Mauricio Pochettino: Tottenham manager fined and given two-game touchline ban for confrontation with Mike Dean

Mauricio Pochettino: Tottenham manager fined and given two-game touchline ban for confrontation with Mike Dean
Mauricio Pochettino’s joy at seeing Tottenham reach the Champions League quarter-finals has been tempered by a two-match touchline ban.The Spurs manager watched his side beat Borussia Dortmund 1-0 in the second leg of their last-16 tie, with Harry Kane scoring the goal that earned them a 4-0 aggregate win.But at 9am on Wednesday morning it was announced Pochettino was banned and also hit with a 10,000 fine by the Football Association for his conduct after the defeat to Burnley, which saw him involved in a heated clashed with Mike Dean.3

An angry Pochettino confronted Dean as the final whistle went

A statement from the FA read: “The Tottenham Hotspur manager accepted an improper conduct charge from The FA, which resulted from his language and/or behaviour both on the pitch and in or around the tunnel area at the end of the game against Burnley on 23 February.”The manager will now be forced to sit in the stands for the trip to Southampton on 9 March and will remain there for the game at Anfield against Liverpool on 31 March.3

Pochettino’s joy at guiding Spurs into the Champions League quarter-final was tempered by a two-match ban

After the Dortmund game,Pochettino hinted a ban was coming when he misinterpreted a question in his post-match press conference.“I am not going to talk because it is easy to pay with me and you are going to see tomorrow why I am not going to talk,” he said.“I am very disappointed, I don’t think that is going to change but I don’t care, we are going to be strong.“If are not going to receive a help from our football people in our country only I can laugh. You are going to see tomorrow why I am not so happy with the people.”He then appeared to nod when asked if he was getting a touchline ban. The question he was actually asked was whether he thinks Spurs will be in their new stadium in time for the Champions League quarter-finals.He was optimistic, but that will be dependent on Brighton’s possible progression in the FA Cup – which would rule out an April 7 Premier League homecoming – and whether they get drawn home in the first leg, scheduled to be on April 10.“I expect to play at the new stadium. I was talking yesterday with [chairman] Daniel Levy and he was very positive, I hope yes and I wish we can play in our new stadium.“We were sitting and listening to the Champions League song and we were talking with Jesus [Perez, Pochettino’s assistant] saying it will be amazing to be in the new stadium listening to that song before the game.3

Harry Kane scored the winner for Tottenham in Dortmund to seal a place in the Champions League quarter-finals

“Now we are in the quarter-final I hope we can finish and we can listen to the song there.”Their advancement to the last eight represents progression for Pochettino’s men who were beaten by Juventus in the last 16 last year and the boss hailed it as a “fantastic achievement”.“I feel very proud. I am more than happy first of all for our players. They deserved it, the effort was brilliant,” he said.“I think it’s a fantastic season, a season that we are going to remember. Of course that is only we are going to be in the Champions League quarter-finals but it’s a fantastic achievement for the team.”

---

Ex-Chelsea boss Antonio Conte delaying next job in case Man Utd sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer there were suggestions he may have done the same at Old Trafford. But United turned to Solskjaer until
Ex-Chelsea boss Antonio Conte 'plans swoop for Manchester

---

Crystal Palace goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey was deemed to have a "lamentable" degree of ignorance about Adolf Hitler and fascism by the panel that cleared him of a Football Association (FA) charge

---

Click through the slideshow above to see who has received the most frequent yellow cards for simulation in the Premier League. dating back to the start of the 2013/14 Premier League season. 7

---

Scott Groom analyses what the future holds for Daniel Sturridge and Divock Origi as the two strikers have returned to Melwood for pre-season training. The summer transfer window is always a period of great change at any football club, but this pre-season feels like another one of large change at Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool.
Daniel Sturridge - Latest news, transfers, pictures, video

---

Twitter; Shop By. Liverpool FC Memorabilia; Liverpool FC Gifts & Souvenirs; Liverpool FC Kits; Liverpool FC Equipment; Liverpool FC Soccer Starz; Liverpool FC Programmes;
Harry Wilson makes stunning return from injury with FA Cup

---

Tottenham want Eddie Howe as their new manager should Mauricio Pochettino leave amid interest from Manchester United. Pochettino is on United's shortlist as they seek a new permanent manager to take over at Old Trafford in the summer.
Tottenham prepare for Man Utd Mauricio Pochettino bid by

---

Chelsea's new signing Christian Pulisic said he feels "privileged" to be joining the club in his first statement since the transfer was announced. The 20-year-old winger posted an message aimed mainly at his existing Borussia Dortmund fans, thanking them after it was confirmed he'll be
Pulisic: Signing for legendary Chelsea a privilege

---

'I can't wait for Jurgen Klopp and Virgil van Dijk to leave

---

Champions League final 2019, Tottenham vs Liverpool: How Mauricio Pochettino revitalised Spurs' squad through emotional flexibility instead of money from Spurs' less likely men: Fernando
Ajax vs Tottenham result, Champions League semi-final 2019

---

Harry Kane: Tottenham striker attends Super Bowl and fans poke fun after he touches Vince Lombardi Trophy as fans on social media latched onto an image of the England captain with the Vince
Harry Kane cosies up to fiancée Katie Goodland at the Super

---

here for business Saint-Etienne's teenage defender Saliba is in demand after impressing in Ligue 1 William Saliba's agent has been spotted in the UK amid interest from Premier League duo Arsenal and Manchester United. The Saint-Etienne defender enjoyed a fine breakthrough season with the French club, featuring 17 times in all competitions.
William Saliba transfer: Arsenal and Manchester United target

---

Also in 2013-14, Atlético finished top of their Champions League group and qualified for the quarter-finals with a 5-1 aggregate win over Milan in the round of 16. This was the first time they had reached the Champions League quarter-finals since 1996-97, when Simeone played for the team.

---

While Ozil dominates the assists category, it's Mahrez who is top for goals scored. The Algerian has smashed 13 in the Premier League this season, eight more than Newcastle's Georginio Wijnaldum
Best fantasy football midfielders in the Premier League 2017

---

Derek Adams has left his role as manager of Plymouth by mutual consent with just one game to go in the season. Argyle have lost their last five Sky Bet League One games and are currently on a run of eight games without a win. Saturday's 5-1 defeat to Accrington saw them drop into the relegation
Derek Adams leaves Plymouth Argyle | Bradford Telegraph and Argus

---