{"id":13151,"date":"2013-05-14T16:56:02","date_gmt":"2013-05-14T15:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=13151"},"modified":"2013-05-14T16:56:02","modified_gmt":"2013-05-14T15:56:02","slug":"man-city-sacks-mancini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/exclusive\/man-city-sacks-mancini\/","title":{"rendered":"Man City Sacks Mancini"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester City has sacked its manager, Roberto Mancini.<\/p>\n<p>This was sequel to last weekend\u2019s FA Cup loss to Wigan Athletic.<\/p>\n<p>According to the club\u2019s website, Mancini failed to win any silverware which was his mandate. The club only grabbed a UEFA champions league spot.<\/p>\n<p>According to the club \u201c 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\u00a0 has been brought forward in light of recent speculation and out of respect for Roberto and his extensive contributions to the Football Club.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDespite everyone\u2019s best efforts, the Club has failed to achieve any of its stated targets this year, with the exception of qualification for next season\u2019s 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\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said: \u201cRoberto\u2019s 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\u2019s 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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester City has sacked its manager, Roberto Mancini. This was sequel to last weekend\u2019s FA Cup loss to Wigan Athletic. 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