Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola shocked the world on Tuesday, when he was spotted in the stands of Edgeley Park to watch a League One match between Stockport County and Port Vale.
Guardiola’s interest in England’s third tier isn’t what’s most surprising—the Spanish boss has a well-documented history of appreciating English soccer, especially the grittiness of the lower tiers, explaining that visiting lower league venues over the years has provided some of his “most enjoyable memories.” Additionally, Stockport is a town within Great Manchester, easily accessible even to the Premier League manager who has stated he doesn’t have much time to see other teams play.
