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Mark Hughes: I Had No Idea That Manchester City Were Going To Sack Me
"Extremely disappointed" former boss insists he was unaware of his fate...
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Dec 20, 2009 3:05:25 PM
Mark Hughes has today issued a statement following his sacking as Manchester City boss.
Some media coverage had suggested that the Welshman knew about his fate before the game after he appeared to clap and wave farewell to the supporters at Eastlands after the final whistle of the victory over Sunderland yesterday.
However, it appears that he only discovered the City hierarchy's decision to sack him after the game.
"I was informed after yesterday’s match against Sunderland that my contract with Manchester City was being terminated with immediate effect," he told the official website of the League Managers Association.
"Notwithstanding media coverage to the contrary, I was given no forewarning as to the club’s decision.
"Given the speed with which my successor’s appointment was announced, it would appear that the club had made its decision some considerable time ago."
Hughes also appears bitterly frustrated that he was not given more time to see his plans for City come to fruition and maintains that talk of his failing to hit the owners' targets for the club are a little wide of the mark.
"I am extremely disappointed not to have been given the opportunity to see through my plans at the club," he added.
"At the beginning of the season I sat down with the owners and it was agreed that a realistic target for the season would be 6th place in the Premier League, or in the region of 70 points.
"All of this was communicated to the players and we all knew where we stood. Whilst everyone at the club would obviously have wanted to see more wins, we were absolutely on target at the time of my dismissal. Only recently we had terrific victories against both Arsenal and Chelsea.
"I am very proud of the fact that I steered the club through the most significant period of change in its history.
"I have always been aware of the responsibility that comes with being afforded the luxury of a significant transfer budget, and I was grateful that the club supported me with significant investment in players.
"I very much regret, however, that I will not now be able to enjoy the success that would undoubtedly have followed in the light of that investment.
"I believe that I have handled with dignity the recent pressure placed upon me by press speculation."
Hughes also expressed his gratitude to the Eastlands support, who he feels always backed him throughout his eventful spell at the club.
"I would like to thank the fans for their support throughout my time at the club and particularly at this difficult time," he stated.
"And I wish the club every success in the future, particularly in relation to the forthcoming League Cup semi-final, the club’s first semi-final for 28 years."
Zack Wilson, Goal.com UK
Some media coverage had suggested that the Welshman knew about his fate before the game after he appeared to clap and wave farewell to the supporters at Eastlands after the final whistle of the victory over Sunderland yesterday.
However, it appears that he only discovered the City hierarchy's decision to sack him after the game.
"I was informed after yesterday’s match against Sunderland that my contract with Manchester City was being terminated with immediate effect," he told the official website of the League Managers Association.
"Notwithstanding media coverage to the contrary, I was given no forewarning as to the club’s decision.
"Given the speed with which my successor’s appointment was announced, it would appear that the club had made its decision some considerable time ago."
Hughes also appears bitterly frustrated that he was not given more time to see his plans for City come to fruition and maintains that talk of his failing to hit the owners' targets for the club are a little wide of the mark.
"I am extremely disappointed not to have been given the opportunity to see through my plans at the club," he added.
"At the beginning of the season I sat down with the owners and it was agreed that a realistic target for the season would be 6th place in the Premier League, or in the region of 70 points.
"All of this was communicated to the players and we all knew where we stood. Whilst everyone at the club would obviously have wanted to see more wins, we were absolutely on target at the time of my dismissal. Only recently we had terrific victories against both Arsenal and Chelsea.
"I am very proud of the fact that I steered the club through the most significant period of change in its history.
"I have always been aware of the responsibility that comes with being afforded the luxury of a significant transfer budget, and I was grateful that the club supported me with significant investment in players.
"I very much regret, however, that I will not now be able to enjoy the success that would undoubtedly have followed in the light of that investment.
"I believe that I have handled with dignity the recent pressure placed upon me by press speculation."
Hughes also expressed his gratitude to the Eastlands support, who he feels always backed him throughout his eventful spell at the club.
"I would like to thank the fans for their support throughout my time at the club and particularly at this difficult time," he stated.
"And I wish the club every success in the future, particularly in relation to the forthcoming League Cup semi-final, the club’s first semi-final for 28 years."
Zack Wilson, Goal.com UK
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