MANCINI |
Roberto Mancini has been sacked as Manchester City manager after three-and-a-half years at the helm.
The club said
he "had failed to achieve any of the club's targets, with the
exception of qualification for next season's Champions League".
Read the club's full statement after the cut
This has been a difficult decision for the owner, Chairman
and Board to make and it is the outcome of a planned end of season
review process that has been brought forward in light of recent
speculation and out of respect for Roberto and his extensive
contributions to the Football Club.
Despite everyone’s best efforts, the Club has failed to achieve any
of its stated targets this year, with the exception of qualification for
next season’s UEFA Champions League. This, combined with an identified
need to develop a holistic approach to all aspects of football at the
Club, has meant that the decision has been taken to find a new manager
for the 2013/14 season and beyond.
Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said: “Roberto’s record speaks for
itself and he has the respect and gratitude of Sheikh Mansour, myself
and the Board for all of his hard work and commitment over the last
three and a half years. He has clearly also secured the love and respect
of our fans. He has done as he promised and delivered silverware and
success, breaking the Club’s 35-year trophy drought and securing the
title in 2012. I would like to personally and publicly thank him for his
dedication to the progress that he has overseen and for his support and
continued friendship."
Assistant Manager Brian Kidd will take interim responsibility for the
remaining two games of the season and the post-season tour to the
United States.
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