The agent of Sven Goran Eriksson has conceded that his client’s days at Manchester City are probably numbered.
Relations between Eriksson and Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra appear to have become untenable after the latter publicly criticised City?s performances in the press and questioned the manager?s role in proceedings. The former Thai prime minister has clearly lost faith in the former England manager, and is already said to be lining up a big-name replacement.
“That’s the way that it’s looking - believe me I don’t know,” said Eriksson’s agent Athole Still.
“I am just giving an answer and a reasonably-formed opinion - it’s looking odds against.”
“It’s just developments over the last couple of days. If Dr Shinawatra was going to give his ringing support we would have heard it over the last couple of days.
“I could be wrong,” he added. “I hope I am wrong because there is a job half-done there and I have no doubt that Sven-Goran Eriksson left to manage in the way he manages and to select his own players who he purchased, would have been challenging for the UEFA Cup next year or maybe even higher.
“The only thing I can say with assurance is that Sven-Goran Eriksson will not be walking.
“You walk if you feel you have done a bad job and are not worthy of the position and in Sven’s case that is very, very far from the truth.”
Still concluded by insisting that Eriksson would not turn tail and run from England if he does indeed get the sack.
“He is not that kind of man, people talk of him not having passion - absolute rubbish,” insisted the FIFA agent.
“Passion does not need to be displayed in a histrionic manner, he is extremely passionate about the game, extremely proud.
“Categorically, if the right job was available, the right challenge - he likes challenges which is why he went to Manchester City.
“If the right job comes along in England, Spain, France, Italy if it?s a really good club with a chance of doing something he will be there.”
Derek Wanner, Goal.com
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