Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Dyche Jokes About Guardiola's Christmas Weigh-In Rule
Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, said he will check his players' weight before and after Christmas.
If they gain too much weight, they won't play in the next match against Nottingham Forest.
Sean Dyche, the manager of Nottingham Forest, joked about this rule, saying it's unfair and that players should be allowed to enjoy Christmas.
He also said that he doesn't worry too much about his players' weight, as long as they use common sense.
Dyche even imitated a famous former manager, Brian Clough, in a funny way, saying that players should be ready to play, even if they have a drink or two.
Pep Guardiola plans to monitor Manchester City players' weight before and after Christmas to ensure they are fit for the match against Nottingham Forest.
Players who gain more than three kilos will not travel to Nottingham for the match.
Sean Dyche, Nottingham Forest manager, jokingly criticized Guardiola's rule, saying it's unfair and that players should be allowed to enjoy Christmas.
Dyche said he doesn't obsess over his players' weight and believes in using common sense.
Dyche imitated Brian Clough, a legendary former manager, in a light-hearted exchange with journalists.
- Who
- Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche
- What
- Sean Dyche jokingly criticized Pep Guardiola's plan to monitor players' weight before and after Christmas
- When
- December 23, 2025
- Where
- United Kingdom (UK)
- Why
- Guardiola's plan to control players' weight to ensure they are fit for the upcoming match against Nottingham Forest
- Date
- December 23, 2025
- Location
- United Kingdom (UK)
- Teams Involved
- Manchester City, Nottingham Forest
- Key Figures
- Pep Guardiola, Sean Dyche
- Event
- Premier League encounter on December 27, 2025