What was the decision behind Eriksson being appointed coach of Manchester City?
I think Thaksin wanted to get an internationally recognized manager whose very presence would send the message that this is a “big club.” I was a supporter of Eriksson all along, before it became clear Thaksin would get the club, though I also would have been content with Ranieiri, Hiddink, or another top European manager. Several years ago I read Sven’s book on coaching and mental preparation, and it is obvious that he is just miles more sophisticated about training and shaping a team than anyone the club has had before. So, I applaud the decision to hire Sven. 4. Is there still the fear that Thaksin maybe using Manchester City as a way to return to politics in Thailand? If this is so, did Thaksin violate his promise to stay out of politics? Is there a way to hold him accountable to his promise of separating politics from Manchester City? Good question, and a hard question. It seems to me that Thaksin is keeping a relatively low profile in the UK, at least in the last few weeks. He’s
