The Sack Pep Thread

[Sideshow Bob]

i think something was lost in translation and he didnt mean it the way it sounds. his english is not perfect. maybe he meant only that he hasnt yet been able to guide this group of players past the 1/4 final, not that theyre not capable of it. it would be completely out of character for him to publicly blame the players.

[Beefymcfc]

When a manger publicly blames his players it rarely ends well.
Very silly comment, unless there's an alteror motive.

read what he said , or listen to what he said . He did not blame the players

Btw it is ulterior motive(s) .

I read it in a similar manner. If anything, he seemed to be blaming himself and there was a hesitance in his statement that suggested he wasn’t sure of his own role within the club, like he needed to go away and think about his future.

[carl_feedthegoat]

When a manger publicly blames his players it rarely ends well.
Very silly comment, unless there's an alteror motive.

read what he said , or listen to what he said . He did not blame the players

Btw it is ulterior motive(s) .

I read it in a similar manner. If anything, he seemed to be blaming himself and there was a hesitance in his statement that suggested he wasn’t sure of his own role within the club, like he needed to go away and think about his future.

His major problem is fixing shit that doesn't need fixing - its his downfall and its certainly cost him in the CL competition yer after year. You would think after not playing KDB against spurs he would have learned his lesson, but he hasn't.....he definitely needs to rethink his career IMO, if hes in doubt about us then he should go now ,with his head held high, as if we have another season like this one then he wont be going with the same fan appreciation, he has now.

[Beefymcfc]

When a manger publicly blames his players it rarely ends well.
Very silly comment, unless there's an alteror motive.

read what he said , or listen to what he said . He did not blame the players

Btw it is ulterior motive(s) .

I read it in a similar manner. If anything, he seemed to be blaming himself and there was a hesitance in his statement that suggested he wasn’t sure of his own role within the club, like he needed to go away and think about his future.

His major problem is fixing shit that doesn't need fixing - its his downfall and its certainly cost him in the CL competition yer after year. You would think after not playing KDB against spurs he would have learned his lesson, but he hasn't.....he definitely needs to rethink his career IMO, if hes in doubt about us then he should go now ,with his head held high, as if we have another season like this one then he wont be going with the same fan appreciation, he has now.

Fair points, I agree wholeheartedly. Last night was the perfect example of Pep’ism, even to the point of him being stubborn and not changing things when it was clear that it wasn’t working. And, although he wanted to protect his system, when he finally had to change, which he had to, it was an instant success with the right formation and players for the job.

Their 2nd goal was ridiculous, to say the least, and really changed the way the game was shaping up. We had the momentum and were the only team in the game at the time. Up pops the dodgy officiating and we’re chasing the game again. At this points I’m thinking, apart from the officiating, how we can still be trying to play offside on the halfway line! That in itself is fucking ridiculous and has been our downfall all season, just like Pep’s first.

As for the last, we are now chasing once more which leaves us vulnerable and prone to error under pressure. Raheem could’ve relieved that pressure but somehow reverted to the Raheem of years gone by and sky’d it. That is the pressure that a dodgy call makes and they go up the other end and the pressure is all on Eddie.

It’s just one game but it was one that the fans were pegging their end of season on. At least get through this to shut all the fuckers up about making the semi’s, for the first time in some idiots beliefs, and we had a realistic reason for possible not making the final; Bayern have been superb. We feel let down.

Should he go, I don’t think so if he is prepared to sort out the balance between defence and attack, basically taking the defensive shape into account. We don’t have to play so high risk football with the team we have, our attacking stats prove that. However, if he is not confident in his own practices and leading this team, in his last year of his contract, then I think an agreement will be reached.

[Saul Goodman]

For all the praise he heaps on him, Pep clearly doesn't trust Foden. Of the two, I'd keep Foden. Pep is a busted flush.

You still actually believe anything Pep says about players to the media? Actions are what you should look at.

[Scatman]

Have they sacked him yet or is there a season to prepare for?

[sheblue]

Peps agent says he is staying. Good news if true. No need for this thread anymore.

[carl_feedthegoat]

Peps agent says he is staying. Good news if true. No need for this thread anymore.

Oh I don’t know - we can always revisit it when we get beat by a shit French or Dutch team in the last 16 of the CL next season .

[PeterParker]

Peps agent says he is staying. Good news if true. No need for this thread anymore.

Staying this season or further?

[Mase]

Peps agent says he is staying. Good news if true. No need for this thread anymore.

Staying this season or further?

Exactly. He’s said he’s staying because he wouldn’t leave a job with a year still left on his contract. We need an answer on if he wants to extend or not.

[Wooders]

Agreed, extend & ask for money to fritter away, or fuck off - decide quickly

[PeterParker]

Peps agent says he is staying. Good news if true. No need for this thread anymore.

Staying this season or further?

Exactly. He’s said he’s staying because he wouldn’t leave a job with a year still left on his contract. We need an answer on if he wants to extend or not.

Exactly.
For example I am staying on the toilet at the moment, it doesn't mean I will stay on the toilet at same time in the same place next year.

[sheblue]

I think what Peps agent really meant is that he is not going back to basket case Barca.

[salford city]

I think what Peps agent really meant is that he is not going back to basket case Barca.

Not until after their presidential election more like. We need to get a solid commitment from him as if he is not going to extend, i would be keeping a grip on his purse strings over the next coulple of weeks / months

[ross.mcfc]

If he's not going to sign a new contract, then he should be moved on this summer.

[City64]

I blame that little fat cunt who is our new number 2 , who the fuck is he ?

[patrickblue]

I really think this is all a bit knee jerk.
He's still the best manager we've ever had.
Trouble is he's caught typical cityitis as far as European football is concerned.
He's so scared of fucking up, he does.

[carl_feedthegoat]

I really think this is all a bit knee jerk.
He's still the best manager we've ever had.
Trouble is he's caught typical cityitis as far as European football is concerned.
He's so scared of fucking up, he does.

How long does he need to not fix what doesn't need fixing ? hes had 4 years.

[patrickblue]

I really think this is all a bit knee jerk.
He's still the best manager we've ever had.
Trouble is he's caught typical cityitis as far as European football is concerned.
He's so scared of fucking up, he does.

How long does he need to not fix what doesn't need fixing ? hes had 4 years.

I actually think it's the mentality of the entire club that they'll fuck up in Europe.
I really don't think a change of manager will change that. And that's what Pep thinks needs fixing.
I believe Pep was scared shitless we were going to bottle it against Lyon, which is why he set up as he did.
He got it spectacularly wrong.

[salford city]

I really think this is all a bit knee jerk.
He's still the best manager we've ever had.
Trouble is he's caught typical cityitis as far as European football is concerned.
He's so scared of fucking up, he does.

How long does he need to not fix what doesn't need fixing ? hes had 4 years.

You could also make a point about him having unlimited resources at his disposal. I've been there for everything that we have won under him and am more than grateful for where he has taken us to but his CL record with us is littered by his own senseless brainfart team selections and tactics and Saturday was by far the most embarrassing
I would like him to stay and sort it out but I dont think he has got the balls to challenge himself