For at least the last 7-8 years we've always been saying "top 4 and a cup" is a great season.. Surprisingly, we still haven't achieved that yet. Hopefully next season we do.
I do like Poch as he does genuinely like the club, what we stand for and what we're trying to achieve but I can't help but feel he's just not the man to win us the trophies we have been desperate for. If he stays it won't irritate me in the slightest as I am more confident that what he's done is show to the club, the fans, the players and outsiders that there is quality in the team. That imo is more important than him staying or going as it provides a basis for us to be judged on and provides us with self belief and mental strength. If he stays the expectation is we need to improve. If he were to go then Levy and another incoming manager needs to appreciate they're not taking on a team that needs a revolution and evolution to compete. We're close. We just need refinement and fine tuning. Whether that's an elite manager able to see what could be achieved with a bit of improvement to the squad or better tactics to win important season defining games such as the Juventus or Utd game, who knows. My personal opinion is such an elite manager would get us a trophy next season with the skill set or managerial experience Poch lacks.
But if he stays then I hope his biggest self improvement point will be to see those particular games and analyze himself and accept he needs improvement on his decision making if we are to win trophies. Too many times this season he's been lacking. And if he can recharge his batteries and reflect on certain games where the result was lost on his tactics or lack of, then him coming back with refreshed ideas could be like a new manager.
But if we have a poor start again next season and trophies aren't important again then I wouldn't care one bit if he's replaced with a better manager.
Next season no matter who is in charge we need to start strong and try to keep a winning steak for as long add possible to stand any chance of the title. That's what City did and that's what we need to emulate and be prepared for if we are to win.
I think everyone agrees Poch isn't the best manager. He's brought us to another level, yes , but it should not be something we should be satisfied with. We haven't won diddly squat yet. And nothing will change and the majority of fans can't be expected to love him regardless if we don't improve and win something soon.
There's only so much you can like a manager who's not won you anything before the love turns sour....
I do like Poch as he does genuinely like the club, what we stand for and what we're trying to achieve but I can't help but feel he's just not the man to win us the trophies we have been desperate for. If he stays it won't irritate me in the slightest as I am more confident that what he's done is show to the club, the fans, the players and outsiders that there is quality in the team. That imo is more important than him staying or going as it provides a basis for us to be judged on and provides us with self belief and mental strength. If he stays the expectation is we need to improve. If he were to go then Levy and another incoming manager needs to appreciate they're not taking on a team that needs a revolution and evolution to compete. We're close. We just need refinement and fine tuning. Whether that's an elite manager able to see what could be achieved with a bit of improvement to the squad or better tactics to win important season defining games such as the Juventus or Utd game, who knows. My personal opinion is such an elite manager would get us a trophy next season with the skill set or managerial experience Poch lacks.
But if he stays then I hope his biggest self improvement point will be to see those particular games and analyze himself and accept he needs improvement on his decision making if we are to win trophies. Too many times this season he's been lacking. And if he can recharge his batteries and reflect on certain games where the result was lost on his tactics or lack of, then him coming back with refreshed ideas could be like a new manager.
But if we have a poor start again next season and trophies aren't important again then I wouldn't care one bit if he's replaced with a better manager.
Next season no matter who is in charge we need to start strong and try to keep a winning steak for as long add possible to stand any chance of the title. That's what City did and that's what we need to emulate and be prepared for if we are to win.
I think everyone agrees Poch isn't the best manager. He's brought us to another level, yes , but it should not be something we should be satisfied with. We haven't won diddly squat yet. And nothing will change and the majority of fans can't be expected to love him regardless if we don't improve and win something soon.
There's only so much you can like a manager who's not won you anything before the love turns sour....