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Football Daily | Mauricio Pochettino readies his jungle outfit for another big adventure
Broadcaster and journalist Danny Kelly has died aged 69 after treatment for oesophageal cancer. The article also reports that Mauricio Pochettino could be considered for the Manchester United job, an appointment that would bring questions about the club’s direction and his commitments to the United States national team.
Kelly edited the NME and Q Magazine, founded Football 365 and later worked for the BBC and TalkSport; Danny Baker led tributes to his longtime colleague. Pochettino signed a four-year US Soccer contract extension in August, and United would reportedly face costs of about £10m to dismiss Michael Carrick and release Pochettino from his deal. The US team are due to play Haiti on Saturday.
In short
- Journalist and broadcaster Danny Kelly has died aged 69.
- Pochettino is linked with the Manchester United job.
- Releasing him from his US Soccer deal could cost part of an estimated £10m bill.
Steelman: both sides, in good faith
The strongest fair case each way — we don't pick a winner.
The case for
Manchester United could see Pochettino as an experienced manager capable of giving the club a clear direction, and might judge that the opportunity justifies the reported cost of ending his US Soccer commitments. For Pochettino, a return to club football could offer a major role at a prominent side, while the United States would have time to plan for a successor.
The case against
United could reasonably conclude that the reported cost and disruption of changing managers are hard to justify, especially when Pochettino has a long-term commitment to the United States. Recruiting him could also unsettle the national team’s preparations and raise doubts about United’s planning if it means ending Carrick’s tenure.
Explained simply
Danny Kelly was a British music and football journalist and broadcaster. He edited NME and Q magazine, founded the football website Football365 and later worked for the BBC and TalkSport; broadcaster Danny Baker was among those paying tribute to him.
Mauricio Pochettino is an Argentine football manager who coaches the United States men’s national team. Manchester United have been linked with him as a possible manager, raising questions about how the club would pursue a change while Pochettino is under contract with US Soccer.