Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino reveals he talked referee out of sending him to the stands during defeat by Roma in New Jersey

Daily Mail | July 26, 2017

Mauricio Pochettino revealed the referee in charge of Tottenham's defeat by Roma performed an embarrassing U-turn having wanted to send him to the stands.

Pochettino was enraged by a number of Hilario Grajeda's decisions throughout the 3-2 reverse in New Jersey - including turning down a Harry Kane penalty appeal.

Grajeda attempted to send Pochettino off in the second half after confronting the fourth official but the Spurs boss appeared to refuse.

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino revealed how he refused to go to the stands after being sent there by officials in the 3-2 defeat by Roma in New Jersey

Pochettino was infuriated after referee Hilario Grajeda turned down a penalty appeal

In the end, Pochettino apologised to the officials for his protests and remained on the bench

And it transpired the referee went back on his orders, even enlisting the futile help of a match commander.