He's Magic, You Know — fangirl, interrupted

I’m still in shock. Waking up on Wednesday morning to news that Mauricio Pochettino has been asked to leave the club broke my heart. Honestly, I don’t think I’ve had THAT many text messages to wake up to in a while and it wasn’t exactly the greatest of things. For what it’s worth, he deserved a way better exit.

I’m not even ready to unpack the replacement news, because things are getting conflated (and I guess they should be) so instead, I’m going to focus on remembering Poch instead.

Shoulda backed him not sacked him! Gutted for Mauricio.
— Jermaine Jenas (@jjenas8) November 19, 2019

I’ve had a couple days to process now and honestly, it still hasn’t quite sunk in. In an hour or so, we’ll see the lads play up against West Ham and win or lose, it’ll just feel weird. I know I can’t be in denial forever. This is a new era and we have to move on, but seeing all the tributes (and I’ve just put them all in below because it will be nice to see them all when I feel bad one day, clearly Poch made an impact.

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And I know I’ve mentioned it before but recording this podcast in a hurry with Acid and Toby has been highly cathartic. It’s our eighth episode (hard to believe!) and though our music is cheery as ever (thanks again, Pietro, my ultra talented brother), our moods were somber.

We got some laughs in eventually and come on, it’s a very niche topic after all, but it’s always fun. I can’t believe Poch is gone still, but onwards we go anyway.

#COYS. Thank you from our heart to our players , staff, and special thanks to you all , lovely Spurs Fans . 💙💙💙💙💙💔 pic.twitter.com/qfZjyUaWGu
— Jesus Perez (@jesus_perez) November 19, 2019

I can’t thank this man enough. He’s taught me so much and I’m so grateful for everything he’s done for me. Good luck and hope to see you again my friend. pic.twitter.com/dUO6AJlMxR
— Dele (@dele_official) November 19, 2019

Por siempre agradecido por su confianza y por lo mucho que aprendí de ustedes dentro y fuera de la cancha. Les deseo siempre lo mejor.
Thank you for your confidence and for all I’ve learned from you on and off the pitch. I wish you always the best Mauricio, Toni, Miguel and Jesus pic.twitter.com/T3pOhXDxD4
— Paulo Gazzaniga (@GazzanigaPaulo) November 20, 2019

It’s been an honour to have had the opportunity to play under one of the best managers in world football. Thank you for everything you, Jesus, Miguel and Toni have done for me, I will be forever grateful. I wish you nothing but success in your future. Thank you! 💙 pic.twitter.com/c0LM4h32fA
— Kyle Walker-Peters (@KWPeters) November 20, 2019

Gaffer. I’ll be forever thankful to you for helping me achieve my dreams. We’ve had some amazing moments in the last 5 and a half years that I will never forget. You were my manager but my friend as well and I thank you for that relationship. Good luck with your next chapter! 💙 pic.twitter.com/u64RXV7wd4
— Harry Kane (@HKane) November 20, 2019

Needless to say how much I thank this man. Words are powerless to express my gratitude. I have learned a lot from you not only in football, but in life. Good luck in your future and I wish you all the best.💙

810.1k Likes, 7,452 Comments - Son HeungMin(손흥민)🇰🇷 (@hm_son7) on Instagram: "Needless to say how much I thank this man. Words are powerless to express my gratitude. I have..."

Gaffer I will be forever grateful for the faith and trust you placed in me. You gave me my opportunity to achieve my dream of playing for our great club. Thank you for all the things you have taught me both as a player and as a man. Wishing you the very best of luck for the future. Thank you! 💙

111.7k Likes, 849 Comments - Harry Winks (@harrywinks) on Instagram: "Gaffer I will be forever grateful for the faith and trust you placed in me. You gave me my..."

Siempre voy a estar agradecido a vos, Jesus, Miguel y Toni por todo el aprendizaje que me brindaron en estos años, por darme la oportunidad de jugar en un club como Tottenham, ayudarme a cumplir sueños y trabajar día a día siempre por más. Un placer trabajar con ustedes y les deseo todo lo mejor 🙌🏼

101.9k Likes, 253 Comments - Juan Foyth (@juanfoyth) on Instagram: "Siempre voy a estar agradecido a vos, Jesus, Miguel y Toni por todo el aprendizaje que me brindaron..."

Gaffer! Thankyou for everything you have done for me, as a player and more importantly as a man! Good luck in your next chapter 💙 pic.twitter.com/eU3bfYNF1P
— Ryan Mason (@RyanMason) November 20, 2019

Simplemente gracias Mister por todo lo enseñado Deseando lo mejor para ti y tu Grupo de trabajo. Simply thank you, Mister, for all the lessons. Wishing the best for you and your Working Group. pic.twitter.com/NqSiH7VeCu
— DAVINSON (@daosanchez26) November 20, 2019