He had to realise that no matter how successful he is, the club won’t grow, people still won’t care and nobody is going to respect his achievements, because everyone can see that they are rooted in cheating. He sold his soul and he’s now realising the consequences.
It's the same fans that tried to smash up your team bus you numpty!
Him showing the number of trophies he's won was Jose esque.
This is a good point, for example i was surprised how badly Walker has regressed not only lost pace but seems to have lost his bull like strength too.
He's shagged out
One for every true Blue supporter
Not forgetting the widely reported Barcelona cheating/buying of referees during his tenure…
It took Klopp nearly 4 years to win his first trophy. It took Arteta less than a year. I'm not Arteta's biggest fan but let's not pretend Klopp is the only manager who has run Pep close.
That’s a great question! I don’t think so, I think closer to 10.
I honestly don't think they would sack him if this form continues all season. When they brought Pep in, there was documentaries about him being shown before he had even done anything for them... He literally is bigger than the club. How often do you hear commentators say something like ' He enjoys playing for Pep' as oppose playing for City. Or 'Pep has signed xyz' rather than 'City has signed'
He'll survive but from next season he'd be on thin ice.
Cheating is nothing new to him. Barca were alleged to have used PEDs during his time there, and of course, let's not forget the buying of refs. He can't handle the adversity. Losing the odd title is expected, but this is something he's never faced before and he can't handle it.
Of course it’s not new. But what changed is the public perception. He’s not the universally liked genius anymore. That has completely changed. The sheer volume and obviousness of his and City‘s cheating have created an environment, wherein all Pep receives is either disinterest or active dislike. The man sold his image to City‘s owners and now realises that he not only failed to make them relevant, big and respected, but instead just completely destroyed his legacy.
And we're all here for it, enjoying every second. Never liked him, even since his playing days(was something shady about him even then).
I didn't pretend anything.
The 'pretend' comment was in reference to the poster who I was originally replying to.
I think Pep saw this coming, but botched the rebuild.
Yes, but I have known/know about half a dozen people who were/are unable to face the world for the most part due to severe mental illness.
Last year was the first time it really was down to the wire, but in hindsight one could even argue this was against a City side already losing focus after winning the treble and three EPL titles in a row. So far, Arteta has proven he is a good manager, not much else. Klopp had three record breaking 90 points plus seasons, winning a title with 99 points, double digits ahead of City. He had them playing a UCL final in his second (?) season and played in three finals overall, winning one. Arsenal have not been able to hit 90 points in any of Artetas seasons, not participated in a UCL semi final, let alone final. All Arteta has done so far is prove he is a good manager. He's still only 42, though, so let's see what he will be able to achieve over the next years - certainly has time on his side. With the downfall of City hopefully near and somewhat permanent it would be a major disappointment if he would not lead this Arsenal team to a title as more and more of their players - Rice, Saliba, Odegaard, Saka etc. - hit their prime.
That was super pitiful and desperate
In the Championship or League One, hopefully.
I wouldn't bet on it but if he indeed were on a path of implosion than with Hindsight we could say the signs were there.
Respect can't be buy
