Johnny Mars Bar
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100%. Shameful the way the club hung him out to dry because he ruffled a few feathers.
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Roberto Mancini
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sir baconface
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Pellegríni was obviously lined up but I can’t remember whether he was initially seen as a long term appointment or only ever as a place-holder for Pep.100%. Shameful the way the club hung him out to dry because he ruffled a few feathers.
Johnny Mars Bar
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Surely Pellegrini knew from day one he was only keeping the seat warm.Pellegríni was obviously lined up but I can’t remember whether he was initially seen as a long term appointment or only ever as a place-holder for Pep.
gordondaviesmoustache
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I bet someone knows the answer...Still waiting five years on to find out Hart’s (apparently well known) dark secrets that resulted in his exit. Called it out every time I’ve seen it alluded to yet I’m still none the wiser.
Onholiday(somemightsay)
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I also believe landing him and De Rossi (as requested) would have hugely helped with our shift to 3 at the back in the Champions League.When he went face to face with Fergie on the touchline, you just knew Mancini didn't give a fuck. He also recognised that we needed RVP after winning the league, if the board had backed him i am absolutely certain we would have done it back to back.
Atleast Roberto was rewarded with Rodwell and Sinclair for his troubles............
shevtheblue
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Christ, i had forgotten about those two. As much as (it seems) a lot of players hated him, Bobby knew what he wanted and what he needed to be successful, but the club wanted to do it another way. It's worked out for both parties eventually tbf.I also believe landing him and De Rossi (as requested) would have hugely helped with our shift to 3 at the back in the Champions League.
Atleast Roberto was rewarded with Rodwell and Sinclair for his troubles............
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Absolute legend, I’ll always have fond memories of his time at city and what he did for us.
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I think, with FFPR coming in, the club’s hands were tied as to how much we could spend in the summer of 2012.Christ, i had forgotten about those two. As much as (it seems) a lot of players hated him, Bobby knew what he wanted and what he needed to be successful, but the club wanted to do it another way. It's worked out for both parties eventually tbf.
Having said that, Rodwell and Sinclair were beyond shite!
Gaylord du Bois
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You obviously let it slip past you.Still waiting five years on to find out Hart’s (apparently well known) dark secrets that resulted in his exit. Called it out every time I’ve seen it alluded to yet I’m still none the wiser.
On my left hand side.You obviously let it slip past you.