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Tottenham vs Chelsea: Mauricio Pochettino convinced there will be no Mr Bean moment for him on return to north London
Mauricio Pochettino is convinced there will be no Mr Bean moment for him when he returns to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as boss of London rivals Chelsea; watch Spurs vs Chelsea on Monday Night Football, live on Sky Sports from 6.30pm; kick-off 8pm
By Gary Cotterill
16:22, UK, Sunday 05 November 2023
Mauricio Pochettino former Tottenham Hostspur head coach looks on during a match between Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata and Central Cordoba as part of Superliga 2019/20 at Juan Carmelo Zeillo Stadium on December 8, 2019 in La Plata, Argentina
Thereās a world of difference between Mr Bean and a former Manchester United manager. Thereās also only a two letter difference.
The understandable confusion from a man whose first language isnāt English was a highlight of Mauricio Pochettinoās time with the media, looking ahead to his first return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium since being sacked.
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Poch is a fan of Mr Bean ā he knows exactly who (Mr Bean actor) Rowan Atkinson is. But, he has no idea who Ron Atkinson is!
So, a good question provoked a good laugh and, eventually, a very good answer. A fact amidst the frivolity.
āMauricioā, he was asked. āAre you worried about doing a Ron Atkinson? Are you worried about sitting in the wrong dugout when you get there [Monday night]?ā
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The answer provoked the kind of laughs any comedian would be happy with.
āAh, yes. Mr Bean. Ron Atkinson is the actor. The actor of Mr Bean,ā says Pochettino.
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Here there was a pause in proceedings where a smiling Poch joined in the laughter. Even the Chelsea press officer saw the funny side, before gathering his thoughts and helping his manager out.
āHeās a manager. A former manager ā Aston Villa and Man Utd,ā Pochettino was told.
āAh OK,ā he replied. āA different word. I was thinking of the actor.ā
All great fun.
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino shares his excitement to return to Tottenham Hotspur ahead of their MNF clash and reflects on their āamazing memoriesā they had together.
But then, once true identity was established, and the reason behind the question clarified, the revelation arrived.
For those who donāt watch compilations of sports funniest moments, hereās a bit of background.
In January 1999, Nottingham Forest were struggling in the Premier League, and appointed Ron Atkinson to try and save them.
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Ron Atkinson (middle) was unable to prevent Nottingham Forest from getting relegated
His first game in charge at the City Ground was against Arsenal in the League Cup. As the cameras rolled and the photographers followed him out of the tunnel, he waved at the fans, and sat down in the dugout. Milking the applause.
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Trouble is ā it was the wrong dugout.
He only realised he was in Arsene Wengerās seat when he spotted Marc Overmars on the bench next to him.
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Ron Atkinson sat in Arsene Wengerās seat in the dugout!
Fast forward almost a quarter of a century, and there is NO risk of this happening to Pochettino on Monday night.
He knows better than anyone which dugout is which. He designed it!
āI know very well where the away dugout is,ā he says with complete confidence.
āI know very well, because I decided where it was! The home dugout and the away. I was there. I was with the architect. I said to him, āon the right is home and away on the leftā. I know very well.ā
āI wonāt celebrate but want to win even when I play my kidsā
Pochettino says he wonāt celebrate if Chelsea score. Thatās because itās not his style, and nothing to do with being in front of his former clubās fans.
āIf you see me, I am so quiet on the touchline,ā he says. āNormally it is difficult for me to celebrate goals, I am more focused on the game, I turn (to coaches) and say āwhat is going on with this and thatā. I like to celebrate when itās finished. When you win the game you celebrate.
āI want to win. When I play with my kids I want to beat them. Or my dad, or my brothers, or my friends!ā
And that same hunger for victory is the only reason he wants to win on Monday night. He insists there are no thoughts of revenge for his sacking.
āI want to win because I am competitive. But I donāt want to go there and think itās about revenge. Winning wonāt be special because we beat them. Itās important because we need the points.ā
Not yet in love with Chelsea
Pochttino was asked if he could ever love another club like he loved Spurs.
āItās difficult to say that. Who knows what is going to happen tomorrow?ā
Is he beginning to fall in love with Chelsea?
āAfter five months? Come on. I cannot lie. I hope we can arrive at the same level that I was at Tottenham. But at the moment itās a tough situation.ā
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Mauricio Pochettino and Harry Kane were both once at Tottenham
Will he manage Tottenham again?
āWho knows? For sure, if Iām not working and they want me, why not?ā
Sonny makes me happy
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Tottenham Hotspurās Heung-Min Son celebrates with team-mates after scoring a goal
Heung-Min Son was signed by Pochettino, and heās delighted to see him as Tottenham captain.
āHeās a great professional and a great player. I am so happy that heās captain,ā says Pochettino.
āAlways when people I love are happy and doing well that increases my happiness. I really enjoy it when someone who is part of my life is doing well.
āHe has grown and become more mature. Spurs have been top of the table so heās obviously doing a good job as captain.ā
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