Guardiola to join LMA Hall of Fame 1,000 club | OneFootball

Pep Guardiola will join the League Managers Association Hall of Fame 1,000 Club following City’s game with Liverpool on Sunday.

The greatest manager of his generation, the City boss will become only the 39th manager in the modern era of English football to reach the milestone of managing 1,000 matches.

He has won a phenomenal 40 major trophies in his coaching career that has taken him from Barcelona B, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and eventually to City.

And we have been lucky to have Pep for the majority of his managerial career, winning 18 honours in 549 games during his time at the Etihad Stadium, including six Premier League titles.

Guardiola said he was proud of the achievement and to be inducted into the LMA’s 1,000 Club.

“Being a member of the League Managers Association is very important to me so I am really, really honoured to join the LMA Hall of Fame 1,000 Club,” he said.

“I am humbled to be inducted into such an esteemed club that includes Sir Alex Ferguson and many managerial peers that I have enjoyed competing against over the years.

“I am so proud to be reaching 1,000 games as a manager which has always been a special ambition for me.

“I would like to pay tribute to my family and friends for their support over the years as well as my players, staff and colleagues at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester City who have helped me to reach this special landmark.”

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex paid tribute to Guardiola and the success he has achieved.

“Pep! I am absolutely delighted to welcome you to join the prestigious LMA Hall of Fame 1,000 Club," he said.

“Your deep love and passion for the game has always been so evident and you should be very proud of the indelible impact you continue to have across the global game.

“Reaching 1,000 matches and achieving such longevity in football is a landmark that can never be underestimated and, to continue to deliver league, Champions League and domestic cup titles in three of Europe’s most competitive leagues is outstanding.

“I look forward to celebrating with you at an LMA gala dinner to formally induct you into the LMA Hall of Fame 1,000 Club.”