Sven Goran Eriksson | Passes away from cancer aged 76 (p 32)

[supercity88]

RIP Sven. I loved the times with him in charge, it felt like we were going to be back in the big time with him. Lots of signings, lots of hope and positivity and some excellent times again.

 

[lancs blue]

RIP Sven
Thanks for ending that 34 years without a win at the swamp and also bringing some respect back to the club after the dreary mess under Pearce.

 

[Kinkys Left Foot]

True gentleman, softly spoken, hugely talented. His time with us is remembered fondly and our thoughts go out to his family and close friends. RIP boss.

 

[mscenterh750]

Great man, great manager and a great person. We were so good under him and were great to watch. R.I.P. Sven and thank you so much for managing our wonderful club.

 

[blueste41]

First double in PL era. Sorry to be a pedant but my dad wouldn't allow that to pass - he used to bore the arse off me about beating them 6 out of 7 years at OT in late 60s and early 70s.

Ah of course, we weren't always shit before the takeover-we had our moments ;)

 

[Zabbasbeard]

Sven gave us a fun year with that double and a lot of enjoyment after the absolute purgatory of Pearce. A total gentleman and we were gutted when he was unfairly sacked. Always acknowledged and made time for the fans. Rest in peace.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Even his last message oozed dignity, pragmatism and perspective.

 

[threespires]

For a single season manager to be so liked and even loved it speaks volumes.
Faced his fate with the style and class he brought to the game. RIP Sven.

 

[Withnail]

Lovely man, have fond memories of his tenure at City apart from the Middlesbrough mauling. Very sad news RIP Sven.

 

[Eccles Blue]

I remember being at Middlesbrough that last game, where we lost 8-1 (? I lost count!!!) and we still kept chanting:
"We don't need no Phil Scolari,
We don't need Mourinho,
Hey! Thaksin! Leave our Sven alone!"

Then going on the March up Joe Mercer Way still chanting Save our Sven. Through it all he kept on smiling. RIP