Happy Blue Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 Pep Guardiola has agreed a new and improved deal with Manchester City that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until the end of the 2020/21 season The Catalan’s new deal, which will replace his existing one that is due to expire at the end of next season, will see him take home an extra £3million a year. And it will guarantee at least three full seasons after the current campaign with Pep in charge. Great news
6666 Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 This is obviously because he's consumed by the journey of exploring the limitless possibility of incredible football at Man City that the world has never seen. Nothing to do with ethically corrupt usage of lorry loads of state money...
SirBalon Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 This is going to be interesting from the Spaniard.
Happy Blue Posted February 24, 2018 Author Posted February 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Cannabis said: He won't see that out, he'll have another sabbatical. Maybe after 20 years at City
Danny Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 1 hour ago, 6666 said: This is obviously because he's consumed by the journey of exploring the limitless possibility of incredible football at Man City that the world has never seen. Nothing to do with ethically corrupt usage of lorry loads of state money... You aware of what your stadiums named after right?
6666 Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 3 hours ago, Danny said: You aware of what your stadiums named after right? An airline... The point is that no one pretends that stadium sponsorship is a case of football romance whereas everything Pep does is covered in a cringeworthy manner as him doing it for the beautiful game. A very cringeworthy, Barcelona type coverage of bullshit.
Danny Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 Just now, 6666 said: An airline... The point is that no one pretends that stadium sponsorship is a case of football romance whereas everything Pep does is covered in a cringeworthy manner as him doing it for the beautiful game. A very cringeworthy, Barcelona type coverage of bullshit. Salty
6666 Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 Just now, Danny said: Salty At least wait until Sunday evening for fuck's sake.
Guest Posted February 26, 2018 Posted February 26, 2018 On 24/02/2018 at 14:59, 6666 said: An airline... The point is that no one pretends that stadium sponsorship is a case of football romance whereas everything Pep does is covered in a cringeworthy manner as him doing it for the beautiful game. A very cringeworthy, Barcelona type coverage of bullshit. He likes to play good football. The reason the press is all over him is because of how well city are doing. It happens when any manager is doing well
Happy Blue Posted February 26, 2018 Author Posted February 26, 2018 Love the way he's refusing to take the yellow ribbon off
Happy Blue Posted May 17, 2018 Author Posted May 17, 2018 Just been made public today, i jumped the gun by 3mths Manchester City are delighted to announce that Pep Guardiola has signed a contract extension that will see him remain as manager until the end of the 2020-21 campaign. Guardiola, who joined in the summer of 2016, has just overseen the best season in the Club’s history, winning the Premier League title in record-breaking fashion, in addition to the League Cup secured in March after a 3-0 victory over Arsenal at Wembley. We became the first side in English football to achieve 100 points in a top-flight campaign – and we also posted the most goals and wins in Premier League history, ensuring our place in the pantheon of great Premier League sides is secure. His deal means this is the longest commitment he has made a football Club since becoming a manager in 2008. “I am so happy and excited. It’s a pleasure to be able to work here,” Guardiola said. “I enjoy working with our players every day and we will try to do our best together in the coming years. As a manager, you have to feel good to be with the players – and I feel good. “I will focus on the desire of my players to become a better team and every day that’s what I will try to do – to improve on the pitch and improve our players. We have a young squad with an average age of 23 and we want to keep taking steps forward and maintain the levels we’ve achieved this season.” Manchester City FC Chairman, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, said: “We are delighted to announce the extension of Pep’s contract through to 2021. In his two seasons with us, he has fostered an incredible spirit within the squad and significantly contributed to our progress both on and off the field. In doing so he has embodied the passion and commitment we all have for the Club. “I am very much looking forward to the continued impact of his work and to fulfilling our shared ambitions in the coming seasons.” And Chief Executive Officer, Ferran Soriano, added: “Pep’s new contract extension is fantastic news for Manchester City. We have all been privileged to witness how we have played beautiful football, won titles, broken records and reached the incredible mark of 100 Premier League points. Pep has shown this style can succeed in the Premier League in a way it has never been done before. HAVE YOU SEEN... Men's Team Man City: Key summer dates: With the record-breaking 2017/18 campaign done and dusted, we look ahead to the 2018/19 campaign with all the key dates you need to know... 2 Days Man City: Key summer dates: With the record-breaking 2017/18 campaign done and dusted, we look ahead to the 2018/19 campaign with all the key dates you need to know... “This season has been another step of our strategic plan and the continuous effort to improve the football we play. We are very pleased with the progress. There is more work to do and having Pep committed to Manchester City for the next three seasons gives us the stability to be able to continue our journey to beautiful football and success for the Club.” Guardiola has won 77 of his 113 games in charge at City – a win ratio of more than 68% - and the 32 league wins he managed this season are the most he has achieved in a single campaign, beating the 31 with Barcelona in 2009/10. He has now won 23 major trophies in nine seasons as a manager. Everyone at City is delighted with the news and we all wish Pep well over the remainder of his time here. If you want to relive the best moments from a truly memorable season, visit our Beautiful Football hub: https://www.mancity.com/beautifulfootball Shop our Champions range now!
SirBalon Posted May 17, 2018 Posted May 17, 2018 Just in time for when Arteta rejoins his master at Arsenal. Winning with paupers will be his greatest feat yet.
Spike Posted May 18, 2018 Posted May 18, 2018 On 2/24/2018 at 04:47, SirBalon said: This is going to be interesting from the Spaniard. He isn´t Spanish you bastard, learn how to walk up or down stairs.
