McCarthy: An appraisal of the international football manager and his tactics

[Colonel Cærdiffi]

A smart and detailed appraisal, 100 views and not one response. You're wasted on here, Cyclops. They don't deserve you.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

One major difference between his job with Ireland and his current post is the fact that on the international stage Ireland had to compete with national teams that were often far superior to his team in terms of ability and the resources they had (so it's no surprise that he adopted defensive approach).
With City he is competing on a more even level and such a parsimonious approach is not necessary.
'Orses for courses' perhaps.
Let's wait and see.

[Whisperer]

A smart and detailed appraisal, 100 views and not one response. You're wasted on here, Cyclops. They don't deserve you.

Obviously a man of little patience