Pep to leave at the end of the season

[Rammy Blue]

Italian journalist

Not long to wait either way now, IF Pep is going then it’ll be announced this week after the Bournemouth game.

 

[eastmanc]

Not a blue, then. Just a throwback when we were plucky little underdogs. Sorry, but loathe that twisted nostalgia.

Pam he is and I know it's ridiculous, I've had many an argument with him.

 

[Lord Blue]

They are though, I know one personally who has been going to watch City home and away for over 50 years.

Maybe my broad statement doesn’t cover the edge cases. But as sweeping statements go, I stand by it.

 

[JustAnotherCityFan]

How is it "very very obvious" Pep is leaving when he said only yesterday he's under contact and will be here next season. Don't you believe him?

We can't always trust what Pep says to the media. Guehi said yesterday he doesn't know what Pep will do. So it seems farfetched to think Pep would go and tell the BBC with all honesty that he's staying but not go and reassure his first team behind the scenes of it.

 

[LangleyBlue1970]

The amount of people who are linking things to Pep leaving is pretty worrying, for their mental state I mean.

The latest one? Trophy parade.

We are having a parade to celebrate our across the board success. Obviously that must mean Pep is leaving…

How bizarre some people are!!!

 

[Coatigan]

I’m still unconvinced that he’s definitely staying
None of his answers were totally conclusive, he didn’t say “yes I will be here next year” he said “I have a contract” which is different

His behaviour in the press conference when he made a joke about it and the TNT one where he walked away were examples of him having a laugh over the situation

I can see tbf, what people see in that.

We'll find out soon enough.

Still think the media are being highly disrespectful. He has repeatedly stated the default position is another year. People should stop prodding.

 

[Bluemart]

I don’t know if Pep is going or staying but what I do know is that the guy is a genius and it’s been a pleasure to watch the football he has produced

 

[Coatigan]

With the rush to open the north stand and a parade as well, I think he’s off at the end of the season

There is no rush to open the north stand. There is a delay to opening the north stand.

 

[Shazza458]

Reckon we get a brief next week that clears up all the speculation.

 

[Rammy Blue]

I’ll be glad when this week is over and this is put to bed once and for all.

I’m completely relaxed about the whole situation, what will be will be, but it’ll be nice to know.

 

[Coatigan]

The amount of people who are linking things to Pep leaving is pretty worrying, for their mental state I mean.

The latest one? Trophy parade.

We are having a parade to celebrate our across the board success. Obviously that must mean Pep is leaving…

How bizarre some people are!!!

Or the opening of the north stand, in line with a pre-agreed £300m contract signed nearly two years ago.

I will admit though, as consistent as I have been on this topic (almost as resolute as your unwavering belief we will win the title), Bernardo and Guehi's answers have been a bit offputting.

If he does end up leaving, I think we can look back at these comments. It will be a new level of impressive for me, in that the players would have then known, but the whole team kept a lid on it. Which is tbh amazing this day in age if true.

 

[Shazza458]

If it isn’t announced by Thursday morning, I’m wondering if him leaving depends on us winning the title. Always thought he would leave this season if we won it, if not then maybe he’s more than happy to have a final crack at it next season.

If we drop points against Bournemouth and nothing is said before Villa then he’s staying.

Agreed, think the club will need a slight build up to the Villa game if he is leaving so they can plan something/sell tickets.

If he is off, I reckon it’s announced after Bournemouth so he gets the send off for Villa (H)

They’d have managed it well because I never wanted a Klopp situation where you knew he was off for months

 

[Shazza458]

Or the opening of the north stand, in line with a pre-agreed £300m contract signed nearly two years ago.

I will admit though, as consistent as I have been on this topic (almost as resolute as your unwavering belief we will win the title), Bernardo and Guehi's answers have been a bit offputting.

If he does end up leaving, I think we can look back at these comments. It will be a new level of impressive for me, in that the players would have then known, but the whole team kept a lid on it. Which is tbh amazing this day and age if true.

I think the players will have been insulated from it they obviously are also aware of the massive speculation

 

[Coatigan]

I’ll be glad when this week is over and this is put to bed once and for all.

I’m completely relaxed about the whole situation, what will be will be, but it’ll be nice to know.

I am relaxed too. And I am also ok not 'knowing'.

If there was something to know, or the club and Pep wanted us to know, we'd know.

If there isn't, or there is a reason they don't yet want people knowing, then I accept and respect that too, and will wait. Pep has set out a stance and has been amazing at sticking to it, and weathering such persistent attempts.
We have two games left, we have two trophies in the bag, and I love it all, treble or not, Pep here next year or not.

As you say, relaxed.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

We can't always trust what Pep says to the media. Guehi said yesterday he doesn't know what Pep will do. So it seems farfetched to think Pep would go and tell the BBC with all honesty that he's staying but not go and reassure his first team behind the scenes of it.

If you can't trust our manager who's always been honest that's your problem, not mine. I have no doubt whatsoever he'll be here next season and i won't be surprised if he extends another season or two.

Pep Guardiola is still addicted to a drug called MCFC; )

 

[Coatigan]

From Martin Samuel today.

'Guardiola insists we are seeing things that are not there. He gave nothing away, but is adamant he will see out his contract which expires at the end of next season, and is quite affronted that his word is so regularly doubted'.

 

[blueparrot]

From Martin Samuel today.

'Guardiola insists we are seeing things that are not there. He gave nothing away, but is adamant he will see out his contract which expires at the end of next season, and is quite affronted that his word is so regularly doubted'.

Seems to me he’s giving plenty away.

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

They are though, I know one personally who has been going to watch City home and away for over 50 years.

Sounds like a total fool in that case. There is always one

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

From Martin Samuel today.

'Guardiola insists we are seeing things that are not there. He gave nothing away, but is adamant he will see out his contract which expires at the end of next season, and is quite affronted that his word is so regularly doubted'.

Good enough for me.

 

[Kippax Street 1880]

If Peps not in the dugout first game of next season I'll actually pay my TV licence