Quote from Pienaar in today's Guardian

[johnnydawg68]

"We beat Fulham 4-1 the other day and he was annoyed because some of the players hadn't looked like they were enjoying themselves. Winning is not enough, he wants us to win with a smile on our face."

Somebody pinch me.

Full article here: http://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/dec/21/steven-pienaar-roberto-martinez-everton

 

[Fensta]

Good stuff, the positivity is infectious.

 

[Garrick]

"...In the dressing room before the Arsenal game he just said: 'Get over your fears. This is a moment to enjoy.' That was his team talk. And the thing is, that is exactly what we did."

Damn.

 

[Baines' left foot]

The world needs more Roberto Martinez's.

 

[SteKelly]

"Did you enjoy yourself?" is the first question they ask the kids at Barca when they are in La Masia.

Bobby thinks he is still in Spain.

 

[slimspek]

Great interview, Martinez is really living up to nil satis nisi optimum. Loved the Baines, the unused locker, and Arsenal bits.

 

[bluestevon]

"Did you enjoy yourself?" is the first question they ask the kids at Barca when they are in La Masia.

Bobby thinks he is still in Spain.

Thing is mate, i love the fact he's trying to install the 'proud to play for us thing', setting high standards with his own behavior and attitude, ****ing love being a blue with him at the helm

 

[SteKelly]

Thing is mate, i love the fact he's trying to install the 'proud to play for us thing', setting high standards with his own behavior and attitude, ****ing love being a blue with him at the helm

boss isn't he!

 

[bluestevon]

boss isn't he!

I liked him at wigan but will hold up my hands and i was in team perrea mate lol, the guy has FAR exceeded my expectations of him in every way shape and form, the most impressive being the way he has taken the history of the team to his very core

Nothing but the best indeed, as exemplified by our managers own example

 

[SteKelly]

I liked him at wigan but will hold up my hands and i was in team perrea mate lol, the guy has FAR exceeded my expectations of him in every way shape and form, the most impressive being the way he has taken the history of the team to his very core

Nothing but the best indeed, as exemplified by our managers own example

I was exactly the same as you mate. I don't think Vitor Perreira is doing well in his new position. Couldn't see him bringing in Deulofeu/Lukaku/Barry on loan and of course McCarthy.

Imagine Moyes if Barca approached him and asked do we want Deulofeu on loan.

 

[bluestevon]

I was exactly the same as you mate. I don't think Vitor Perreira is doing well in his new position. Couldn't see him bringing in Deulofeu/Lukaku/Barry on loan and of course McCarthy.

Imagine Moyes if Barca approached him and asked do we want Deulofeu on loan.

his first question would have been can he slot in at cb, and how hard does he track back i reckon mate lol

 

[Eggs]

"Did you enjoy yourself?" is the first question they ask the kids at Barca when they are in La Masia.

Bobby thinks he is still in Spain.

...BBC are reporting that Barcelona are keeping an eye on him as their future Manager. I suppose this type or rumour is inevitable and long may it continue because it reflects how well we are doing.

 

[Shaun4658]

...BBC are reporting that Barcelona are keeping an eye on him as their future Manager. I suppose this type or rumour is inevitable and long may it continue because it reflects how well we are doing.

I'd be very surprised if he was Barcelona manager at some stage of his career. I just hope he's with us long enough to help transform the club totally.

 

[efcfanwirral]

That interview is amazing. The players sound so happy, even baines!

 

[Guest89]

...BBC are reporting that Barcelona are keeping an eye on him as their future Manager. I suppose this type or rumour is inevitable and long may it continue because it reflects how well we are doing.

Gives us 5/6 years, establishes us as top team rather than just the best of the rest, some silverware in that time, takes the Spain job with good wishes then ends up Barca after a Euros and WC to his name.

Amazing man.