Sven Goran Eriksson parted company with Manchester City today after one season in charge. Whilst his departure has come as no surprise, his sacking has highlighted the cut-throat industry premier league managing has become in the midst of the foreign owner era.
Sven guided City to their highest league finish in 3 years (ninth) and also beat rivals Man United twice in the season. On the last day of the season, despite the humiliating 8-1 defeat to Middlesborough, he guided City into the UEFA cup via the fair play league. Owner Thaksin Shinawatra eventually ran out of patience with the former England coach after City failed to maintain their impressive start to the season. The news will come as a blow to City fans, who after hearing the news prior to the seasons end that Sven would be sacked, staged protests outside the club.
Many names have been linked with the vacant position but it seems as though the role may be filled by Mark Hughes, who earlier, was granted permission from Blackburn to talk to Man City. Rumours have also started to filter that Sam Allardyce may be ready to move to Blackburn, should Hughes leave Blackburn
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