the future for city?? could it mirror this

But fortunes on the pitch took a tumble for the Irishman, with the club finishing 10th in the 2004/2005 season and 16th in 2005/2006.

"There was no chemistry between the manager and his fans and it's questionable how much of a relationship there was between himself and the players," said BBC Radio Five Live's Pat Murphy.

"He underachieved last season. They were boring, moribund tactically dull. It was a terrible season.

"The season-ticket sales during the summer have been absolutely appalling. Fundamentally, the Villa supporters will be glad that O'Leary has gone."

Posted By: phrankin, Jul 20, 00:28:25