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September 11, 2023, 12:30:55 PM
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September 11, 2023, 12:11:06 PM
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September 06, 2023, 05:09:18 PM
And I don't see anything outstanding in his track record. He only gave results that corresponded to the level of the team (by the way, not always, like with Bayern, for example), but in order to become a legend (and not just a statistical record on Wikipedia), you need to jump above your head.
People tend to ignore consistency like that is what is expected from bug teams, but not all top coaches achieve that and none have done it at the level that Guardiola has done, while introducing a beautiful style of play that other clubs struggle to compete against.Greatness is expected from Barcelona, but since Pep left they have fallen short of that far too many times. Manchester City were nothing close to the unplayable team they are today and that is due to the genius of Pep Guardiola.
How do you propose Pep can jump above his head?
- Jay -
The Spanish national team also ceased to be that fury when the golden generation left (which, by the way, was brought together in Barcelona not by Guardiola but by Rijkaard). What do you think about the failure with Bayern? The one that Jupe Heikens put together and that won the Champions League, and then was beaten by Spanish teams three times in a row (when the coach was Guardiola). City were champions of England before Guardiola and will be after, nothing interesting. The Champions League after so many attempts and with the acquisition of Haaland also looks weak.
September 06, 2023, 09:16:50 AM
And I don't see anything outstanding in his track record. He only gave results that corresponded to the level of the team (by the way, not always, like with Bayern, for example), but in order to become a legend (and not just a statistical record on Wikipedia), you need to jump above your head.
People tend to ignore consistency like that is what is expected from bug teams, but not all top coaches achieve that and none have done it at the level that Guardiola has done, while introducing a beautiful style of play that other clubs struggle to compete against.Greatness is expected from Barcelona, but since Pep left they have fallen short of that far too many times. Manchester City were nothing close to the unplayable team they are today and that is due to the genius of Pep Guardiola.
How do you propose Pep can jump above his head?
- Jay -
I also think that what Manchester City has achieved is in big part (70%) for me Guardiola merit.Another big merit is the group management who is managing Manchester City as they have given Guardiola more than enough time to implement his style of play into this team and on top of that they have usually complied with what Guardiola have asked them regarding players to buy and to sell,so it is this duo that has brought Manchester City this far and I doubt they will stop anytime soon,these people I am sure are hungry for more.
September 06, 2023, 09:12:36 AM
And I don't see anything outstanding in his track record. He only gave results that corresponded to the level of the team (by the way, not always, like with Bayern, for example), but in order to become a legend (and not just a statistical record on Wikipedia), you need to jump above your head.
People tend to ignore consistency like that is what is expected from bug teams, but not all top coaches achieve that and none have done it at the level that Guardiola has done, while introducing a beautiful style of play that other clubs struggle to compete against.Greatness is expected from Barcelona, but since Pep left they have fallen short of that far too many times. Manchester City were nothing close to the unplayable team they are today and that is due to the genius of Pep Guardiola.
How do you propose Pep can jump above his head?
- Jay -
September 06, 2023, 07:26:53 AM
I really would like to see Pep managing a team with financial limits, though. Say, like Spurs?
given his outstanding managerial record, I doubt that he is going to sacrifice his career on managing a budget limited team. Well I believe that there is a limit to what a coach can do but its Pep though and Spurs is a pretty decent team so probably he could pull it off somehow but all the other teams like Liverpool and Arsenal might stand in his way to win with Spurs
Guardiola was lucky to start from the top team and never even try the average level. I don't think we will ever see him in a regular team, rather he will retire. And I don't see anything outstanding in his track record. He only gave results that corresponded to the level of the team (by the way, not always, like with Bayern, for example), but in order to become a legend (and not just a statistical record on Wikipedia), you need to jump above your head.
September 06, 2023, 05:46:55 AM
given his outstanding managerial record, I doubt that he is going to sacrifice his career on managing a budget limited team.
Given his record I doubt he will ever have to make the choice of taking the job at a budget limited team, except he is considering an emotional return to Barcelona at the moment. He is the top rated coach and if he decides to leave City will get offers from many top teams.And the fact they did that after losing not only many players every season, but even manager... makes you wonder if managers really are the answer. Maybe its simply club training as a whole or recruitment policy?
The system of the club determines the type of players they acquire and ultimately the type of coaches as well. They make the right acquisitions and focus on talent and compatibility to the team and style of play.- Jay -
I'm not really sure he would do well in our current Barca though, unless he doesn't mind taking over young squad and building from there with much more financial restrictions than before. Our future direction is also not clear. We sent out Ansu Fati which then again City also does from time to time.
But yes, systems of clubs feel more important in modern football not so much manager anymore I feel.
September 05, 2023, 04:04:04 PM
given his outstanding managerial record, I doubt that he is going to sacrifice his career on managing a budget limited team.
