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Wednesday, 4 April 2012

Man City would be mad to sack Mancini


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CITY WOULD BE MAD TO SACK MANCINI


I HEAR rumblings of discontent emanating from Eastlands in Manchester. Apparently the fans and the owners are none too happy that Man City might not win the Premier League after all. That they thought they had it all sown up – and cannot comprehend why the Sky Blues have fallen at the last hurdle to the relentless title machine that is bitter neighbours United. That maybe it is time for a change of manager – that Mancini is a busted flush.
What a load of rubbish. Roberto Mancini has done a great job at City and is continuing to do so. He came to a club that had won nothing of import for 35 years when he led them to the FA Cup last year. And this season, even if he ‘fails’, he has led them to their best league position – also for 35 years – if they finish as runners-up.
Mancini has also, through his own standing in the game, brought in world class players such as David Silva, Yaya Toure and Sergio Aguero. Would Mark Hughes have been able to entice such figures to the City of Manchester Stadium?
The Italian has done a great job in the time he has been in command and deserves real credit for lifting the club into the Champions League and on the brink of the Premier League title. I believe that if he is given more time he will build on those successes and bring even more glory to the club.
The only two managers I can think of in the world who might improve City are Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola. So unless you can persuade them to come to Eastlands, be grateful for what you have got you City fans who are complaining now. Remember, it ain’t that long ago that the club was a shambles and in the lower leagues. Now, thanks to Mancini and the owners, it stands on the brink of being viewed as one of Europe’s big outfits once again. So be careful what you wish for…

FRANK WORRALL

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