SirBalon Posted May 18, 2018 Posted May 18, 2018 4 hours ago, Spike said: He isn´t Spanish you bastard, learn how to walk up or down stairs. Oh, but he is as long as he has one of these mate... As long as José owns one of these, he's a Soaniard. Infact even without one of those he'd still be a Soaniard... He will always be one.
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted May 18, 2018 Subscriber Posted May 18, 2018 Lose the opportunity for another CL final and we'll see how long that contract lasts.
SirBalon Posted May 18, 2018 Posted May 18, 2018 24 minutes ago, Mel81x said: Lose the opportunity for another CL final and we'll see how long that contract lasts. That is an interesting one to be honest because you’d say his aura and what he has achieved this season in the Premier League would buy him ample time. But he’s been signed specifically for the Champions League title as is with everything that’s going on at PSG. It looks like a battle between the two Gulf clubs as to which one will do it first... Like people with too much money playing a private game.
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted May 18, 2018 Subscriber Posted May 18, 2018 15 minutes ago, SirBalon said: That is an interesting one to be honest because you’d say his aura and what he has achieved this season in the Premier League would buy him ample time. But he’s been signed specifically for the Champions League title as is with everything that’s going on at PSG. It looks like a battle between the two Gulf clubs as to which one will do it first... Like people with too much money playing a private game. I think he's dying to put another CL title on his resume as well. Forget what the club wants, this is a guy who likes to win and going out never brings out his best behavior. Although I do think the club will axe him if he can't achieve that because with the team he had this year ideally they'd be expecting a semi-final finish at the least and even that didn't happen. I don't think he'll get to a final next year either but that remains to be seen.
Happy Blue Posted May 18, 2018 Author Posted May 18, 2018 8 hours ago, SirBalon said: That is an interesting one to be honest because you’d say his aura and what he has achieved this season in the Premier League would buy him ample time. But he’s been signed specifically for the Champions League title as is with everything that’s going on at PSG. It looks like a battle between the two Gulf clubs as to which one will do it first... Like people with too much money playing a private game. PSG are not a serious club, they was bought to cause mayhem and take the heat away from us, Platini & Blatter really pissed Mansour off!
SirBalon Posted May 19, 2018 Posted May 19, 2018 2 hours ago, Happy Blue said: PSG are not a serious club, they was bought to cause mayhem and take the heat away from us, Platini & Blatter really pissed Mansour off! Ad what did Mansour do mate? Spit crude oil through a straw at them? Peas in a pod mate. But yeah, City do seem to be making themselves look a lot more serious. But then again City reside in a much more serious league with clubs that can't be messed around and manipulated like in France.
Happy Blue Posted May 19, 2018 Author Posted May 19, 2018 9 hours ago, SirBalon said: Ad what did Mansour do mate? Spit crude oil through a straw at them? Peas in a pod mate. But yeah, City do seem to be making themselves look a lot more serious. But then again City reside in a much more serious league with clubs that can't be messed around and manipulated like in France. Where are Platini & Blatter now?
SirBalon Posted May 19, 2018 Posted May 19, 2018 17 minutes ago, Happy Blue said: Where are Platini & Blatter now? Enjoying the money they got from that lot mate. Not saying anyone is clean in any of this and I would even venture to say that there are other football authorities around the world with dirty hands, clubs too, clubs that aren't even owned by those states. Just look at the way competition rules have been broken with tv rights to football with these massive media conglomerates.
Inverted Posted May 20, 2018 Posted May 20, 2018 I think life at City is a lot easier for Guardiola than at Bayern or Barca. At Barca he was basically left alone by the board to be the sole public face of the club and received little support considering the pressure on him as the prodigal son of Barca. At Bayern there was a better infastructure around him, but still he had to deal with a lot of big egos behind the scenes as well as a niggling sense of resistance from the fans. None of these problems exist at City. He's got a club machine that's been basically built around him and fans that are overjoyed to have him. Its easy imagine City could be his longest job.
SirBalon Posted May 20, 2018 Posted May 20, 2018 15 minutes ago, Inverted said: I think life at City is a lot easier for Guardiola than at Bayern or Barca. At Barca he was basically left alone by the board to be the sole public face of the club and received little support considering the pressure on him as the prodigal son of Barca. At Bayern there was a better infastructure around him, but still he had to deal with a lot of big egos behind the scenes as well as a niggling sense of resistance from the fans. None of these problems exist at City. He's got a club machine that's been basically built around him and fans that are overjoyed to have him. Its easy imagine City could be his longest job. At Barça there was absolutely no pressure on him as he could do no wrong even when part of the fan base disagreed with some of his outbursts later on in his tenure as head coach. The only thing he had to cope with was invisible to the fans and the outside world which was the big club political battle going on in the background. But then again that battle is over 100 years old and will always be there.
Inverted Posted May 20, 2018 Posted May 20, 2018 3 hours ago, SirBalon said: At Barça there was absolutely no pressure on him as he could do no wrong even when part of the fan base disagreed with some of his outbursts later on in his tenure as head coach. The only thing he had to cope with was invisible to the fans and the outside world which was the big club political battle going on in the background. But then again that battle is over 100 years old and will always be there. I meant less pressure as in fans' expectation to deliver results, and more in the sense that it fell to Guardiola constantly to defend the club and his team's reputation in public. And since he was the heroic figure of the club he was often out on his own to respond to such things which probably directly led to more weird outbursts.
Happy Blue Posted May 21, 2018 Author Posted May 21, 2018 On 18/05/2018 at 13:44, Mel81x said: Lose the opportunity for another CL final and we'll see how long that contract lasts. I think Pep could take a shit on Mansours daughter and they would still love him ..after this record breaking season he can do what he wants
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