Im still behind this but we were overall better than against crystal I Must admit. Bournemouth was shite yesterday. And still we were lucky that evanilson strikes the post + we didnt conceded the brain farts at the back except the last minute one.Ahhh, good old hindsight.
The main downside is people like you who can’t appreciate itIt's the price of success... there's always a downside.
To be fair he prioritised last night's game. Why else start with 2 wingers on Saturday and then ditch both last night. Why else have a young Argentinian on the bench in the Final for the first time.Needs to trust his so called fringe players because if he did we’d have an fa cup and probably a second place finish .
Interesting comments by him and I wonder if this is where the rifts have come from, leaving 6 players at home not getting even in the squad would start to piss you off, on the flip side had we had a bigger squad when all the injuries started we ma ight not have been in this situation now. He seemed to hint that him and the club may disagree on this so who will win? If he does go for a smaller squad he need to be prepared to use the younger players in the league cup but not whole sale changes and also introduce them more so they can step up, Oreily is a great example of this, he’s looked great since he’s started and there must be more like him.I agree with Guardiola on reducing the size of the squad, but that also means he’ll need to be more flexible, too. The League Cup, for instance, should not be prioritised, and he’ll need to start going to his bench earlier and more often. This season has been unique in terms of injuries, but we lost out on two trophies last season because the squad was already fatigued. Reasoned, in-house discussions should see a compromise.
As I’ve said elsewhere, flexibility is needed. Guardiola’s use of substitutions, for example, could be improved. The fear of needing a three-goal cushion before changing means young players are starved of opportunities and others stay on far too long. The home game against Ipswich was a perfect example of our problems and set the tone for the season. However, I fear that his mindset is unlikely to change, particularly post-Feyenoord.Interesting comments by him and I wonder if this is where the rifts have come from, leaving 6 players at home not getting even in the squad would start to piss you off, on the flip side had we had a bigger squad when all the injuries started we ma ight not have been in this situation now. He seemed to hint that him and the club may disagree on this so who will win? If he does go for a smaller squad he need to be prepared to use the younger players in the league cup but not whole sale changes and also introduce them more so they can step up, Oreily is a great example of this, he’s looked great since he’s started and there must be more like him.
Kova likes thisTo be fair he prioritised last night's game. Why else start with 2 wingers on Saturday and then ditch both last night. Why else have a young Argentinian on the bench in the Final for the first time.
As I’ve said elsewhere, flexibility is needed. Guardiola’s use of substitutions, for example, could be improved. The fear of needing a three-goal cushion before changing means young players are starved of opportunities and others stay on far too long. The home game against Ipswich was a perfect example of our problems and set the tone for the season. However, I fear that his mindset is unlikely to change, particularly post-Feyenoord.
There will undoubtedly be more disagreements between Guardiola and Viana, but these should be kept in-house.
Perhaps. No individual is bigger than the club, including Viana and Guardiola, but they all share the same end goal. Consensus will be reached, but you’d better brace yourself for incremental change. ;-)I wonder if your last line is why Txiki is staying on until the transfer window is over? To maybe talk to Pep, try and keep him calm etc? He`s not bigger than the club though and shouldnt be allowed to dictate beyond his position.
No, it isn't Pep's "fault" for the volume of games, you're right, but it IS a reality of the game now and Pep has to accept his players are not robots, not machines and they will tire and tired players will put in subpar performances and this will happen at the crucial point of the season; semi-finals, title run-in etc.Some of the post in last few pages is showing that some fans doesn't know what they talking about.
If you have already experiences in leading and managing people, (not necessary have to be in football to know that feels) then the ideas of Pep wanting to have small squads is not really surprising.
Some people will pointed about insane schedules, that's not Pep fault FFS. The blame should be put on the football federations and governing bodies for being too greedy wanting to add more match in calendar year regardless the wellbeing and health of the players.
Perhaps. No individual is bigger than the club, including Viana and Guardiola, but they all share the same end goal. Consensus will be reached, but you’d better brace yourself for incremental change. ;-)
He’s managed in La Liga and Bundesliga those leagues are less punishing on players than our league so a small squad can be utilised, this season has shown you reach a breaking point and the Rodri injury I’m surprised didn’t happen earlier or to more players. KDB has really only played half a season for past 3 seasons due to injury, is it possible we could’ve had more from him if he had the chance to rest with a bigger squad, who knows now, Stones is another. Lots of the players over the last 4 years have played around 200 games plus international competitions without a serious break and now we go to the club World Cup that’s nearly 5 years, you cannot stay at the top of your game with that sort of schedule. Yes players maybe unhappy not been in the squad but then Pep should have maybe 18 top players and then get the youngsters in and give them minutes by using 5 subs so if called on they are ready to step up.Some of the post in last few pages is showing that some fans doesn't know what they talking about.
If you have already experiences in leading and managing people, (not necessary have to be in football to know that feels) then the ideas of Pep wanting to have small squads is not really surprising.
Some people will pointed about insane schedules, that's not Pep fault FFS. The blame should be put on the football federations and governing bodies for being too greedy wanting to add more match in calendar year regardless the wellbeing and health of the players.
Nor can Viana. We don’t know what’s all been said nor by whom, so they should be told to zip it and keep it in-house.They will of course share the goal of winning mate but Pep cant be allowed to throw his toys out of the pram?
Be careful what you wish for. It's an old adage but very apt with regards to Pep.All those cunts that want Pep gone.
You don't realise what you've got until it's gone.
Nailed the starting line up today, didn't see the pre-match thread but I bet the usual suspects weren't happy when he named the OAP's.
Bar Southampton (A) and United (A) he's done well this calendar year. His team on Saturday should have got the job done too but let him down with the finishing (and the officials).
Get the first choice targets this summer, Rodri fit and we'll be back at it next year.
In 2025 we actually have picked up results:
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I know there are different circumstances for other clubs etc...but the form has been better. I'm confident it'll be much better next season.
There are a few posters that make you think that.Are you a blue?
I do wonder with some of your threads.