If he keeps progressing I could see us taking an interest, but hopefully that a long way in the future.
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NO, massive drop off, but long term, defiantly a possibility, although he did piss Pep off 18 months ago.If Pep went tommorow would you take Potter on straight away or if Pep said hes leaving at end of season would u take Potter now to work along side Pep. Hypothetically question i know, just intrested in ur thoughts.
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If Pep went tommorow would you take Potter on straight away or if Pep said hes leaving at end of season would u take Potter now to work along side Pep. Hypothetically question i know, just intrested in ur thoughts.
You are quite correct the big clubs usually place it safe and go for the big name managers with a history of success.
One club which has bucked the trend of late, has been United, and lets be honest its been an unmitigated disaster.
Potter from the outside looking in looks a really forward thinking innovative coach, but a lack of success previously (and its a fair argument he cannot get that success until given a chance) would make it unlikely we would go for him. Also I think if he was our manager we would become less of a draw in the transfer market. Pep pulls players to the club based on his reputation in world football as does Klopp at Liverpool. Potter is not viewed in the same bracket.
Highly thought of managers like Moyes, Rodgers arguably Poch have moved up to the clubs with an expectation to win trophies and have failed to deliver, hence I think the top sides often play it safe. I doubt we would go for Potter, more likely Luis Enrique.
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I think one of the clear problems — and it's as clear as day at P.S.G. — is the problem of authority. To a man, the players are in awe of Pep's reputation, both as a player and a manager. That is a star-studded dressing room, a room of often capped internationals, with big egos, inevitably. But if Pep says something, it is law. I'm quite amazed that having the front line and midfield that we've had for the past four years has lasted as long as it has, frankly. People on here get sniffy about Raheem and Jesus, but they are starting internationals for their respective countries, automatic starters. Both could have gone to many clubs, both here and in Europe.
I don't think Pep even particularly cares if they like him. Sure, it's nice. But it's not the priority. The priority is respecting him.
If Potter, or just about anyone else I can think of, came in, they would have that problem. It's one thing knowing the coach is the boss because he's been backed by the board. It's another him being in the dressing room, you looking into his eyes and thinking, “Yep. You are the boss. If you don't pick me for this match I won't be happy, at all. But you make the decisions”.
Mancini had that authority, but then seemed to lose it. To be fair, he also didn't have quite the figures in the dressing room that we have now. And he had several players who had transitioned from — let us say — more modest times.
I've got no answer to this. There are very, very few men with Pep's weight of authority. There are none who can improve a player the way Pep can. Not one.
One day he'll move on. Then we'll have to think again. City will continue to be a successful club, and a big one. About ten years back Neville interviewed Noel Gallagher and asked him “Do you think you'll still be up there ten years up the road?” I sometimes think of that. I think of Neville thinking of the state his own club's in now. And the state City is in.
I don't think Pep even particularly cares if they like him. Sure, it's nice. But it's not the priority. The priority is respecting him.
If Potter, or just about anyone else I can think of, came in, they would have that problem. It's one thing knowing the coach is the boss because he's been backed by the board. It's another him being in the dressing room, you looking into his eyes and thinking, “Yep. You are the boss. If you don't pick me for this match I won't be happy, at all. But you make the decisions”.
Mancini had that authority, but then seemed to lose it. To be fair, he also didn't have quite the figures in the dressing room that we have now. And he had several players who had transitioned from — let us say — more modest times.
I've got no answer to this. There are very, very few men with Pep's weight of authority. There are none who can improve a player the way Pep can. Not one.
One day he'll move on. Then we'll have to think again. City will continue to be a successful club, and a big one. About ten years back Neville interviewed Noel Gallagher and asked him “Do you think you'll still be up there ten years up the road?” I sometimes think of that. I think of Neville thinking of the state his own club's in now. And the state City is in.
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foggy1974
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Whoever replaces Pep is going to be a massive down grade because its not just the constantly winning things but also the style of play.If Pep went tommorow would you take Potter on straight away or if Pep said hes leaving at end of season would u take Potter now to work along side Pep. Hypothetically question i know, just intrested in ur thoughts.
Potter plays the same style & would be great for him to work with Pep for 12 months but that is extremely unlikely.
Also players want to play for Pep which Potter wouldnt have the same pull. I'm glad that the rags didn't offer him the job as given time he could have turned them around.
