READING 0, MANCHESTER CITY 2 Manchester City only needed a point from 2 games to cement second place against already relegated Reading but there was enhanced interest in their laboured late victory at a rain soaked Madjeski Stadium due to the sacking of Roberto Mancini last night. City announced prior to the game that David […]
Roberto Mancini sacked as Manchester City manager
Manchester City’s official website has reported that Roberto Mancini has been relieved his duties as Manchester City manager. The statement said that the Club had “failed to achieve any of its stated targets this year, with the exception of qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League.” Assistant Manager Brian Kidd will take interim responsibility for […]
David Moyes appointed new Manchester United boss
It was announced today that Everton’s David Moyes will become Manchester United’s new manager from July 1st 2013 on a 6 year deal. The news follows quickly after the announcement of Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement yesterday. Moyes, who was out of contract at Everton this summer, arrives on the recommendation of Sir Alex Ferguson who […]
City lack bite in the run-up to FA Cup final
SWANSEA 0, MANCHESTER CITY 0 Swansea and Manchester City played out a turgid end-of-season goalless draw as neither side could find their shooting boots to take control. City manager Roberto Mancini fully recognised the issues at hand for the forthcoming FA Cup final. “We wanted to win this game to get second position without problems, […]
Van Persie defies boo boys to earn Champions a point
ARSENAL 1, MANCHESTER UNITED 1 Robin Van Persie braved the taunts at the Emirates Stadium to level the scores with his 29th goal of the season from the penalty spot and earn United a point away at Arsenal on his return to the North London club that had been his home for eight years. The […]