
3
Pochettino celebrates with Spurs’ other goalscorer Christian Eriksen
The relief around the stands when Son and Eriksen found the back of the net was palpable, and Pochettino was happy his side delivered for the supporters who have been made to wait for their big day.
The manager also reserved special praise for chairman Daniel Levy, who he said had ‘made a dream a reality’.
“I am so happy,†Pochettino added.
LIVE ON talkSPORT
talkSPORT is your home of live football! Here's what's coming up on talkSPORT and talkSPORT 2...
- Southampton vs Liverpool (Friday, 8pm) – talkSPORT
- Norwich vs QPR (Saturday, 12:30pm) – talkSPORT 2
- Huddersfield vs Leicester (Saturday, 3pm) – talkSPORT 2
- Manchester City vs Brighton (Saturday, 5:30pm)
- Coventry vs Bristol Rovers (Sunday, 3pm) – talkSPORT 2
- Watford vs Wolves (Sunday, 4pm) – talkSPORT
“It’s difficult to describe with words how I’m feeling now. I am a lucky man to be here today in this amazing stadium and to be the manager of this amazing club.
“The result was fantastic, the performance was very good and the party was complete.
“The players were focused, of course, but at the same time it was about touching the glory and we touched the glory.
“To be in, I think, the best stadium in the world and play football, you can’t avoid thinking about it and enjoy it.
“But our responsibility was to be focused on the game because we needed that victory, the three points were massive to be in a very good position in the table.
3
Spurs’ breathtaking new ground was opened with a brilliant fireworks display and a tribute to former stadium White Hart Lane
“But at the same time, I repeat, it was about touching the glory for the fans, for the staff and of course for Daniel Levy, who is the architect of this amazing project.
“I want to congratulate him. He made the dream a reality.
“To be part of this amazing day, all I can say is thank you for Daniel and I want to tell everyone I am a very lucky man to be here today.â€
Mauricio Pochettino has challenged his Tottenham team to back up their new world-class facilities with world-class performances on the pitch. Spurs kicked off a new era for the club in their new £1billion stadium in fine style, as they beat Crystal Palace 2-0 on Wednesday night.
Mauricio Pochettino EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham - talksport.com
Inside Spurs' new stadium. The Tottenham riots in 2011 - which will be acknowledged in Wednesday's opening ceremony - had accelerated the club's plans to build a new home, looking to provide a new anchor for the community, quite literally a shining beacon in the sunlight - and glowing all kinds of colours at night - to provide thousands of new jobs for the area.
Mauricio Pochettino: "There are a lot of rumours about my
Mauricio Pochettino exclusive: 'Tottenham must become world
Good afternoon and welcome to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Mauricio Pochettino will be speaking to the media. After almost two seasons of playing at Wembley, Spurs welcome Crystal Palace to north London for the official first match at their new ground in what is now a must-win Premier League clash.
Mauricio Pochettino calls on Daniel Levy to match new stadium
Mauricio Pochettino has insisted he is in for the long-haul at Tottenham and is 'motivated' to help Spurs develop into one of the elite clubs in world football. In an exclusive interview with
Mauricio Pochettino EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham manager 'motivated
'We need to think like a big club': Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino calls on Daniel Levy to match new stadium with big spending to close the gap on Europe's leading sides
Mauricio Pochettino claims Tottenham will be ready to fight
Mauricio Pochettino exclusive: 'Tottenham must become world-class on the pitch to match world-class new stadium' The Spurs boss joined talkSPORT after his side opened their new £1billion home
Mauricio Pochettino exclusive: 'Tottenham must become world
Mauricio Pochettino insists Tottenham Hotspur are ready to compete with elite He claims world class training ground and stadium will be matched on pitch Spurs still waiting to move back to White
Tottenham manager 'motivated to stay' and help Spurs become
fussboll.com/2019/05/25/tottenham-manager-motivated-to-stay-and-help-spurs-become-one-of-the-worlds-best-clubs/
Tottenham manager 'motivated to stay' and help Spurs become one of the world's best clubs. Jovani. May 25, 2019.
Daniel Levy's need for perfection at Spurs' new stadium
Mauricio Pochettino has spoken positively about his future at Tottenham Hotspur, amid links with the job at Juventus getty. Pochettino says Tottenham already boast the best facilities of any club in the world, with a state-of-the-art Enfield Training Centre and new £1billion stadium, which was finally opened towards the end of this season.
Tottenham press conference live: Mauricio Pochettino speaks
He is going nowhere but to Tottenham's new stadium. ManU is mad if they think Poch wants to be a part of a dumpster fire like that. Edit: lol to all the United fans relying on past glories to convince themselves that Poch would abandon Spurs. To dare is TO DO and your club has done nothing but stagnate.
No comments:
Post a Comment