Mark Hughes Signs Man City Deal
June 4, 2008 by CLDsport · Leave a Comment
Mark Hughes has officially been confirmed as Man City manager, replacing Sven Goran Eriksson with immediate effect.
The Welshman leaves his Blackburn post after becoming disillusioned with the club’s ambitions in recent times. Hughes has put pen to paper on a 3-year contract with the Eastlands club. The 44-year-old manager will be officially be unveiled at a press conference tomorrow morning. Read more
The Managerial Merry-Go-Round Continues
June 3, 2008 by CLDsport · Leave a Comment
With Sven Goran Eriksson sacked by Man City, and already employed as Mexico national coach, Mark Hughes has become the Eastland club’s main priority.
With Man City owner Thaksin Shinawatra seemingly desperate to stop the unrest amongst the fans caused by his inexplicable sacking of Eriksson, the club have moved to secure the services of Blackburn boss Hughes. This news has alerted Chelsea, who are looking to replace Avram Grant and have already been linked to their former player. Read more
Manchester City Claim Uefa Cup Spot
May 16, 2008 by CLDsport · Leave a Comment
Congratulations to Man City who have had their Uefa Cup spot confirmed for the 2008/9 season.
The Premier League won an extra Uefa Cup spot due to finishing top of the UEFA Fair Play rankings. Man City finished 5th in the Fair Play league, but all teams above them have already qualified for Europe (Manchester Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham). Read more
Eriksson to Benfica?
May 9, 2008 by CLDsport · Leave a Comment
Sven Goran Eriksson has held talks with Benfica regarding a third term as coach at the Portuguese club. A statement from Benfica on Thursday confirmed that talks had taken place - however, it said that; Read more
Sven Goran Eriksson to be Sacked by Man City
According to recent news reports, Sven Goran Eriksson is to be sacked by Man City owner Thaksin Shinawatra at the end of the season following a run of differing form since Christmas. Eriksson was called in for a meeting following City’s defeat to Fulham on Saturday and was told that he would be replaced after the clubs two remaining fixtures against Middlesbrough and Liverpool respectively. Read more
