Joe Hart (joined Torino on season long loan - Official)

[kaz7]

You're banging your head against a brick wall, Kaz.

All throughout last season his bashers ignored the fact that there were rarely options short for Hart so he was forced to go long. Apparently you don't need defenders to drop off, midfielders to pull in or full backs to hit the wing.

Now Pep's here, and our players do exactly that, the same bashers give it "oh my finally someone instructs the players to make space and want the ball.

I know i am banging my head again the wall,this has proper pissed me off,i was really excited about the season 10 days ago

 

[BlueTG]

I know i am banging my head again the wall,this has proper pissed me off,i was really excited about the season 10 days ago

Que Sera and all that. The double standards of some on here however, remind me just how fickle football is.

 

[Bellamy's Caddy]

Surely Pep doesn't rate Willy over Hart in any aspect though so why isn't Willy up for sale? Gotta be more to it than just Hart's game

I don't think he rates him above Hart, but he's happy for Caballero to be in and around the squad, whereas it seems like even if Hart wanted to stay and fight for his place the club don't want him to. I don't really get it but imagine off the field factors are influencing the decision... no idea what might have gone on though.

 

[CitizenTID]

I don't think he rates him above Hart, but he's happy for Caballero to be in and around the squad, whereas it seems like even if Hart wanted to stay and fight for his place the club don't want him to. I don't really get it but imagine off the field factors are influencing the decision... no idea what might have gone on though.

I'm guessing Hart's bold personality rubs Pep up the wrong way a bit.

 

[moenchengladbach blau]

I know what Silva and Kompany can do. I have seen it many times over recent years. So far I have seen a lot of aspirations, blind faith and wet dreams about what Pep will do. I have seen over 30 managers come and go at City and I do not judge, praise or condemn on their past reputations. One of those was a 'tough new boss' called Ron Saunders. Those who seek to establish themselves as Billy Big Bollocks often come a cropper, even Clough did at Leeds.

I hope he will do well obviously but I came out of the ground very deflated on Wednesday having seen a lot of players milling round and generally getting nowhere against a team that had no ambition and little ability. Tomorrow will be more of a test but the last thing I went is to say 'told you so'.

You might think that Silva and Kompany fit into how Pep plays the game. We don't know until it happens. Silva might not even fit into the team once the full complement of midfielders are available. Kompany body might not be up to running round in attack as well as defending.

The problem is that no one knows what will happen anymore they know the winning lottery numbers for tonight yet they are prepared to slag off fellow Blues who do not hold the 'In Pep we trust' mantra inn a blind sort of way.

One thing is for sure - I have not seen a manager who has caused so much division between the fans before the end of August.

 

[Marvin]

I'm guessing Hart's bold personality rubs Pep up the wrong way a bit.

Why not just accept the reason given? Much more likely to be true. By all accounts JH is a very personable and likeable chap. Comes across that way, and very professional too. I think it's an entirely footballing decision.

 

[cleavers]

Genuine question how can hart work on his passing if the defenders arnt told to drop short or not instructed too before pep came .

I'm sure he could have gone to the technical coaches, including the GK coach, who it seems prefers Pep's style himself, and asked to work on it, outside normal training, so that he could be up to speed for Pep's arrival ? Its not for me to figure it out though, but it would have been the professional thing to do, would it not ?

The situation is beginning to hover like a dark cloud and it'll be interesting to see how it plays out.

Can't say its bothering me either way, I don't care a toss what the media write, and haven't for a long time. I'm there to support Manchester City, many of my favourites have come and gone over the years, and they will continue to do so, while I carry on supporting Manchester City, and while we all think we have some influence we don't have any.

We've brought one of, if not the top coaches in world football, if this is how he wants to do it, he's far better qualified than I ever will be, so I'm happy to watch how it plays out.

Do I have any sympathy for the position Joe finds himself right now ? Of course I do, but he'll get another gig, on very good money (more than you and me will ever earn).

 

[mosssideblue]

I agree malg.
The thing that annoys me is players refusing to budge on the salary they are currently on. Why the fuck should we subsidise a players wages at a rival club? The greedy bastards won't move for less, that's the main reason we can't shift them!

If I was Pep I'd have yaya selling burgers, Nasri sweeping the terraces, Mangala selling programmes, and Bony cleaning the bogs..... At least they'd be trying in earning their money lol.

If I was Maureenio, I'd have Bastion 'Swinetiger' banished to playing with the kids.

Oh wait a minute, seems like he already is but the man-ure media darlings say suck all about it! Hardly all over the papers and SSN is it?

Rag twats!

Why should it annoy you?
Both parties signed contracts of employment and is the hirer no longer requires your services, you have every right to stay put and see out your contract. No fault should be put on the players for that

 

[mosssideblue]

Just can't believe Pep thinks Big Willy is better than Joe

I just cannot believe you dont understand why?

 

[FantasyIreland]

One thing is for sure - I have not seen a manager who has caused so much division between the fans before the end of August.

I think you're very much the minority.