Mancini's ' SACKED ' Man Management Cost Him
Tue May 14, 2013 6:34 am
' Roberto Mancini has been sacked as Manchester City manager after three-and-a-half years at the helm. '
The club said he "had failed to achieve any of the club's targets, with the exception of qualification for next season's Champions League".
Roberto Mancini's man-management style was to blame for his exit as Manchester City manager, according to former defender Danny Mills.
' Mancini, 48, was sacked on Monday after three-and-a-half years in charge. '
Ian Dennis
BBC Radio 5 live senior football reporter
"What has gone against him is his man- management style. There are issues other than the performance that have undermined him.
"When you look at the flashpoints Mancini has had this season, that gives you an indication of the difference in holistic approach that City are looking for."
City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said the club needed to "develop a holistic approach to all aspects of football at the club".
"There wasn't the togetherness between player and manager," Mills told BBC Radio 5 live.
"Basically, he just ignored players from day one. He was the manager, he made decisions, he made no attempt to have any sort of relationship with the players, didn't take them under his wing. It was very much, 'I'm the manager, I'll do my thing, I'll pick the team and then I'll disappear'.
"You speak to the players and you know there's a lot of discontent in that dressing room. They'll say it wasn't a particularly happy camp at times, there were a lot of different factions in that dressing room."
Mancini's City spats
March 2013: Says he would like "to punch" Samir Nasri after a 4-0 win over Newcastle
March 2013: Joe Hart says criticism makes him feel Mancini does not believe he is "up to it" on occasions
March 2013: Criticises captain Vincent Kompany for playing for Belgium while injured
January 2013: Photographed having a 'bust-up' with Mario Balotelli on the training ground. Later sells Balotelli to AC Milan
October 2012: Defends his tactical switches after Micah Richards raised concerns about playing with three centre-backs. "What Micah said is not important"
September 2012: Tells goalkeeper Joe Hart to stop criticising the team, insisting he is the only "judge"
April 2012: Says he will sell Mario Balotelli after his red card against Arsenal, saying: "I don't have any words for his behaviour"
February 2012: Carlos Tevez accuses Mancini of treating him "like a dog"
September 2011: Says he wants Carlos Tevez "out of the club" after the striker allegedly refused to play against Bayern Munich. Tevez does not play for the club for five months
Mancini, who signed a new five-year deal last summer having won the Premier League title, has been involved in a number of high-profile altercations with his players since he replaced Mark Hughes in December 2009.
His most notable quarrel was in January when he was involved in a training-ground bust-up with Italian striker Mario Balotelli where photos showed the pair having to be separated by staff and team-mates at Carrington training ground.
In September 2011, the Italian said Carlos Tevez was "finished" at the club after accusing him of refusing to play as a substitute in the Champions League game against Bayern Munich.
After a disciplinary hearing, fines, a suspension, an unauthorised return to Argentina and an apology, Tevez returned to the City fold five months later.
Midfielder Samir Nasri criticised Mancini after the manager claimed he wanted to "punch" the Frenchman for his inconsistent displays earlier this year, while goalkeeper Joe Hart was rebuked for criticising the side following a 3-2 Champions League loss at Real Madrid in September.
After the FA Cup final defeat by Wigan, Mancini criticised the club for failing to publicly deny media reports identifying Malaga boss Manuel Pellegrini as his likely replacement.
Mills added: "You need to understand the players, you need to know what makes them tick. You have never heard the players come out and back their manager and that sticks in the mind.
"You cannot come out and criticise your players publicly. Arsene Wenger doesn't do it at Arsenal and Sir Alex Ferguson doesn't do it at Manchester United. We know he kicks boots, or gives them the hairdryer, he might even have had the odd punch-up, but in public he protects his players.
"Why didn't those top players, such as Robin van Persie, who City were linked with go there in the summer? They were in the Champions League, they were the champions of England, they pay more money than anybody else - why would you not go there unless it wasn't a happy place to be?"
That was endorsed by BBC Radio 5 live's senior football reporter, Ian Dennis, who said: "What has gone against him is his man-management style," Dennis said.
The sacked trophy winners
Mancini's sacking means the Premier League's major trophy winners from 2011-12 have now all been sacked. League Cup-winner Kenny Dalglish was dismissed by Liverpool last May and FA Cup and Champions League-winner Roberto di Matteo by Chelsea in November. In addition, Championship-winner Brian McDermott was sacked by Reading in March.
"It is other issues other than performance which have undermined him. When you look at the flashpoints that Mancini has had this season that gives you an indication of the difference in holistic approach that City are looking for."
Assistant Brian Kidd will take charge for the final two games of the season and the summer tour to the United States.
Malaga's Chilean coach Manuel Pellegrini has been strongly tipped to replace Mancini.
The club said he "had failed to achieve any of the club's targets, with the exception of qualification for next season's Champions League".
Roberto Mancini's man-management style was to blame for his exit as Manchester City manager, according to former defender Danny Mills.
' Mancini, 48, was sacked on Monday after three-and-a-half years in charge. '
Ian Dennis
BBC Radio 5 live senior football reporter
"What has gone against him is his man- management style. There are issues other than the performance that have undermined him.
"When you look at the flashpoints Mancini has had this season, that gives you an indication of the difference in holistic approach that City are looking for."
City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said the club needed to "develop a holistic approach to all aspects of football at the club".
"There wasn't the togetherness between player and manager," Mills told BBC Radio 5 live.
"Basically, he just ignored players from day one. He was the manager, he made decisions, he made no attempt to have any sort of relationship with the players, didn't take them under his wing. It was very much, 'I'm the manager, I'll do my thing, I'll pick the team and then I'll disappear'.
"You speak to the players and you know there's a lot of discontent in that dressing room. They'll say it wasn't a particularly happy camp at times, there were a lot of different factions in that dressing room."
