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[BufordUSABlue]

The new CEO won't pick the manager. That will be done in Abu Dhabi but don't be surprised if we have a new one next season. There are some funny things going on at the moment.

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Sorry - didn't mean to be mysterious but my suspicion is that Mancini will make the decision this summer (if he hasn't already done so) not the club. His body language at the moment is terrible plus his comments after the Everton game suggest a man who just wants to be somewhere else. Everyone is saying what a clever move it was to take the blame but believe me it wasn't. Plus the press stories seem to be preparing the ground for a change and that's often a reliable indicator if the right people are writing the stories.

You seem to be saying a lot here by not saying much if you catch my drift PB? If Bobby delivers the league and wants to stay, surely he will? I am somewhat curious as to why he wouldnt want to stay regardless and would be interested in any insight you may have on this also?

Stability and consistently is the key now, both on and off the pitch, we are on a huge upwards trend and there is no reason for this not to continue, a change in management may wobble us a little though especially if there is no real need..

 

[gelly]

And as for Mourinho, I'm sure Khaldoon/Mansour are looking at this logically. ie would he be an improvement on Mancini? Yes he would. Would that be the case even if Mancini won the league? Yes. So what difference does it make? And I say this as a big Mancini fan.

If they think Mourinho is the best in the world and available they will take him no questions asked. Barcelona haven't been at their best but he has led Real 7 points ahead of them...and that's WITH a defeat in the 6 pointer. He has them playing some phenomenal stuff too. He's the best in the business.

The Mourinho factor is why Mancini is in such a bad mood lately. He heard rumours Mourinho will come in to replace him. Last time he heard the same rumours after Christmas it actually did happen and he did win the league to boot. History is repeating itself. It will be a mistake but Khaldoon/Mansour have probably drawn Mourinho's contract already. Hence Mancini looks a bit like dead man walking even if he is poised to win the league. Mancini is working in fear for his job at the moment.

 

[mancity1]

And as for Mourinho, I'm sure Khaldoon/Mansour are looking at this logically. ie would he be an improvement on Mancini? Yes he would. Would that be the case even if Mancini won the league? Yes. So what difference does it make? And I say this as a big Mancini fan.

If they think Mourinho is the best in the world and available they will take him no questions asked. Barcelona haven't been at their best but he has led Real 7 points ahead of them...and that's WITH a defeat in the 6 pointer. He has them playing some phenomenal stuff too. He's the best in the business.

The Mourinho factor is why Mancini is in such a bad mood lately. He heard rumours Mourinho will come in to replace him. Last time he heard the same rumours after Christmas it actually did happen and he did win the league to boot. History is repeating itself. It will be a mistake but Khaldoon/Mansour have probably drawn Mourinho's contract already. Hence Mancini looks a bit like dead man walking even if he is poised to win the league. Mancini is working in fear for his job at the moment.

I disagree , Mancini would be happy to return to Italy to take up a post in Serie A.

I think he enjoys the thrust of the premiership and matching wits with Fergie and the others and I hope he still feels welcome by the majority of the stakeholders to continue on next year even if he finishes up short come May 13.

That Italian passion we see on the touchline is coming to the fore as it does with all managers when a decision doesn't go his way ala Silva's stonewall penalty on Saturday.

Seriously I would be more concerned if he didn't react the way he has in recent times.

If the bosses think another manager is more suited to come in next year he won't lose much sleep over it.

 

[Chris in London]

Good read and well articulated Chris. Couldn't agree with you more. People tend to forget the ADUG are long-term business men, they've met RM and stay in touch with him. They like him and they will stay with him title or no title (close 2nd if the latter), no matter.

Cheers, SS.

One thing I didn't factor in, though, was whether RM himself wanted out, as PB hints. Obviously, if RM has been tipped the wink that if he leaves us he is next in line at Real Madrid, all bets may be off.

But even if RM wants away, I just don't see ADUG as looking at Mourinho and thinking 'that's our man'. Mourinho is massively hyped up by the British press, and we are all influenced by it.

