Pep's Press Conferences - Watford (A) Post Match (Page 129)

[denislawsbackheel]

Keep treating them with disdain Pep
Or even better

Throw the fuckers out.

 

[Mike N]

I think they are getting better again now as Pep has decided to not answer questions desigend to bait him about Aguero referees etc. I found his discussion on his build ups really interesting in this presser.

You've talked me into it!

 

[Proy]

It's what sells papers.

The standard of journalism in this country is horrendous, but the standard of person buying them really isn't much better.

He went off on a tandem a bit, talking about tactics/pressing etc. Now that's football talk. Not what the sun says about Aguero leaving.

I haven't bought a newspaper for over 10 years, but the people who do buy them are just as culpable. I play football with a lad who is still taken in by the newspapers, at 50 plus years old. It really does baffle me.

 

[Proy]

Oh and some great responses from Pep. That first one about Gabriel fell on deaf ears, the miserable fucks. He tries to break the ice a bit but is met with a chorus of silence.

He did a couple after that a got better response and lightened the mood a bit after he'd bollocked the first bird to ask a question.

He's got a great personality. He pulls you in and then throws you out. Comes across humble, with humility, but you know he's the only boss in the room.

 

[Southern]

Think I read somewhere, either Cruyff or Guardiola being told that footballers must always be humble and never forget the journalists are just doing their job too. But the Media can be so t***ish

 

[Tricky_Trev]

The best part was him talking about the plan when the keeper has the ball either in open play or a goal kick. If the wingers press, they must pass to the full backs, if the number 10 presses then a midfielder is free. If many players push high to press, then so often we see a long, low ball that Aguero drops deep to collect either on his foot or chest.

 

[MCFC1993]

Stoke (H) Pre-Match:

 

[Southern]

Don't like the way media were trying to trip him up by commenting on the (poor) refeering today.

Interestingly, pre match he was unusually open and admitted these three next games would define the season

 

[Ric]

Don't like the way media were trying to trip him up by commenting on the (poor) refeering today.

Interestingly, pre match he was unusually open and admitted these three next games would define the season

He was prompted a bit by the questioner, but it would've been disingenuous to play down the importance of this week. If we'd have gone out of the FA Cup today, and the Champions League on Wednesday, it would be a huge blow.

 

[MCFC1993]

Monaco (A) Pre-Match: