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Top-Four Finish a Priority for Mancini

Top-Four Finish a Priority for Mancini

Roberto Mancini has admitted a top-four finish is more important for Manchester City this season than winning the Carling Cup. 19 Jan 2010
Martinez Playing Squad Game

Martinez Playing Squad Game

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez insists the arrival of two centre-backs within the space of two days this week does not indicate a concern about his defence. 15 Jan 2010
I Wanted to Sign Tevez for Inter - Mancini

I Wanted to Sign Tevez for Inter - Mancini

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini watched hat-trick hero Carlos Tevez destroy Blackburn at Eastlands - then admitted he tried to buy him two years ago. 12 Jan 2010
Mancini: United Missing Star Duo

Mancini: United Missing Star Duo

Roberto Mancini has claimed it is no surprise Manchester United are not the same team without Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez. 6 Jan 2010
Martinez: We're Ready for United

Martinez: We're Ready for United

Wigan head to Old Trafford to face Manchester United tomorrow with manager Roberto Martinez insisting his side have improved immeasurably since they last met. 30 Dec 2009
Mancini Expects Gradual Change At City

Mancini Expects Gradual Change At City

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini warns it could take a month for his players to adjust to his style of play as he prepares to take charge of his first match against Stoke at Eastlands on Saturday. 25 Dec 2009
Cook: City Did Not Lie to Fans

Cook: City Did Not Lie to Fans

Manchester City have been forced to insist they did not lie to fans over when they approached Roberto Mancini to become their new manager. 23 Dec 2009
No Excuses Now for City

No Excuses Now for City

There is one thing to be said for the unedifying removal of Mark Hughes at Manchester City and the swift appointment of Roberto Mancini. 23 Dec 2009
Mancini Wants to Win Title

Mancini Wants to Win Title

Roberto Mancini has set himself a top-four target this season - and to win the Premier League title within 18 months. 22 Dec 2009
Taylor Hails 'Diamond' Mancini

Taylor Hails 'Diamond' Mancini

Roberto Mancini is being tipped to win over the Manchester City players following the sacking of Mark Hughes by the manager who brought him to England as a player. 22 Dec 2009
City Fortunes Depend On Five

City Fortunes Depend On Five

ROBERTO Mancini will take charge at Manchester City tomorrow knowing he has five months to turn the Blues into a top-four outfit. 21 Dec 2009
Martinez Pride As Wigan Bounce Back

Martinez Pride As Wigan Bounce Back

WIGAN manager Roberto Martinez praised his players for the way they responded to last week's 9-1 mauling at Tottenham by beating Sunderland 1-0 at the DW Stadium. 29 Nov 2009
A-League Snub For Roberto Carlos

A-League Snub For Roberto Carlos

EXCLUSIVE: Brazilian star and current Fenerbahce player Roberto Carlos appears set to miss out on an A-League stint with money being the sticking point, says his Australian representative. 2 Nov 2009
Martinez Clears The Air With Rivals

Martinez Clears The Air With Rivals

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has phoned Sir Alex Ferguson to explain remarks attributed to him in a Spanish newspaper. 30 Oct 2009
Martinez Denies Scharner Rift

Martinez Denies Scharner Rift

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez insists there are no issues between him and midfielder Paul Scharner despite rumours of a fall-out at the weekend. 8 Oct 2009
Lippi Sticks Up for Donadoni

Lippi Sticks Up for Donadoni

Sacked Napoli coach Roberto Donadoni has received support from the man who replaced him as Italy boss, Marcello Lippi. 7 Oct 2009