Ranieri to be appointed new Man City boss !

Sky Sports News understands that Claudio Ranieri has agreed to manage Manchester City, should Thaksin Shinawatra complete a takeover of the club.

The former Thai Prime Minister is in talks about taking control of City after making a bid for the Eastlands outfit.

Shinawatra is thought to have made Ranieri his top target to take control of playing affairs should he seal his takeover bid for the club.

City are currently without a manager after Stuart Pearce was sacked at the end of the season.

Shinawatra's hopes of completing a deal for City were boosted earlier on Wednesday after rival former City defender Ranson withdrew his bid to buy the club.

Former Chelsea boss Ranieri, who is currently at Serie A club Parma, has never hidden his desire to try his luck in England again and he could make the move to City if Shinawatra succeeds in his bid to buy the club.

With the take over in the next few weeks it looks like this is now all going to happen.

I would have prefered Sven but got to say i really like Ranieri and think he will take us forward.

Sgoater1 wrote:With the take over in the next few weeks it looks like this is now all going to happen.

I would have prefered Sven but got to say i really like Ranieri and think he will take us forward.

Why Sven

Ranieri has still stated he wants to remain at Parma though.

Silver surfer wrote:

Sgoater1 wrote:With the take over in the next few weeks it looks like this is now all going to happen.

I would have prefered Sven but got to say i really like Ranieri and think he will take us forward.

Why Sven

Ranieri has still stated he wants to remain at Parma though.

I just think Sven is bit more solid. Yeah i know what Ranieri said bu tit must have been bollocks, SKy arnt normally wrong when they break stories.

Sgoater1 wrote:

Silver surfer wrote:

Sgoater1 wrote:With the take over in the next few weeks it looks like this is now all going to happen.

I would have prefered Sven but got to say i really like Ranieri and think he will take us forward.

Why Sven

Ranieri has still stated he wants to remain at Parma though.

I just think Sven is bit more solid. Yeah i know what Ranieri said bu tit must have been bollocks, SKy arnt normally wrong when they break stories.

Really I'd like to see his man management skills. Always thought Claudio was a fantastic manager. Either one will take you forward and with extra money I'd back you to push for a place in Europe net season.

Silver surfer wrote:

Sgoater1 wrote:

Silver surfer wrote:

Sgoater1 wrote:With the take over in the next few weeks it looks like this is now all going to happen.

I would have prefered Sven but got to say i really like Ranieri and think he will take us forward.

Why Sven

Ranieri has still stated he wants to remain at Parma though.

I just think Sven is bit more solid. Yeah i know what Ranieri said bu tit must have been bollocks, SKy arnt normally wrong when they break stories.

Really I'd like to see his man management skills. Always thought Claudio was a fantastic manager. Either one will take you forward and with extra money I'd back you to push for a place in Europe net season.

Yeah hopefully, with £50m to spend his job will be easier.

Surely would have made Pearce's job easier?

Silver surfer wrote:Surely would have made Pearce's job easier?

Yeah but the money is because of the takeover so wasnt available when Pearce was there.

Do you think pearce would have used it well though?

Silver surfer wrote:Do you think pearce would have used it well though?

I think he would have brought in a few good players but prob wasted a bit of it going off how he spent the money he did have to spend. Trabelsi free, Beasley loan, Hamann free, Isaksson £2m, Ball free, Mpenza free all very good but he did waste some cash and didnt really scout well.

Overall Pearce has a lot to learn and im very happy we will have a new manager in charge next season, i just want the takeover sealed and Ranieri confirmed.

Sgoater1 wrote:

Silver surfer wrote:Do you think pearce would have used it well though?

I think he would have brought in a few good players but prob wasted a bit of it going off how he spent the money he did have to spend. Trabelsi free, Beasley loan, Hamann free, Isaksson £2m, Ball free, Mpenza free all very good but he did waste some cash and didnt really scout well.

Overall Pearce has a lot to learn and im very happy we will have a new manager in charge next season, i just want the takeover sealed and Ranieri confirmed.

Maybe started off at too big a club. I do hope he makes it.

Regarding the takeover if it happens what players realistically would you be looking for?

Silver surfer wrote:

Sgoater1 wrote:

Silver surfer wrote:Do you think pearce would have used it well though?

I think he would have brought in a few good players but prob wasted a bit of it going off how he spent the money he did have to spend. Trabelsi free, Beasley loan, Hamann free, Isaksson £2m, Ball free, Mpenza free all very good but he did waste some cash and didnt really scout well.

Overall Pearce has a lot to learn and im very happy we will have a new manager in charge next season, i just want the takeover sealed and Ranieri confirmed.

Maybe started off at too big a club. I do hope he makes it.

Regarding the takeover if it happens what players realistically would you be looking for?

Well if i was in charge id go for two wingers SWP £12m and N'Zogbia £6m, Cisse maybe for £5m, Yakubu if for sale £12m, Reo-Coker or Parker if aavailable still, Bridge £7m obviosuly a CB now Distin has gone, something like that. £50m goes a long way and could dramatically change our squad. Who do you think we should go for ? given we need a CB, RM, LM, CM and 2 strikers at least.

Realistically they are quite good maybe Parker or Hayden Mullins as well. Do you still think you will keep Barton??

Keep Samaras he's a ledge theres no need for anyone else!! Carlton Cole possibly or Bent??

LM could be used to sign Etherington possibly?

