I liked him myself, he was on a BBC podcast with Guillem Balague and had some very interesting ideas for the club, seems very switched on. He seemed prepared until Laporta entered the fray and then his answers about Koeman working under Xavi.
Goes back to your point about media/PR though. Was almost too transparent and needed more diplomatic/guarded answers.
I listened to that same one a few months ago.
I have not followed the campaign at all really, but has he been so clear on Xavi as the manager? Before, he said that Xavi, as well as other former players and people with football knowledge should all be at the club, and that Xavi is a manager and will get his chance one day. But he didn't specify that he should take over right now.
I really liked his comment on Koeman not being here even after a potential treble though. Barcelona would be better off today if LE didn't turn things around in 2014 but was fired, and keeping Koeman for a few more years will be devastating.
I think the big question for the new president will be to make sure the club can't be managed like it was in the previous 10 years. I thought Font had some good ideas there.
I always liked Laporta, loved his smug smile, but I am not sure he will be as succesful this time. How he couldn't win in 2015 is insane, and shows a big weakness both in the system, the voters, and in Laporta himself. Some of Laportas comments in this campaign were a bit cheap and made me lose some respect for him as well, but I wish for his luck to continue!
