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Mauricio Pochettino apologised to fans for what he described as his worst result as a manager after Tottenhams 5-1 defeat by Newcastle. Spurs ended the season in third place, behind rivals Arsenal for the 21st consecutive season, drawing two and losing two of their final four games of the season.Pochettino, who signed a new five-year deal with Spurs in midweek, could not hide his disappointment at the performance, and insists his players mentality was to blame. Report: Newcastle 5-1 Tottenham Newcastle thrashed Tottenham 5-1 with 10 men to leave Spurs third in the Premier League He told Sky Sports: Im very disappointed; it was my worse game as a manager. We spoke weeks before about never giving up, we need to learn and improve our mentality.Firstly I want to apologise to our fans, our supporters, it was a shame what happened on the pitch. Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates scoring for Newcastle in the romp I apologise to our families, the families who have suffered behind us, it is difficult now to arrive home and explain what has happened here.When you watch the game it wasnt a tactical problem, a skill or technical problem, it was a mental problem. When you go on the pitch you need to give 100 per cent. We need to show more character. Spurs were poor at St James Park on Sunday Tottenham were Leicesters nearest challengers for the title for the majority of the season, but after their 2-2 draw with Chelsea at the beginning of the month, Pochettinos side have faltered.The Argentine says he challenged his players to keep their mental edge after that disappointing result, and added that these types of performances cannot be repeated.Yes [the Chelsea result was difficult to take], this was our challenge, to keep the mentality. After Chelsea we showed a lot of weakness, against Southampton and today. This cannot repeat again. Arsenal finished second after their 4-0 win over Aston Villa First of all, it is my responsibility, but I am disappointed. I think we need to analyse now, we are third in the table.But its not about the result, today the first 45 minutes was bad, and in the second we conceded three goals against 10 players. Rafa Benitez confirmed that he is happy at Newcastle and wants to stay at the club, but needs assurances that they have the same ambitions as him Also See: As it happened Newcastle 5-1 Spurs Table Live on Sky Josh Morrissey Jersey . After the whistle, Thornton skated the length of the ice, pulled Orpik to the ice from behind and punched him in the face several times. Mathieu Perreault Jersey . - The Oakland Raiders re-signed offensive lineman Khalif Barnes on Friday. http://www.jetsauthentic.com/authentic-teemu-selanne-jets-jersey/ .com) - Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Roger Federer were easy first-round winners Tuesday at the Australian Open. Teppo Numminen Jets Jersey . 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Greater Western Sydneys 2017 premiership push has gathered steam, with Richmond signing off on a deal to send forward Brett Deledio to the AFL expansion club.The Giants sealed the deal for the talismanic forward in the final minutes of the AFL trade window on Thursday.But they could have paid an almighty price, giving up an on-traded first-round draft pick, originally from Geelong, as well as their own third-round pick in the 2017 draft.Geelongs finishing position next year will determine the quality of the draft selection.Deledio requested a trade away from Punt Road late on Wednesday, with the two clubs landing the deal in the frantic final minutes of the window on Thursday.The two-time Richmond club champion heads north to help the expansion clubs quest for a premiership after falling at the second-last hurdle in 2016.Giants football boss Wayne Campbell said the 243-game player could be one of the final pieces of their premiership puzzle.His experience and leadership will be invaluable, Campbell said.Brett is unquestionably one of the competitions elite plaayers and has shown over a long period of time an ability to play a variety of roles which we think will complement our list well.ddddddddddddOur playing group has benefited in recent years from the addition of quality experienced players like (Heath) Shaw, (Shane) Mumford, (Steve) Johnson and (Ryan) Griffen.Bretts arrival continues this trend.In other trades completed on Thursday, the Giants sent trio Caleb Marchbank, Jarrod Pickett and Rhys Palmer to Carlton.While the Tigers lose one of their favourite sons, they have added quality to their midfield with the addition of Josh Caddy and Dion Prestia.Richmond football talent manager Dan Richardson said the club understood their vice-captains desire to move on.Bretts a fantastic player and has given our football club wonderful service for 12 seasons, he said.Toby Nankervis also joined the club during a busy trade period, with Ty Vickery exercising free agency rights to join Hawthorn. 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