Farewell Pellegrini

Today is Manuel Pellegrini’s last game in charge, and we all wish him well in the future. City have been a big force in England during his three seasons in charge, and collected 3 trophies, as well as a semi final spot in the Champions League, our best effort ever. The three Premiership seasons put together sees City as a clear winner in terms of games won and goals scored.

Still there have been clouds on the horizon. During these three years City have gone from 1^st to 2^nd to 4^th spot in the Premier League. We have scored less goals and our home form has been declining. Pellegrini has not managed to rejuvenate the team and especially the back-four has looked shaky. His decision to replace Dzeko with Bony proved to be a fatal gamble, and only the arrival of De Bruyne has sparked some enthusiasm.

A few years back I would have cheered loudly for a 4^th or event 5^th place in the Premier League. And when I think about it I still do. Going down to third tier and back with this club does something to you. And although I accept the facts I can’t look at Pellegrini’s spell with the club and call it a decline, or poor work from the man in charge. Too much was out of his hands, and I am greatly satisfied with him managing to turn the team around after the announcement of Pep’s arrival in January.

So long Manuel, and thanks for all the fish!