Joehannes said:Hahaha, The Mirror saying that we're looking at replacing him with...Brendan 'Brendan' Rodgers.
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Joehannes said:Hahaha, The Mirror saying that we're looking at replacing him with...Brendan 'Brendan' Rodgers.
Fuck me that's hilariousJoehannes said:Hahaha, The Mirror saying that we're looking at replacing him with...Brendan 'Brendan' Rodgers.
Brendan Rodgers is the shock name in the frame to replace Roberto Mancini as Manchester City manager, writes the Sunday People.
The Liverpool boss has significant behind-the-scenes support at the Etihad despite a hit-and-miss first season at Anfield.
The Blues power-brokers believe the 40-year-old Irishman fulfils all the criteria they deem essential – like a willingness to blood young players early, media skills, and European experience – and the ace in his pack is that he is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Rodgers was City’s first choice a year ago when he was at Swansea and Mancini was on the ropes – before the dramatic turnaround that saw his side crowned Premier League champions.
Now the Irishman is back on City radar, with Mancini not safe even if he wins the FA Cup next month.
Rodgers has two years left on his Liverpool contract so City would have to pay compensation – but that won’t deter them.
Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez is also a live contender for the City post – sources close to the Spaniard say he is desperate for the job.
But it’s the pursuit of Rodgers, just a year into his Liverpool career, that will raise most eyebrows.
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Danielmanc said:Joehannes said:Hahaha, The Mirror saying that we're looking at replacing him with...Brendan 'Brendan' Rodgers.
Cabal will become Rodgers fanboys now ! We've had every other name mentioned so why not Brendan "I've got thee envelopes" Rodgers
Ragnarok said:Danielmanc said:Joehannes said:Hahaha, The Mirror saying that we're looking at replacing him with...Brendan 'Brendan' Rodgers.
Cabal will become Rodgers fanboys now ! We've had every other name mentioned so why not Brendan "I've got thee envelopes" Rodgers
Why hasnt the cabal championed Di Matteo. He is a CL winner, the one thing they covet most
LoveCity said:I love all the conflicting stories.
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Mancini stays
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By NEIL CUSTIS
Published: 34 minutes ago
ROBERTO MANCINI will be Manchester City’s manager next season — even if they lose the FA Cup final.
Speculation is rife the Italian could be axed after a disappointing defence of the Premier League title.
But SunSport understands Mancini has the full support of new City chief executive Ferran Soriano and sporting director Txiki Begiristain.
The trio have already been making plans for next season to significantly strengthen the squad in a bid to get the title back from rivals United.
Most importantly, chairman Khaldoon Al Mubaraak still backs the man he chose to replace Mark Hughes in December 2009.
Victory for City against Wigan at Wembley on May 11 would be Mancini’s third trophy in three seasons with two FA Cups and last season’s title.
In the wake of that title triumph last May, Mancini was given a new five-year deal.
Some saw the arrival of former Barcelona executives Soriano and Begiristain as putting pressure on Mancini.
But he has a better relationship with them than with previous chief exec Garry Cook and football administrator Brian Marwood.
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4906304/Roberto-Mancini-will-stay-boss-even-if-Man-City-lose-FA-Cup-final.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sp ... final.html</a>
sam-caddick said:LoveCity said:I love all the conflicting stories.
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Mancini stays
Exclusive
By NEIL CUSTIS
Published: 34 minutes ago
ROBERTO MANCINI will be Manchester City’s manager next season — even if they lose the FA Cup final.
Speculation is rife the Italian could be axed after a disappointing defence of the Premier League title.
But SunSport understands Mancini has the full support of new City chief executive Ferran Soriano and sporting director Txiki Begiristain.
The trio have already been making plans for next season to significantly strengthen the squad in a bid to get the title back from rivals United.
Most importantly, chairman Khaldoon Al Mubaraak still backs the man he chose to replace Mark Hughes in December 2009.
Victory for City against Wigan at Wembley on May 11 would be Mancini’s third trophy in three seasons with two FA Cups and last season’s title.
In the wake of that title triumph last May, Mancini was given a new five-year deal.
Some saw the arrival of former Barcelona executives Soriano and Begiristain as putting pressure on Mancini.
But he has a better relationship with them than with previous chief exec Garry Cook and football administrator Brian Marwood.
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4906304/Roberto-Mancini-will-stay-boss-even-if-Man-City-lose-FA-Cup-final.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sp ... final.html</a>
Nice to see a more positive article for once!!
FORZA MANCINI
Wenger - Points gap can be deceiving
Arsène Wenger believes it can be misleading to judge teams on the gap in points between them.
Newly-crowned champions Manchester United will go into Sunday’s clash at Emirates Stadium at least 13 points clear of their closest rivals Manchester City.
City manager Roberto Mancini claims that the difference in quality between the sides is much closer than the table suggests, and Wenger agrees.
