No Hablo Inglés 32 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/27042012/2/guardiola-quits-barcelona-vilanova-takes.htmlI think its a good move, any new person coming in from the outside would have had an impossible task convincing the players to play how he wanted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Hablo Inglés 32 Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 * Coach to leave at the end of the season* Assistant to take charge (recasts, adds quotes, details)Barcelona's most successful manager Pep Guardiola will walk away from the Catalans at the end of the season and will be replaced by his assistant Tito Vilanova, the club announced on Friday.Guardiola's decision to quit and recharge his batteries ends a remarkable trophy-laden four-year spell built on a passing style of unmatched fluidity and control."I'm sorry for the confusion in recent weeks. I've always wanted short contracts because the demands at Barcelona are so big," the 41-year-old told a news conference at the Nou Camp with players present in the audience."Now we were out of the two main competitions, it was a good time to announce it."The reason is simple. Four years, that gets everyone tired. The new coach will give things that I can't give anymore."Speculation about Guardiola's future intensified after holders Barca were knocked out of the Champions League by Chelsea 3-2 on aggregate in their memorable semi-final on Tuesday when world player of the year Lionel Messi missed a penalty.That followed a 2-1 home loss to arch rivals Real Madrid on Saturday that meant they are likely to miss out on a fourth straight La Liga title.A drained Guardiola added: "I am really sorry about having lost that energy but I cannot lie to myself if I don't have the same energy and excitement as the beginning and I knew from before it was my last season."The Nou Camp hierarchy have moved quickly to name a successor and have continued in the mould of Guardiola, who was previously their B team coach."We chose Tito because he represents the idea and the image," sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta said. "He has commitment and personality."Guardiola has enjoyed a hugely successful stint at the helm of the Catalan club, winning 13 trophies in four seasons while playing a style of football that has been widely acclaimed as the best in the world.However, the longer he delayed a decision on his future the more speculation grew he might quit and even be lured to another club, with reports linking him to the Chelsea and Inter Milan jobs among others.Some suggested he was in line to become the next England manager but he implied at the news conference that he was planning to take a sabbatical.He has preferred to renew his Barca contract on an annual basis and waited until Feb. 8 last year before agreeing a new deal.He then went on to capture a third consecutive La Liga title and a second Champions League crown, as well as the Spanish and European Super Cups and the Club World Cup. Their success was built on ball retention with teams fortunate to enjoy 30 percent of possession against them.Barca have a chance to claim more silverware this season in the King's Cup and play Athletic Bilbao in next month's final.Also, I see this is already in the Guardiola leaving thread. Admin remove if you think it is unnecessary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mongolikecandy 418 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 can you translate that please Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Hablo Inglés 32 Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 can you translate that pleaseDutch, German, Spanish, French or Russian...what would you prefer? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mongolikecandy 418 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Dutch, German, Spanish, French or Russian...what would you prefer? Serb Croat mate..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Hablo Inglés 32 Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Serb Croat mate.....gonna need a different guy unfortunately Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky_ 893 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 The Special One already left his mark on him when he poked the cunt right in the eye. Thats just the start of it Tito my friend Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topgoalie 637 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I also note that Inter-Milan are onto their 19th coach in 17 years appointing u-19 coach Andrea Stramaccioni who at age 36 is two years YOUNGER than his captain Javier Zanetti Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz 306 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 omg best coach eva Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,355 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 omg best coach evaLIKE.....TOTALLY!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
airdriebluenose 351 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 A pair of these and he'll be fine!... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,663 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,355 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Borat's just staring at him like a boss! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick1200 2,828 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 And all the English press think pep will now take the Chelsea job, haha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
airdriebluenose 351 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 And all the English press think pep will now take the Chelsea job, haha.Wouldn't be surprised in the slightest! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserJon 12,392 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Saw this tweet regards Guardiola.Pep Guardiola is now 4/1 to be the next England manager. Which would be a bit like putting glitter on a shit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,663 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Saw this tweet regards Guardiola.Pep Guardiola is now 4/1 to be the next England manager. Which would be a bit like putting glitter on a shit.I refuse to believe that one!It can not be allowed to happen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky_ 893 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Saw this tweet regards Guardiola.Pep Guardiola is now 4/1 to be the next England manager. Which would be a bit like putting glitter on a shit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
West_Side 1,571 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I also note that Inter-Milan are onto their 19th coach in 17 years appointing u-19 coach Andrea Stramaccioni who at age 36 is two years YOUNGER than his captain Javier Zanetti That's more managers than we've had in our entire history. Crazy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,663 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 From 2008 when Pep took over BarcaSpanish football expert Graham Hunter told BBC Radio 5 Live: "The decision to sack Rijkaard has been building for the majority for the season. "The directors had been losing faith in him, and rightly so, for several months. In my view, the time was right to remove him in January - trophies could have been won if that action was taken. "A large majority of the board wanted Mourinho to replace him but Laporta is the president and said he wanted his own man, who is Guardiola. "I think they have made a bad decision and they will regret it. "What you need in that dressing room is experience at man management. Rijkaard has failed in the last few months because of poor individual man-management and Guardiola cannot have the skills yet with his limited experience." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready1873 3,869 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 That's more managers than we've had in our entire history. Crazy.Sorry never ment to downvote. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick1200 2,828 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Wouldn't be surprised in the slightest!I think he will take some time off to recharge his batteries. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Bye bye Pep wonder how long he'll leave the game for Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClintonGrey 365 Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Bye bye Pep wonder how long he'll leave the game for Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigie79 67 Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Wrong post Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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