ESPNsoccernet Fantasy Podcast: 12/23
As Roberto Mancini arrives at Eastlands, are fantasy managers back to square one with Manchester City
Audio PodCast | December 23, 2009Mancini facing long road ahead
Chris PetersonChris Peterson examines the road ahead for new Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009Cook believes Liverpool sounded out Mancini
Harry Harris, Football CorrespondentRoberto Mancini may have been 'sounded out' by Liverpool at the time their American owners had contacted Jurgen Klinsmann as a contingency plan for replacing Rafael Benitez.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009Mancini will not accept 'nonsense' from Bellamy and co
Harry Harris, Football CorrespondentESPN Soccernet has learned that Craig Bellamy can expect a hardline approach from new boss Roberto Mancini if he steps out of line.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009Keane: Hughes should not have joined Man City
Soccernet staffIpswich boss Roy Keane has said that his former Manchester United team-mate Mark Hughes should not have gone to rivals Manchester City in the first place, due to his connections with Old Trafford.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009Turner handed four match ban for Barry elbow
Sunderland centre-back Michael Turner will now serve a four-match ban for his red card against Manchester City after the Football Association dismissed his claim and added a game for making a frivolous appeal.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009David Villa suggests interest in Premier League
Soccernet staffValencia striker David Villa has suggested he would now be keen to secure a move to the Premier League.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009
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Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009Roberto Mancini wants Robinho to "make history"
Soccernet staffRoberto Mancini has urged Robinho to "make history" at Manchester City and used a chaotic first press conference as the club's new manager to declare he wants to retain the services of the Brazilian striker.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009Man City strenuously deny lying to fans
Manchester City have been forced to insist they did not lie to fans over when they approached Roberto Mancini to become their new manager.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009Garry Cook goes on the defensive
Harry Harris, Football CorrespondentGarry Cook has strongly defended Manchester City's conduct in sacking Mark Hughes and claimed that the circumstances surrounding the appointment of Roberto Mancini have been unfairly represented in the media. However, the chief executive has also told ESPN Soccernet that City were exploring possible managerial alternatives to Hughes as early as last summer.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009Cook: Mancini prioritising defensive problems
Harry Harris, Football CorrespondentRoberto Mancini will be seeking searching answers to the reasons behind Manchester City's defensive weaknesses as he begins to stamp his own image on the squad left to him by Mark Hughes, chief executive Garry Cook has told ESPN Soccernet.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009Roque Santa Cruz reveals "anger" at Mark Hughes departure
Soccernet staffRoque Santa Cruz has detailed how Manchester City's decision to part company with Mark Hughes in the aftermath of a 4-3 win over Sunderland did provoke some "anger" within the dressing room.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009Sunderland officially appeal Turner sending off
Sunderland have appealed against the red card handed out to Michael Turner at Manchester City on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
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