Yes, and making Bernardo captain guarantees him a spot in the starting 11 every game unless he's sick or dead, denying the team the fresher legs of a more dynamic midfielder who could press harder and support quicker transitions in both attack and defence.
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Pep Guardiola - 2025/26
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johnny crossan
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Would you prefer serial winners? Let's compromise and say the season performance was avoidably disappointing given the resources available to Pep.I've read some mad comments on here over the years but "serial losers" about the team that had the best form in the league to finish third and got to an FA Cup final is quite the take.
99% of team would kill for that kind of serial losing. A portion of our fan base have become so used to winning that we can't handle a season of not doing so well.
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Robanompivenov
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You mean like the unprecedented levels we have been at for the past decade? I think you know the answer.Would you prefer serial winners?
But now you're being obtuse along with the doom and gloom. Its July ffs.
johnny crossan
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I may well be obtuse and also a gloomy doom proclaimer but it doesn't change the facts about last season. Which are grim btw..You mean like the unprecedented levels we have been at for the past decade? I think you know the answer.
But now you're being obtuse along with the doom and gloom. Its July ffs.
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Are you guys aware that some are debating
the "Pep Performance 25/26" while others are remembering Pep's title collection with City? :-/
I for my part don't get why Pep who seemingly wanted to manage player's energy levels during CWC anyway didn't drop Bernardo between our CBs in possession and drop our whole setup 30 yds to make Al Hilal work as soon as we were 1 up.
Pull them out and use the space with Doku, Sav and Erling.
Close shop, manage the game, take 10m and go to the QF to do the same with Flu, then Chelsea.
Then win or lose a tight final, I don't care.
Pep doesn't have that side of the game. I miss that.
Ah, for those unable to debate performances from different angles - Pep was fantastic over the years!!
the "Pep Performance 25/26" while others are remembering Pep's title collection with City? :-/
I for my part don't get why Pep who seemingly wanted to manage player's energy levels during CWC anyway didn't drop Bernardo between our CBs in possession and drop our whole setup 30 yds to make Al Hilal work as soon as we were 1 up.
Pull them out and use the space with Doku, Sav and Erling.
Close shop, manage the game, take 10m and go to the QF to do the same with Flu, then Chelsea.
Then win or lose a tight final, I don't care.
Pep doesn't have that side of the game. I miss that.
Ah, for those unable to debate performances from different angles - Pep was fantastic over the years!!
johnny crossan
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Good point but you may have noticed the relevant thread has been closed - hence these anachronistic footnotes ;-)Are you guys aware that some are debating
the "Pep Performance 25/26" while others are remembering Pep's title collection with City? :-/
I for my part don't get why Pep who seemingly wanted to manage player's energy levels during CWC anyway didn't drop Bernardo between our CBs in possession and drop our whole setup 30 yds to make Al Hilal work as soon as we were 1 up.
Pull them out and use the space with Doku, Sav and Erling.
Close shop, manage the game, take 10m and go to the QF to do the same with Flu, then Chelsea.
Then win or lose a tight final, I don't care.
Pep doesn't have that side of the game. I miss that.
Ah, for those unable to debate performances from different angles - Pep was fantastic over the years!!
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Very. And not just from the younger fanbase, from some older fans who have seen a lot of shite and should know better.Never seen anything like it. Turning into everything we used to slag off and hate about rags and scousers.
Very short memories.
The thought process of some in this thread:
1. I don't understand Pep's tactics and why he plays G and B.
2. If I don't understand, then, objectively, his actions don't make sense.
3. Pep is past it.
Well, what about:
2. If I don't understand what one of the best managers is doing it might be because football is a bit more complex than I imagine or because I'm too lazy to think what his reasons might be.
3. Pep is likely fine, the problem lies in how I think.
1. I don't understand Pep's tactics and why he plays G and B.
2. If I don't understand, then, objectively, his actions don't make sense.
3. Pep is past it.
Well, what about:
2. If I don't understand what one of the best managers is doing it might be because football is a bit more complex than I imagine or because I'm too lazy to think what his reasons might be.
3. Pep is likely fine, the problem lies in how I think.
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Well thank God you’re here to explain it all to us. Really.The thought process of some in this thread:
1. I don't understand Pep's tactics and why he plays G and B.
2. If I don't understand, then, objectively, his actions don't make sense.
3. Pep is past it.
Well, what about:
2. If I don't understand what one of the best managers is doing it might be because football is a bit more complex than I imagine or because I'm too lazy to think what his reasons might be.
