The Truth: Has Pep Guardiola Ruined Football?
In the latest episode of The Truth, Sam and Dougie dig into a debate that's been doing the rounds on social media for some time now - the idea that Pep Guardiola has either saved or ruined football. We discuss the ideas used to promote this viewpoint, and whether or not they have any merit whatsoever...
Ranks FC - A Football Podcast · Sam Tighe, Dougie Critchley, Jack Collins
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Show Notes
It's time for The Truth!
Sam Tighe and Dougie Critchley sit down to discuss a topic that's been circulating across social media, broadcast radio and YouTube for quite some time - the idea that Pep Guardiola has somehow ruined the game that we love, in the process of changing it amidst his dominance of Europe.
We explore the ideas that are often used to berate Pep - that he is responsible for the death of long-distance strikes and flair players; that physicality and ball retention have become so commonplace; the sheer number of copycat managers who have attempted to transplant Guardiola's style onto teams with less technical ability; and the concept that he has made football boring by the pure dominance of his Manchester City team.
Is there credence to these suggestions? Or are people just angry about the fact that Pep's City just feel inevitable in their quest to stack up trophies?
The Truth is somewhere in the middle...
Hosts: Sam Tighe & Dougie Critchley
Production & Editing: Jack Collins
Studio Recording: Footwork Media
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