He is a winner. We will win something this season and depending on what it is he will carry on down this road or adjust. There is still a next step where either we adjust to Haaland or he adjusts to us or both move a little closer to the other. Still early days.You're right. So what happens when this version results in no trophies? When if ever will Pep reconsider his approach?
Not just that. By Rodri replacing Fernandinho, we have also slowed down in Midfield with Fernandinho being so integral in quick passing movement when he still had legs. Nothing against Rodri as a player but Fernandinho was a superior player.Pep went From Robben & Ribbery at Bayern (both fast) to Sane and Sterling (Both fast and integral part to our unforgettable centurian season where I believe we played our best football under Pep albiet chaotic but entertaining nonetheless) to Mahrez and Grealish ( total cost of £160 million, slow and with no x factor as the wingers mentioned above). Will never understand why.
If this is all true about what Pep is trying to achieve then what is the trade off for the supporters? Boring, slow, robotic football with little to no dynamism will only fly if it results in winning, BIG TIME, and even then it will be a bit joyless. But going this pragmatic, boring route and NOT winning big is just unbearable to think about. The reality is all football managers have a shelf life, even Pep. If City don't remain on a level trajectory and actually bag a CL or 2 and sooner rather than later this ownership with what they invest in this side won't be happy and something will have to give. Does anyone actually believe Pep is the only man on Earth who would win big with the squads he's had here? He's been outstanding domestically and left wanting in Europe. Regardless of those on here who say they don't give a fuck about the CL that has nothing to do with Pep. He's trying his balls off and not having any real success. That's the reality, not who gives a fuck. The ownership group gives a big fuck. Plenty of supporters give a fuck too. That's just the facts. Sometimes you run out of novel ideas. Playing out of the back, great! Keeper with great foot skills and passing ability, awesome! High pressing and winning the ball back in 5 seconds or less (where did that go by the way), super!! False 9 in a 4-3-3, ingenious! Inverted wingers against a low block, not so good. Inverted FBs period, yuk! Some ideas are meant to tossed in the trash bin. Just sayin'.He is a winner. We will win something this season and depending on what it is he will carry on down this road or adjust. There is still a next step where either we adjust to Haaland or he adjusts to us or both move a little closer to the other. Still early days.
I’m not arguing with you mate. Pep will walk if he doesn’t get success or if the players stop responding to him. I just think a poor game against Everton has caused a massive overreaction.If this is all true about what Pep is trying to achieve then what is the trade off for the supporters? Boring, slow, robotic football with little to no dynamism will only fly if it results in winning, BIG TIME, and even then it will be a bit joyless. But going this pragmatic, boring route and NOT winning big is just unbearable to think about. The reality is all football managers have a shelf life, even Pep. If City don't remain on a level trajectory and actually bag a CL or 2 and sooner rather than later this ownership with what they invest in this side won't be happy and something will have to give. Does anyone actually believe Pep is the only man on Earth who would win big with the squads he's had here? He's been outstanding domestically and left wanting in Europe. Regardless of those on here who say they don't give a fuck about the CL that has nothing to do with Pep. He's trying his balls off and not having any real success. That's the reality, not who gives a fuck. The ownership group gives a big fuck. Plenty of supporters give a fuck too. That's just the facts. Sometimes you run out of novel ideas. Playing out of the back, great! Keeper with great foot skills and passing ability, awesome! High pressing and winning the ball back in 5 seconds or less (where did that go by the way), super!! False 9 in a 4-3-3, ingenious! Inverted wingers against a low block, not so good. Inverted FBs period, yuk! Some ideas are meant to tossed in the trash bin. Just sayin'.
It wasn't boring watching us destroy United 6-3!I think people are overreacting with the whole 'boring' thing here tbh. I know it's not been incredible free-flowing football, but fuck me it's not that bad and we've absolutely seen some great football at times this season. Why are people acting like we're watching Atletico Madrid park the bus?
Finally read a comment about Bellingham that makes senses. In my opinion he is overrated for that price tag. Also not a right fit for usSpot on
My fear with Bellingham to...not sure he is the right fit for us at all. Not sure his ability in tight spaces is there and he looks clumsy at times.