Agent: 'Eriksson's future remains in doubt'

Sven-Goran Eriksson’s agent Athole Still today claimed it is “looking odds against” the Swede still being manager of Manchester City next season.

Eriksson’s future role at Eastlands has appeared uncertain in recent weeks since club owner Thaksin Shinawatra publicly expressed his dissatisfaction at how City’s season has fallen away.

They have won just twice in their last 12 games.

Still told Sky Sports News that he believes it is unlikely Eriksson will stay, although he was adamant the former England boss will not “walk away” from the post.

“That’s the way that it’s looking – believe me I don’t know, I am just giving an answer and a reasonably-formed opinion – it’s looking odds against,” said Still after Eriksson met Thaksin on Sunday for what had been previously been described as “cordial” talks.

“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.”