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Mauricio Pochettino says he will not kiss the badge or backsides in his bid to win over a Chelsea fanbase still sceptical about his affinity with Tottenham.
Only by winning matches can he force them to forgive and forget that bond he built with their fierce rivals, Pochettino said, adding that Thursday's astonishing comeback against Manchester United was the first time he had felt a connection with Chelsea's supporters at Stamford Bridge.
History was made as it was the latest a team had ever been leading in a Premier League game that they went on to lose. United led 3-2 after 99 minutes and 17 seconds, but Cole Palmer then struck twice to make it 4-3 and spark mayhem as Pochettino led the celebrations on the pitch.
It was the grandest display of emotion we have seen from the usually-serene Argentine since he crossed the divide between Tottenham and Chelsea.
Ahead of facing Sheffield United in the Premier League on Sunday, Pochettino said of supporters still not showing love for him: 'It's normal. I came from a different club. You need to convince. I played with my reputation to come here also, in a project that is to build a team with young talented players.
Mauricio Pochettino has insisted he will not 'act like a clown' in a bid to win over Chelsea fans
Supporters are sceptical due to the Argentine's links to Tottenham, though he is bidding to win them over
Pochettino said it is 'normal' that he needs to convince fans due to coming 'from a different club'
'We knew that was a massive challenge. A challenge of building a team, winning games, being competitive and to take the risk with the fans. But I'm not going to be a populist.
'I said from the
