Man City sack Pearce

Tyler Durden

BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | Man City | Pearce sacked as Man City manager

Manchester City have sacked boss Stuart Pearce after two years in charge.

The 45-year-old, who is also England Under 21 coach, has had his contract terminated with immediate effect a day after the end of the season.

Chief executive Alistair Mackintosh told the club's website: "The board of directors would like to thank Stuart for his hard work and service."

Pearce took over from Kevin Keegan as City manager but his side struggled to 14th in the Premiership this season.

The former England captain took the helm at City after a successful spell as caretaker boss during which he guided the club to within a goal of qualifying for the Uefa Cup.
And after a good start to his first full season in charge he was touted as a potential replacement for then England head coach Sven-Goran Eriksson.

But things soon went downhill and after a season in which City had climbed as high as fourth during the opening weeks of the campaign, they tumbled down the table to finish 15th.

And there was little improvement this term as City struggled in the bottom-half of the Premiership and scored just 10 goals at home all season, the worst record in the history of top-flight football.

Well, what a coincidence Mr Jewell!!

The Phantom

Not a suprise really, his job has been in question now for weeks. He's ok though, he has the England U21 job to fall back on. That'll keep him more than busy for a while.

My pick for next City manager.... Crocker!!