*Official* English Football Season 2009-2010

[Loony BoB]

Shame. =/ I hoped they'd stick with him, he deserves it as far as I'm concerned.

 

[social]

BBC speculating that Mark Hughes has resigned. Just waved to the crowd and apparently Citeh are releasing a statement tonight at 7.30.

Showsports in Middle East believe Roberto Mancini will be named as replacement

 

[sledger]

Roberto Mancini to take over from Mark Hughes at Manchester City | Premier League - Times Online

 

[grecian]

Anyone think this Fulham result makes McCarthy's decision look even worse. Clearly United are in shambles with injuries, honestly they'd of had a really good chance to get something out of that match.

 

[fredfertang]

I wonder if Mark Hughes would fancy the Reading job?

 

[sledger]

Anyone think this Fulham result makes McCarthy's decision look even worse. Clearly United are in shambles with injuries, honestly they'd of had a really good chance to get something out of that match.

Reminds me of that time Boro were relegated after being docked points for the match they didn't play, yet if they had played and lost they would have stayed up. Doubt that will happen here, but I would laugh if Wolves need only a point to stay up and end up going down, a point they could have arguably gained if they had put some effort into the Man Utd fixture.

 

[TT Boy]

Rafa's post-match interview = The ref was "perfect, no mistake".

 

[TT Boy]

Reminds me of that time Boro were relegated after being docked points for the match they didn't play, yet if they had played and lost they would have stayed up.

Was against Rovers. Remember it well.

 

[TT Boy]

I think Big Sam should spend the Christmas period at home resting. Since coming back Rovers have been abject.

 

[TT Boy]

Hughes been sacked according to the BBC.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Anyone think this Fulham result makes McCarthy's decision look even worse. Clearly United are in shambles with injuries, honestly they'd of had a really good chance to get something out of that match.

Aye. Shocking precedent to set anyway. The ten outfield players he brought in had made just 41 league starts between them before the ManUre game. £42 to watch the reserves indeed.

 

[Lillian Thomson]

Aye. Shocking precedent to set anyway. The ten outfield players he brought in had made just 41 league starts between them before the ManUre game. £42 to watch the reserves indeed.

He could have had the entire Plymouth Argyle first team squad for £42 and still got change.

 

[Scaly piscine]

Rate Hughes as a manager personally and can only see him getting better. Hope he gets a good position in his next job. Presumably Mancini is Man City's next manager, whoever gets it their days are numbered really. I can't see anyone coming in and getting the instant success the owners/board want.

 

[social]

Hughes been sacked according to the BBC.

Doesnt surprise me if that's the case

Owner would be asking questions and people aroung him would be covering their arses by pointing their finger at anyone they can to deflect blame

I work for a relative of the owner and have seen it all before

 

[duffer]

Walcott, Wilshere, Ramsey and Jay Emmanuel-Thomas on the bench for us today. 3 Englishmen and a Welshman in a Premiership matchday squad. I rate all 4 of them too. Just hope the 11 we have out there and take advantage of today's results.

 

[aussie]

Milner's versatility to play in mid-field is looking very encouraging..

 

[BoyBrumby]

I work for a relative of the owner and have seen it all before

Hired ten lawyers and let your only numerate accountant join a rival company in Birmingham, presumably?

 

[Ikki]

Rafa's post-match interview = The ref was "perfect, no mistake".

Ridiculous red card. Yellow, sure. Red? GTFO. Killed the game off, pretty much.

http://www.101greatgoals.com/videodisplay/4243394/

Really don't understand Benitez sometimes. If you don't rate a bloke, why spend several million on buying him? See also Keane.

When Parry was at Liverpool the temptation was to blame duff signings (like Keane) on him and imagine they'd been signed without Rafa's ultimate blessing. Now he's gone there's no excuse, surely? Given Aquilani was playing for the stiffs back in Oct it looks like Benitez just plumb don't rate him.

Aquilani was injured in training.

 

[duffer]

Aquilani was injured in training.

Haha, he's like a far more expensive and injury prone version of Rosicky.

 

[Ikki]

Haha, he's like a far more expensive and injury prone version of Rosicky.

Nothing serious, but couldn't make the game. Minor calf injury, will probably play vs Wolves.