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Manchester City's new owners are rumoured to have ten times the financial strength of Roman Abramovich and have already issued a statement of intent while confirming their takeover by pledging to "solve all the club problems and clear any pending payments, and will comprehensively support the club by bringing the best football players in the world" to Eastlands.
They also pledge to achieve success in the Premier League, but also "European and world level" would be the aim, with "the qualification of Manchester City to the European Champions League (for) next season 2009-10" also highlighted in the statement.
There are several possible scenarios that could happen at man City now under new ownership:
1. **** all changes and everything remains the same. Managers change more often than I change my underwear/wardrobe and their seasons are marked by erratic performances.
2. They manage to break into the top 4 and fulfill Thaksin's vision of turning Manchester into a footballing city like Milan where two great teams vie for glory.
3. Sir Alex Ferguson will stay on longer as manager to try his best to prevent City becoming a footballing powerhouse.
4. After quitting management, Sir Alex reneges on his often-shared intention to quit football altogether by taking on a senior role at Old Trafford. He would be able to mentor the new manager or function a technical director, maybe expnding the scouting network and improving the academy.
5. A more level playing field could intensify the rivalry between City and United fans like we see between Rangers and Celtic fans in Glasogw, as well as Inter and Milan fans. More money and on-field success would surely fuel those with lower IQs with more courage - never a good combo.
6. In a rare turn of events, more senior Blues could find themselves struggling to accept the new owners and become so disillusioned by football that they quit being fans altogether. After a brief break from their fave sport, however, they realise they cannot exist without football and start supporting the Red Devils instead.
7. An arab version of Blue Moon, sung by Khalid, will be played before every home game. English subtitles will be screened on the stadiums' screens.
8. Pubs around the Eastlands experience a boom, because alcohol will not be permitted in the stadium. Goat's milk and unleavened bread replace larger and pies.
9. Tal ben Haim to be sold in the January transfer window.
They also pledge to achieve success in the Premier League, but also "European and world level" would be the aim, with "the qualification of Manchester City to the European Champions League (for) next season 2009-10" also highlighted in the statement.
There are several possible scenarios that could happen at man City now under new ownership:
1. **** all changes and everything remains the same. Managers change more often than I change my underwear/wardrobe and their seasons are marked by erratic performances.
2. They manage to break into the top 4 and fulfill Thaksin's vision of turning Manchester into a footballing city like Milan where two great teams vie for glory.
3. Sir Alex Ferguson will stay on longer as manager to try his best to prevent City becoming a footballing powerhouse.
4. After quitting management, Sir Alex reneges on his often-shared intention to quit football altogether by taking on a senior role at Old Trafford. He would be able to mentor the new manager or function a technical director, maybe expnding the scouting network and improving the academy.
5. A more level playing field could intensify the rivalry between City and United fans like we see between Rangers and Celtic fans in Glasogw, as well as Inter and Milan fans. More money and on-field success would surely fuel those with lower IQs with more courage - never a good combo.
6. In a rare turn of events, more senior Blues could find themselves struggling to accept the new owners and become so disillusioned by football that they quit being fans altogether. After a brief break from their fave sport, however, they realise they cannot exist without football and start supporting the Red Devils instead.
7. An arab version of Blue Moon, sung by Khalid, will be played before every home game. English subtitles will be screened on the stadiums' screens.
8. Pubs around the Eastlands experience a boom, because alcohol will not be permitted in the stadium. Goat's milk and unleavened bread replace larger and pies.
9. Tal ben Haim to be sold in the January transfer window.
