Joe Mercer was a firm leader but he knew when to put his arm round a player who needed it. That's the issue with Mancini. If a few malcontents are causing problems then I'd agree but when you get players like Vinny, Zab and Magic Dave kicking off then there's clearly something wrong.FanchesterCity said:The players go.Parksidecity said:So if players like Kompany , silva , Kun turn round and ask for a transfer as they don't get on with bob
who goes bob or the players
which forces certain peoples hands
The day the players start dictating the manager, is the day we become Chelsea.
NO player (or manager) is bigger than the club.
One of the reasons for United's success is that the players KNEW who was boss. Rightly or wrongly, what Ferguson said was gospel.
Some call it bullying, and there's a good case for that. Others call it firm leadership, and there's an equally good case for that.
But when you count their trophies... I think I'd opt for a 'firm leader' every day of the week.
Prestwich_Blue said:Joe Mercer was a firm leader but he knew when to put his arm round a player who needed it. That's the issue with Mancini. If a few malcontents are causing problems then I'd agree but when you get players like Vinny, Zab and Magic Dave kicking off then there's clearly something wrong.FanchesterCity said:The players go.Parksidecity said:So if players like Kompany , silva , Kun turn round and ask for a transfer as they don't get on with bob
who goes bob or the players
which forces certain peoples hands
The day the players start dictating the manager, is the day we become Chelsea.
NO player (or manager) is bigger than the club.
One of the reasons for United's success is that the players KNEW who was boss. Rightly or wrongly, what Ferguson said was gospel.
Some call it bullying, and there's a good case for that. Others call it firm leadership, and there's an equally good case for that.
But when you count their trophies... I think I'd opt for a 'firm leader' every day of the week.
In addition to this, Mancini has allegedly fallen out with popular players such as James Milner, Nigel de Jong and Micah Richards. Asked about the manager's future, Pablo Zabaleta offered a less-than-enthusiastic endorsement. "It's not our decision. As players we need to be focused on what we do now and we will see what happens with Roberto in the future.""[Mancini] has spent much of this campaign arguing privately and publicly with Joe Hart, Vincent Kompany and Samir Nasri... The City manager has also argued behind the scenes with executive staff. His habit of complaining in press conferences that the board let him down on transfers last summer has also ruffled feathers."
Moonmir said:Very very interesting read: <a class="postlink" href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2323653/Manuel-Pellegrini-verge-taking-Manchester-City-job-turning-Malaga-Premier-League-stepping-stone.html#comments" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... l#comments</a>
Manx Blue said:dctid said:Manx Blue said:Will Isco be the latest Star Board-ing the City express to sucess?
Great another spanish tippy tappy dwarf
if this happens got to be at the expense of either Siva or Nasri
Is Dwarf a Nautical term?
Esteban de la Sexface said:pominoz said:Esteban de la Sexface said:I'm calm lad. Not one for the keboard bashing and internet warrior bolloxology. This is my opinion and I'd put it to you the exact same way if I met you for a pint. Only with an Irish brogue and a twinkle in my eye. My charms are useless on internet forums
siocháin, ;)
siochain agus dochas mo chairde.
jrb said:mancityscot said:Blue2112 said:Hmmm MUST in Red.
Fucking hell they're obsessed with us. Go and enjoy your fucking parade you bitter rag bastard muppets.
unlikely to be a red
he's been making that banner since last friday.(when the news first broke)