Why hasn't Pep got a knighthood?

[Moss Side's Finest]

The last manager to win the treble received one straight after. Non-UK citizens are eligible. So what's the difference? Hmm

 

[TinFoilHat]

He wouldn't accept it if offered anyway.

 

[jimharri]

We know his worth to us; we don't need a gong to tell us that.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

He wouldn't accept it if offered anyway.

Genuine question. Why do you say that?
It's not Madrid offering it. I think he'd be pretty tickled. It's not his normal comfort zone, for sure, but I think just for that reason he'd be intrigued.

 

[TinFoilHat]

Genuine question. Why do you say that?
It's not Madrid offering it. I think he'd be pretty tickled.

His personal politics.

 

[Shrimp]

Let's hope he has been discreetly sounded out as to whether he would accept.......and is still pondering.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

If he doesn't want it, I'll have it. No sense in letting it go to waste.

 

[paulchapo]

His record and the way he's revolutionised football in this country certainly merits it.

 

[rickmcfc]

Sir Pep Josep Guardiola.

Sounds perfect

 

[1961_vintage]

It needs a desperate party leader to chuck one in his direction in the hope of securing the votes of the Club that he manages in return.

 

[TinFoilHat]

It needs a desperate party leader to chuck one in his direction in the hope of securing the votes of the Club that he plays for in return.

Starmer the Tarquin would rather offer one to Arteta.

 

[i kne albert davy]

Sir Pep Josep Guardiola.

Sounds perfect

Alas although he can be knighted as a foreigner, he wouldn’t be able to use the title sir. Sort of shits on that one a bit :-(

 

[WestGorton]

I hope he isn't as viva la Republica. End the monarchy.

 

[Alfie Budd]

The last manager to win the treble received one straight after. Non-UK citizens are eligible. So what's the difference? Hmm

Foreign citizens are awarded honorary knighthoods which are slightly different to the regular variety. Amongst other things, holders aren’t permitted to use the title Sir or Dame.
Of the couple of thousand of these that have been handed out over the last 100 years or so, the overwhelming majority have gone to political figures. Quite a few have gone to those involved in the arts and business but when it comes to sport, a grand total of two have been recognised - Jacques Rogge, the former IOC president and Pelé. Based on that data, I don’t think it will be happening for Pep anytime soon.

 

[berryblue]

A Knighthood given to a foreign national is a bit different than one given to a UK national.

 

[Metal Biker]

Short answer; there is absoltely no reason for him not to have been given a knighthood.

No exemption whatsover. Services to English Football. I'd say that's an achievement.

 

[Mr.Banks]

Foreign citizens are awarded honorary knighthoods which are slightly different to the regular variety. Amongst other things, holders aren’t permitted to use the title Sir or Dame.
Of the couple of thousand of these that have been handed out over the last 100 years or so, the overwhelming majority have gone to political figures. Quite a few have gone to those involved in the arts and business but when it comes to sport, a grand total of two have been recognised - Jacques Rogge, the former IOC president and Pelé. Based on that data, I don’t think it will be happening for Pep anytime soon.

Are you pissed off that your Zola didn't get honoured? :-)

 

[bluetonium]

Because he's not nearly shit himself on an motorway hard shoulder. Talk about a silly question.

 

[Gordyola]

The last manager to win the treble received one straight after. Non-UK citizens are eligible. So what's the difference? Hmm

Generally only commonwealth nationals are awarded honours there is an honorary option like Bert Trautmann and Bob Geldof the later was made an honorary knight but wasn’t allowed to use Sir
IMHO the whole system is a farce

 

[Blue Til Death]

Pep has got all the confirmation he requires regarding his standing in world football..
He’s the GOAT.. The rest of the Sirs….. Can Jimmy Savile off…!!