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THE bookies seem convinced.It will be Ange out this summer. And Poch back in.The bookies reckon Mauricio Pochettino will take charge of Spurs this summerCredit: GettyAnge Postecoglou has led Tottenham to the Europa League finalCredit: GettyYet while a return to N17 for Mauricio Pochettino at some point in time does have a feeling of inevitability, it is probably NOT now.The Argentine, sacked in 2019, just months after leading Spurs to the Champions League Final, has spoken of “unfinished business” at the club.There is, within the Argentine, seemingly a desire to come back – and this time to land the silverware that so narrowly eluded him during his five years at the helm.He loves London, with a passion. Still, despite his season at Chelsea, loves Tottenham Hotspur.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd there have been times over the past six years when you could see him rocking up back at Hotspur Way if the offer had come.But Poch is not going to walk out on his £4.5m per year job with the United States now, not with only 13 months to go before the Stars and Stripes are draped all over the World Cup Finals.Whether or not Daniel Levy wants to reopen the door – some might argue spin the revolving door given that Ange Postecoglou’s departure will spend the end of the fourth permanent reign since Pochettino was fired – the logistics are against it taking place.Levy and Spurs cannot afford a repeat of the 2021 debacle that ended with Nuno Espirito Santos appointed after all the other preferred candidates turned the club down.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSIf and when – and it’s surely a when – Ange gets the boot, there HAS to be a near-instant replacement announced.That’s despite the Aussie setting up a Europa League final against Manchester United that guarantees the winner a place in next season’s Champions League.’I’d dive head first through a brick wall for him’ – Ange Postecoglou’s rallying speech reduces Tottenham fans to tearsIt is suggested that Pochettino’s US deal has a £20m set of golden handcuffs attached.That’s simply too great a price for Spurs to pay, especially if they have no European football to plug the financial gap next term.Poch has been criticised for the lack of development of his side, humiliated into fourth place in March’s Nations League Finals when they lost to both Panama and Canada.But US Soccer have invested too much in him to even consider a change of jockey before the Concacaf Gold Cup they are hosting in the summer.Drawn alongside Trinidad and Tobago, Haiti and guest side Saudi Arabia, it is almost inconceivable that the US will not at least make the last eight, played at the end of June, just days before Spurs will be due back for the start of pre-season training.Even if the US blow up again, Levy and Tottenham cannot wait that long to have a manager in place.So where might a punter look to have a dip in the market?Managers who could replace Big AngeThere’s plenty of big names in the running…Mauricio PochettinoAndoni IraolaMarco SilvaThomas FrankEdin TerzicXavi HernandezOliver GlasnerLevy and his boardroom colleagues will have had their own thoughts – and have unsurprisingly kept them private.But it does seem that Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola has fallen down the list of potential runners and riders – his style and approach is perhaps too similar to the Postecoglou model.Fulham’s Marco Silva and Thomas Frank at Brentford are two genuine contenders already in the capital, while former Dortmund boss Edin Terzic now has a London-based agent looking out for his interests.There was a market plunge for Xavi Hernandez a few weeks ago, too. That would be an ambitious move, for sure. But a risky one.Perhaps, then, the man who will be heading to the away dug-out and dressing room on Sunday might be emerging as the best bet for the home versions next term.Oliver Glasner made an instant impact when he replaced Roy Hodgson in 2024 and has bounced back from a rocky start to this season – when his side struggled to cope with the absence of Michael Olise and injuries hampering Eberezi Eze and Adam Wharton – to lead the Eagles to the FA Cup Final.Austrian Glasner’s preferred back three system might seem a natural fit for a club whose full-backs are all natural wing-backs while he has also tasted European success guiding Frankfurt to the Europa League in 2022.Would Glasner swap Selhurst for Tottenham High Road? You would think so.Read More on The SunDespite the shape of the Prem table, few would deny it is a step up.And it would be a far easier deal for Spurs than trying to prise Poch out of the US. Sometimes you have to remember football is the art of the possible. More

NEWCASTLE UNITED have begun consultations with supporters to create a new club crest.The North East club sent out a survey on Friday to fans over plans to either refine, revise or completely reinvent their current badge.Newcastle claim their badge doesn’t always translate well onlineThe much-loved crest finally saw a trophy as the Magpies lifted the Carabao Cup in MarchCredit: GettyToon’s current shield crest design was introduced in 1988, the third since the 1950s, but there a number of issues regarding its use in branding and marketing have emerged over modern times.That was based on the city’s 1860s coat of arms – something marketing bods want to respect and keep at the heart of it.It features a shield in the club’s black and white colours with a gold trim, with two sea horses (hippocampi) included in a nod to the city’s Roman past.Though, the castle, lion and flag that it’s holding are where some of the main issues arise.READ MORE NEWCASTLE NEWSThere are issues with the details regarding both embroidery and in marketing corners as it is a struggle to see clearly what sits upon the castle on the shield.The hooves of the horses do not interact or are symmetrical on the shield.In all, they feel that it’s a poor execution of the club crest no matter what technology or embroidery experts are used.Now initial plans have been put in motion over what will be a delicate and sensitive piece of work starting with the survey sent out to fans.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKNewcastle want to ensure that story of the club, community and people remain at the forefront of a new design that represents who the club are and want to be in the future.There will be three options for the Toon Army to consider in the feedback – Refine, revise or reinvent.Newcastle legend, 41, spotted BUSKING in city centre and gushes over ‘dream come true’ to play in ‘my home’Its main purpose is to see how important the castle, lion, flag and ribbon is to supporters.The first two ‘Rs’ are understood to be the preference of club chiefs.Though they are open to any wider concerns or further add-ons suggested and are determined to keep fans at the heart of the process and will remain in thorough and deep consultation process with them.Fans will have a week to respond to today’s survey and give their feedback while the club will host fan workshops both online and in person to provide more info and get more feedback.SunSport understands it won’t be a rushed process and that the current badge will remain for at least next season.A host of clubs have changed crests, to very different responses, over recent years to a more minimalist look.That has followed a trend by fashion designers such as Burberry – although they and even the likes of Ajax in the football world have since gone back to a more intricate look.Newcastle statementUPDATING our crest. Together.As our club grows on the global stage, the symbol that represents us needs to be able to keep pace. It needs to show up clearly and confidently across everything –from kits to screens to merchandise.So, we’ve been asking ourselves: how well does our current crest represent the club today? And how well will it serve us tomorrow?It’s time to update our crestThis isn’t a decision we take lightly. We love our crest. It’s iconic and has stood us through unforgettable triumphs and testing times.But it was created in a different era. Its intricate design doesn’t always translate well in today’s digital world. And it’s difficult to reproduce it clearly and consistently.As football and the world changes, so too must the symbol that unites us.That’s why we’re coming to youThis isn’t about walking away from our past. It’s about carrying it forward with pride.The crest is part of our story. It’s on our shirts and inked in our skin. It deserves thoughtful evolution – shaped by the voices of the people who love it.Tell us what matters mostBased on what we’ve heard, updates to the current club crest should be minimal and therefore ‘Refine & Revive’ is our recommended approach.We’ve spoken to our Fan Advisory Board, now we want to hear from you.What should stay the same? What needs to be updated? And how can we embrace our history – not just by honouring it, but by preserving its spirit and building on it, so we can thrive in the years ahead?We’re inviting Season Ticket holders and Members to share their views in an independently ran survey.A link to that survey will be emailed directly to those fans. The cut off is 5pm on Friday 16th May!Want to hear more?Want to hear more? We will be holding a fan consultation workshop for Season Ticket Holders and Members on Wednesday 14th May, both in person at St. James’ Park and online, to provide more detail on why we’re undergoing this process and offer you an opportunity to share your thoughts.A link will be supplied to register your interest to this event in the same email.What happens after the survey closes?The Fan Advisory Board have recommended that the wider fan base should be given a choice of options to select from during the second stage consultation. This second stage will be delivered via a separate survey, dates to follow.*an independent third party, Savanta, will be collecting responses, and sharing the results with Newcastle United. More