ADUG don't read much of the British press, and I can't think of any other egomaniacs who hold high profile positions in Abu Dhabi.

 

[Anonymous]

Mourinho is massively hyped up by the British press, and we are all influenced by it.

ADUG don't read much of the British press, and I can't think of any other egomaniacs who hold high profile positions in Abu Dhabi.

Lets get it right, Mourinho IS the most successful football manager of the last decade. So any and all hype is clearly not without significant justification. Same applies for his ego. And i'm not going to even bother getting into the fucking truly gargantuan ego which Roberto possesses!

Too much lazy logic in trying to argue that Mourinho isn't the right guy for ADUG without once mentioning his vast achievements.

 

[Dave S]

I for one wouldn't want Mourhino anywhere near City. No ifs or but's.

 

[VOOMER]

And as for Mourinho, I'm sure Khaldoon/Mansour are looking at this logically. ie would he be an improvement on Mancini? Yes he would. Would that be the case even if Mancini won the league? Yes. So what difference does it make? And I say this as a big Mancini fan.

If they think Mourinho is the best in the world and available they will take him no questions asked. Barcelona haven't been at their best but he has led Real 7 points ahead of them...and that's WITH a defeat in the 6 pointer. He has them playing some phenomenal stuff too. He's the best in the business.

The Mourinho factor is why Mancini is in such a bad mood lately. He heard rumours Mourinho will come in to replace him. Last time he heard the same rumours after Christmas it actually did happen and he did win the league to boot. History is repeating itself. It will be a mistake but Khaldoon/Mansour have probably drawn Mourinho's contract already. Hence Mancini looks a bit like dead man walking even if he is poised to win the league. Mancini is working in fear for his job at the moment.

Any idea what the Euro millions numbers are on Friday?

 

[not my fault!]

I for one wouldn't want Mourhino anywhere near City. No ifs or but's.

I'm the same to be fair, you know he'll win you trophies but in two years he'll want to move on. With RM, if he's given the time, the money & the support he could be here for then next 8 years or more. Stability is key, you only have to look in to Trafford or at the Gooners to see that.

 

[Prestwich_Blue]

Good read and well articulated Chris. Couldn't agree with you more. People tend to forget the ADUG are long-term business men, they've met RM and stay in touch with him. They like him and they will stay with him title or no title (close 2nd if the latter), no matter.

Cheers, SS.

One thing I didn't factor in, though, was whether RM himself wanted out, as PB hints.

And that could be down to something as simple as wanting to be back in Italy near his father or because he's unhappy with the set-up at City, where he doesn't and never will have the full control he wants. I've worked in a management structure like that, where two people or groups of people have to make key decisions. One tends to be strategic and one tactical or operational. It can generate a lot of tension as the operational guys tend to want to do things quickly or that generate new business whereas the strategic guys take a longer view and may be unhappy with the degree of risk involved. In the end, you get decisions that are better for the long term future of the company.

That's the way I believe City operate, with the suits like Marwood deciding the transfer strategy, with Mancini having a say but ultimately being responsible primarily for the coaching. If he really hates that set-up then he may feel he's better off somewhere he can have full control over the playing side.

 

[CityBuzzin]

Mourinho is massively hyped up by the British press, and we are all influenced by it.

ADUG don't read much of the British press, and I can't think of any other egomaniacs who hold high profile positions in Abu Dhabi.

Lets get it right, Mourinho IS the most successful football manager of the last decade. So any and all hype is clearly not without significant justification. Same applies for his ego. And i'm not going to even bother getting into the fucking truly gargantuan ego which Roberto possesses!

Too much lazy logic in trying to argue that Mourinho isn't the right guy for ADUG without once mentioning his vast achievements.

No he isn't but he is the biggest egomaniac though, Pep Guardiola claim 13 from a possible 16 trophies, wining Coach of the year award and rightly so ahead oh him and slr fungus