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Was it our first win at the swamp since the Dennis law goal?
Sven Goran Eriksson | Passes away from cancer aged 76 (p 32)
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BringBackSwales
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Gonna get that to read this weekend
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Tough reading this dreadful news this morning
I hope what ever time he has left are beautiful and pain free as possible.
A very brave man.
I hope what ever time he has left are beautiful and pain free as possible.
A very brave man.
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A real shame and I was quite upset when I read the news.
Sven was a character in the game - both supremely calm and phenomenally understated. The first non-English England manager and the press were out for him. I can imagine his phone was hacked senseless. I was always amazed at how unflustered he was, but you know he also had a bit of a wild side and I can imagine his life has been a lot more exciting than mine!
Footballing wise, not many have a CV as good as his. I do think he could've done better with England but there's plenty of others we could say that about. He did well with us and I always had the feeling if we'd have stuck with him, we'd have done well.
It's a terrible disease and I just hope he gets to enjoy as much as possible of his last year.
Take care Sven.
Sven was a character in the game - both supremely calm and phenomenally understated. The first non-English England manager and the press were out for him. I can imagine his phone was hacked senseless. I was always amazed at how unflustered he was, but you know he also had a bit of a wild side and I can imagine his life has been a lot more exciting than mine!
Footballing wise, not many have a CV as good as his. I do think he could've done better with England but there's plenty of others we could say that about. He did well with us and I always had the feeling if we'd have stuck with him, we'd have done well.
It's a terrible disease and I just hope he gets to enjoy as much as possible of his last year.
Take care Sven.
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Yes.
34 years and 27 visits there in all competitions without a win.
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Proud to say I was there singing too, never wanted Sven to leave and neither did the players I believe that was somewhat of a protest by the squad to the chairman (i.e. Dunney getting sent off which could've jeopardised Europa qualification) which led to that ridiculous scoreline.
Will be forever thankful to him for achieving a historic double over United who arguably had their best ever side in 08 and got us enjoying watching some very entertaining football, especially after the dismal Pearce era. I will remember his time fondly here in Manchester, he represented the club brilliantly and I wish him all the best. Thank you Sven.
Hope Blues at St James' on Saturday sing this loud and proud
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Brought back some hope,entertainment,quality,
class and respect.
Taskin resented his popularity, knowledge and profile (the reason he was employed) and undermined & humiliated him from Xmas onwards.
Sven lost his fortune in a bank collapse, and was actively diminished by our hideous media, which lead to him becoming a 'journeyman' manager simply to pay his bills and debts.
He was an Olympic shagger of multiple gold medals and undoubtedly had a lot of great experiences.
Remembered fondly by City fans for all the right reasons.
class and respect.
Taskin resented his popularity, knowledge and profile (the reason he was employed) and undermined & humiliated him from Xmas onwards.
Sven lost his fortune in a bank collapse, and was actively diminished by our hideous media, which lead to him becoming a 'journeyman' manager simply to pay his bills and debts.
He was an Olympic shagger of multiple gold medals and undoubtedly had a lot of great experiences.
Remembered fondly by City fans for all the right reasons.
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18 cup games at OT in 34 years? You sure? :)
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Doh! Clumsy fingers as a result of tiredness. It was 27 visits to the swamp without a win. Thanks for spotting that - have now edited it.
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On talk sport now everyone
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Absolute legend of the game. Loved his time here and he never should have been let go.
A true gentleman and a lovely human to top it off.
We all hope he can defy the odds and fight on for a long time.
A true gentleman and a lovely human to top it off.
We all hope he can defy the odds and fight on for a long time.
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Loved Sven. He gave us a bit of pride back in our team again. Don't think he ever lost a game to ferguson either! Hope he can find the strength to fight this horrible illness.
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Memories of the derby game st home...when AF rose to his feet from the utd dug out,arms raised as Tevez was about to score with a header from point blank range...and missed!
Also the West ham away win 1st match of the season,great away turn out and atmosphere, with so many debutants all looking good. our hopes were high.
And the 1nil win over Derby County at home with a Michael Johnson goal, early season optimism was over flowing..
I think the utd win put us top of the League,3 wins out of 3 with no goals conceded.
Wow.
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He's enjoyed a good life let's hope he has a good death it's a nasty cancer to get Sven deserves our love and best wishes for bringing colour, glamour, scandal, bingo and just a hint of Swedish sexual freedom to Manchester and the UK
Terribly sad news. I met him a few times when I was working closely with the FA and he was a good chap. He loved his women tho :)
I see sky have managed to pen a story and failed to mention us. Oh and that Sven is a lifelong dipper fan and wanted to be their manager. You just know what is coming next. That’s all the dippers need is for some grief they can jump on.
Wish him a pain free time though. Horrible ticking time bomb for him.
news.sky.com
I see sky have managed to pen a story and failed to mention us. Oh and that Sven is a lifelong dipper fan and wanted to be their manager. You just know what is coming next. That’s all the dippers need is for some grief they can jump on.
Wish him a pain free time though. Horrible ticking time bomb for him.
Sven-Goran Eriksson hopes he'll be well enough to watch England v Brazil in March - and reveals one unfulfilled wish
Speaking to Sky News, the Swede reveals how he hopes to spend the time he has left - including watching his former side in March. He also revealed one wish he had in his career that never came true.
news.sky.com