Given his record I doubt he will ever have to make the choice of taking the job at a budget limited team, except he is considering an emotional return to Barcelona at the moment. He is the top rated coach and if he decides to leave City will get offers from many top teams.And the fact they did that after losing not only many players every season, but even manager... makes you wonder if managers really are the answer. Maybe its simply club training as a whole or recruitment policy?
The system of the club determines the type of players they acquire and ultimately the type of coaches as well. They make the right acquisitions and focus on talent and compatibility to the team and style of play.- Jay -
September 05, 2023, 06:35:37 AM
I really would like to see Pep managing a team with financial limits, though. Say, like Spurs?
given his outstanding managerial record, I doubt that he is going to sacrifice his career on managing a budget limited team. Well I believe that there is a limit to what a coach can do but its Pep though and Spurs is a pretty decent team so probably he could pull it off somehow but all the other teams like Liverpool and Arsenal might stand in his way to win with Spurs
Tottenham spent €248.60m on new players this summer, but the media hasn't made much of it because Tottenham isn't the type of side to spend €100 million on a single player; instead, they'd rather spend that money on four players. The club's financial situation is not bad, and with the number of quality players on the team, Pep will transform the team into a regular top four club capable of competing for league cups.
I'm currently sitting at 35th position after 4 games - I didn't touch down this low through out last season. Lol
Plenty of time left to make it even lower lol I've been there I can tell you for sure
I'm bumping up after the international break trust me- I'm not used to this level.
September 05, 2023, 04:57:24 AM
Now we have to pray for someone beat City so we don't get another booooring season.
Brighton is the only club that could cause Manchester City problems this season; they are the only complete team after Man City that knows how to attack and take chances. It's shocking how Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea couldn't find a way to compete with this City team. It's only four games, and Manchester United and Chelsea, who are expected to fight for the title, are already 6 and 8 points behind City. The gap in team quality between City and other clubs is simply too big; only Arsenal comes close.
And the fact they did that after losing not only many players every season, but even manager... makes you wonder if managers really are the answer. Maybe its simply club training as a whole or recruitment policy?
I'm currently sitting at 35th position after 4 games - I didn't touch down this low through out last season. Lol
Plenty of time left to make it even lower lol I've been there I can tell you for sure
September 04, 2023, 05:11:23 PM
I really would like to see Pep managing a team with financial limits, though. Say, like Spurs?
given his outstanding managerial record, I doubt that he is going to sacrifice his career on managing a budget limited team. Well I believe that there is a limit to what a coach can do but its Pep though and Spurs is a pretty decent team so probably he could pull it off somehow but all the other teams like Liverpool and Arsenal might stand in his way to win with Spurs
September 04, 2023, 02:54:56 PM
Much as you want to hate City, and point to their depth and money, I begrudgingly agree with Ige: Pep knows what he's doing. You can have all the money and talents but it guarantees nothing without the right architect. Chelsea and Everton prove this. Newcastle probably understands this, hence not splashing out.
I really would like to see Pep managing a team with financial limits, though. Say, like Spurs?
It's a dream to have a club that sanctions a manager to get the talents he needs, and give him full focus on tactics. Klopp used to have that, but since we lost Edwards and Ward, we have (all due respect) a far inferior replacement (some retired German GK) so now he is forced to assist with acquisition and so no longer has talent brains helping out, and we suffer because he has less time now to enforce his ideas.
Hate to say it, but truth. Villa rolled over and respected us too much. Tried from distance, and rushed their shots. The last time I remember them playing a Big Six well was when they were 2-0 up against City on final day 2 seasons ago... they allowed 3 goals after that and I think psychologically never recovered.
Nunez still got 9 points for an assist and I guess bonus points in FPL? I don't mind, either, he loves the post though...
I really would like to see Pep managing a team with financial limits, though. Say, like Spurs?
It's a dream to have a club that sanctions a manager to get the talents he needs, and give him full focus on tactics. Klopp used to have that, but since we lost Edwards and Ward, we have (all due respect) a far inferior replacement (some retired German GK) so now he is forced to assist with acquisition and so no longer has talent brains helping out, and we suffer because he has less time now to enforce his ideas.
Liverpool doing the job much easier than expected today but I sort of think this is more about Aston Villa. Still very small sample size but it seems to me that Villa will be excellent against smaller clubs and then loose big against stronger ones. They were nowhere against Newcastle in second half, they are really poor today and in between they destroyed weaker opposition.
Could have been even better for LFC today if Nunez were just a bit more clinical, but he scored last week when it was important. Who cares about today
Could have been even better for LFC today if Nunez were just a bit more clinical, but he scored last week when it was important. Who cares about today
Hate to say it, but truth. Villa rolled over and respected us too much. Tried from distance, and rushed their shots. The last time I remember them playing a Big Six well was when they were 2-0 up against City on final day 2 seasons ago... they allowed 3 goals after that and I think psychologically never recovered.
Nunez still got 9 points for an assist and I guess bonus points in FPL? I don't mind, either, he loves the post though...
September 04, 2023, 02:09:39 PM
That's a bad luck for sure Jay, I would be disappointed as well if it was me. Good luck for the next rounds mate, I'm sure you will win one sooner or later.
