Ketsbaia

It did for Mourinho, AVB etc. Yeah but their first jobs were at new clubs, whilst this is from within. I know it worked with Guardiola but it feels like the exception to the rule. Wish Bielsa got it

Vilanova It guess it helps the transition, but promoting assistants doesn't often work (Roeder, Terry Connor etc).

Yeah you could tell some of them were crestfallen. It's so sad

It looks digusting but the worst bit is the boxing in of Northern Rock....hopefully being Virgin Money will alter that bit slightly. I also prefer more black than white and I'm guessing the patch on the back is white? Definitely not buying this piece of garbage.

Such a shame, I'm a bit gutted tbh. It doesnt mean the team has to end though - cant see anyone leaving and theyll have someone's new ideas to enhance what they currently are. It's not like tiki-taka ends without Pep. But itll feel strange not seeing him there. VI, do you trust your board to appoint the right coach?

Probably a member of staff. Not a player, because that would actually be interesting.

I love that green kit. Reminds me of mint toothpaste.

Great scenes. So it's an Athletic vs Atletico in the final - that won't get confusing! I definitely think the Spaniards with the red and white home kit will win....call it a hunch.

Lovely assist. GET IN!!!

Buy Javi Martinez and put him in defence.

The spelling was right in front of him and he still couldn't spell it? Even for mackems that's a bit special....

It'll be fascinating to see who they replace him with and see how they evolve. Could they actually get better? Does the new man like a normal sized squad, as opposed to Pep's mini squads? And how will this all affect Messi? It's such a shame it ends on defeat.

End of an era?

I'd be gutted at this. Is there any replacement that wouldnt be a step down? And will there be any shock playing departures?

I thought it was Suggs

His first name is 80% vowel. Good riddance.

I wish I had that confidence

The best two teams in the world by miles have lost.......and a Bayern vs Chelsea final? Fucking hell I really can't see Bayern winning that, even if they are at home.

Bayern wont beat Chelsea.

Getting nervous that Real won't do it.

Loved watching that half. Excellent stuff.

GET IN!!!!!!

Definite penalty

C'mon Real!!!

Wouldn't he be buddies with Tiote too? If Villa get him, then something is seriously wrong with the guy.