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    Quote Originally Posted by thegoat View Post
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    Very very good again by Paddy Power
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    Not keen on Teddy saying Manchester is blue. And the Britons Protection is a red pub. But apart from that, very good.

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    Made me chuckle.
    Especially Teddy.

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    Glenn Hoddle LOVING it tonight!

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    Yeah but can he do it on a cold Tuesday night at Stoke?

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    Tomiyasu out for the rest of the season it seems (he was on crutches). Saliba injury minor.

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    Sarina Wiegman has been doing this for years, calling them game changers.

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    Excellent performance tonight and always satisfying when you beat the opposition and the officials.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TaketheCannoli View Post
    Excellent performance tonight and always satisfying when you beat the opposition and the officials.
    Interesting
    Win your next game and you leapfrog Nited . Top 4 is getting more and more interesting. A win for Spurs today makes it even tighter between a number of teams .

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    It’s strange you know, as fans were not arsed about Champions League football next season. The pundits, media and commentators go on about ‘they’ll be desperate to make top 4 after such a good season’ and I understand that’s the narrative they need to build but on the ground here it just isn’t the case.

    Our current squad is barely big enough to compete in the league (Matt Ritchie still gets minutes!) and our aim this season was to not be involved in a relegation battle. We need to bring in quality in the summer to create competition for places but I / we worry that playing in another tournament this early in our development phase will compromise the quality for quantity to ensure the squad is big enough to cope with the number of games.

    It has been a quite unbelievable season in lots of ways and everyone’s expectations have been exceeded to this point. Our owners seem to be sensible, level-headed and highly professional and I trust they’ll make decisions for the good of the club and for the right reasons. They haven’t put a foot wrong yet but will make some mistakes and that’s fine, we’ll learn and move on.

    Champions League might help attract better players though so it’s a tough one.


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    Interesting
    Win your next game and you leapfrog Nited . Top 4 is getting more and more interesting. A win for Spurs today makes it even tighter between a number of teams .

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    But I’d argue that the CL is better, much better than the Thursday Cup . Less disruption for the team and , dare I say it, the fans . Crap kick off times can really affect atmospheres which transmits to the players .
    You know by now that I don’t like the Champions League but I definitely prefer the kick off arrangements.
    Anyway , we need more dirty Arab teams in the mix 😉

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    Just taken a look at the relegation issue and there could be any three from nine at the minute. It’s crazy down there and that will make a really good end to the season for the neutral .

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    Quote Originally Posted by thegoat View Post
    But I’d argue that the CL is better, much better than the Thursday Cup . Less disruption for the team and , dare I say it, the fans . Crap kick off times can really affect atmospheres which transmits to the players .
    You know by now that I don’t like the Champions League but I definitely prefer the kick off arrangements.
    Anyway , we need more dirty Arab teams in the mix 😉
    As a Man Utd fan I totally agree with this. I think City can go all the way this year in the CL.

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    I guess Spurs don't want top 4 then. What the heck kind of substitution strategy was that from Conte - gave away the game.

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    Apparently I’m not allowed to comment.

    Quote Originally Posted by ryanb741 View Post
    I guess Spurs don't want top 4 then. What the heck kind of substitution strategy was that from Conte - gave away the game.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ryanb741 View Post
    I guess Spurs don't want top 4 then. What the heck kind of substitution strategy was that from Conte - gave away the game.
    Season over, so Conte might as well frack off now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by awright101 View Post
    As a Man Utd fan I totally agree with this. I fear City can go all the way this year in the CL.
    FTFY

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    Man City definitely weaker with Haaland in the team..........


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    Lesson for Arsenal in terms of what to do in Cup comps - play your best players from the start, get the game won and then take them off. Instead of playing a weak XI and needing to sub on your best players to turn around a match

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    City are playing perfect football at the moment. Absolutely irresistible.

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    Goal six is just ridiculous!

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    Quote Originally Posted by ryanb741 View Post
    Lesson for Arsenal in terms of what to do in Cup comps - play your best players from the start, get the game won and then take them off. Instead of playing a weak XI and needing to sub on your best players to turn around a match
    I think one of the things Pep doesn’t get enough credit for is fielding teams to win all comps. So many of the top clubs fielded weaker teams in both cup comps, prioritising the league and UCL qualification but this has changed over the last few years for the better.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sevvy View Post
    I think one of the things Pep doesn’t get enough credit for is fielding teams to win all comps. So many of the top clubs fielded weaker teams in both cup comps, prioritising the league and UCL qualification but this has changed over the last few years for the better.
    Pep is a genius as far as I am concerned and his detractors will never give him enough credit.


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    I've been saying for a while that I preferred City's way of playing before Haaland. I'll admit I should have waited for Haaland to settle in before making that assessment

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    Man City definitely weaker with Haaland in the team..........


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    He is and he has to be the best coach in world football.

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    Pep is a genius as far as I am concerned and his detractors will never give him enough credit.


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    Conte saying what everyone thinking

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    Wow!!

    Sacked in the morning, you're gettin' sacked in the morning....