3. Pep is likely fine, the problem lies in how I think.
blue ranger
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None of Nunes, Lewis, Akanji, Bernardo or Gundogan would get in any top team. Viana needs to clear the decks. And i'm sorry but Savio and Doku are prospects. Both have potential but nowhere near ready to be regular starters for a club like City. Since the treble season we have regressed more than people think.
johnny crossan
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So that leaves us withNone of Nunes, Lewis, Akanji, Bernardo or Gundogan would get in any top team. Viana needs to clear the decks. And i'm sorry but Savio and Doku are prospects. Both have potential but nowhere near ready to be regular starters for a club like City. Since the treble season we have regressed more than people think.
Ederson,
Stones, Dias, Gvardiol, Ait Nourri:
Rodri, Cherki,Reijnders,
Foden, Haaland, Marmoush
with Kova, Nico & Bobb on the bench without including the 'prospects' or the others - something to build on.
Well thank God you’re here to explain it all to us. Really.
You are welcome mate :)
One must lack awareness to think he understands better than Pep what is hampering us, e.g. the infamous uncs...
Of course, people are free to express their opinions, that's great, but they are not free to silence those who think their opinions are a bit thick and disrespectful (to the uncs, Pep, etc.) , right?
johnny crossan
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May I ask what or who the above are and if I'm one?...the infamous uncs...
Robanompivenov
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I'll say it again....3rd and an FA Cup final.I may well be obtuse and also a gloomy doom proclaimer but it doesn't change the facts about last season. Which are grim btw..
"Grim" is a laughable framing. Give over.
May I ask what or who the above are and if I'm one?
Can't say I'm surprised by that question.
Anyhow, people are free to criticise Pep and the players as much as they want, other people are free to criticise the opinions of the former.
Let's see how Pep and the team perform next season.
blue ranger
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Personally think we need a new starting RB. And we could definitely do with another wide player that can put up g&a numbers that the real top players do.So that leaves us with
Ederson,
Stones, Dias, Gvardiol, Ait Nourri:
Rodri, Cherki,Reijnders,
Foden, Haaland, Marmoush
with Kova, Nico & Bobb on the bench without including the 'prospects' or the others - something to build on.
blueparrot
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It doesn't though Pep has left other captains on the bench all the wat back to Fernandinho.Yes, and making Bernardo captain guarantees him a spot in the starting 11 every game unless he's sick or dead, denying the team the fresher legs of a more dynamic midfielder who could press harder and support quicker transitions in both attack and defence.
johnny crossan
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Very lucky not to be sixth outside the CL qualifiers and another FA Cup thrown away - grim is an understatement.I'll say it again....3rd and an FA Cup final.
"Grim" is a laughable framing. Give over.
johnny crossan
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but do you know the answer and if so will you share it?Can't say I'm surprised by that question.
sir baconface
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The one who knows the future :)
I doubt it.
"He won't change it and I don't know why." Translation: Pep has gone mad.
The thought process of some in this thread:
1. I don't understand Pep's tactics and why he plays G and B.
2. If I don't understand, then, objectively, his actions don't make sense.
3. Pep is past it.
Well, what about:
2. If I don't understand what one of the best managers is doing it might be because football is a bit more complex than I imagine or because I'm too lazy to think what his reasons might be.
3. Pep is likely fine, the problem lies in how I think.
How many more million posts parroting the same unthinking mantra?
I paraphrase:
“Pep has been marvellous for us for a number of years … (true)
“ ERGO his powers can’t possibly have waned and will surely return forever…(???)
“The last 12 months should be ignored, along with his reversion to type against Al Hilal…(???)
“Anyone doubting this is a disloyal and disrespectful idiot?”(Fcuk off).
There’s nothing wrong whatsoever in staying loyal to Pep and continuing to believe in him. Where you go totally wrong is in insisting that’s the only valid view and that the past - choosing the years selectively - is a cast iron prediction of the future.
In your headlong rush for post count, you’re too blinkered to see the blatant flaws in your “argument”.
Do you honestly think that repeating this drivel on every page makes it any more than the reasoning of a fanboy? Or that an intellectual pygmy like your good self has the right to berate fellow Blues?
You’ve too fkn much to say, pal. Give your gob a rest before I take the kid gloves off.
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