Slot is gone, but one thing I liked about his system was how we controlled games with the ball. Compared to Iraola's style, Slot's system gave us more control over the tempo. We could keep possession, slow things down when needed and make the opposition chase the ball instead of turning every game into a high-intensity battle. It also helped us manage games better because we didn't always have to press aggressively to win the ball back. Sometimes, keeping the ball was enough to control the game and limit the opponent's chances. Iraola brings his own strengths with the intensity, pressing and quick transitions. I love that too. But I think having that level of control from Slot's system could be useful for Iraola as well. Imagine combining Iraola's intensity with the ability to slow games down, keep possession and control the tempo when needed. That's a scary combination. 🔴👏

Football is in crisis here. Genuinely think people will fuck it off if City aren’t punished accordingly, and soon. The limbo only makes it worse. I’ve always resisted conspiracy theories about officials, mainly because if that’s what’s going on, what are we all doing here? But why make appointments that feed the conspiracy? Chris Kavanagh, from Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, for this game? When trust is already on the floor, when people are already questioning the integrity of the competition, surely you look at that appointment and think: why invite it?