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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

'We've got him!' - Newcastle fans go crazy as Pochettino makes major admission over next job

Newcastle United fans have taken to social media and reacted to ex-Tottenham Hotspur head coach Mauricio Pochettino's next job hint.

The 48-year-old's gardening leave with the north London outfit ended on May 19, meaning not only is he now he is free to enter the next phase of his managerial career, but his next club won't have to pay Spurs a compensation fee.

And it would appear that Pochettino is open to the idea of managing in England again.

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"I love England," Pochettino said. "My idea is to keep living in London but at the same time, I am open to different countries, to listen and see what happens.

"I am ready and we are a much better coaching staff now. We have learnt a lot from our experiences at Espanyol, Southampton and Tottenham. We have a lot to provide to the people that will trust in us in the future.

"I need to behave in the way that I did on my first day as a coach.

"There are two things that are most important - one is the people, the fans that are behind every club. That is the structure that keeps alive all the companies that provide the entertainment that is football. The other is the ideas of the clubs.

"Every single club and company have different cultures, different philosophies, different ways of working. They all have different plans for success.

"To be successful at one club you need to win the Champions League or Premier League, but for others it is to finish in the top four or six.

"For Tottenham, it was to build a new stadium and at the same time create a team to compete and cut the gap to the top four.

"Every single club has different aims and you as a coaching staff need to stick to these ideas. In the end, when we are waiting for a new offer, and we are capable of providing what a club expects from us, we are going to be very happy."

By not ruling out the prospect of managing outside of the top six, Pochettino has prompted excitement from a number of Magpies supporters.

Take a look at some of the best responses on Twitter...

"I was ready before now," he added. "The most important thing in football is to move on quickly, to adapt to the new reality.

"Of course it is painful when you leave a club after five and a half years, working so hard to develop and achieve objectives.

"We are full of energy in our bodies, in our minds, to try and provide a new project with all our knowledge and show our passion in football."

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