[Albion] Oh Pep

[GlescaBlue]

That's funny, because the big fella went down VERY easily at least once in the game...

Aye, and got a free kick for every one of his dives!
Wxnker

 

[nickjhs]

Sorry, you’ve lost me there.

You said that you watched his interviews and behaviors yet couldn't see anything resembling the hissy fit that so many on this thread have been accusing him of. This is because, unlike others on here, you haven't added your own warped interpretation of events.

 

[dazzer6666]

Just realised, Pep..... 'the greatest manager of all time' got out smarted by a 31yr old counterpart

Fab was 15 when Pep took charge at Barcelona

 

[Cheggers]

Peptodismal's hushed Don Corleone tones, coupled with the thousand yard stare at the interviewer are quite something.

A Paddington hard stare.

 

[Braggfan]

Anyone remember when Foden fell over last year, and then appealed for a freekick, which he then scored from? Pep wasn't telling him to stay on his feet.

 

[GoingUp]

Fab was 15 when Pep took charge at Barcelona

Sounds like an origin story

 

[UnhingedSeagull94]

I know you’re not used to it but take defeat more graciously. Sod off and don’t give JPVH a lecture because he had your star centre forward in his pocket second half…Yesssss

Horrible bloke! Couldn’t do it without an open cheque book backing him up.

 

[Professor Plum]

You said that you watched his interviews and behaviors yet couldn't see anything resembling the hissy fit that so many on this thread have been accusing him of. This is because, unlike others on here, you haven't added your own warped interpretation of events.

Sorry you’ve still lost me. I heard him interviewed on 5 Live when I was returning from the game. The bus was noisy but he sounded quite self-effacing and emotional, as well he might after that game. Maybe other people are talking about other interviews he gave?

Not sure about this “warped interpretation” stuff but hey-ho.

 

[Klaas]

Sorry you’ve still lost me. I heard him interviewed on 5 Live when I was returning from the game. The bus was noisy but he sounded quite self-effacing and emotional, as well he might after that game. Maybe other people are talking about other interviews he gave?

Not sure about this “warped interpretation” stuff but hey-ho.

Mate, he's paying you a compliment

 

[SeagullinExile]

Mate, he's paying you a compliment

You can take a horse to water....but you can’t make them drink!

 

[GlescaBlue]

You can take a horse to water....but you can’t make them drink!

You can take a whore to culture, but you can't make them think!

 

[el punal]

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Haaland after we scored?

 

[Professor Plum]

Mate, he's paying you a compliment

Oh.

 

[nickjhs]

He’s never had to manage a club that hasn’t had billions at his disposal (or cheated)
Put him in charge at Colchester (for example) and see how he gets on.
Never really tested as a manager.

My Granny could have won everything at Barcelona and City.

And he didn’t win everything at Bayern

That's right these clubs appoint him and pay him a shit-ton of money because he's no better than the average armchair manager, heck anybody could do the job. Get a grip.

 

[Nobby]

That's right these clubs appoint him and pay him a shit-ton of money because he's no better than the average armchair manager, heck anybody could do the job. Get a grip.

Just stating facts my friend No need to get angry.

 

[nickjhs]

Just stating facts my friend No need to get angry.

Not getting angry, just treating your tripe with the respect it deserves

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

That's right these clubs appoint him and pay him a shit-ton of money because he's no better than the average armchair manager, heck anybody could do the job. Get a grip.

The trouble is, there is an element of truth in that statement you contest. I've heard Pep interviewed and I admired him for it, but he stated that a real challenge is managing a team from the lower leagues with few resources. Yes he's a great manager but when you are decent but have the best setup (cheating aside city are very well run) and manpower and opportunities, then it is probably more easy to achieve success than to fail.

 

[Nobby]

Not getting angry, just treating your tripe with the respect it deserves

They are facts though. He’s never managed a team trying to get promotion on a low budget, or a team fighting relegation on no budget.
He’s been given a job with the best team in the world then beggared off, then a job with the best team in Germany and won beggar all, then a job with the richest club in the World
Which bit of that is tripe?
Plus he’s a tosser demonstrated when he lambasted our young centre back for two minutes because he couldn’t manage his billionaires to win against a team like Brighton
Have a lovely day Nick

 

[Sarisbury Seagull]

Watched his post match interview. Completely gracious and complimentary as usual. Even his "argument" with JpvH was polite "I said you played a good game but ..."

I enjoyed that win so much for what we did without needing to find some additional angle against one of the greatest managers of all time.

Stay humble eh.

Excellent post.

Except I would say he is THE greatest manager/coach of all time.