The leak definitely came from Txiki/Ferran's contacts at Barca ('Sport' story the Tuesday before the final) so one does have to wonder why it happened. It could have been because Barca were interested in Pellers, though it could also be Machiavellian in nature to pull the rug from under Mancini (firing a manager that had won the FA cup would be poor PR). The former in much more likely however the latter is a possibility - I wouldn't put anything past execs of major companies.
Maybe right although he cant have too many complaints when he took over Hughes in similar circumstances. I just think similar to the Hart thread people have short memories and only want to remember the good stuff.