Man City fans unhappy at Eriksson link

Manchester City fans have given a lukewarm reception to reports that the club could be ready to hand former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson a return to management.

Reports this morning claim Eriksson has been invited to relaunch his career with City after face-to-face talks with representatives of the club’s prospective new owner, Thaksin Shinawatra.

The 59-year-old Swede left the England post following last year’s World Cup but recently indicated that he is ready to return to football.

“The supporters are 70-30 against Eriksson,” said Heidi Pickup, of the Manchester City Supporters’ Trust.

“He has a good record at club level but you cannot ignore all his mistakes with England. You would also have to ask whether he still has what it takes at club level because it’s been several years since he last worked as a club manager.

“Personally I would be disappointed. The whole situation smacks of desperation.”