andthesunshineband
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If it was eight games instead of years, Shearer would be in with a shout?
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Most impactful manager in the first 8 years of their tenure
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You do know there was a Ferguson before he moved to United?Pep’s impact on the game as a whole makes him the most important coach since Rinus Michels. It’s not just about trophies. Ferguson had a tried and trusted formula plus a big advantage in budget. He was pragmatic whereas Pep is a visionary. Pep leaves a legacy in the way the game is played, Ferguson just a list of trophies.
When the visionary met the pragmatist in the Champions League final, it was no contest, twice. After one of those games Ferguson said: “When a team plays like that, there is nothing you can do.”
In trying to be clever, you have completely missed the point. Well done.You do know there was a Ferguson before he moved to United?
Yes he was and at a time when football was different, still very much for the working man and woman. L’pool were very much a likeable team then, my family all wanted them to win the European Cup in the 77, mind you, Kevin Keegan played for them then and that was a big factor;)Paisley was a bloody good manager in the relatively short time he was in charge at Liverpool (don't think it was close to 8 years, though). And he seemed a decent bloke, considering.
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I dont even get why these threads, news reports, pundit discussion exist about Pep. (Besides the bias and tribalism). Its so fkin obvious he's a footballing genius. Across the board too... tactically, man-management etc etc... And I think thats what is wrong with people.... You have to be a shit person to have talent seems to be the modern mantra.
pace89
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Sacked by St Mirren?You do know there was a Ferguson before he moved to United?
Agreed. The facts speak for themselves. Pep's done sp much more in his first 8 years than Fergie ever did. Fergie was almost sacked in his fifth year. Bob Paisley was better than Fergie too.I dont even get why these threads, news reports, pundit discussion exist about Pep. (Besides the bias and tribalism). Its so fkin obvious he's a footballing genius. Across the board too... tactically, man-management etc etc... And I think thats what is wrong with people.... You have to be a shit person to have talent seems to be the modern mantra.
BridgyDids
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It is obviously Ruben Amorim.
Or so the press tell me
Or so the press tell me
Mad Eyed Screamer
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Lies, damn lies and statisticsI've seen some reports recently that suggest that Alex Ferguson is the greatest manager ever in the English game. He was at Man U for almost 30 years and yes he won a lot of trophies. So hats off etc. However, it's very unlikely that Pep will be at City for this period of time. Therefore, I have compared the first 8 years of Pep's tenure with the first 8 years of GPC and there is no comparison. I have also included Bob Paisley in the mix too.
Let's spoil a good story with the facts. In the first 8 years of each managers tenure the major trophy count is as follows...
GPC 4
PG 15
BP 12
Plus, Pep has managed successfully in the German and Spanish leagues too. GPC achieved notable success with Aberdeen.
Trophies aside, Pep has revolutionised the way football is played in England.
What do you think?
Mad Eyed Screamer
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What about Clough’s first 8 years at Forest?