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How good a manager is Diego Simeone?
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He is a great manager but his football is a disgrace.
He's basically unsackable but danger is it will turn into a Wenger type reign now although I guess Atletico fans will remain happy as long as they finish top 4 and are in contention for a trophy given what they went through in late 90s/2000s.
Must admit I'm amazed he hasn't worked in Serie A yet. Perhaps he'll became Argentina boss instead if he decides Atletico Madrid will be his only club job as a manager.
I don't care about Atletico much these days but such a shame they couldn't win at least on of those 2 CL finals in 2014 and 2016. Were so close to it both times.
To be honest two league titles and two CL finals from 2011-2021 is absolutely incredible and he deserves constant support for that until it really goes aflame
Jose and Conte say hi. I guess all are cut from the same cloth really, minor tweaks here and there for all of them. But defensive minded football that modern football fans will turn on the instant results dry up.
I'd take Jose and Conte ahead of him even if it's generally the same philosophy
Not a chance.
Jose and Conte play like prime Brazil and Netherlands compared to Simeone's football.
Finished dead last in a group including Bayer Neverkusen, In Bruges, and Porto. Earning that payslip.
He did pretty well to be as competitive for so long against Barca and Real but maybe this is the end of the road for him.
Edit: 8 trophies and two champions league finals in 11 years in such a league is pretty good.
Edit: 8 trophies and two champions league finals in 11 years in such a league is pretty good.
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Total failure this season from Simeone!!!!!
.I think it's a little exaggerated to say this is the end for him. Atletico were bounced from the CL group stages 5 seasons ago too, after drawing twice against Qarabag, an Azerbaijani club. They rebounded and won the league a few years later.
At one point I was actually advocating for him to be United's manger 
Surely this is one of the most boring relationships in world football?
Both could do with a change
Both could do with a change
He’s not only a hero manager in the eyes of Atletico, but also a hero player. Therefore I think he’ll get a pass if they continue being bad this season, but questions should be asked if it’s still happening this time next year.
He‘d be great in Italy for sure.
He‘d be great in Italy for sure.
He's an excellent manager - proven world class i'd say but yeah, his football is an eyesore and i wouldn't want him anywhere near our club. His next move is probably to Serie A (Inter?) where his shit-housing style might thrive, especially when competing against the European clubs with more money.
He should be moving on soon, but then you fear for the competitiveness of la liga (again). They've/he's done well to turn it into a big 3 of sorts.
He should be moving on soon, but then you fear for the competitiveness of la liga (again). They've/he's done well to turn it into a big 3 of sorts.
Yep. Underdog manager. He upsets the natural order of things, Juve he could dominate for a decade
Yeah i think serie a would suit him well and he used to play for inter, isn't it? i agree about the underdog bit though im not sure about the spending figures, but i have a feeling he has spent a decent amount at atleti - albeit, they've also sold/recouped some money from sales. so not quite sure where he stands on the spending/net spend spectrum, versus other top managers/clubs.
He did Yeah. Played against our treble team. I'm not sure tbh....the 2 big money signings aren't, shit_house players...
Felix and Greizman. I think the club made them to pretend their in the big league. Serie A is his perfect place
I suppose they got silly money back for Griezmann anyway. Yeah i think he is nailed on for Inter when he leaves Atletico, but i guess nothing is guaranteed in football.
Yeah most likely Inter will be his next move. I like him and can see why Atleti fans love him. He gives a shit, passion personified
13 points from the top in La Liga and now embarrassingly knocked out of the Cup by Athletic. Still alive in the CL but a goal down to Inter with a match to play in their tie.
Best paid manager in the world from what I can read most places. Earns more than Ancelotti, Xavi and Valverde combined. Surely the time has come for Atleti to start considering a cheaper option?
Best paid manager in the world from what I can read most places. Earns more than Ancelotti, Xavi and Valverde combined. Surely the time has come for Atleti to start considering a cheaper option?
Yeah his salary is ridiculous and he's in twice as many Spanish ads than all other managers combined, Cholo is a very money hungry man.
still one of the top top managers in the world and an absolute legend for Atleti, even if their football is ugly he gave them more success than they could've expected.
Rich man's Sean Dyche
No doubt about him being an absolute legend for Atletico and made them a force to be reckoned with. But is he still one of the "top, top" managers in the world? I'm not so sure. I'd like to hear what other people think about this.
Is their football even ugly at this day and age? I wouldn't say so myself. He's changed quite a bit.
I think Simeone isn't the problem and he should leave Atletico. He could probably go to Inter or Chelsea in the future.
This, I remember at one point he was earning 40m! Really unbelievable, that's more than our starting 11 combined!
Lost 4-0 to Benfica, I cant remember them losing a Champions League game that heavilly before.
Probably on the decline now. Holding the club back now.
Atletico should be doing a lot better than they are I feel. Simeone has eeked out as much as he can
Horrible performance. Atletico was the worse team to visit Benfica stadium this year. Even the portuguese league minnow clubs put up a better fight. Feels like I'm watching a Mourinho managed team.