CITY GET FAIR PLAY PLACE
Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has branded Manchester
City's back-door entry into the UEFA Cup as a dream - but while it
could hardly be described as a nightmare for owner Thaksin
Shinawatra, it might give the Blues owner a few sleepless
nights.
Thaksin is currently carrying out a full review of Eriksson's
first season in charge, apparently set on getting rid of the former
England manager.
City fans have already made their opposition clear in a massive
rally at their Eastlands home the weekend before last, pointing out
Eriksson had delivered a top-10 finish, which was the pre-season
aim.
"It is like the dream came true," Eriksson told the club's
website, www.mcfc.co.uk.
"Our dream to play in Europe has been strong all season. At one
point we were almost sure to get there, at other points we have
been almost out of it but now this news is absolutely
fantastic."
Although City finished only sixth in the English Fair Play table
the five clubs above them had already qualified for Europe so they
took the UEFA Cup berth, pipping Fulham despite having captain
Richard Dunne sent off in their final match - the 8-1 hammering at
Middlesbrough.
This could save Sven... Must be his lucky day...
