Pep hints at Barca exit

[Jamo Martinez]

Whilst that is true, dont forget that much the same squad as he inherited (but without Alves) finished 19 points behind Real Madrid (and third behind Villareal) the season before he took over.

This.

 

[RFUS]

Whilst that is true, dont forget that much the same squad as he inherited (but without Alves) finished 19 points behind Real Madrid (and third behind Villareal) the season before he took over.

This.

Well, Messi's come a long way since then. He wasn't the best player in the world when Pep took over. A few others have matured too.


But quite simply, no one is trying to belittle his achievement. It's an astounding feat. I'm just wondering how he might do without the same resources. I mean, there's a difference between going to a club with a weak squad, turning it around and making them great, to walking in to a gold mine of talent, and unearthing it. He couldn't have utilised said talent any better, don't get me wrong, but it's a different gig to almost all other managerial ones.

 

[Jamo Martinez]

Well, Messi's come a long way since then. He wasn't the best player in the world when Pep took over. A few others have matured too.


But quite simply, no one is trying to belittle his achievement. It's an astounding feat. I'm just wondering how he might do without the same resources. I mean, there's a difference between going to a club with a weak squad, turning it around and making them great, to walking in to a gold mine of talent, and unearthing it. He couldn't have utilised said talent any better, don't get me wrong, but it's a different gig to almost all other managerial ones.

You could say the same about virtually every manager. People will mention Mourinho winning the CL with Oporto. And while that was a tremendous achievment, he did inherit a great squad of players at the biggest club in Portugal (in modern times) and since then has had unlimited funds wherever he's gone

 

[RFUS]

You could say the same about virtually every manager. People will mention Mourinho winning the CL with Oporto. And while that was a tremendous achievment, he did inherit a great squad of players at the biggest club in Portugal (in modern times) and since then has had unlimited funds wherever he's gone

That's fair, and true. But you see my point, no? Pep's literally got a perfect team. Every position is filled with genuine class. And he's got quality back ups, too.

In addition, it will be interesting to see if he can instill his brand of football on teams that haven't had it drilled into them since the age of 7.

 

[chrissyjack]

Round out, Pep in

 

[Jamo Martinez]

That's fair, and true. But you see my point, no? Pep's literally got a perfect team. Every position is filled with genuine class. And he's got quality back ups, too.

In addition, it will be interesting to see if he can instill his brand of football on teams that haven't had it drilled into them since the age of 7.

I do see your point. And it's also relevant the fact that he was schooled there aswell and understands the philosophy perfectly. and it's why Bruce is so right when he says how the set up is tailor made for him. Would be interesting to see him somewhere else. Maybe he's interested in the challenge of testing himself in a not so perfect world

 

[Bruce Wayne]

It does pose an interesting question though, because from the outside looking in the whole Barca setup is designed along a singular focus. All of the teams from youth to senior are coached to play the same way. So it does make you wonder how much influence the first team manager has on the performance of the side, as it is very much in their DNA already. Of course that's not to say Guardiola isn't an excellent manager, but I do think the success at Barca is more to do with the club as a whole than Guardiola. It's a very sensible approach as you're not then reliant upon a manager for your success.

 

[tsubaki]

Guardiola comments on the rumours of a move to England:

Q: Would you be a better coach in England, as you would control more of what goes on at the club?
A. I don't want more responsibility. I've already lost my hair and got a bad back

 

[ijjysmith]

Pep has said he's looking to get back in.,.,


But where can you see him?

 

[Groucho]

Pep has said he's looking to get back in.,.,


But where can you see him?

He'll go to Man U

 

[Del]

Anyone seen the video of him refusing to shake Ronaldo's hand at the Ballon d'or

Makes himself look a bit of a tit tbh

 

[EFCNIK]

Seems like a bit of a tit.

He needed a 'rest'.

Isnt he about 40?