So What Do We Think of Pepman Now?

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

I'm still scratching my head at Vinny becoming a striker. That was Pearce'esque from Pep.

And Nolito, why wasn't he on the pitch from the start. The guys been sat out for a few matches and I thought he'd be on, not subbed on.

Did you know that Vinny actually played all over the pitch for Anderlecht including some striker. He was actually holding midfielder originally and had just switched to CB when we signed him.

[Mase]

I'm still scratching my head at Vinny becoming a striker. That was Pearce'esque from Pep.

And Nolito, why wasn't he on the pitch from the start. The guys been sat out for a few matches and I thought he'd be on, not subbed on.

Did you know that Vinny actually played all over the pitch for Anderlecht including some striker. He was actually holding midfielder originally and had just switched to CB when we signed him.

Not true. He played defensive midfield for us initially and then moved to centre half

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

I'm still scratching my head at Vinny becoming a striker. That was Pearce'esque from Pep.

And Nolito, why wasn't he on the pitch from the start. The guys been sat out for a few matches and I thought he'd be on, not subbed on.

Did you know that Vinny actually played all over the pitch for Anderlecht including some striker. He was actually holding midfielder originally and had just switched to CB when we signed him.

Not true. He played defensive midfield for us initially and then moved to centre half

Switchback. He was cb at Anderlecht and for Belgium already at the time.

[Nigels Tackle]

I'm still scratching my head at Vinny becoming a striker. That was Pearce'esque from Pep.

And Nolito, why wasn't he on the pitch from the start. The guys been sat out for a few matches and I thought he'd be on, not subbed on.

Did you know that Vinny actually played all over the pitch for Anderlecht including some striker. He was actually holding midfielder originally and had just switched to CB when we signed him.

Not true. He played defensive midfield for us initially and then moved to centre half

Switchback. He was cb at Anderlecht and for Belgium already at the time.

when we signed him from hamburg, he played as a defensive midfielder

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

I'm still scratching my head at Vinny becoming a striker. That was Pearce'esque from Pep.

And Nolito, why wasn't he on the pitch from the start. The guys been sat out for a few matches and I thought he'd be on, not subbed on.

Did you know that Vinny actually played all over the pitch for Anderlecht including some striker. He was actually holding midfielder originally and had just switched to CB when we signed him.

Not true. He played defensive midfield for us initially and then moved to centre half

Switchback. He was cb at Anderlecht and for Belgium already at the time.

when we signed him from hamburg, he played as a defensive midfielder

In Hamburg and in the end of his Anderlecht days he was playing CB.

[Mikhail Chigorin]

A few more tweaks and we will get better still. Unlucky yesterday in facing a goalie on his game. Coupled with the missed penalties and on another day we win. The possesion, territorial advantage, chances created, chances limited for the opposition and general play were all heavily in our favour and an indication of where we aspire to be.

Play like that each time and we win the league. No concerns from me whatsover at this stage

And yet, NB old chum, whenever match day comes around, it's always you and I who are worried about the opposition and we always seem to agree that we'd settle for a scrappy 1-0 victory, just to get the three points.

It's amazing what being 'City daft' does to us

I know. I was just generalising with the start to be fair. 13 games, 10 wins, 2 draws and just 1 defeat. I'd have taken that before the start of the campaign like a shot. I also would have thought it would have taken longer for us to adapt to a new style yet we seem to have really hit the ground running with almost every pundit and commentator praising our play to the nines.

Just wishing for three points each match day is sadly ingrained in my DNA from the many years of struggle and toil.

You're spot on with what you are saying NB.

I was just pulling your leg

[littlebig]

I'm very happy with Pep. He's taken firm control of the team which needed to happen. Tactically and as a coach he seems to be on another planet altogether. He's done #1 job as a manager: he's got his team performing above themselves.

If we continue to play as we did on Saturday then we will win vast majority of our games and most probably the league as well.

[Hutch's Shoulder]

I studied history at university, so from my point of view it is far too early to say. In 50 years I will be able to form an assessment.

For me, the jury is still out on Wilf Wild.

