craig 5,199 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Obviously he has been clever about this one aswell. He has obviously has pre-contract talk with Mexico before he was officially sacked, therefore he waited until he was sacked to receive the pay off from Man City as if he took the Mexico job a few days ago he wouldnt have got a penny. Rich, clever and greedy cunt In this situation I dont begrudge him it. He did everything Shinawatra wanted him to do in his first season, yet it was the worst kept secret in football that he was getting punted. Didn't deserve it so quite right to take Shinawatra's money and then walk right into a new job. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 919 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 He didnt deserve to be sacked - Im not questioning that, but discussing secret terms while still under Man Citys employment regardless of his situation is still dishonest IMO, id have waited until I was offcially sacked, but maybe im too honest. To think he has received about 8 million in payoffs alone in the last 2 years is unbelieveable, plus huge wages on top of that! AND he was still being paid by England while he was out of work in 2006. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I know two wrongs dont make a right but Shinawatra was also being dishonest with him when he gave him his targets for the season. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewarty 2,060 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 He didnt deserve to be sacked - Im not questioning that, but discussing secret terms while still under Man Citys employment regardless of his situation is still dishonest IMO, id have waited until I was offcially sacked, but maybe im too honest. To think he has received about 8 million in payoffs alone in the last 2 years is unbelieveable, plus huge wages on top of that! AND he was still being paid by England while he was out of work in 2006. Right or wrong, it's just football. Happens all the time. He's just playing the game since Shinawatra was only playing a game with him. In times like that you need to look out for yourself first and foremost because sure as hell, Shinawatra wont. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
juffery 0 Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 Manchester City have appointed Mark Hughes as Sven Goran Eriksson's successor at Eastlands. Hughes has signed a three-year deal after deciding to leave Blackburn for City. City, as expected, dispensed services with Eriksson earlier this week after just one year at the club with the Swede already linking up with the Mexican national team. City officials made a move for Hughes and were given permission by Blackburn to hold talks with the former Manchester United star after agreeing a compensation package. Chelsea were also linked with a move to bring Hughes back to Stamford Bridge as a replacement for Avram Grant, but City have won the race to lure him to Eastlands. City owner Thaksin Shinawatra is a big admirer of Hughes and he will be hoping the Welshman can help the move club forward next season. City's new chief executive, Garry Cook sealed the deal after meeing with Hughes and he believes the club have got the right man at the helm. "I am delighted to welcome Mark on board. In our view he is the brightest young manager in the game and he was our number one target for the manager's job," Cook told the club's official website. Cook, who has also been recently appointed by Shinawatra, says the future is bright for City and that money will be made available to Hughes for new signings. "He made it clear to us from the moment we met that he shared our vision and ambition to make Manchester City one of the top sides in the country," continued Cook. "It's a privilege to join Dr Thaksin here at Manchester City. There is no better opportunity in world football. "The club intends to invest in new players as well as securing the long-term services of key members of the current first-team squad. "Mark has already identified some of the players and backroom staff that he wants to see here at City, and we will begin the process of recruiting them immediately." Hughes confirmed as City boss. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 919 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Im quite surprised that Hughes has went there as he may have went to Old Trafford after Sir Awex - he may still yet!! He obviously didnt want to touch Newcastle but seems Man City as a different prospect. It will be interesting to see how he does and if he does well, will Man Utd want him in 3 years! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 919 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 And it looks like the Thai bloke is a bit like Mad Vlad by choosing the signings. Ok every manager would want Ronaldinho when he is on fire but the Thai bloke wants to sign JO aswell. http://msnsport.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12040_3652448,00.html 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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