Manchester City found themselves out of the FA Cup and out of
pocket yesterday when thieves raided their dressing room at Bramall
Lane.
As the Premier League millionaires were losing 2-1 at
Championship strugglers Sheffield United, crooks helped themselves
to watches, mobile phones and cash.
South Yorkshire Police were called in and have launched an
investigation.
City spokesman Paul Tyrrell said: “Several players and members
of the backroom staff have had items and cash worth several
thousand pounds stolen during the match.”
A police spokesman said: “We are investigating the thefts. We
had reports that seven individuals had high-value items such as
watches and mobile phones stolen, along with cash totalling about
£2,000.”
