Whilst I agree somewhat I have to say that Pep has had success in three different countries but has managed probably the best teams in those countries, however he has changed the culture and hoe those clubs play and has built teams that defy how football was played in general across Europe I say in general because we have seen similar before with the Total football of Ajax and when Liverpool dominated Europe. That said the achievements of Clough and Fergie should not be overlooked. but to give some perspective if the gist of what people are saying is to be what it takes to be a great manager (Is Claudio Ranieri to be classed as a great manager ???) I think a treble in the premiership era is to be applauded. as you can only beat what is in front of you and the way city dismantled Real in the semi was something special. The arguments about FFP and what people think of it is a bit frustrating for me, as I see it city were bought and the owners had a plan to build their team and brand, they invested heavily and now have one of the strongest brands in football which has a self sustaining model, they are not heavily in debt like other clubs owing millions back in directors loans to the people who put them in debt in the first place. Yes the money gives them an advantage but no more than other mega wealthy cubs like Man Utd PSG real or Barca, These clubs shout the loudest because as teams like Man City move up the ladder their market share of fans and trophy's is diluted and they don't like it. I am pretty sure that at some point KLD will adopt a similar approach of getting us a very good sponsorship deal to increase our profitability and allow us a greater chance of competing at a higher level in line with FFP but I doubt we would be complaining as loud then.
