Being Bayern Munich’s head coach is very difficult. People from all sides give their opinions, one has less say with transfers than at other clubs, the players are demanding and keeping them happy will
make or break the job, the football needs to not only be successful but fun to watch and the media has its’ eyes on you 24/7.
But Vincent Kompany is making it look easy. Not only has he led Bayern to a perfect start to the seas0n after a heavily criticized transfer window, and have the dressing room fully behind him, and have the approval of all the bosses, but he radiates a calm that has made it impossible for the media to get at him.
Speaking to Bild, Uli Hoeneß, member of Bayern’s supervisory board, highlighted not just the enjoyable football but that ability for Kompany to avoid headlines:
“We are, of course, very, very happy with what we’re seeing. I’ve always said that when you have a team you’re very happy with, you can finally sit back and relax in the stands,” Hoeness explained as captured by @iMiaSanMia,. “I recently met Vincent Kompany for dinner and told him: It used to be that in the 80th minute we hoped the game would end soon. And now in the 80th minute we say: ‘I hope they keep playing for a long time, because it’s so much fun.’ – The players are having fun. The fans are having fun. And we in the stands are having fun too. And that’s actually the ideal situation right now, the way we want to imagine FC Bayern He [Kompany] has a few advantages [over his predecessors]. For example, as a journalist, you actually have to work again. The previous coaches here always gave you what to discuss for weeks. That’s not the case with him, because he wants to talk about football, and that’s good for the entire FC Bayern.”
The jab at previous coaches could be seen directed at previous head coach Thomas Tuchel, who Hoeneß famously did not get along with well, but the head coach before that, Julian Nagelsmann, had his controversial moments as well. Who could forget his comments about the Volunteer Fire Service? It is also a little ironic that Hoeneß, who is far more known for controversial quotes than either of the above, would make such a comment.
But ultimately, Bayern’s honorary president is correct. Kompany’s ability to remain free of controversy is remarkable, especially in this day and age, and the fact that he is delivering such fun and incredibly successful football as well is certainly extraordinary.
