IS Bobby Mancini THE MAN?

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IS ROBERTO MANCINI THE MAN TO LEAD CITY TO THE TITLE?

YES
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NO
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NOT SURE
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby edge275 » Mon Dec 21, 2009 7:39 pm

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edge275 wrote:
Chopper wrote:Mancini wins the league 3 years in a row and we are debating whether or not he's any use before hes even sat in the dugout.

You couldnt make it up.


That's a lickers mentality for you.


He might have one 3 titles but it was at the time of all the match fixing. The first title was given to for finishing 3rd & the other two came when Juventus weren't even in the division & AC Milan were given a points deduction..... WOW! What an achievement!


Absolutely wrong. Juventus were in the league in the fourth season, and in the third season he got the most points of all time by anyone in the top leagues. 97 points. You could give all the other teams their robbed points back and Inter would still have won by a mile. Read my earlier post and stop spreading bullshit you've heard from the butchers or some shit.
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby CitizenYank » Mon Dec 21, 2009 7:39 pm

The only ' The Man' sports figure that I know of was Stan 'The Man' Musial
the Hall of Fame outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals.

As for Mancini, lets just see if he's anything more than chopped liver before the season is over.
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby Vhero » Mon Dec 21, 2009 10:22 pm

I say why not?
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby CityFanFromRome » Mon Dec 21, 2009 10:23 pm

edge275 wrote:
In his first season (2004/05) They finished third place being 16 points behind Juventus and 5 points behind AC Milan. This was during the time when Juventus and AC, Roma etc were cheating and having corrupt referees officiate for them. Also wins Coppa Italia Cup.

Just wanted to correct you on this, Roma wasn't involved in it, it was AC, Juventus, Lazio and Fiorentina. This said, I agree with the rest of your post. ;)
CitizenYank wrote:As for Mancini, lets just see if he's anything more than chopped liver before the season is over.

Positive mentality will bring you anywhere mate, my compliments for the attitude. ;)
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby edge275 » Mon Dec 21, 2009 10:26 pm

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edge275 wrote:
In his first season (2004/05) They finished third place being 16 points behind Juventus and 5 points behind AC Milan. This was during the time when Juventus and AC, Roma etc were cheating and having corrupt referees officiate for them. Also wins Coppa Italia Cup.

Just want to correct you on this, Roma wasn't involved in it, it was AC, Juventus, Lazio and Fiorentina. This said, I agree with the rest of your post. ;)


You're right *waves white flag* I'll edit it.
"Like all bullies, they've just found out that there is a much bigger guy in town, someone who is richer and more powerful than their worst nightmare. And this smiling Arabic assassin is intent on stealing all the treasures they've nicked off everyone else, and pulverising them into commercial and footballing oblivion as he does so."
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby walmai » Mon Dec 21, 2009 10:44 pm

Bluez wrote:
Chopper wrote:And where were Chelsea at the start of the decade?

How did they become a power?

Billionaire investor who sacked a decent manager who didnt match the new owners ambitions. They havent looked back since.

They also then got trigger happy, sacked the successful manager and have won very little since


They did however just put Liverpool out of the Champions League. And for that I will be eternally grateful.
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby ronk » Tue Dec 22, 2009 12:44 am

Time will tell, as always.

Inter were a team that had been punching way below their weight for ages. They had cash but kept changing managers and buying players who didn't do that well. They were very much seen as perennial underachievers with a good history but completely overshadowed by more successful neighbours while still being a big club.

In his first season he won a trophy and (belatedly) won the title. Early in his 2nd season they went on a record run of 17 consecutive victories. He was sacked after 3 league titles in a row for failing to do better in the CL in the hope that Mourinho would do better. He hasn't.

He really has a very good record. You can say it was boosted by the Calciopoli punishments but at the same time you can argue that Inter had been robbed in the first place by the match fixing. I'm hopeful.
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby RodneyRodney » Tue Dec 22, 2009 6:48 am

Mancini will get Micah playing again. He will be able to manage Robinho. He'll be able to bring in Chiellini and get him to stay , (not fly home after 6 months because he can't find tortellini like Mama makes.) He MAY be able to get the best out of Adebayor. He WON'T keep picking players who aren't doing their job , who aren't committed to winning ; he'll dump them without hesitation.

When the decision to give Hughes the flick was taken (after the SPURS debacle), we were eighth, TWO places better than where we finished last season, for Stg200M spent. Sorry Hughes - not good enough.
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby Kiss_The_Goat » Tue Dec 22, 2009 6:57 am

RodneyRodney wrote:Mancini will get Micah playing again. He will be able to manage Robinho. He'll be able to bring in Chiellini and get him to stay , (not fly home after 6 months because he can't find tortellini like Mama makes.) He MAY be able to get the best out of Adebayor. He WON'T keep picking players who aren't doing their job , who aren't committed to winning ; he'll dump them without hesitation.

When the decision to give Hughes the flick was taken (after the SPURS debacle), we were eighth, TWO places better than where we finished last season, for Stg200M spent. Sorry Hughes - not good enough.


I hope so. We'll see wont we, starting on Saturday.
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby MARKMAKAVELI » Tue Dec 22, 2009 8:11 am

I really don't understand how people can confirm that yes Mancini will do the job for us.

No-one knows, sure it is fair to point out he has every chance of doing so but nothing is for certain.

I think people are just putting their colours to the mast now so they can say "told you I was right, I know so much about football".

No-one knows so stop acting like you do.

It's fair to talk about his chances, as you can base it on his past and it can give an indication as to how he might do, nothing more.

