I think many City fans don't get him and that's on them, not him. If I asked someone to come and watch my team and they criticised me for asking, put words I didn't use in my mouth, and twisted my invitation to mean I was having a go at them and didn't get them or feeding the enemy, as an imo reasonable person, I would consider they were the ones crossing the line, would you ?.Who mentioned money or being a millionaire? Not even close to the point I was making. I think he doesn't get City fans or Mancs. I don't get Barca's fans, not cos I'm not on the same financial footing as them, cos I likely am, but its cos I'm not from Barcelona, not Spanish/Catalan and haven't lived in that area and interacted with them for years. I don't think he gets the backlash that this would cause. I don't think he gets that this doesn't actually help and will be twisted into something much worse.
What amazes me with Pep is, never once did he ever say anything about empty seats when he was at his beloved Barca.I think many City fans don't get him and that's on them, not him. If I asked someone to come and watch my team and they criticised me for asking, put words I didn't use, in my mouth, and twisted my invitation to mean I was having a go at them and didn't get them or feeding the enemy, as an imo reasonable person, I would consider they were the ones crossing the line, would you ?.
Agreed and maybe add to that those (some the same) that cannot help constantly using the term "Barca Boys" as a put down.The thing is, there's also massive overlap with the people who wanted him fired last October, and in January 2016.
For a lot of them It's not about the CL, its not about his comments on Wedneday, they just don't like him and they're never going to.
Yep, and it's the same posters who refer to Mancini as Bobby Manc as if he has some special relationship with Manchester. He really doesn't as it was just a very well paid job for him, the same as it is with Pep.The thing is, there's also massive overlap with the people who wanted him fired last October, and in January 2016.
For a lot of them It's not about the CL, its not about his comments on Wedneday, they just don't like him and they're never going to.
It's funny isn't it. One of the most popular criticisms is that he doesn't get the derby. And yet one of the most enjoyable and memorable derbies of this decade came under his management - the 1-2 win in 2017. Absolutely humiliated them. Remember Sterling and Kevin fucking around with the ball in extra time? What a glorious evening.The thing is, there's also massive overlap with the people who wanted him fired last October, and in January 2016.
For a lot of them It's not about the CL, its not about his comments on Wedneday, they just don't like him and they're never going to.
He never used the words " empty seats" on Wed. night and he did make pleas to Barca & Bayern to get behind the team without any references to "empty seats". It amazes me that anyone heard him say "empty seats" on Wed. unless that is what they wanted to hear.What amazes me with Pep is, never once did he ever say anything about empty seats when he was at his beloved Barca.
You'd have thought differently if you were in the ground mate. On kick-off there were probably less than 30k in but fans were still streaming in a good 15-20 minutes into the game and most sections filled up. 45k-46k for me
He's not said it about us either!What amazes me with Pep is, never once did he ever say anything about empty seats when he was at his beloved Barca.
We’re not really here surely1/100 on that the first song is “We’ve got Guardiola”
Pep has high standards for every aspect of the club and its a small price to pay.
I can feel another 5-0 here.
Well if he wasn't dealing with the Empty seat issue why did he ask for more fans on Sat?He never used the words " empty seats" on Wed. night and he did make pleas to Barca & Bayern to get behind the team without any references to "empty seats". It amazes me that anyone heard him say "empty seats" on Wed. unless that is what they wanted to hear.
That giant chip on your shoulder could feed so many.Another thing that’s struck me about him, and he’s made comments about it, before is he doesn’t understand why the fanbase prefer the league to the CL and attendances will probably be higher against Southampton than they will against PSG.
Now surely there should be someone at the club who could explain to him that it’s going to be easier for people working regular jobs or school age children to get to a weekend game. That’s before you get into the additional financial cost, and it might be strange to him but best not to mention it.
They live in a millionaire bubble he’s chauffered between the ground and his million pound apartment, he’s not going to understand how much of a drudge it is.
But nobody is ever going to say anything to him about it, because he’s the best manager in the world and his best mates Txiki, Ferran and Berrada are probably only in their positions because Abu Dhabi wanted Pep as manager.
Another thing that’s struck me about him, and he’s made comments about it, before is he doesn’t understand why the fanbase prefer the league to the CL
As long is we win the rest is noiseWhich is why the last few days have been completely unnecessary, mate!
No other club is under the microscope for its supposed supporter shortcomings.
No other club would make the back pages or TV for it.
I'm coming at this from a media person perspective, as much as being a Blue.
If I'm his PR shadow, I'm asking what the fuck did you say that for, unless it was to make a point?
There are numerous threads on here about how poor the atmosphere is at the stadium, how it can be improved.
That's not what Pep referenced the other night, he eluded to more people, more numbers.
We all know numbers and atmosphere are not mutually exclusive.
Christ, some of the best City atmospheres I've experienced have had less than 25k in the ground at Maine Road.
We move on.
To me it looked pretty full less the away fans areaIt didn't look over 40k on my TV, honestly.
There were noticeable gaps in most stands and the third tiers were in some weird darkness.
38k was a good turnout.
He made a comment which you and many others on here regard as innocuous.I think many City fans don't get him and that's on them, not him. If I asked someone to come and watch my team and they criticised me for asking, put words I didn't use in my mouth, and twisted my invitation to mean I was having a go at them and didn't get them or feeding the enemy, as an imo reasonable person, I would consider they were the ones crossing the line, would you ?.
Perhaps he meant more from the fans. That appears to be what he is saying now and both could be seen as a criticism but either way it comes from a good place…wanting to win.Well if he wasn't dealing with the Empty seat issue why did he ask for more fans on Sat?
Whilst Pep is undoubtedly the greatest manager we have had and ever likely to have, he definately lacks an affinity with the City fans. This is not the first time he has criticised our attendances.
I usually park up by the cemetery on the roadHello mate coming up for the first time tomorrow from Coventry any advice on best places to park