A sincere apology to the Mancini outers.

[Didsbury Dave]

To be fair, nobody was putting for Pellegrini's name as a replacement either.

People gave preferred appointment and Pellegrini did not top those lists but many people did consider him.

The major thing is Klopp, he stayed. Pep went to Bayern and Jose wasn't wanted here or at United (doesn't mean he isn't the best because imo he is) and Ancelotti was the sole target of Madrid. After that Simeone turned down Chelsea to stay at Athletico and the list was minimal. It was either De Boer who imo will be the next big thing or Pellegrini, being as we wanted experience and an 'holistic presence' then Pellegrini was in a list of one.

It says something when Moyes gets a gig as big as United. Any other year and he'd be behind another 20-25 names. This season very few top managers were available who fit into clubs principles.

I'm pretty sure we rejected Jose, rather than the other way round.

And I'm increasingly coming to think that might just have been the right decision, although I could never have envisaged feeling that way in the past.

Let's see what the season brings, of course.

 

[Happy Feet]

Post this thread at the end of the coming season.

Agreed, lets judge things in May

 

[NipHolmes]

There most certainly isn't. What's happening on and off the pitch at City currently says it louder than any of us could. Which is why the OP started the thread.

Dave the thing I look forward to is success, I could not care who is manager, I just want the best for my/our club and that will happen. Pellegrini is also a lucky man, he basically has the tools now but also a board that won't be in the way like at Madrid. This is a defining job for Manuel and I am sure he will give us his all and more than he has gave any job previous. He can secure a legacy for himself here.

He's only got two years before pep comes hasnt he?

In Salfordpauls opinion. In mine, no, I reckon Pellegrini will get all three.

I also think Vieira may take over. His role as EDS coach is Barca-esque (Pep managed B team and Tito part of coaching team). For us to Vieira is the next Pep. For us to get Pep and not Vieira then I struggle to understand his future. Could Vieira be Peps replacement. If so that's some long term planning alright, like the next 10 years of management appointments planned and that imo may seem great but it's also idealistic as anything can happen in football. Loss of form as manager (Rijkaard), loss of hunger, death etc. Best bet is to bank on Vieira as next manager and if something else occurs then that's that.

 

[bernabias home shirt]

Dave the thing I look forward to is success, I could not care who is manager, I just want the best for my/our club and that will happen. Pellegrini is also a lucky man, he basically has the tools now but also a board that won't be in the way like at Madrid. This is a defining job for Manuel and I am sure he will give us his all and more than he has gave any job previous. He can secure a legacy for himself here.

He's only got two years before pep comes hasnt he?

Load of rubbish, that rumour. Clubs don't succession plan like that.

Tbh I only read it on here off a few prominent forum members,who said the deal was in place
I'd rather stick with pellegrini if he brings us success.

 

[NipHolmes]

To be fair, nobody was putting for Pellegrini's name as a replacement either.

People gave preferred appointment and Pellegrini did not top those lists but many people did consider him.

The major thing is Klopp, he stayed. Pep went to Bayern and Jose wasn't wanted here or at United (doesn't mean he isn't the best because imo he is) and Ancelotti was the sole target of Madrid. After that Simeone turned down Chelsea to stay at Athletico and the list was minimal. It was either De Boer who imo will be the next big thing or Pellegrini, being as we wanted experience and an 'holistic presence' then Pellegrini was in a list of one.

It says something when Moyes gets a gig as big as United. Any other year and he'd be behind another 20-25 names. This season very few top managers were available who fit into clubs principles.

I'm pretty sure we rejected Jose, rather than the other way round.

And I'm increasingly coming to think that might just have been the right decision, although I could never have envisaged feeling that way in the past.

Let's see what the season brings, of course.

That's what I said mate, check bolded bit. Wasn't wanted here :)

For me Jose is the bollocks. May not be Mr Holistic but the guy is in a bracket of best evers and just so happens to be an active and 'young' manager.

 

[bluemc]

Post this thread at the end of the coming season.

Agreed, lets judge things in May

Spot on. The last thing this forum needs is another "Mancini was great"/"Mancini was a cock" thread.

The last manager played his part in some success for our club, let's hope this time next year we are basking in more success with all things pointing to a great future.

 

[Didsbury Dave]

People gave preferred appointment and Pellegrini did not top those lists but many people did consider him.

The major thing is Klopp, he stayed. Pep went to Bayern and Jose wasn't wanted here or at United (doesn't mean he isn't the best because imo he is) and Ancelotti was the sole target of Madrid. After that Simeone turned down Chelsea to stay at Athletico and the list was minimal. It was either De Boer who imo will be the next big thing or Pellegrini, being as we wanted experience and an 'holistic presence' then Pellegrini was in a list of one.

It says something when Moyes gets a gig as big as United. Any other year and he'd be behind another 20-25 names. This season very few top managers were available who fit into clubs principles.

I'm pretty sure we rejected Jose, rather than the other way round.

And I'm increasingly coming to think that might just have been the right decision, although I could never have envisaged feeling that way in the past.

Let's see what the season brings, of course.

That's what I said mate, check bolded bit. Wasn't wanted here :)

For me Jose is the bollocks. May not be Mr Holistic but the guy is in a bracket of best evers and just so happens to be an active and 'young' manager.

Sorry mate. Misread it.

If Mourinho does wins the league with Chelsea this year it will be up there with his best achievements. I think our squad is way ahead of theirs. Rooney would improve them, but I still don't think they'll be at our level.

 

[Cobwebcat]

Difficult to compare since we haven't played one competetive game under Pelle yet. Perhaps at the end of the season?

 

[01cravend]

Am I the only one that wouldn't want Guardiola??..Certainly not yet anyway

Still reserving judgement on him as a manager...See what direction he takes Bayern

 

[NipHolmes]

I'm pretty sure we rejected Jose, rather than the other way round.

And I'm increasingly coming to think that might just have been the right decision, although I could never have envisaged feeling that way in the past.

Let's see what the season brings, of course.

That's what I said mate, check bolded bit. Wasn't wanted here :)

For me Jose is the bollocks. May not be Mr Holistic but the guy is in a bracket of best evers and just so happens to be an active and 'young' manager.

Sorry mate. Misread it.

If Mourinho does wins the league with Chelsea this year it will be up there with his best achievements. I think our squad is way ahead of theirs. Rooney would improve them, but I still don't think they'll be at our level.

No probs.

Chelsea aren't on our level, yet. But if they get Khedira (as planned) as well as a CB to then go with Rooney then imo they are on par. The problem with Chelsea is the change in styles. They have gone from a Barca-lite to Jose again and he likes counter attacking teams with power. Luiz and Mata are the key players for old system but not for new system so that will be interesting. Ideally they have Hummels and Vidal to really offer power and quality. It's guess work with Chelsea because I feel they will stay with Luiz and Mata for now but next season can see things changing. Will Jose revert to type or will he embrace Romans plans?

Their bigegst problem is goals, Rooney as a goal scorer will 100% score 20+ in the league. Lukaku is a great second choice and they will keep one of Ba or Torres so there is a tidy selection although it's weaker than our is still potent imo. They need to sort backline and need to replace Mikel. If they do that and they are neck and neck with us but as things stand and with just Rooney I stick to my prediction that we win league, Chelsea second and United third.

To conclude, I don't worry so much about Chelsea this season, it's the one after that worries me. That is why it's vital for us to win this upcoming league and make a statement in Europe. That way we will have the pick of next years transfers and hopefully make Chelsea less attractive.