BBC SPORT BREAKING NEWS - THAKSIN APPOINTS FRIAR AS MANAGER! Manchester City chairman Thaksin Shinawatra has today stunned the football world by appointing former City player Joe Friar as manager. After Thaksin informed City fans he would be chasing a world renound manager, the appointment of the 44 year old has come as a shock to many fans.
Friar brings with him to City a wealth of footballing knowledge from a career that span across 4 English clubs and included 104 caps for England, scoring 42 goals.
More to follow.
Friar will take over the club and hold his first training session on the 7th of July and rumours are already flying around about his first signings:
Joe Friar is said to have lodged a £6million bid for Andrey Arshavin, the Russian winger who plays his football for Zenit Peterburg in Russia (The Sun) Friar is also ready to look into signing Lucas Leiva on loan from Liverpool. (The Sun)
Manchester City have released a statement saying that Micah Richards is not for sale for any price. (The Mail on Sunday) Joe Friar has informed his assistant Hans Backe of his shortlist that is said to include a new striker and an attacking midfielder. (The NOTW)