[Douglas Higginbottom]

so so so pleased we have not got Moaninho

[Tokyo Blue]

I studied history at university, so from my point of view it is far too early to say. In 50 years I will be able to form an assessment.

For me, the jury is still out on Wilf Wild.

LOL

Young Mercer might make a decent manager one day.

[Blue Since 76]

Well after the last few results, my jury is very much out and unless he beats Barca by a couple of clear goals tomorrow I'll have my Machin Ball Clark Pep out banner at the game on Sunday. Another dodgy result then and my sack the board banner is coming out.

He needs to remember that Big Sam is available, so it's not like we don't have options.

[Mikhail Chigorin]

Well after the last few results, my jury is very much out and unless he beats Barca by a couple of clear goals tomorrow I'll have my Machin Ball Clark Pep out banner at the game on Sunday. Another dodgy result then and my sack the board banner is coming out.

He needs to remember that Big Sam is available, so it's not like we don't have options.

Steady on chum, don't get carried away.

BFS is a nailed on certainty to go back to Sunderland; they love him there don't you know ??.

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

Getting rid of hart was a "ridiculous" move?

How are you so sure about that?

I'm pretty sure it was a silly move.

[Foreverinbluedreams]

Getting rid of hart was a "ridiculous" move?

How are you so sure about that?

I'm pretty sure it was a silly move.

So what you reckon then, should Pep have adapted his whole style of play to suit Hart?

[Cocacolajojo]

Getting rid of hart was a "ridiculous" move?

How are you so sure about that?

I'm pretty sure it was a silly move.

So what you reckon then, should Pep have adapted his whole style of play to suit Hart?

Could've given hart a chance for a season as a second keeper behind bravo. If he doesn't adapt to pep's wishes then fine. I of course don't know if hart was offered this deal or not but I don't think so.

[Foreverinbluedreams]

Getting rid of hart was a "ridiculous" move?

How are you so sure about that?

I'm pretty sure it was a silly move.

So what you reckon then, should Pep have adapted his whole style of play to suit Hart?

Could've given hart a chance for a season as a second keeper behind bravo. If he doesn't adapt to pep's wishes then fine. I of course don't know if hart was offered this deal or not but I don't think so.

Old dogs new tricks mate, I don't think this was a viable option

[Original Dub]

Getting rid of hart was a "ridiculous" move?

How are you so sure about that?

I'm pretty sure it was a silly move.

Ah, so less sure than before.

Odd...

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

Getting rid of hart was a "ridiculous" move?

How are you so sure about that?

I'm pretty sure it was a silly move.

So what you reckon then, should Pep have adapted his whole style of play to suit Hart?

Or perhaps coach Hart to fit his system. Hart is a world class shot stopper and probably best goalkeeper in the world in one-on-ones (in Pep's posession football this is pretty important). His only real weakness, and often wildly exaggarated one, is his passing. He has his system which I very much appreciate but every system can be tweaked and players can be coached.

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

Getting rid of hart was a "ridiculous" move?

How are you so sure about that?

I'm pretty sure it was a silly move.

Ah, so less sure than before.

Odd...

Terrible comeback. You have obviously become soft withno sparring partner.

[Foreverinbluedreams]

Getting rid of hart was a "ridiculous" move?

How are you so sure about that?

I'm pretty sure it was a silly move.

So what you reckon then, should Pep have adapted his whole style of play to suit Hart?

Or perhaps coach Hart to fit his system. Hart is a world class shot stopper and probably best goalkeeper in the world in one-on-ones (in Pep's posession football this is pretty important). His only real weakness, and often wildly exaggarated one, is his passing. He has his system which I very much appreciate but every system can be tweaked and players can be coached.

Have to admit I was more or less of the same opinion until watching Bravo. Having watched how proficient he is with the ball at his feet convinced me that this was the right move, he has the instincts of a footballer because he has played that way from a young age, Hart just doesn't have them instincts and whilst there may be a case of being able to coach him to come up to scratch in this regard there's also the risk of having such an influential player in our dressing room being upset potebtially leading to a negative atmosphere which could in turn undermine Guardiola.