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City, Hit Twice in One Day, Continues Epic Fail of a Summer
This is truly kicking somebody when they’re down, but today’s events need to be looked at from Manchester City’s perspective.
First, Djibril Cisse slips through their fingers after Sunderland swoops in and Marseille decides to deal him as soon as possible. I get the feeling that Sunderland was willing to just take him, as soon as possible, and was more persistent after this weekend when Cisse’s benching made it clear has was about to go. I can’t help but feel Manchester City’s organizational turmoil prevented them from making a quick decision on bringing in Cisse and his salary.
Second, Mikael Silvestre. This one is much more mundane, which is why it may hurt even more. City was about to get Silvestre from Manchester United, who have been trying to find a home for him all summer. Right as they are ready to bring him in, Arsenal and Arsene Wenger decide they need more depth. Silvestre was so close to making this deal that he has to call City and apologize for going to Arsenal.
So you have these two issues, another striker injury this weekend, the UEFA cup and open day loses, Tkashin Shinawatra not returning to Thailand, and that soft hum of Ronaldinho using them still audible in the background.
Mark Hughes is staying, Jô will be back soon, but yeesh: What a difference a year makes.
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