“Man City is for sure a very good side that can compete with Man United,” he said. “They dropped some points this season that were unexpected and Mancini is right on his statement.
“I agree completely with him and we have seen that again when they played against Man United.
“We have a game that is based on collective expression so it's difficult to compare man-to-man. At the moment, we are 20 points behind and that is linked with our bad start to the season but mainly to the fact that against the big clubs, we did not do well.
“Then I can tell you that in Germany, Dortmund are 20 points behind Bayern Munich and they just beat Real Madrid 4-1. The same people that say 'you are 20 points behind' are the same that say Dortmund is the best team in Europe.”
"Some saw the arrival of former Barcelona executives Soriano and Begiristain as putting pressure on Mancini.
But he has a better relationship with them than with previous chief exec Garry Cook and football administrator Brian Marwood."
Blue Heaven said:sam-caddick said:LoveCity said:I love all the conflicting stories.
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Mancini stays
Exclusive
By NEIL CUSTIS
Published: 34 minutes ago
ROBERTO MANCINI will be Manchester City’s manager next season — even if they lose the FA Cup final.
Speculation is rife the Italian could be axed after a disappointing defence of the Premier League title.
But SunSport understands Mancini has the full support of new City chief executive Ferran Soriano and sporting director Txiki Begiristain.
The trio have already been making plans for next season to significantly strengthen the squad in a bid to get the title back from rivals United.
Most importantly, chairman Khaldoon Al Mubaraak still backs the man he chose to replace Mark Hughes in December 2009.
Victory for City against Wigan at Wembley on May 11 would be Mancini’s third trophy in three seasons with two FA Cups and last season’s title.
In the wake of that title triumph last May, Mancini was given a new five-year deal.
Some saw the arrival of former Barcelona executives Soriano and Begiristain as putting pressure on Mancini.
But he has a better relationship with them than with previous chief exec Garry Cook and football administrator Brian Marwood.
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4906304/Roberto-Mancini-will-stay-boss-even-if-Man-City-lose-FA-Cup-final.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sp ... final.html</a>
Nice to see a more positive article for once!!
FORZA MANCINI
If it's in The Sun, it is surely true, is it not?
Pablo1 said:The cookie monster said:grim up north said:
I'd trust someone who works in greggs info more than p.b...
I've never known a forum with so many highly placed members - though it doesnt hold much water when all the said highly placed members use guess work within all their posts like the rest of us mere mortals..
Blue Heaven said:sam-caddick said:LoveCity said:I love all the conflicting stories.
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Mancini stays
Exclusive
By NEIL CUSTIS
Published: 34 minutes ago
ROBERTO MANCINI will be Manchester City’s manager next season — even if they lose the FA Cup final.
Speculation is rife the Italian could be axed after a disappointing defence of the Premier League title.
But SunSport understands Mancini has the full support of new City chief executive Ferran Soriano and sporting director Txiki Begiristain.
The trio have already been making plans for next season to significantly strengthen the squad in a bid to get the title back from rivals United.
Most importantly, chairman Khaldoon Al Mubaraak still backs the man he chose to replace Mark Hughes in December 2009.
Victory for City against Wigan at Wembley on May 11 would be Mancini’s third trophy in three seasons with two FA Cups and last season’s title.
In the wake of that title triumph last May, Mancini was given a new five-year deal.
Some saw the arrival of former Barcelona executives Soriano and Begiristain as putting pressure on Mancini.
But he has a better relationship with them than with previous chief exec Garry Cook and football administrator Brian Marwood.
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4906304/Roberto-Mancini-will-stay-boss-even-if-Man-City-lose-FA-Cup-final.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sp ... final.html</a>
Nice to see a more positive article for once!!
FORZA MANCINI
If it's in The Sun, it is surely true, is it not?
LoveCity said:I love all the conflicting stories.
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Mancini stays
Exclusive
By NEIL CUSTIS
Published: 34 minutes ago
ROBERTO MANCINI will be Manchester City’s manager next season — even if they lose the FA Cup final.
Speculation is rife the Italian could be axed after a disappointing defence of the Premier League title.
But SunSport understands Mancini has the full support of new City chief executive Ferran Soriano and sporting director Txiki Begiristain.
The trio have already been making plans for next season to significantly strengthen the squad in a bid to get the title back from rivals United.
Most importantly, chairman Khaldoon Al Mubaraak still backs the man he chose to replace Mark Hughes in December 2009.
Victory for City against Wigan at Wembley on May 11 would be Mancini’s third trophy in three seasons with two FA Cups and last season’s title.
In the wake of that title triumph last May, Mancini was given a new five-year deal.
Some saw the arrival of former Barcelona executives Soriano and Begiristain as putting pressure on Mancini.
But he has a better relationship with them than with previous chief exec Garry Cook and football administrator Brian Marwood.
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4906304/Roberto-Mancini-will-stay-boss-even-if-Man-City-lose-FA-Cup-final.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sp ... final.html</a>