

He is very much a people person, somebody who can galvanise and work with what he has got. He knows how to bring a group of players together. "We also heard Harry Kane talk this week about the values that were created under Mauricio Pochettino, and that is something that he has, you would say, as his biggest strength. The squad is huge, the numbers need to come well down. "Mauricio Pochettino knows that he will have a big job on his hands at Chelsea with rebuilding.

And it is quite surreal, with it being a manager, certainly in English football, who is associated with Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea's rivals. "There is still the formal sign-off to come but that is expected to be a formality now that this agreement has been reached. This demo runs for 6 months of a season, and until the 18 September 2009, you can register for an online competition to see if you're better than other Championship Manager players.Ĭhampionship Manager is the perfect choice for the detail-obsessed serious player, as it's hard to imagine what more a management game could offer.Sky Sports' Paul Gilmour reacts to the news that Mauricio Pochettino has agreed a deal to become Chelsea's next head coach

There's also a ton of statistics to pour over. During a game there is lots to do, from subbing, to team talks and tactics. It's not as pretty as FIFA, but the view and commentary are great for helping your management decisions. The game action looks pretty good, with nice crowd effects. There doesn't seem to be any tutorials, although there is a help button. The interface will be recognizable to anyone who's played Championship Manager, but can be confusing to the new comer. Everyday in the game has lots of decisions for you to make. You have complete control over the squad, contracts, buying and selling and training.
