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It is Pochettino that has taken Winks to the next level, having made an impression on him from their first meeting. “I signed my first professional contract in the summer of 2014, which was when the manager came to the club,” Winks says. “As I was signing, just next to his office, he walked in, shook my hand and said – I don’t know if he was being truthful or not – ‘I’ve seen your videos and I told John McDermott to sign you up straight away.’ I was gobsmacked.”
I dont think that bit tells so much about Poch's ability to spot talent alone, but equally or more importantly, it shows his wonderful man-management skills. Whether he really watched the vids or not, his words to Winks certainly had a really positive impact on the lad. No wonder all the boys are singing praise for Poch.If anyone wants to know why Pochettino is exceptional, this is why:
Some people can spot quality from bullshit from 20 metres. Some cannot. It's easy, if you can do it. It's totally opaque if you do not have that ability.
Pochettino can.
Im glad that episode ended with just a hug and congratulatory words.