It is the game and congratulations on your YC, two in a row is very impressive. I am hopeful for the next round and hope I can make it into the top ten at the end of it.Usually I will pick my predictions directly the day after the last match played but for this time I'll wait the international break to see if any important players get injured when playing for their national team.
I usually do that also and did again this time around, in case I cannot get around to do it after the international break.If there are any injuries i could change my prediction, except my gut kicks against it as it does anytime I want to change my initial prediction.
- Jay -
September 04, 2023, 01:58:50 PM
No thanks, you cannot let the rest of us have nice things. I was almost certain I was going to win the Yellow cap when Declan Rice's strike went in, only to be undone by the late late goal.
It was another dramatic matchweek to see us into the international break. A great time to pick up a victory and leave on a high and a terrible time to lose, but it allows some teams a breather to pick up their form.
- Jay -
It was another dramatic matchweek to see us into the international break. A great time to pick up a victory and leave on a high and a terrible time to lose, but it allows some teams a breather to pick up their form.
- Jay -
That's a bad luck for sure Jay, I would be disappointed as well if it was me. Good luck for the next rounds mate, I'm sure you will win one sooner or later.
Usually I will pick my predictions directly the day after the last match played but for this time I'll wait the international break to see if any important players get injured when playing for their national team.
September 04, 2023, 10:40:51 AM
Thank you arall...
No thanks, you cannot let the rest of us have nice things. I was almost certain I was going to win the Yellow cap when Declan Rice's strike went in, only to be undone by the late late goal.It was another dramatic matchweek to see us into the international break. A great time to pick up a victory and leave on a high and a terrible time to lose, but it allows some teams a breather to pick up their form.
- Jay -
September 04, 2023, 09:44:57 AM
I'm wondering your thoughts about this betslip. The Adana Demirspor match which was the one I was afraid of the most has been left behind. I trust the remaining 4 Premier League matches very much as well. Even though Virgil van Dijk's being suspended at Liverpool and the individual mistakes the team make in defense line make me scared, their amazing comeback against Newcastle with 10 players last week impressed me very much.
I was thinking that Chelsea would defeat Forest in Stamford Bridge. However Chelsea lost last Saturday. I didn't like anyone except Enzo. At Chelsea Nicolas Jackson can be the worst forward in the Premier League about finishing. He missed empty net on the chance Sterling prepared. I decided to add Chelsea to my blacklist this year.
September 04, 2023, 09:07:23 AM
@jayce : you won again huh, grats mate !
That 2 goals on injury time really change the odds in your favour. You are on a roll since last week
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That 2 goals on injury time really change the odds in your favour. You are on a roll since last week
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Thank you arall, it was a nice comeback mate. I literally cheered that goal so hard, lol thanks to Jesus, and to ten Hag as well, by letting Maguire and Evans playing
September 04, 2023, 07:38:28 AM
Now we have to pray for someone beat City so we don't get another booooring season.
Brighton is the only club that could cause Manchester City problems this season; they are the only complete team after Man City that knows how to attack and take chances. It's shocking how Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea couldn't find a way to compete with this City team. It's only four games, and Manchester United and Chelsea, who are expected to fight for the title, are already 6 and 8 points behind City. The gap in team quality between City and other clubs is simply too big; only Arsenal comes close.
We may not see another club take the trophy till Pep departs. I've never seen a better tactician than this man. He dominated every league in which he was manager. I felt the team would lose balance after losing Mahrez and Gundogan, but they actually became stronger.
I'm currently sitting at 35th position after 4 games - I didn't touch down this low through out last season. Lol
September 04, 2023, 05:32:51 AM
It looks like most people ended up happy. Lesson to learn like in La Liga with Sevilla, better to avoid Chelsea and Manchester United until they find form.
Nice photos LFC, the fans must have been really enjoying themselves
Now we have to pray for someone beat City so we don't get another booooring season.
Nice photos LFC, the fans must have been really enjoying themselves
Now we have to pray for someone beat City so we don't get another booooring season.
The only team who can beat City from what I have seen so far remains Liverpool at their home,I see absolutely no chance for any other team to beat them either away or in their home,the teams are early into the Premier League season who is a long one and maybe they are not at their 100% of their physical condition but so far City seems in another planet regarding their quality.They showed this force against Sheffield where they had only 5 minutes to win the game and they scored in just 3 minutes after they were equalized in 85th minute of the game.
On a side note for Sevilla,like Chelsea we should always bet against them this season,they will most likely end up losing most of their games if they continue with this level of performance.
September 04, 2023, 05:19:03 AM
It looks like most people ended up happy. Lesson to learn like in La Liga with Sevilla, better to avoid Chelsea and Manchester United until they find form.
Nice photos LFC, the fans must have been really enjoying themselves
Now we have to pray for someone beat City so we don't get another booooring season.
Nice photos LFC, the fans must have been really enjoying themselves
Now we have to pray for someone beat City so we don't get another booooring season.
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