Is Vincent Kompany ready to be Manchester City manager?

[dougcollins]

BBC interview.

Vincent gives all the right answers:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/64917872

[clarethomer]

BBC interview.

Vincent gives all the right answers:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/64917872

Agree - he navigates the questions very well.

I had flashbacks of SD saying something about we aren't a PL team until we can prove we can stay there and then we have the right. Similar mindset about not getting too ahead of ourselves here.

[basil6345789]

Not yet, although he'd make a do

[ElectroClaret]

Nah. Still on his learning curve.

[IanMcL]

Years to go yet!
When we have won the Vhampions League, Man City will knock the door.

[Milltown1882]

Arteta isn’t ready for the City job, VK is nowhere near yet.

[Vincent'sCap]

Arteta isn’t ready for the City job, VK is nowhere near yet.

Rubbish,Arteta will be a Premier league winner with Arsenal this season,done a fantastic job at Arsenal

[Milltown1882]

Rubbish,Arteta will be a Premier league winner with Arsenal this season,done a fantastic job at Arsenal

Brave writing City off in March, we’ve been here before many times.

[Vincent'sCap]

Brave writing City off in March, we’ve been here before many times.

5 points behind, City a club in disgrace its Arsenal and Arteta's time.

[Milltown1882]

5 points behind, City a club in disgrace its Arsenal and Arteta's time.

Doubt it but we’ll see at the end of the season.

[Vincent'sCap]

Doubt it but we’ll see at the end of the season.

We will.

[tiger76]

No he's got a lot to learn in management yet, remember this is his 1st season in England.

Vincent Kompany is probably ahead of schedule though with what he's achieving at Burnley, however it's a big leap for him to take the reins at City.

And whoever follows Pep will have a hard act to follow.

[equinox]

THE brightest young manager out there at the moment, he isn't getting the credit he deserves for what he's done/doing this season, people think that our success is largely due to us being a relegated Premier League Club with simply more financial clout than the rest of the division.

I think if he entered a Dog at Crufts, it would win.

[JimmyRobbo]

No way he goes to City soon.

Unfortunately, the chances are that next year will be a struggle for us and him in the prem....

Who knows the future.

[Hibsclaret]

Rubbish,Arteta will be a Premier league winner with Arsenal this season,done a fantastic job at Arsenal

Arsenal will bottle it. City to win the league for me.

[TheFamilyCat]

THE brightest young manager out there at the moment, he isn't getting the credit he deserves for what he's done/doing this season, people think that our success is largely due to us being a relegated Premier League Club with simply more financial clout than the rest of the division.

I think if he entered a Dog at Crufts, it would win.

If he entered a dog at Crufts he'd be arrested.

[Bullabill]

If he entered a dog at Crufts he'd be arrested.

Oooh! you are awful; but I like you.

[Hipper]

THE brightest young manager out there at the moment, he isn't getting the credit he deserves for what he's done/doing this season, people think that our success is largely due to us being a relegated Premier League Club with simply more financial clout than the rest of the division.

I think if he entered a Dog at Crufts, it would win.

Surely ahead of him in this country is Arteta, Potter, Frank, Silva - proven Premier League managers.

VK is certainly impressive but needs a few years to prove how good he really can be. At the moment I hope it's a good few years and he does prove it. He's managed experienced but moderate (by Premier League standards) players, or young players. He somehow has to show that he can work with the very top players. I doubt it's the same as Potter seems to be finding out. Even the best and proven top class managers, like Conte and Mourinho, can struggle.

[HahaYeah]

I'm not worried 'til he's proved himself in the prem.

[equinox]

Surely ahead of him in this country is Arteta, Potter, Frank, Silva - proven Premier League managers.

All the above are in their 40's, VK is 36!

He is miles ahead of his years, never mind that mix bag of charlatans you've listed.

[gandhisflipflop]

All the above are in their 40's, VK is 36!

He is miles ahead of his years, never mind that mix bag of charlatans you've listed.