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I think one of the clear problems — and it's as clear as day at P.S.G. — is the problem of authority. To a man, the players are in awe of Pep's reputation, both as a player and a manager. That is a star-studded dressing room, a room of often capped internationals, with big egos, inevitably. But if Pep says something, it is law. I'm quite amazed that having the front line and midfield that we've had for the past four years has lasted as long as it has, frankly. People on here get sniffy about Raheem and Jesus, but they are starting internationals for their respective countries, automatic starters. Both could have gone to many clubs, both here and in Europe.
I don't think Pep even particularly cares if they like him. Sure, it's nice. But it's not the priority. The priority is respecting him.
If Potter, or just about anyone else I can think of, came in, they would have that problem. It's one thing knowing the coach is the boss because he's been backed by the board. It's another him being in the dressing room, you looking into his eyes and thinking, “Yep. You are the boss. If you don't pick me for this match I won't be happy, at all. But you make the decisions”.
Mancini had that authority, but then seemed to lose it. To be fair, he also didn't have quite the figures in the dressing room that we have now. And he had several players who had transitioned from — let us say — more modest times.
I've got no answer to this. There are very, very few men with Pep's weight of authority. There are none who can improve a player the way Pep can. Not one.
One day he'll move on. Then we'll have to think again. City will continue to be a successful club, and a big one. About ten years back Neville interviewed Noel Gallagher and asked him “Do you think you'll still be up there ten years up the road?” I sometimes think of that. I think of Neville thinking of the state his own club's in now. And the state City is in.
Luis Enrique, but timing is everything on these coaching issues
BlueMoonRisin’
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Agreed. I see Potter being the next England managerIf I was a Brighton fan I'd be more concerned with Potter being poached in the next 12 months.
next to no chance if there isnt a low clause in itReally don't think he'll sign a new deal. He need only look at Kane to see how well that goes.
To me this means he’s on his way and Brighton are saving face and acting like they did everything they could to keep himOh, just like with Jack and Kalvin... Went well for Villa and Leeds :)
What Bloom will do is try and insert a buy out clause in the new contract. £50mill or some other stupid figure. Meaning City will think twice. If Cuckoo stays another season, and if he has another good season, City or another club will have to pay the buy out clause next season. Bloom is playing a blinder.
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What Bloom will do is try and insert a buy out clause in the new contract. £50mill or some other stupid figure. Meaning City will think twice. If Cuckoo stays another season, and if he has another good season, City or another club will have to pay the buy out clause next season. Bloom is playing a blinder.
Trying to play a blinder.
What Bloom will do is try and insert a buy out clause in the new contract. £50mill or some other stupid figure. Meaning City will think twice. If Cuckoo stays another season, and if he has another good season, City or another club will have to pay the buy out clause next season. Bloom is playing a blinder.
Except that plan all hinges on Cucurella signing the new deal. And why would he do that if he wants to join us? Him signing a new deal and staying another season risks us moving on and signing another target and him missing out on his big move.
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Made me chuckle thatWhat Bloom will do is try and insert a buy out clause in the new contract. £50mill or some other stupid figure. Meaning City will think twice. If Cuckoo stays another season, and if he has another good season, City or another club will have to pay the buy out clause next season. Bloom is playing a blinder.
I think Ake was brought in as a fallback when we were not getting far with our top interests. But the Dias deal then came through after.Ake: never going to get in front of fit and in-form Diaz, Stones or Laporte… so was an odd move and he’s had his fair share of injuries which has hampered his ability to state his case. For me always looked a little small to be a modern day centre half but he mostly did a good job when required. If the quoted £50M is true then like sterling it represents great business as we could easily get a defender in for cover
Are you saying Cucrella featured at CH sometimes for you guys ? Thought he was excellent at home/away last season against city
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It might be a “if you want him hurry up and put in a decent bid” sort of statement.
But as it says, you would expect Brighton to up his wages after a good season and there is no reason whatsoever why our interest should delay that as, from their point of view, nothing may come of our interest.
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He knows we want him so there's no chance he signs a new deal while the transfer window is open.
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Ake was signed imo because Laporte had missed almost a season through injury and we were hedging against him not making a full recovery or breaking down againI think Ake was brought in as a fallback when we were not getting far with our top interests. But the Dias deal then came through after.
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So I wonder if it’s Cucurella or no one?? Are we desperately wanting a LB or Cucurella or bust?
I think the front office is fairly confident they'll make it happen.So I wonder if it’s Cucurella or no one?? Are we desperately wanting a LB or Cucurella or bust?
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