    But he's right, a long line of coaches and managers have failed because of the ownership and leadership.

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    Conte saying what everyone thinking

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    Quote Originally Posted by sevvy View Post
    I think one of the things Pep doesn’t get enough credit for is fielding teams to win all comps. So many of the top clubs fielded weaker teams in both cup comps, prioritising the league and UCL qualification but this has changed over the last few years for the better.
    Besides his mad brain farts when it really counts, Pep really does set out to win every game . He’s a genius in football terms .

    The international break couldn’t have come at a worse time for City because we’d beat Arsenal, Liverpool and Utd one after another if we played them tomorrow. :)

    It’s great to see KdB and Foden back at the top of their game .

    Maybe Spitty Carragher had a point when he suggested Haaland had picked the wrong team .

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    Why is Pep a genius ?

    He’s got to go to a non money club or someone struggling and make a real impact for me to be classed as anything near a genius.


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    That is the old argument heard time and time again. Other managers have gone to money clubs and had nowhere near the success Pep has everywhere he has been.

    As begrudging as it may with my opposition fan cap on, be the man is one of the best managers I have seen.

    On a separate note Conte doesn’t give a damn.

    https://youtu.be/4XGT4YJdfiA


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    Quote Originally Posted by Ivan Drago View Post
    Why is Pep a genius ?

    He’s got to go to a non money club or someone struggling and make a real impact for me to be classed as anything near a genius.


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    Name somebody better ?
    Then tell us all of another manager who is constantly evolving , who has at least three styles of football under his belt .
    The entire football pyramid has followed Guardiola and his system of playing out from the back since his arrival on these shores. He consistently turns players around from their perceived roles, turning them into something else, generally with great success.
    And yet, it’s all about the money, right ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ivan Drago View Post
    Why is Pep a genius ?

    He’s got to go to a non money club or someone struggling and make a real impact for me to be classed as anything near a genius.


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    Who do you consider a genius, in football management circles then?

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    All managers are constantly evolving.

    Ancelloti has played at least 5 systems in his managerial career.

    Guardiola didn’t invent playing out from the back either. Ajax and the eastern bloc sides were doing it the 70.

    He’s obviously a good manager but genius and the rest of the superlatives are very OTT.

    He’s been to 3 top clubs and spent 1.8 billion on players isn’t it ?

    Gone out in the Champs league in every big game where non of his ‘3 systems ‘ have worked with both Bayern and City.

    He’s obviously a high level manager but genius and the rest of the superlatives are very OTT.


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    100% correct. There isn't anyone better. Not only does he maximise a player's potential in their recognised position, he also challenges them to be great players in other positions. He's completely redefined the game in this country. Yes it helps when you're dealing with the best players but that doesn't guarantee success. Many coaches have failed despite being given massive amounts of money to spend.

    At Newcastle we have to deal with constant speculation about players we're interested in but we'd all rather have Pep than any player.

    Quote Originally Posted by thegoat View Post
    Name somebody better ?
    Then tell us all of another manager who is constantly evolving , who has at least three styles of football under his belt .
    The entire football pyramid has followed Guardiola and his system of playing out from the back since his arrival on these shores. He consistently turns players around from their perceived roles, turning them into something else, generally with great success.
    And yet, it’s all about the money, right ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by TaketheCannoli View Post
    100% correct. There isn't anyone better. Not only does he maximise a player's potential in their recognised position, he also challenges them to be great players in other positions. He's completely redefined the game in this country. Yes it helps when you're dealing with the best players but that doesn't guarantee success. Many coaches have failed despite being given massive amounts of money to spend.

    At Newcastle we have to deal with constant speculation about players we're interested in but we'd all rather have Pep than any player.
    Many coaches have failed ? Who else has spent a billion on a top side in the same amount of time as Guardiola ?

    You don’t think Klopp, Conte, Ten Haag etc would be at City’s level if they spend a billion quid on the team in the next few seasons ?


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    No, I don't.

    Quote Originally Posted by Ivan Drago View Post
    You don’t think Klopp, Conte, Ten Haag etc would be at City’s level if they spend a billion quid on the team in the next few seasons ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ivan Drago View Post
    All managers are constantly evolving.

    Ancelloti has played at least 5 systems in his managerial career.

    Guardiola didn’t invent playing out from the back either. Ajax and the eastern bloc sides were doing it the 70.

    He’s obviously a good manager but genius and the rest of the superlatives are very OTT.

    He’s been to 3 top clubs and spent 1.8 billion on players isn’t it ?

    Gone out in the Champs league in every big game where non of his ‘3 systems ‘ have worked with both Bayern and City.

    He’s obviously a high level manager but genius and the rest of the superlatives are very OTT.


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    See, your very first sentence undermines any deluded fantasy you might have.
    Klopp still plays the same high intensity hoof ball he’s always promoted so he definitely doesn’t evolve .
    The money aspect you constantly hold on to in your ever changing narrative is tedious at best. Klopp spends, Conte spends, Ten Haag spends . Show us a five year net spend that you’ve consistently battered on about and justify your position again .

