The League Managers Association (LMA) has congratulated committee member Pep Guardiola on his induction into the prestigious LMA Hall of Fame 1,000 Club, marking a remarkable milestone in his illustrious managerial career.
This weekend, Guardiola will become only the 39th manager in the modern era of English football to reach the landmark of 1,000 matches managed, when his Manchester City side host Liverpool in the Premier League.
Reflecting on the achievement, Guardiola expressed his deep pride and gratitude:
“Being a member of the League Managers Association is very important to me so I am really, really honored to join the LMA Hall of Fame 1,000 Club. 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.”
LMA Hall of Fame 1,000 Club member Sir Alex Ferguson CBE offered a glowing tribute to Guardiola, welcoming him into the exclusive group:
“Pep! I am absolutely delighted to welcome you to join the prestigious LMA Hall of Fame 1,000 Club.
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.”
LMA Chief Executive Richard Bevan OBE also praised Guardiola’s career and enduring influence on football:
“Pep has dedicated his entire career to achieving excellence, driven by an unmatched will to win and a world-renowned style.
His achievements and success in Spain, Germany, and England are unprecedented, and his influence continues to shape the game for future generations.
Pep’s achievements rank among the most remarkable in football history, and on behalf of the entire League Managers Association, I offer my sincerest congratulations to him on reaching such a prestigious milestone.”
Guardiola joins an elite list of football’s greatest managers who have reached the 1,000-game milestone, including Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsène Wenger, José Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti, Jürgen Klopp, and Sir Bobby Robson.
Full list of LMA Hall of Fame 1,000 Club Members:
Sam Allardyce, Carlo Ancelotti, Len Ashurst, Ron Atkinson, Dave Bassett, Rafa Benítez, Steve Bruce, Alan Buckley, Sir Matt Busby CBE, Brian Clough OBE, Steve Coppell, Unai Emery, Sven-Göran Eriksson, Sir Alex Ferguson CBE, Dario Gradi MBE, Pep Guardiola, Roy Hodgson CBE, Ian Holloway, Brian Horton, Jürgen Klopp, Lennie Lawrence, Mick McCarthy, Lawrie McMenemy MBE, José Mourinho, David Moyes OBE, Tony Pulis, Claudio Ranieri, Harry Redknapp, Sir Bobby Robson CBE, Joe Royle, Denis Smith, Jim Smith, Alec Stock, Graham Taylor OBE, John Toshack MBE, Graham Turner, Neil Warnock, Arsène Wenger OBE, and Danny Wilson.
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Callum McFadden 