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.
What a ridiculously bizarre post.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.
I think you're very much the minority.
Can't give a fuck for Joe Hart or any other individual player if I'm honest. He's done well for us and he's been paid well for doing it. He's still got 3 years to run on a very lucrative contract and he'll do very well after that I'm sure. The only question for me at this moment in time is, have we signed a better keeper than we have let go. That should be all that matters to anyone who wishes City well. In Pep's opinion we have and that's all that matters. All this talk about giving him another season to prove himself. Really? Are we going to give him another season only to find out that he isn't good enough and we have wasted 1 year out of Pep's 3 year contract. We've waited for years to get this manager in to take us to the next level. Now he's here and trying to do that people are questioning his opinion over a goalkeeper he thinks can't play the way we are going to be playing henceforth. How is he supposed to take us to that next level if he isn't to change the personnel he feels are likely to hold us back. What about Yaya, Nasri etc, should we hang on to them as well for old times sake. Yaya has contributed to our recent success as much as if not more than Hart. I'm sorry but I just don't get this clamour to keep Joe Hart. He's not what we need anymore and I'm glad he along with others are going out the door, to be replaced by quicker, fitter, more technical players that are more suited to the new managers requirements. So to Joe, Yaya, Samir and anyone else who finds themselves surplus to City's requirements, thanks for what you've done for us, we will remember you and what you did for us with fondness, we'll give you a warm welcome if you come back to play us with another club, but don't let the door hit you on the arse on the way out.If we had stones last season joe would have someone to pass to,he would have improved that aspect of his game,as it was he played the mp way and wasn't trained to do anything else
I have said he has to go several times now,what i object to is the throwing him under the bus treatment he has been getting from people on here,i am really glad he got a good send off last game and i hope for all our sakes that he gets a good move,not once have i said pep is wrong to bring in bravo and move us along,this is not a pep v joe issue,not for me anywayCan't give a fuck for Joe Hart or any other individual player if I'm honest. He's done well for us and he's been paid well for doing it. He's still got 3 years to run on a very lucrative contract and he'll do very well after that I'm sure. The only question for me at this moment in time is, have we signed a better keeper than we have let go. That should be all that matters to anyone who wishes City well. In Pep's opinion we have and that's all that matters. All this talk about giving him another season to prove himself. Really? Are we going to give him another season only to find out that he isn't good enough and we have wasted 1 year out of Pep's 3 year contract. We've waited for years to get this manager in to take us to the next level. Now he's here and trying to do that people are questioning his opinion over a goalkeeper he thinks can't play the way we are going to be playing henceforth. How is he supposed to take us to that next level if he isn't to change the personnel he feels are likely to hold us back. What about Yaya, Nasri etc, should we hang on to them as well for old times sake. Yaya has contributed to our recent success as much as if not more than Hart. I'm sorry but I just don't get this clamour to keep Joe Hart. He's not what we need anymore and I'm glad he along with others are going out the door, to be replaced by quicker, fitter, more technical players that are more suited to the new managers requirements. So to Joe, Yaya, Samir and anyone else who finds themselves surplus to City's requirements, thanks for what you've done for us, we will remember you and what you did for us with fondness, we'll give you a warm welcome if you come back to play us with another club, but don't let the door hit you on the arse on the way out.
One or two are brewing up to it ;o)Spot on, even though a lot of fans are sorry to see Joe Hart leave I don't think anyone is exactly wanting Pep out... yet!
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