Pep’s teams and tactics are amazing, but the clubs that he manages are all stable, and full of top class players, capable of turning his ideas into reality. 

But would his philosophy work as well at the bottom of the premiership, battling against the drop? Or would it be better to call big sam?

It’s no different with Delivery Managers, some thrive in stable environments, where they can push their teams to new heights, while others are able to steady the ship before pushing up the table to safety.

Sometimes 442 is the answer, there is a lot to be said for keeping things simple and playing to your team’s strengths. 

Work on your basics, Stop leaking goals, pass forwards, deliver and keep improving.