In his five years at Tottenham Hotspur, Mauricio Pochettino was able to create a clear brand of football while making the club a serious competitor in Europe.
Just months before his dismissal at Spurs, the Argentine coach took his side to a Champions League final, only to be beaten 2-0 by Premier League rivals Liverpool in Madrid. So when he was let go by the ruthless Daniel Levy, it did surprise a lot of people.
But Pochettino showed at Tottenham, just as he did with Southampton prior to his move to north London, his brilliance in creating a new identity with a group of players. Pochettino is often praised for his expertise in man-management with his ability to get the best out of his players on the pitch very impressive.