The exact opposite is true, no-one will be expected to match Pep's results, so it's a free hit. Also any new person incoming doesn't even have to compete with trophies won in the last 18 months or so (because we haven't won any), so I think anyone would relish the chance of taking over this highly skilled team who the current coach cannot get to play for him in his stubborn way.I don’t think any elite coach will want to follow Guardiola straight away, his stature, who he is in the game. There’s a decent saying about not succeeding a great leader and that feels apt here.
I like the choices but can’t see it with Vinny straight away, he’ll be our manager one day but I doubt the club will want him succeeding Pep, the legends model not exactly been a massive success at other top PL clubs.
Enrique has spoken about his ambitions of working in the Prem at some point in his career but would you leave PSG now?
Suspect the scousers nab Xabi
I’ve got a feeling they might appoint Maresca. Hope you are right thought but it wouldn’t surprise me. Would feel almost Pellegrini esque and would perhaps put you in a position to pitch an elite coach in say a couple years time.
Hope Pep does do the extra year because I suspect the managerial market will be better come 2027
So does Pep,so that would work out just right.Enrique has a contract until 2027 & there has been no indication he plans to leave before then
It wouldn’t be if we then landed Enrique. I know I’m a stuck record but he’s by far the best replacement. The idea is Pep does one more year and Enrique is announced well ahead of his departure so players get confidence with the succession.The nightmare scenario. . .
He'd probably galvanise the club and fans but how do you think he'd fare with our current crop of players?Vincent Kompany all day long, it's a no brainer. He'd really galvanise the club and fans.
For all we know, Vinnie might want a completely separate managerial career to his playing career, with no previous links to any clubs he played for.The arrogance of some in here thinking Kompany is just sat about waiting for Pep to leave. Truly outstanding.
What makes you think Vinny would give up the very good gig he has in Munich to come back to City ? He is currently coaching arguably the best team in Europe. I’m not sure I would be in a hurry to give that up.I reckon it's pretty nailed on for VK.
Should get Pulis in. He'd sort out our set pieces. And sales in the City Store would go through the roof, with everyone wanting to copy the Pulis look.
Good first post, mate. Welcome to the forum.Honestly, if Pep leaves, Maresca feels like one of the most logical replacements out there. He already knows the club, the structure, and most importantly the football philosophy — it wouldn’t be a complete reset like with an external appointment.
His style is very much based on positional play and control, so the squad wouldn’t need a massive overhaul to adapt. That’s probably the biggest advantage — continuity. Players already understand the basics of this system, so the transition could be much smoother than people think.
Plus, he’s not just “Pep’s assistant” — he’s shown he can manage on his own and win. In the right environment, with stability and top players around him, there’s a good chance he could really take that next step.
For me, it wouldn’t feel like replacing Guardiola, but more like continuing the same idea with a new voice.
Sniffity fucking sniff.Surely everything will depend on the Charges (points deduction or fine) on who would be interested.
Beer better in Germany?!?The beer and kebabs are miles better in Germany though to be fair.
Full exoneration incoming...hopefully followed by a massive lawsuit against the PL.Surely everything will depend on the Charges (points deduction or fine) on who would be interested.
The sheer variety of beer in Germany is better, even though it's improved hugely here in recent years, but there are some brilliant these days in both countries.Beer better in Germany?!?
Wash your mouth out with Holt's bitter!
Most people are missing the main point.Some fans making out Maresca had been here 10 years. He joined us in August 2020 to work with the EDS - not the first team. He didn't spend even a year with us before jumping to Parma. When he failed at Parma he rejoined in June 2022 and then left after 12 months later to join Leicester.
He wasn't even at City for two years total.
Enrique has a contract until 2027 & there has been no indication he plans to leave before then