You simply can't have a manager going into the last year of his contract, however good he is.
A manager demands loyalty from his players, how can players repay that loyalty, when the manager himself might not be here in 7 months time.
Also talk of waiting to see if Messi signs before committing to an extension is insulting to the rest of the dressing room.
Okayyyyyy.
Did this not constitute a physical and psychological break from competitive football?
Good answer, mate, and I’m not going to argue against that. What I find hard to accept, though, is that players are knackered because there was no break.A physical break, yes. Psychologically, a whole new set of issues.
What hasn't been available is a proper preseason, with the chance to work with the team and new players on tactical aspects of the game. Something that I think is hugely important when you have a manager like Pep.
Good answer, mate, and I’m not going to argue against that. What I find hard to accept, though, is that players are knackered because there was no break.
Like what? Runners up in the league, quarter final, semi final and a trophyIt’s been like this for 15 months not 5 games.
What are you suggesting that we sack Pep?It’s been like this for 15 months not 5 games.
This team is transitioning from the best team of the last ten years to a new team, if we can do it winning things great if we can’t then top 4 finishes will have to do. It’s better than most great teams do when a cycle comes to an end.He may we’ll be the best manager we’ve ever had. He’s undoubtedly given us the best football we’ve ever seen in Mcr. What‘s concerning some posters is whether he’s now had his day. Agree or not, that’s a valid concern. So why attempt to shut down debate?
The team isn’t transitioning though into a new team. It’s just the old team that was incredible going backwards in front of our eyes. That isn’t transition.This team is transitioning from the best team of the last ten years to a new team, if we can do it winning things great if we can’t then top 4 finishes will have to do. It’s better than most great teams do when a cycle comes to an end.
What we want next season with a completed squad in place is the best manager we possibly can in charge. First choice Pep because over the last 12 years he’s proved to be the best.
If he chooses to move on , because he thinks it’s time,so be it we will too, and be fine, but we won’t be throwing out the baby with the bathwater if we can help it. Just because some fans expect to win all the time.
Is it a newbie thing to slag off pep ?Great. We won't win anything at present, the way they are playing for him.
The whole 'weve got Guardiola' thing I thought licked his arse too much. I wonder if Bayern fans thought that? We as a club still seem starstruck with him. I'm sorry, we shouldn't be like that. If it'd not working with him, get him out. He's been great, but it's time to change.
Lol Media talkPeople forget Jorginho and Maguire were exclusive Peps wishes and not Txiki. Pep praised them way before
Three players had covid and two more isolating, think people should calm it downPeople are forgetting we are playing in exceptional circumstances.
No preseason
No strikers since start of the season
No crowds
Theses factors are heavily influencing our play
One thing I’m certain of is that Pep has not lost his ability or his appetite to manage us.
What do you mean by 'newbie'?Is it a newbie thing to slag off pep ?
Good question. Some seem to forget we played our best EVER under him. You can't replicate that season after season... And this season NO ONE is immune from upsets/ injuries and the otherwise unexpected. I can't help but blame that sector of our fan base (obviously growing in number) who are pitifully greedy and petulant and simply expect our players to be in human and play perfectly every season. Yes we looked poor yesterday, it's football not a magic show. I get so F'ing sick of the whining and lack of respect some here show of our longstanding players and staff who pipe up only when the chips are down yet show up after we're flying like nothing ever happened. If you want to pull for a winner every season buy the league winners kit after they're crowned and wear it until they aren't top anymore: rinse and repeat. If we win Saturday vs. Sheffield were top 4-5 and in the thick of things in this tumultuous season in which everyone- players included- have been touched deeply by this pandemic. Weve played 5 bloody games FFS. Weve had major players injured all season. If you cant compose yourself and keep from throwing your rattle from the pram every time we don't win 4-0 find a new hobby.Is it a newbie thing to slag off pep ?
His mum diedOkayyyyyy.
Did this not constitute a physical and psychological break from competitive football?
NewWhat do you mean by 'newbie'?
New to here?
I'd say if you joined the board this month you've not even reached newbie status yet.What do you mean by 'newbie'?
Yes , there is loads of new to here slagging pep and players , seems odd to meNew to here?
How is it the old team, going backwards, Kompany and Silva gone, Aguero and Fernandinho in their last seasons . Of course it’s transitioning.The team isn’t transitioning though into a new team. It’s just the old team that was incredible going backwards in front of our eyes. That isn’t transition.
I agree. I think a new young team of Ederson, Cancelo, Diaz, Laporte, Ake, KDB, Foden, Bernardo, Torres, Jesus and Sterling is easily good enough to win another title. They just need time to get going in this crazy season.How is it the old team, going backwards, Kompany and Silva gone, Aguero and Fernandinho in their last seasons . Of course it’s transitioning.