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Listener Questions! Pochettino meets with MLS executives, a new World Cup format, Man City’s financial charges & more

Sep 18, 2024

Mauricio Pochettino, a renowned football manager with a history in top clubs, joins the discussion on several hot topics. The panel speculates on his potential future with the USMNT post-2026, and when is the ideal time to sack a manager. They dive into the financial fallout for Manchester City if relegated, including their sponsorship deals. Interesting debates ensue about the disadvantages of turf versus grass surfaces and the innovative ideas for a revamped World Cup format, engaging listeners with a blend of humor and insightful analysis.

58:48

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Mauricio Pochettino

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Quick takeaways

Mauricio Pochettino's potential interest in the USMNT job post-2026 World Cup hinges on various performance and opportunity factors.

The timing of a football manager's dismissal often relies on club circumstances, contractual implications, and the availability of suitable replacements.

Debates around turf versus grass highlight player safety concerns and performance differences, with many preferring grass for its softer surface.

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Intro

3min

Soccer Shifts and Meal Chats

4min

Kilt Tales and Coaching Futures

10min

Timing the Axe: Managerial Changes in Football

9min

Transfer Talks and Financial Fears

6min

Man City's Relegation: Financial Fears and Player Dynamics

11min

Humor and Advertisements Intertwine in Soccer Discussions

2min

Turf Talk: Grass vs. Artificial Surfaces

14min

Innovative Ideas for World Cup Formats and Listener Engagement

2min

The whole gang is here to answer your questions, which you can find down below!

1. With reports saying that Mauricio Pochettino has already met with MLS owners about player development, do we think there is any possibility he is viewing the USMNT job past 2026 World Cup?

2. What is the ideal time to fire a manager?

3. If Man City are found guilty of a portion of their charges and end up relegated, how would that impact them financially?

4. Could a Premier League team register two entirely different squads, one for the league and one for cup competitions?

5. Why is turf so much worse than grass?

6. Do we think the World Cup will adopt the new Champions League format down the road as they continue to increase the number of nations participating?

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