Anyways, i'm dropping all post bitching now, I've got wound up for so long, i've said my piece.
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby john@staustell » Tue Dec 22, 2009 8:58 am

Quite right Mark. How can anyone be sure, of anyone? Great managers elsewhere have gone to other clubs and failed. The trouble is there's 19 other bastards in the Premier, all trying to win!

The signs are good, but I have voted 'not sure', like most people.
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby Douglas Higginbottom » Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:30 am

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Douglas Higginbottom wrote:Well I for one don't give a monkey's what a person's past is , I am only interested in his future. As with the majority on here I have no idea if Mancini is the right man from here or not I just hope he is.

I think he has every chance as he is inheriting a very good well motivated squad ( bar maybe 1 or 2 players) and a team in a decent position in the league and a great position in the CC.


WRONG ON 2 POINTS

POINT 1 ; A MANAGERS PAST IS VERY IMPORTANT - IT GIVES THE EMPLOYER A GOOD IDEA IF THE CANDIDATE WILL BE SUCCESFULL WORKING FOR HIM.
AND IT WOULD SEEM MANCINI IS INHERITING A VERY UNMOTIVATED SQUAD AS A NUMBER OF THEM WENT BANGING ON COOKS DOOR UPSET AT HUGHES DISMISSAL.

APART FROM THOSE 2 POINTS YOUR SPOT ON.


Not wrong just a different opinion to yours. And what you cited for point one is a club's reasoning for employing somebody.I refer to the situation we have once he is employed.His past becomes irrelevant. A bit like Sven really.

I still think on point 2 the squad will be motivated as they are still in a challenging position for a top 4 position and a great chance to win the CC. They do want to do well you know! I don't happen to believe the paper crap talk about demotivated players but you can if you want. A bit angry some of them maybe but that will wash away and they will get on with it.Even if they do lack a touch of motivation on day one I am sure Mancini camn sort that out.
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby Ted Hughes » Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:43 am

Douglas Higginbottom wrote:
carl_feedthegoat wrote:
Douglas Higginbottom wrote:Well I for one don't give a monkey's what a person's past is , I am only interested in his future. As with the majority on here I have no idea if Mancini is the right man from here or not I just hope he is.

I think he has every chance as he is inheriting a very good well motivated squad ( bar maybe 1 or 2 players) and a team in a decent position in the league and a great position in the CC.


WRONG ON 2 POINTS

POINT 1 ; A MANAGERS PAST IS VERY IMPORTANT - IT GIVES THE EMPLOYER A GOOD IDEA IF THE CANDIDATE WILL BE SUCCESFULL WORKING FOR HIM.
AND IT WOULD SEEM MANCINI IS INHERITING A VERY UNMOTIVATED SQUAD AS A NUMBER OF THEM WENT BANGING ON COOKS DOOR UPSET AT HUGHES DISMISSAL.

APART FROM THOSE 2 POINTS YOUR SPOT ON.


Not wrong just a different opinion to yours. And what you cited for point one is a club's reasoning for employing somebody.I refer to the situation we have once he is employed.His past becomes irrelevant. A bit like Sven really.

I still think on point 2 the squad will be motivated as they are still in a challenging position for a top 4 position and a great chance to win the CC. They do want to do well you know! I don't happen to believe the paper crap talk about demotivated players but you can if you want. A bit angry some of them maybe but that will wash away and they will get on with it.Even if they do lack a touch of motivation on day one I am sure Mancini camn sort that out.


So long as he proves that he doesn't have favourites, I think he can nip any resentment in the bud. Most of it will probably be toward Kiddo anyway for his role in the changeover but hopefully it'll blow over, like you say. He has a fantastic squad & maybe just needs one or two defenders to complete it. A quick burst of 'new manager syndrome' would be very welcome to get him off to a flyer.
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby Rag_hater » Tue Dec 22, 2009 11:24 am

I love his confidence,he has won me over already saying we will be champs next year.
And the only reason I think he hasnt won the CL yet is because he hasn't been able to buy the right team.
Now with the Sheikhs mighty chequebook we will be champs of Europe very soon methinks.
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby lythamblue » Tue Dec 22, 2009 11:58 am

Rag_hater wrote:I love his confidence,he has won me over already saying we will be champs next year.


Methinks ..... if he doesn't achieve top 4 this season ...... there won't be a next season!
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby dikdik » Tue Dec 22, 2009 12:12 pm

Ah lytham me lad, the power of positive thinking. That's us blues all over. :)
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby john@staustell » Tue Dec 22, 2009 1:44 pm

Rag_hater wrote:I love his confidence,he has won me over already saying we will be champs next year.
And the only reason I think he hasnt won the CL yet is because he hasn't been able to buy the right team.
Now with the Sheikhs mighty chequebook we will be champs of Europe very soon methinks.


He didn't say it in a boastful way either. Sort of 'matter of fact'!
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby Rag_hater » Tue Dec 22, 2009 4:19 pm

john@staustell wrote:
Rag_hater wrote:I love his confidence,he has won me over already saying we will be champs next year.
And the only reason I think he hasnt won the CL yet is because he hasn't been able to buy the right team.
Now with the Sheikhs mighty chequebook we will be champs of Europe very soon methinks.


He didn't say it in a boastful way either. Sort of 'matter of fact'!

I might be being niave but I believe him.
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby dikdik » Tue Dec 22, 2009 5:11 pm

When's the last time we had a manager with this much charisma?
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Re: IS MANCINI THE MAN

Postby Wonderwall » Tue Dec 22, 2009 5:13 pm

dikdik wrote:When's the last time we had a manager with this much charisma?

2 years ago
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