I bet you listed pace as a charlatan when he took over

[Steve1956]

He walked into the Burnley job and plssed it...he would walk into the City job and do exactly the same why doubt the fella he's learned from the best at City, City manager in waiting...shortly.

[Quicknick]

Tony Cascarino [what a dreadful pundit] is urging Tottenham to appoint him.

[dougcollins]

Tony Cascarino [what a dreadful pundit] is urging Tottenham to appoint him.

What’s his dog in the fight, I don’t recall him playing for Spurs?

Gillingham, Millwall, perhaps, not Tottenham.

[Rileybobs]

Tony Cascarino [what a dreadful pundit] is urging Tottenham to appoint him.

The thing is, we know he would probably do a great job at a club like Spurs - and there will come a point where a 'big' club decides to get in there whilst he's more easily attainable. It would be difficult for Kompany to turn down an opportunity like Spurs if they came calling at the end of the season. He will be on the shortlist for a lot of PL clubs, and whilst Man City seems like the end goal until that goal is in sight there is a very real risk he will be tempted away. But there's nothing we can do about it and threats like this are a result of our success.

[Quicknick]

The thing is, we know he would probably do a great job at a club like Spurs - and there will come a point where a 'big' club decides to get in there whilst he's more easily attainable. It would be difficult for Kompany to turn down an opportunity like Spurs if they came calling at the end of the season. He will be on the shortlist for a lot of PL clubs, and whilst Man City seems like the end goal until that goal is in sight there is a very real risk he will be tempted away. But there's nothing we can do about it and threats like this are a result of our success.

All true, but I think he'll want to prove himself with us in the EPL first.

[Rileybobs]

All true, but I think he'll want to prove himself with us in the EPL first.

Possibly, but I think it’s naive to think that VK would turn Spurs down to stay at Burnley.

[Spijed]

All true, but I think he'll want to prove himself with us in the EPL first.

Like Graham Potter, he'll know those job offers at a club such a Spurs will only happen whilst his stock is rising.

And like Graham Potter unlikely to turn it down. He'd be daft to refuse a job at Spurs and stay with us. If he stays and we go down it'll be a golden opportunity missed in his eyes and one that might not come along again anytime soon.

We have to accept we are a small fish in a very big pond and should just enjoy being in the Prem (hopefully) for a few seasons at a time.

[BurnleySteve_]

Possibly, but I think it’s naive to think that VK would turn Spurs down to stay at Burnley.

I think he would right now


He's a rich man who reached the top level in his playing career. Unlike Potter who needs to take whatever big money job is offered for his families security. I think Kompany will want another year with us to hone his craft.

[Quicknick]

Possibly, but I think it’s naive to think that VK would turn Spurs down to stay at Burnley.

I don't think it is. Especially seeing his wife is settled in Manchester. VK doesn't need the money; he's on a fortune at Burnley.

[Rileybobs]

I don't think it is. Especially seeing his wife is settled in Manchester. VK doesn't need the money; he's on a fortune at Burnley.

You don’t think that he’s ambitious enough to move from a newly promoted club to a top 4 club?

Who knows, maybe he would turn such a move down, but I highly doubt it.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Rubbish,Arteta will be a Premier league winner with Arsenal this season,done a fantastic job at Arsenal

No offence but City won’t be looking for managers with one league title behind them (Arteta). They will be looking for the elite of the elite.

Champions league winning managers at a minimum I would guess

[RVclaret]

No offence but City won’t be looking for managers with one league title behind them (Arteta). They will be looking for the elite of the elite.

Champions league winning managers at a minimum I would guess

Like who? Not that many out there that are ‘modern’

[Newcastleclaret93]

Like who? Not that many out there that are ‘modern’

The top of my head:

Ancelotti is still performing at the elite level.
Tuchel achieved at Chelsea what Pep hasn’t.
Klopp, his time at Liverpool will end sooner rather than later.
Zidane
Hansi Flick
Lionel Scaloni


I suspect all of them are much higher up the list than Arteta currently.

[Devils_Advocate]

If Kompany has sights set on one day managing Man City he could be just about to face his first real test.

