Guardiola, who has recently been linked with a move to Manchester United as a possible replacement for Sir Alex Ferguson when the Scot steps down at Old Trafford, admits he would have preferred to wait until the end of the season to make any announcement about his future.

I believe Laporta is now sweating like hell, feeling nervous about Pep's decision. Pep also denied that he is considering to take SAF's post, and has demanded the Catalan media to stop asking any related question in any media conference. He is apparently disgusted with those rumors.

There are many rumors why he would wish duration of the new contract is only 1 year. But I believe that is because:

1) Try out period under the management of new president;
2) If the new president is not satisfied with his work, the cost of compensation Barca have to pay him will be minimal;
3) To reduce the chance of complacency occurring at his side.

And yes, you read it right, it was Pep who has demanded the 1 year contract. Not Barca.

To fellow cules, I want to share these video:

Barca vs Sampdoria 1992 UCL Final

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AMCLGWOX
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=JC2DI269

Cesc = Future replacement for Xavi.

After the game Barca coach Pep Guardiola said criticism of referees is pointless. "We shouldn't always doubt the referees - we need to enjoy this wonderful league and spend less time talking about referees. It's not worth talking about it - they make mistakes and get things right like everybody else,'' he added.