Two's Kompany wrote:Lee_R wrote:Herb wrote:Sort of on topic but heading off at a tangent; my thought is that Vieira is developing our youth while City develop him for a future role as manager. . which is, as I'm sure we'll all agree, the natural linear progression from his current role to the next equivalent level.
Imaging that, in say 5 years time when Patrick has all the badges and experience he could step up as assistant manager and be in the hot seat 1 year later - presiding over a team consisting in part of players that he'd presided over throughout their development through our youth ranks. Wistful thinking or real possibility?
Absolutely.. assistant to Pep then take over ;)
You may be saying this 'tongue in cheek', but I actually agree.
Watched Pep with MP the other night and there was a huge mutual respect between the pair that said 'you're setting it up nicely for me!'
Vieira would definitely be part of that team, just like Villanova was. Even if Pep doesn't come I see Vieira replacing Kidd in the near future.
Oh I have no doubt mate. No contract is signed until its signed so anything could change but I just believe that its an idea thats already been thought about.