24 May 2026 20:04:07
I just watched the Pep presentation ceremony, so not everyone can have the success Guardiola has, however, when it comes Unai’s time to leave as it inevitably will, I just hope the fan base will remember everything he has done for our club.
25 May 2026 02:00:23
Pep spent 10 years there, 17 trophies is an unbelievable achievement. That said, there's still those charges hanging over them.
If Unai spends 10 years here, how many trophies will he win? Or, in your opinion, how many can we win, which comps as well?
My head says 2.
1 more Europa League.
1 F.A. Cup.
My heart says he might get us a Champions League if he gets his recruitment right.
25 May 2026 10:08:30
Whether Unai wins another trophy or not, we were heading for the Championship under Gerrard. City have achieved what they have achieved because they have been able to spend pretty much what they like, so they can attract the top players. Unai has achieved what he has, by spending next to nothing, effectively, with one arm tied behind his back.
In my opinion, where he has taken us from is remarkable in itself. I'm not suggesting he gets the send-off Pep gets, but whatever happens, I think we, as fans, should always be grateful, because we, as a club, will undoubtedly be in a stronger place for his tenure.
25 May 2026 10:33:34
Well said! In the modern game, it's easy to jump on the latest stats, get caught up in the swamp of mediocre punditry, podcasts and talk shows, but hopefully this season is a lesson learned for some of those overreactions to short-term form, and how important it is to view progress over a longer period of time.
At any given time, there are at least six or seven teams who could qualify for the top four league spots, and as we've seen, competing on multiple fronts, especially in Europe, stretches even the best squads, which makes Emery's achievements all the more remarkable.
We all want free-flowing football and entertainment every week, but the nature of modern Premier League football has changed, and Emery has proved, beyond doubt, he knows how to navigate the demands of modern football.
I suspect there will be multiple departures and arrivals this summer, so let's hope we can strengthen and go again next year in what will likely be a major squad transition. But, if we happen to have a poor bit of form and, God forbid, finish 7th, let's not lose our heads and throw toys out of the pram. We are in the middle of what is basically our best-ever run of Premier League seasons, so let's try and keep perspective, whatever happens. Enjoy your summers.
25 May 2026 11:53:18
Hahaha DBS, you know losing heads is what some do. If there was a league for this, we would win it hands down every season.
25 May 2026 15:30:57
Haha, yeah, I know, Villadaz. Very unlikely to happen. But, if ever there was a perfect example of calming a few people down and not jumping on the short term form bandwagon, it would be this season.