Cosmin 2,484 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 6 minutes ago, Essien19 said: Pellegrini is not a winner and he his underachieving big time. Should be running away with a squad like that, his europeen record with City is embarrassing! Underachieving? He overachieved big time with Villareal and Malaga. With City it's difficult. He got Barcelona last year in the UCL and his team did pretty good, but how could you eliminate last season's Barcelona? Guardiola should've been running away aswell with Bayern, but he didn't even get to play the UCL final. Your favourite got embarassed by a 10 men PSG squad... Spike, jernej93, DANILA and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's too big 625 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Well Pellegrini has also had to work around injuries to some of his key players such as Silva, Aguero, Kompany. You think we would have won the league last season if Costa, Terry and Hazard were injured? Man City also got drawn in tough groups and got drawn tough teams in the knockout rounds of the CL. Pellegrini has inside knowledge of City too, so would likely know his key players weaknesses and strengths to pass on when we play against them next season. He would have us playing flowing, attacking minded football and bring some kind of philosophy of a specific style of football, of which we all have been craving. Cosmin, jernej93 and Spike 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmk108 1,186 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 We like to make fun of City for underachieving in Europe, but when it comes down to it, they've had a tough go of it. It wasn't too long ago Pellegrini nearly knocked out Dortmund, who went to the final that season. Pellegrini's first season, they won the title. Last season they came in second. This season is still up for grabs. If they win this season, would people really turn down the opportunity to hire a manager that's won 2 premier league titles and a second place finish? Even if they don't win the title this year, I'd rather hire a manager that's had success in this league than someone who's never been in the premier league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheIceMan 596 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Pellegrino to the bridge: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's too big 625 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Impressive given, like i mentioned previously, the injuries he had to key players. Mourinho was fortunate to have an injury free team for majority of his tenure here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakez 755 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Bring him in i say. I would hate Conte because that would mean we will play the same style of Football as with Mourinho. Pellegrini's outlook towards positive football is in the same vein as Guus. Conte's style of play would destroy everything Guus is building now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essien19 1,415 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 45 minutes ago, Cosmin said: Underachieving? He overachieved big time with Villareal and Malaga. With City it's difficult. He got Barcelona last year in the UCL and his team did pretty good, but how could you eliminate last season's Barcelona? Guardiola should've been running away aswell with Bayern, but he didn't even get to play the UCL final. Yes, Pellegrini played some nice stuff with the two Spanish clubs, but back in the day his game against Dortmund was winnable, but here lies the problem, he doesn't know how to defend. It's always the same way; going gun ho, in the end you'll have nothing to cheer for. You don't have a right to win things, but you should be competitive and learn from our mistakes. It's not the first time Pellegrini got embarrassed in Europe, against the Spanish and German top dogs they didn't stand a chance over the years, it's always been men against boys. He learns nothing, always playing the likes of Yaya and not playing it smart. Quote Your favourite got embarassed by a 10 men PSG squad... Sure, we scored two times and hold the advantage, the game went into injury time, but sure, that's an embarrassment. What about Pellegrini, who loses the first game and it's as good as over? Maybe we have a different understanding what embarrassing means, getting spanked 3:0 by Juventus Turin, that's a start, imo. Guardiola made some stupid mistakes, going to Camp Nou and defend with a three line, forbid his players to clear the ball, instead they have to pass, pass and again pass. That lead to the error from Bernat, he should have kicked the ball away. Pep didn't stand a chance and that tarnishes his reputation, he isn't the man everyone thought he was, he is human afterall. I never said that Guardiola should have been running away with it in Europe, i demand one thing: be competitive and that's a thing he couldn't do. stroey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmin 2,484 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 3 minutes ago, Essien19 said: Sure, we scored two times and hold the advantage, the game went into injury time, but sure, that's an embarrassment. Dude, we were 11 vs. 10 for 75 mintues + Extra time... And he parked the bus. Henrique, The Skipper and Last Sicarius 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essien19 1,415 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 5 minutes ago, Cosmin said: Dude, we were 11 vs. 10 for 75 mintues + Extra time... And he parked the bus. So what?! The game was close and we scored two times. In the end it was decided on the 'away goal rule'. Always moaning about this or that, yes, i would have liked more initiative, but the game wasn't as bad as you made it out to be, at least that's my opinion. You see it differently, so be it! stroey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Cosmin 2,484 Posted February 3, 2016 Popular Post! Share Posted February 3, 2016 2 minutes ago, Essien19 said: So what?! The game was close and we scored two times. In the end it was decided on the 'away goal rule'. Always moaning about this or that, yes, i would have liked more initiative, but the game wasn't as bad as you made it out to be, at least that's my opinion. You see it differently, so be it! Yes, but it's kind of weird to say that Pellegrini underachieved by not being able to eliminate Barcelona (even though he tried) and at the same time to defend by any means Mourinho, who was scared to seal the deal against a 10-men PSG team. That was a huge embarassement for us. If you don't believe me, go back to that game's thread. Or check the media. Or