Mancini Breaking News Part 4

[BobKowalski]

I just don't see what the club were supposed to do. "hey, roberto, we're going to fire you in a week and a half, but please do a good job coaching until then."

It's unreasonable. The plan all along was probably to wait until the end of the season and have a "process" whereby they'd fire him. Maybe before NY trip just to spare him that farce. The news got out early and the club should be concerned about the manner of that happening, but once it got out they can't really back him and then fire him in a week. They can't realistically pre-announce his firing. Yeah, it got ugly, but it realistically got ugly the second the news picked up steam, at that point there was realistically no way to put the cat back in the bag, so to speak.

You've got it bang on mate.

There is nothing the club could do differently about this. It's just moral high grounding and blame gaming which diverts from the key fact.

The hierarchy have decided that Mancini isn't the man for the club. A brave and, I believe, correct decision.

Brave. Its bleeding heroic. I can see Ferran and Txiki hanging round outside Mancini's office nudging each other and whispering

"Go on you tell him?"
"Me boss? I'm not telling him its your idea"
"Hmm. Tell you what lets wait until after the cup final he'll be in better mood then hopefully. Now are you sure no one knows that we have Pellegrini lined up? No one saw you lunching with his agent last week?"
"Its cool boss. I used a disguise. No one suspects a thing."
"Excellent. Nothing can wrong. We win the cup. Tell Roberto he's out and then put out a short statement. All very professional. The Sheikh will be pleased. Come Txiki our work is done here. Lunch?"
"Great boss! Can I...?"
"Yes Txiki you can wear the disguise. A nuns outfit you say. Ingenious Txiki. Very ingenious."

 

[blueinsa]

Looks like Damocles has just turned up at the Etihad:

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very good ;-)

 

[manimanc]

Fuck me is everybody blind?!?

The word "must" in red letters...

Man
utd
supporters
trust

these rags really are desperate to rub it in,'must' try harder woodworms...

 

[nmc]

Re: Mancini Breaking News

I just hope City have dotted all the I's and crossed all the T's.

The last thing our board can legislate for is Pellegrini being spooked into an about-turn with the continued speculation and opinion led pieces.

Barca are an attractive proposition for any manager, but trust Begiristain to have done the hard work already.

Down the years we have seen the likes of Joe Royle (first time around) and even Dave Bassett renege at the final hurdle.

.. and Brian Kidd.

 

[gazbaz]

Fuck me is everybody blind?!?

The word "must" in red letters...

Man
utd
supporters
trust

these rags really are desperate to rub it in,'must' try harder woodworms...

Yep definately

 

[MSP]

I don't care if they like him or not. This is unfair to your supporters at this point, and the owners have an obligation to the people they want money from. I'm not being unreasonable either and suggesting anything crazy like they should consult fans about hiring a manager or something nonsensical. They do however have an obligation to act professionally and not make decisions based on petty vendettas.


Mancini knew he was going. Has known for a while. But he's chosen to play dumb.

BINGO!!!

If someone really thinks that his words in last 2-3 days are not well planned behaviour then lol.. or that he was shocked and surprised by Friday news, come on.. eeeez football, you should know how contract negotiations things are being done

His words and acts in these days can bring him additional million or two and you can bet your house that everything he says is something pre-oordinated with his camp.

 

[pominoz]

Bile ??

May have been the wrong word to use in response EDLS, but some on here are getting hysterical.
I have read posts that the owner is a "soulless ****" and that posters are done with City if Mancini goes.
Get a fucking grip everyone, and wait till we know what has been going on.

I've not been over the top in my posts and don't put words in my mouth, please.

I happen to like Mancini and as this is a board for posting opinions I will used it as a forum to voice my support for a man who I feel is being despicably treated. If they want rid, fair enough. But do it with dignity.

I think you may have misread may post, i used the wrong word concerning your post, then said that
" some on here are getting hysterical.
I have read posts that the owner is a "soulless ****" and that posters are done with City if Mancini goes".
That did not include you.

 

[Gorton_Tubster]

get a grip guys.... there are a lot of "We didnt win anything lets sack the manager" fans who imo are not thinking....


We are replacing a proven track record manager with a guy from Chile who hasnt won anything in 9 years of EU top flight footy!!!!

As bad as Manc is, he is the best choice.. Lets not be another Liverpool ffs!

 

[Eaglechief]

Have we learnt nothing from the past. In previous times the people in charge did things badly, and again it's same. If they are getting rid of Mancini ( and I don't think we should ) then do it and not drag it out. Be professional and tell Mancini to his face NOW!
I say to all you out there who think Mancini should go remember this "be careful what YOU wish for".

Well said!

 

[Anonymous]

I just don't see what the club were supposed to do. "hey, roberto, we're going to fire you in a week and a half, but please do a good job coaching until then."

It's unreasonable. The plan all along was probably to wait until the end of the season and have a "process" whereby they'd fire him. Maybe before NY trip just to spare him that farce. The news got out early and the club should be concerned about the manner of that happening, but once it got out they can't really back him and then fire him in a week. They can't realistically pre-announce his firing. Yeah, it got ugly, but it realistically got ugly the second the news picked up steam, at that point there was realistically no way to put the cat back in the bag, so to speak.

You've got it bang on mate.

There is nothing the club could do differently about this. It's just moral high grounding and blame gaming which diverts from the key fact.

The hierarchy have decided that Mancini isn't the man for the club. A brave and, I believe, correct decision.

Brave. Its bleeding heroic. I can see Ferran and Txiki hanging round outside Mancini's office nudging each other and whispering

"Go on you tell him?"
"Me boss? I'm not telling him its your idea"
"Hmm. Tell you what lets wait until after the cup final he'll be in better mood then hopefully. Now are you sure no one knows that we have Pellegrini lined up? No one saw you lunching with his agent last week?"
"Its cool boss. I used a disguise. No one suspects a thing."
"Excellent. Nothing can wrong. We win the cup. Tell Roberto he's out and then put out a short statement. All very professional. The Sheikh will be pleased. Come Txiki our work is done here. Lunch?"
"Great boss! Can I...?"
"Yes Txiki you can wear the disguise. A nuns outfit you say. Ingenious Txiki. Very ingenious."

Alternatively.

"You read this? Hahahahahahahaha. He says he doesn't work for us."

"What? Let me see that. Bwahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha."

"You spoken to Pelli?"

"He's in."

"Great. What do we do with the Italian?"

"Who cares. He doesn't work for us remember. Leave it to Khaldoun."