The ability to manage under the spotlight of financial irregularoties is a core skill the Man City owners will look for so now is the chance for VK to shine.

[GodIsADeeJay81]

https://twitter.com/EBL2017/status/1636 ... nV0UA&s=19

This twitter thread is worth a read, discusses why Kompany is ready to become an elite manager

[RVclaret]

https://twitter.com/EBL2017/status/1636 ... nV0UA&s=19

This twitter thread is worth a read, discusses why Kompany is ready to become an elite manager

Brilliant thread that and well worth a read.

He nails most of what we do really well, the only exception is he missed when it’s sometimes Cullen in the back 3, which I think is quite unique.

I did actually unfollow this account a bit ago cos he seems to overhype everyone there is but seen as though it’s us this time…

[dsr]

You don’t think that he’s ambitious enough to move from a newly promoted club to a top 4 club?

Who knows, maybe he would turn such a move down, but I highly doubt it.

Talksport for once made a sensible point. If Kompany goes to Tottenham and fails (ie. doesn't win anything) then he won't get the Man City job. And Tottenham have a long line of "failed" managers, with good pedigree, who had Kane at centre forward and still didn't achieve all that much. And the reason might not be that all those managers were a bit rubbish, it might be that something is rotten in the state of Tottenham and any manager is doomed to fail. (I paraphrase.)

So if Kompany wants the Man city job as everyone assumes, then he might - they only said might - think that taking the Tottenham job isn't the best way forward.

And for my own twopennyworth, Spurs might not want to appoint Kompany if they believe that he would jump ship as soon as Man City called.

[Rileybobs]

Talksport for once made a sensible point. If Kompany goes to Tottenham and fails (ie. doesn't win anything) then he won't get the Man City job. And Tottenham have a long line of "failed" managers, with good pedigree, who had Kane at centre forward and still didn't achieve all that much. And the reason might not be that all those managers were a bit rubbish, it might be that something is rotten in the state of Tottenham and any manager is doomed to fail. (I paraphrase.)

So if Kompany wants the Man city job as everyone assumes, then he might - they only said might - think that taking the Tottenham job isn't the best way forward.

And for my own twopennyworth, Spurs might not want to appoint Kompany if they believe that he would jump ship as soon as Man City called.

You could equally say that if he gets relegated with Burnley he won't get the Man City job.

Either way, it would be a huge decision if Spurs wanted Kompany and he turned them down to stay at Burnley.

[RVclaret]

https://www.theguardian.com/football/20 ... 1678971414

Guardian suggesting Patrick Viera is under pressure at Palace and they are eyeing up Carrick and Kompany as a replacement.

Can't see either leaving at this stage in the season.

[dsr]

https://www.theguardian.com/football/20 ... 1678971414

Guardian suggesting Patrick Viera is under pressure at Palace and they are eyeing up Carrick and Kompany as a replacement.

Can't see either leaving at this stage in the season.

Kompany wouldn't go (IMO) because he has a better chance of being in the PL with Burnley thhan he would have with Palace.

I doubt Carrick would go because he knows he's doing well at the moment and wouldn't want to walk away to join a club not really any bigger than his own.

In neither case should money be an overriding issue. I shouldn't think either is in a position where the odd million or two pounds makes any difference to their life.

[NRC]

And for my own twopennyworth, Spurs might not want to appoint Kompany if they believe that he would jump ship as soon as Man City called.

we're no different. Admittedly, when he came to us he only had his time with Anderlecht to go on, but is now proving himself as a potential elite manager. This is one of the two scenarios we would have considered - if Kompany succeeds, the other being if he fails

[GodIsADeeJay81]

https://www.theguardian.com/football/20 ... 1678971414

Guardian suggesting Patrick Viera is under pressure at Palace and they are eyeing up Carrick and Kompany as a replacement.

Can't see either leaving at this stage in the season.

Interesting the Viera situation, he started off quite well, many on here were admiring how he had done.

Now it seems he's unable to sustain it.

[Billy Balfour]

Now it seems he's unable to sustain it.

Well, if he's unable to sustain it, he might fare better if he changed his name to Patrick Viagra.