ask basically anyone. I am sorry, but I can't see how you can defend that. Belgiannutt, Henrique, Spike and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's too big 625 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 16 minutes ago, Cosmin said: Yes, but it's kind of weird to say that Pellegrini underachieved by not being able to eliminate Barcelona (even though he tried) and at the same time to defend by any means Mourinho, who was scared to seal the deal against a 10-men PSG team. That was a huge embarassement for us. If you don't believe me, go back to that game's thread. Or check the media. Or ask basically anyone. I am sorry, but I can't see how you can defend that. Jose certainly defended it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petre.ispirescu 4,928 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 City didn't live up to their reputation in Europe, but no way this is an embarrassment either, as some of you suggest. They are always in pot 2 so this means they are bound to be drawn against a top team in their group. Also the fact that they had to face Barcelona in the knockout stages two years in a row didn't help either. And they played decent football in those legs. Unlike Mourinho's Chelsea that has gone out against a 10 men Paris SG and Atletico Madrid. And I don't even want to remember the away games in Paris and Madrid in which we barely touched the ball. And this plan B thing is overrated - Carlo didn't have a plan B either, still most of us Chelsea fans love him and would have him here in a blink. Mourinho? What was his plan B? Three at the back, Ivanovic the centre forward and Kennedy as a wing back? Cosmin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essien19 1,415 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Yes, but it's kind of weird to say that Pellegrini underachieved by not being able to eliminate Barcelona (even though he tried) and at the same time to defend by any means Mourinho, who was scared to seal the deal against a 10-men PSG team. That was a huge embarassement for us. If you don't believe me, go back to that game's thread. Or check the media. Or ask basically anyone. I am sorry, but I can't see how you can defend that. Last year wasn't his first year in Manchester, it's always been this way in Europe, when the big boys come knocking and need a result, it's game over for bluemoon. You can lose, but their way to bottle it is horrible, can't create good goal scoring opportunies, despite of a multi-million Euros squad! No chance whatsoever. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8P9fg6Eu9Bw Jose made mistakes, but he got the better of an elite team, PSG, despite having a poorer squad. The game against Bayern Munich in the Supercup was very close, that's how i want to see it, not getting destroyed like Pellegrini. When had the media ever something positive to say about Chelsea? I don't give a flying fuck, i have my own opinion, maybe in here the majority see it differently. I respect different views, but i don't have to change mine. stroey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MefiX19 1,092 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I thing Pellegrini rumors are fake! THey come from Metro and they are saying now that he will sign for Man U. I don't really know much about Conte, but i would love to see Sampoali guy here. Fresh blood into Europe, and maybe a new gem? He won Copa America for the first time in Chille's history and they play some fantastic football! I don't want to see Pellegrini here, he is not a great manager imo. yes they can crush small sides and big ones as well, but he is too inconsistent. Koeman and Pottchetino would be amazing as well, especially Pottchetino, i love him, but he is Spurs manager and Spurs dont sell players to us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZOS 580 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 5 hours ago, Cosmin said: Pellegrini is a decent manager. His record is great and City were always a very positive team under him. Way better than under Mancini anyways. I don't understand why people hate him so much. I wouldn't say no to the guy, he's decent after all. And he's a gentleman. Remember when our beloved Mourinho was leading 1-0 against "Pellegrino" on Etihad, we parked the bus even though it was 10 vs. 11, but "Pellegrino" didn't give up and the game finished 1-1? Well, that's that attitude that I'd like to see at Chelsea. You can say that he could've done better at City, but you can't say that his team was not entertaining or a lot more attractive to watch than Mourinho's Chelsea. Not to mention his achievements at Malaga specially. He almost took them to the UCL semifinals. Malaga, people. I invite you to read this article. Nice stats. This is Chelsea we shouldn't settle for 'descent'.. i hear you on the other stuff you say though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiend 0 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 May I ask about Unai Emery? Is he good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermonkey92 1,428 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 So Sampaoli is the one who won the company America with Chile. Plays very attractive, attacking football. Style seems to be that his teams defend with a high line and pressing furiously as a team, with past vertical football over the simple desire to have possession. Can anyone add anything or correct me on anything? The main issue seems to be that he hasn't got experience in Europe and apparently his club managerial record isn't a standout Conte to me, is a mystery. Anyone clued up about him? Does he have a style of play he likes? How did jive play under him and how are Italy playing under him? How much should national management affect his prospects with us, considering Sampaoli is in an opposite position where his national management is more impressive than his club achievements. If not those two, go all out for Potchettino. kellzfresh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 If we don't want to see the type of football we just saw against watford, then we know which type of manager to get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svita 10 186 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 somebody with balls to play youngsters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I thought this was the besy thread to say this, its said a lot we need a true blue as assistant, well putting it out their as far as proper Chels is concerned you don't get much bigger than Eddie Newton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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