SO LONG, FAREWELL!

Last updated : 11 March 2005 By Editor
With Reds everywhere feeling a little disappointed this week there is at least
something to smile about this Friday. As King Kevin Keegan has parted company with ciddy.

A club statement reads

"Manchester City football club announces that by mutual agreement our manager Kevin Keegan will leave the club with immediate effect,"

"Kevin has taken the club from the uncertainty created following our relegation to Division One, winning the First Division title with tremendous style, through to the longest spell the club has spent in The Premiership.

"He has brought stability to a club that was very much in need of solidity and
consolidation.

"We have witnessed the skills and talents of such players as Ali Benarbia, Eyal Berkovic and the world class goalkeeping of Peter Schmeichel.

"Shaun Wright-Phillips has been developed through to England international
status and seven other academy graduates have been nurtured through to the first team.

"Kevin's professionalism, infectious enthusiasm and drive for success have
benefited all areas of the club.

"The board and staff of the football club would like to thank Kevin for his valued contribution to all aspects of our organisation and wish him

Stuart Pearce will take over until the end of the season as they push for that
European spot. Arf!