Vincent Kompany | Bayern Munich Manager

LangleyBlue1970 said:
It’s not though. They’ve all said the same thing - that how does a manager who relegates club in 24 points then get the Bayern Munich job? The question is there to be asked.

If Virgil or slabhead get a job, promote a club, relegate them then get a job of similar stature to what Vincent has just got, what would you say?
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Agreed. I can't, for the life of me, figure out how he's got the gig. You wouldn't have thought of Bayern as a club that takes risks. But this is, to me, a risk. He's never managed a club of that stature. He didn't do much at Anderlecht, really. And he had one fantastic season (in the second tier) with Burnley, followed by one pretty grim season. I love the guy for everything he did at City, and I'd love to see him succeed at Bayern (while, at the same time, hoping that he fails as I hate that club). Good luck Vinnie.
 
jimharri said:
Agreed. I can't, for the life of me, figure out how he's got the gig. You wouldn't have thought of Bayern as a club that takes risks. But this is, to me, a risk. He's never managed a club of that stature. He didn't do much at Anderlecht, really. And he had one fantastic season (in the second tier) with Burnley, followed by one pretty grim season. I love the guy for everything he did at City, and I'd love to see him succeed at Bayern (while, at the same time, hoping that he fails as I hate that club). Good luck Vinnie.
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That’s it in a nutshell. It’s why I have put the paperboy, slab head and Virgil comparisons in, because the blue goggles are really smearing some posters opinions.

There is a statue of Kompany outside our stadium for what he did on the pitch. Deserved, thoroughly.

His management so far is underwhelming and yet here we are with him getting the job at Bayern Munich. Nothing to do with City or his history with us. The question is there to be asked.
 
I think this is fascinating mainly as it suggests the high degree of influence little old City seem to have across European football of late. First its Micah all over the telly, then Sunday League teams playing out from the back to retain possession/ control... then this.

Don't get me wrong, wouldn't be the least bit surprised if he smashed it. Vinnie is an exceptionally intelligent and charismatic guy, and I dont think that's a blue-tinted view. I hope he gets them to buy in to him, he'll do well.
 
jimharri said:
Agreed. I can't, for the life of me, figure out how he's got the gig. You wouldn't have thought of Bayern as a club that takes risks. But this is, to me, a risk. He's never managed a club of that stature. He didn't do much at Anderlecht, really. And he had one fantastic season (in the second tier) with Burnley, followed by one pretty grim season. I love the guy for everything he did at City, and I'd love to see him succeed at Bayern (while, at the same time, hoping that he fails as I hate that club). Good luck Vinnie.
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Got to agree with all that. Strange appointment in lots of ways
 
Just read an article on The Athletic website which detailed some reasons why he was considered.

One of the big things was his language skills - he speaks fluent German and French with the latter being important as Bayern have several players whose first language is French.

His experience of playing in the Bundesliga was also a positive.

The way in which his Burnley side played in The Championship was also a positive - dominating possession in a Pep type way. The conclusion was that his preferred style would work better with Bayern than Burnley in the top flight.

I also think it is a very bold move by Bayern - the key thing will be how the Bayern squad react to Vinnie and his management style.
 
LangleyBlue1970 said:
It’s not though. They’ve all said the same thing - that how does a manager who relegates club in 24 points then get the Bayern Munich job? The question is there to be asked.

If Virgil or slabhead get a job, promote a club, relegate them then get a job of similar stature to what Vincent has just got, what would you say?
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That's a big if. Still then, it would depend on other factors, just as it does with VK.
* Did they have a clear philosophy? Would that philosophy fit in with the new club?
* What squad and resources were they given for the promotion job?
* How did they come across in the media, and in training videos?
* Did they win with a record points total?
* Did they already take charge of a struggling mid-table team abroad and get them to consecutive third place finishes before that promotion job?
* Did they suddenly develop a better knowledge of the game? (especially in Maguire's case)
 
city2 said:
It’s a plan that City have hatched get Vinnie in to fuck em up good and proper.
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He fucks them up good and proper he's also fucking up his managerial prospects as well, this is his big opportunity. Although I will find it funny if he fucks them up even more than they are lol. Kane might very soon be wishing he stayed at Tottenham and that's saying something.
 
LangleyBlue1970 said:
It’s not though. They’ve all said the same thing - that how does a manager who relegates club in 24 points then get the Bayern Munich job? The question is there to be asked.

If Virgil or slabhead get a job, promote a club, relegate them then get a job of similar stature to what Vincent has just got, what would you say?
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Wouldn't be saying 'Virgil' for starters!!
 
jimharri said:
Agreed. I can't, for the life of me, figure out how he's got the gig. You wouldn't have thought of Bayern as a club that takes risks. But this is, to me, a risk. He's never managed a club of that stature. He didn't do much at Anderlecht, really. And he had one fantastic season (in the second tier) with Burnley, followed by one pretty grim season. I love the guy for everything he did at City, and I'd love to see him succeed at Bayern (while, at the same time, hoping that he fails as I hate that club). Good luck Vinnie.
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Vinny was well thought of by a few ex-pros in this country - probably no more than a couple, and adored by the City fans and the club, hence the statue, and he spent some time with Hamburg, and he's probably thought of much better in Germany than he generally was outside Beswick. And considering what he had to work with in East Lancs they might have thought he worked wonders to keep 'em in touch.
 
Bluemoonadam said:
He fucks them up good and proper he's also fucking up his managerial prospects as well, this is his big opportunity. Although I will find it funny if he fucks them up even more than they are lol. Kane might very soon be wishing he stayed at Tottenham and that's saying something.
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Kane still wishing he had come to City ;-)
 
LangleyBlue1970 said:
The world is mental then because when Pep leaves and if we appoint someone who just relegated a club, I for one will be extremely fucked off and underwhelmed.
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It’s not debating the appointment though is it? Some parts of the media are mocking Kompany and some of the comments have been vicious. The Bayern job is a surprise but why all the hate. Rooney was given respect though his record is much worse than Vinny.
 
Their "legends" are managing likes of Al Ettifaq and Plymouth while our legend is getting to manage Bayern, what's not to like about this? Kompany might not have the coaching pedigree yet but he certainly has the traits, an exceptional leader, a top player and a great character. I would love to see him do exceptionally well and may be he could be the one to take over from pep when the time comes
 
It's a biiig call, isn't it? From Burnley to Bayern. Well, you can't blame him for taking it.
It may just be that the type of football that Vin wants played requires exactly the quality of player that he'll be getting at Bayern (and that he couldn't, for obvious reasons, get at Burnley). We'll see.
I'll always wish him well.

I say that because when I see teams playing it out from the back and cocking it up, I think to myself, only when you've got top quality players such as the keeper and the back line at City can you do that time and time again successfully.
 
Such a strange appointment. Will see how it goes and wish him the best obviously, really can't understand their logic though ha
 
Seems pretty simple to me - Vinny gets a chance for a year and if he succeeds brilliant, if not Klopp will come in. Maybe Alonso, but I think he's more likely to go to Madrid
 
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