Silver surfer wrote:Realistically they are quite good maybe Parker or Hayden Mullins as well. Do you still think you will keep Barton??

Keep Samaras he's a ledge theres no need for anyone else!! Carlton Cole possibly or Bent??

LM could be used to sign Etherington possibly?

Yeah i wouldnt mind Bent but no more than £12m. Yeah i really rate Samaras and want to keep him. As for Barton its 50/50 we keep him it will depend on new manager i guess but i just want to get rid of the gimp.

Sgoater1 wrote:

Silver surfer wrote:Realistically they are quite good maybe Parker or Hayden Mullins as well. Do you still think you will keep Barton??

Keep Samaras he's a ledge theres no need for anyone else!! Carlton Cole possibly or Bent??

LM could be used to sign Etherington possibly?

Yeah i wouldnt mind Bent but no more than £12m. Yeah i really rate Samaras and want to keep him. As for Barton its 50/50 we keep him it will depend on new manager i guess but i just want to get rid of the gimp.

Samaras is an electric player still rough round the edges though. Do the City Fans hate Barton now? Also are you not a fan of Carlton Cole?

Silver surfer wrote:

Sgoater1 wrote:

Silver surfer wrote:Realistically they are quite good maybe Parker or Hayden Mullins as well. Do you still think you will keep Barton??

Keep Samaras he's a ledge theres no need for anyone else!! Carlton Cole possibly or Bent??

LM could be used to sign Etherington possibly?

Yeah i wouldnt mind Bent but no more than £12m. Yeah i really rate Samaras and want to keep him. As for Barton its 50/50 we keep him it will depend on new manager i guess but i just want to get rid of the gimp.

Samaras is an electric player still rough round the edges though. Do the City Fans hate Barton now? Also are you not a fan of Carlton Cole?

I wouldnt say we hate him, just sick of him being a wanker and with money to spend think we can do better. I like Carlton Cole but think we could do better if we have so much to spend id rather have Cisse, Mido, Yakubu or someone like that.

Cisse + Mido would be a good partnership

~CrouchingTiger~ wrote:Cisse + Mido would be a good partnership

Yeah i think they would be good, a great combination, both have something to prove and could prob get both for around £10m which leaves £40m to spend.

Mido will leave for the ACN though.

Goater mate, your takeover and appointing the new manager better happen quick, because the entire midtable of the Premiership is going to be after the same players that you've mentioned. Villa and Newcastle are already a step ahead of City.

kas wrote:Goater mate, your takeover and appointing the new manager better happen quick, because the entire midtable of the Premiership is going to be after the same players that you've mentioned. Villa and Newcastle are already a step ahead of City.

In the next week hopefully but i agree we need to get a move on, we havnt even got pre season games yet. Still the transfer market is only just starting to pick up and just cos Ranieri and the takeover isnt all official yet it doesnt mean that plans etc arent being made off the pitch so when the new owner and manager come in they can act fast and get straight down to buisness.

Maybe Ranieri will take Rossi with him seeing as the new signings f@ck things up for him...

robert wrote:Maybe Ranieri will take Rossi with him seeing as the new signings f@ck things up for him...

United wouldn't be happy.

Ranieri has spoken about being the City job and said he cant wait to start challenging U*d in the league.


Claudio Ranieri would appear to have ruled out the prospect of staying with Parma by stating he is keen to recreate his "Chelsea miracle" at Manchester City.

The Italian has an offer in front of him to extend his stay at Parma, after guiding the club to safety in Serie A.

He said over the weekend that he would in all probability remain with the Gialloblu, but this now looks unlikely after he confirmed a desire to return to England with City.

The 55-year-old is the favoured choice of Thaksin Shinawatra who is in talks to gain control of City and Ranieri is relishing the prospect of building a strong side at Eastlands.

"The Manchester City challenge reminds me of the experience I had at Chelsea where without spending £1, we built a good team," Ranieri told Gazzetta dello Sport. "It was an achievement that convinced (Roman) Abramovich to buy the club.

"I created the Chelsea miracle from nothing. Then, mountains of money came as well as a selection of top players."

Ranieri admits he is keen on a return to England and feels City can challenge rivals Manchester United.

"Why England again? Because at this time, English football is a fascinating window that hypnotises you," he said.

"Here (in England), there are so many champions, seven or eight teams at the top level just as Italy had some time ago.

"Unfortunately for us, Italian football, we are poorer, despite Milan's extraordinary victory in the Champions League.

"To return to England means to be at the centre of something important.

"The idea is to face Manchester United as soon as possible and be at the same level as them in the standings."

decent manager Ranieri, he's done will with Parma this season - guiding them to low-mid table when they looked pretty much doomed a few months back, almost a la West Ham

Sgoater1 wrote: I created the Chelsea miracle from nothing.

Slight exaggeration - Hoddle, Gullit and Vialli all did decent jobs...

Claudio Ranieri has resigned as Parma manager, his contract was due to expire at the end of June.

He is one step closer to Man City.

Cesc wrote:Claudio Ranieri has resigned as Parma manager, his contract was due to expire at the end of June.

He is one step closer to Man City.

Yeah i cant wait now, the take over and Ranieri's appointment is almost here and then watch out Premiership here we come.

Just watching SSN

Juve want Ranieri!

~CT~ wrote:Just watching SSN

Juve want Ranieri!

Thay can f@ck off !