Manchester City

[Shaggy]

It probably is

[little dave hedgehog]

vicky

[spud_gun]

Mancini gone.

Official statement from Citeh on their website.

[Catrin]

Mancini's sacking confirmed by Citeh on their website.

[Chazza]

It is with regret that Manchester City Football Club announces that Roberto Mancini has been relieved of his duties as Manchester City Manager.

This has been a difficult decision for the owner, Chairman and Board to make and it is the outcome of a planned end of season review process that has been brought forward in light of recent speculation and out of respect for Roberto and his extensive contributions to the Football Club.

Despite everyone’s best efforts, the Club has failed to achieve any of its stated targets this year, with the exception of qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League. This, combined with an identified need to develop a holistic approach to all aspects of football at the Club, has meant that the decision has been taken to find a new manager for the 2013/14 season and beyond.

Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said: “Roberto’s record speaks for itself and he has the respect and gratitude of Sheikh Mansour, myself and the Board for all of his hard work and commitment over the last three and a half years. He has clearly also secured the love and respect of our fans. He has done as he promised and delivered silverware and success, breaking the Club’s 35-year trophy drought and securing the title in 2012. I would like to personally and publicly thank him for his dedication to the progress that he has overseen and for his support and continued friendship."

Assistant Manager Brian Kidd will take interim responsibility for the remaining two games of the season and the post-season tour to the United States.

[Gibbo]

Too early imo.

[Exiled_red]

Not a surprise, I thought they would have waited until the end of the season though.

[Lee]

Inevitable innit.

Suppose they want to get a new manager in asap ready for the summer transfer window and pre-season training.

[Gibbo]

Who takes over for their last game then?

[Lee]

Platty.

[Chazza]

Brian Kidd.

[Chazza]

Platty.

Carphead will be looking for a new job as well I would guess.

[Lee]

Carphead.

Forgot about Kidd.

[Imy]

I liked Mancini, he was treated badly and didn't get the same respect other league winners were afforded.
Yes they should have done better this season, but an absolute **** summer transfer window meant they didn't build on last seasons success.
IMO he should have been given some time next season.

So Pellegrini...
What will be interesting is how he does in England especially in light of 'our' preference of the Bodge.

[red evil kenevil]

Benitez.