Mancini's City spats
March 2013: Says he would like "to punch" Samir Nasri after a 4-0 win over Newcastle
March 2013: Joe Hart says criticism makes him feel Mancini does not believe he is "up to it" on occasions
March 2013: Criticises captain Vincent Kompany for playing for Belgium while injured
January 2013: Photographed having a 'bust-up' with Mario Balotelli on the training ground. Later sells Balotelli to AC Milan
October 2012: Defends his tactical switches after Micah Richards raised concerns about playing with three centre-backs. "What Micah said is not important"
September 2012: Tells goalkeeper Joe Hart to stop criticising the team, insisting he is the only "judge"
April 2012: Says he will sell Mario Balotelli after his red card against Arsenal, saying: "I don't have any words for his behaviour"
February 2012: Carlos Tevez accuses Mancini of treating him "like a dog"
September 2011: Says he wants Carlos Tevez "out of the club" after the striker allegedly refused to play against Bayern Munich. Tevez does not play for the club for five months
Mancini, who signed a new five-year deal last summer having won the Premier League title, has been involved in a number of high-profile altercations with his players since he replaced Mark Hughes in December 2009.
His most notable quarrel was in January when he was involved in a training-ground bust-up with Italian striker Mario Balotelli where photos showed the pair having to be separated by staff and team-mates at Carrington training ground.
In September 2011, the Italian said Carlos Tevez was "finished" at the club after accusing him of refusing to play as a substitute in the Champions League game against Bayern Munich.
After a disciplinary hearing, fines, a suspension, an unauthorised return to Argentina and an apology, Tevez returned to the City fold five months later.
Midfielder Samir Nasri criticised Mancini after the manager claimed he wanted to "punch" the Frenchman for his inconsistent displays earlier this year, while goalkeeper Joe Hart was rebuked for criticising the side following a 3-2 Champions League loss at Real Madrid in September.
After the FA Cup final defeat by Wigan, Mancini criticised the club for failing to publicly deny media reports identifying Malaga boss Manuel Pellegrini as his likely replacement.
Mills added: "You need to understand the players, you need to know what makes them tick. You have never heard the players come out and back their manager and that sticks in the mind.
"You cannot come out and criticise your players publicly. Arsene Wenger doesn't do it at Arsenal and Sir Alex Ferguson doesn't do it at Manchester United. We know he kicks boots, or gives them the hairdryer, he might even have had the odd punch-up, but in public he protects his players.
"Why didn't those top players, such as Robin van Persie, who City were linked with go there in the summer? They were in the Champions League, they were the champions of England, they pay more money than anybody else - why would you not go there unless it wasn't a happy place to be?"
That was endorsed by BBC Radio 5 live's senior football reporter, Ian Dennis, who said: "What has gone against him is his man-management style," Dennis said.
The sacked trophy winners
Mancini's sacking means the Premier League's major trophy winners from 2011-12 have now all been sacked. League Cup-winner Kenny Dalglish was dismissed by Liverpool last May and FA Cup and Champions League-winner Roberto di Matteo by Chelsea in November. In addition, Championship-winner Brian McDermott was sacked by Reading in March.
"It is other issues other than performance which have undermined him. When you look at the flashpoints that Mancini has had this season that gives you an indication of the difference in holistic approach that City are looking for."
Assistant Brian Kidd will take charge for the final two games of the season and the summer tour to the United States.
Malaga's Chilean coach Manuel Pellegrini has been strongly tipped to replace Mancini.
Re: Mancini's ' SACKED ' Man Management Cost Him
Tue May 14, 2013 8:17 am
Man management is such an important aspect of the game today.
The old days of bellowing are well gone, shame some don't see it that way. I've had a few issues with seniors on this and have been shown the door a few times. Funny that these companies are struggling in today's environment.
I always admired Kenny Dagliesh for his man management. When Liverpool were where Man City are today he never acted like Mancini and never criticised his players in front of the cameras. Personally I believe he is why we missed out on Bellamy last season.
The old days of bellowing are well gone, shame some don't see it that way. I've had a few issues with seniors on this and have been shown the door a few times. Funny that these companies are struggling in today's environment.
I always admired Kenny Dagliesh for his man management. When Liverpool were where Man City are today he never acted like Mancini and never criticised his players in front of the cameras. Personally I believe he is why we missed out on Bellamy last season.
Re: Mancini's ' SACKED ' Man Management Cost Him
Tue May 14, 2013 8:19 am
Bakedalasker wrote:Man management is such an important aspect of the game today.
The old days of bellowing are well gone, shame some don't see it that way. I've had a few issues with seniors on this and have been shown the door a few times. Funny that these companies are struggling in today's environment.
I always admired Kenny Dagliesh for his man management. When Liverpool were where Man City are today he never acted like Mancini and never criticised his players in front of the cameras. Personally I believe he is why we missed out on Bellamy last season.
i was listening to tim howard on the radio the other night as he has worked under both moyes and ferguson and he reckoned fergusons temper was tame compared to when moyes loses his
Re: Mancini's ' SACKED ' Man Management Cost Him
Tue May 14, 2013 8:28 am
steve davies wrote:Bakedalasker wrote:Man management is such an important aspect of the game today.
The old days of bellowing are well gone, shame some don't see it that way. I've had a few issues with seniors on this and have been shown the door a few times. Funny that these companies are struggling in today's environment.
I always admired Kenny Dagliesh for his man management. When Liverpool were where Man City are today he never acted like Mancini and never criticised his players in front of the cameras. Personally I believe he is why we missed out on Bellamy last season.
i was listening to tim howard on the radio the other night as he has worked under both moyes and ferguson and he reckoned fergusons temper was tame compared to when moyes loses his
Should be interesting.