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    Quote Originally Posted by TaketheCannoli View Post
    Wow!!

    Sacked in the morning, you're gettin' sacked in the morning....

    But he's right, a long line of coaches and managers have failed because of the ownership and leadership.
    Have to agree with Conte and having the balls to call out the inept (tighter than 2 coats of paint) owners, board and management at Spurs.

    I really want to see Kane leave and get some medals to reward his ever growing skill set.

    What’s P45 in Italian?! 🤔

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    P45 io!

    Quote Originally Posted by Gareth-W View Post
    Have to agree with Conte and having the balls to call out the inept (tighter than 2 coats of paint) owners, board and management at Spurs.

    I really want to see Kane leave and get some medals to reward his ever growing skill set.

    What’s P45 in Italian?! 樂

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    Pep, Ancelotti, Klopp, Mourinho. These are IMHO the top 4 managers globally and 1st to 4th by rank based on the order I listed them.

    Just below this you have a group including Conte, Tuchel, Ten Haag, Scaloni, Flick, Mancini etc

    You also have the young guns who could break into that elite group such as Howe, Arteta etc.

    IMHO of course

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    Quote Originally Posted by thegoat View Post
    See, your very first sentence undermines any deluded fantasy you might have.
    Klopp still plays the same high intensity hoof ball he’s always promoted so he definitely doesn’t evolve .
    The money aspect you constantly hold on to in your ever changing narrative is tedious at best. Klopp spends, Conte spends, Ten Haag spends . Show us a five year net spend that you’ve consistently battered on about and justify your position again .
    So all managers aren’t constantly evolving ?

    Liverpool don’t play the gegenpress anymore.

    Hoof ball ? Liverpool this season are 2nd in the league for passes ( city number 1 ).

    I’m not hanging on to money am I, he’s spent 1 billion pound on a side since he’s been there. It’s factual.

    If any of the top 5/6 teams spend a billion on players in the next few years they will win the league.

    If he’s this football genius how is he spending 1 billion on a team and still losing every crunch game In the champions league ?

    Surely after that much spent on players and with his multiple ways of playing ( 3 ). combined with elevating players his has surely he should be winning these games in the champions league ?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Ivan Drago View Post
    So all managers aren’t constantly evolving ?

    Liverpool don’t play the gegenpress anymore.

    Hoof ball ? Liverpool this season are 2nd in the league for passes ( city number 1 ).

    I’m not hanging on to money am I, he’s spent 1 billion pound on a side since he’s been there. It’s factual.

    If any of the top 5/6 teams spend a billion on players in the next few years they will win the league.

    If he’s this football genius how is he spending 1 billion on a team and still losing every crunch game In the champions league ?

    Surely after that much spent on players and with his multiple ways of playing ( 3 ). combined with elevating players his has surely he should be winning these games in the champions league ?


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    So is there a football manager you consider a genius? I'm assuming not, which is fair enough.

    Then we are just into semantics really

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    Pep is obviously a brilliant manager, but I'd like to see him say go to Newcastle and see how long it would take them from where they are to leavmgue winners (with ffp being followed etc)

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    Quote Originally Posted by thegoat View Post
    Just taken a look at the relegation issue and there could be any three from nine at the minute. It’s crazy down there and that will make a really good end to the season for the neutral .
    It’s certainly tight down here, Leeds went from 19th to 14th yesterday but are still only three point above Southampton at the bottom.

    I’m hoping that four points from the last two games is the start of a run to get us clear.

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    Quote Originally Posted by thegoat View Post
    Just taken a look at the relegation issue and there could be any three from nine at the minute. It’s crazy down there and that will make a really good end to the season for the neutral .
    Every week it changes and almost impossible to say who's going down.
    If we hadn't beaten wolves yesterday I would've been even more convinced of relegation.
    Us and palace were the worst form side out of the bottom nine last week, we are now the best going on the last five games.
    Evertons late draw meant Forest slipped two places and now look in trouble with their poor goal difference.
    It could be goals against that could be the deciding factor this season.

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    Just watched the Conte interview in full - double wow!!

    He’s right in that the culture throughout the club is one of failure. Mediocrity and failure from top to bottom. I feel I have the right to say that as my club is exactly the same. Years and years of failure. Now, leadership and culture is set by those at the top of the organisation and they make it really simple and really clear to everyone how everyone can contribute to that. This is the vision, this is how you personally contribute and when we all do that to the best of our ability, this is what we can achieve.

    City have that but it took several years to achieve. Cultural change on that scale takes on average five to seven years to begin to show returns. That’s what Newcastle have started to implement throughout the club but it’s going to take years. Spurs will only begin that journey once the ownership changes I’m afraid and that doesn’t look likely any time soon. I feel your pain Spurs fans as my whole life as a Newcastle fan has been like that with the exception of the John Hall years.

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    Fulham going full Tottenham in the FA Cup.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ryanb741 View Post
    Fulham going full Tottenham in the FA Cup.
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