What Tottenham vs Man United Taught Me About Leadership – and Letting Property
Last night’s Europa League final between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United offered more than just a result.
It was a real-time lesson in adaptability — and it’s one that resonated with me, not just as a football fan, but as a business owner in the property industry.
Football, Tactics, and Business? Bear with me.
I’m the owner of Jeremy Jacob Letting Specialists, Kensington’s only letting-only agency. I’ve always been fascinated by leadership — especially how top football managers inspire teams, adapt under pressure, and get results.
I’ve admired Ange Postecoglou’s “Ange Ball” approach — bold, fluid, entertaining. But in the final, he changed it up. He parked his usual principles and deployed a more cautious, Mourinho-style setup: low block, defensive discipline, force United to play wide. It worked.
For someone so known for sticking to his philosophy, this shift wasn’t weakness — it was strategic flexibility.
What This Has to Do with Lettings
In lettings, I see many agents stick rigidly to one model: only covering a tight patch or only chasing big portfolio clients.
We’re different.
While our core focus remains Kensington and Chelsea, we adapt based on our clients’ needs — which is why we’re now managing properties in Fulham, Hammersmith, Finchley, Hampstead, Clapham, Ealing, Balham, Tooting, and Chiswick.
We’ve grown through referrals, Google reviews, and landlord trust. By specialising only in lettings and property management, we maintain sharp expertise. But our willingness to flex — whether by geography or client requirements — sets us apart.
Tottenham’s Tactical Shift = Our Business Mindset
Tottenham’s success wasn’t just about tactics — it was about reading the game. That’s what we aim to do for our landlords. Whether it’s adjusting to market conditions, offering extended viewing hours, or managing compliance across boroughs, we stay agile.
Being specialist doesn’t mean being rigid.
📞 Thinking of letting your property in Kensington or beyond?
Let’s talk. At Jeremy Jacob Letting Specialists, we help landlords win — tactically.
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