tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854208691164557893.post3293032906583184161..comments2023-10-26T22:18:46.725+07:00Comments on Suthichai Yoon's personal journal: The mess Thaksin left behind at Manchester CityAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15462174963404908627noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854208691164557893.post-65869483825443084412009-04-26T23:28:00.000+07:002009-04-26T23:28:00.000+07:00Before Thaksin bought Manchester City, the footbal...Before Thaksin bought Manchester City, the football club had the dubious distinction of breaking a record: it had the fewest goals scored at home in a season in the top flight. It finished 14th and 15th in the Premier League in 2005-2006 and 2006-2007.<br /><br />Under Thaksin's ownership, Manchester City's performance improved dramatically. It won ten consecutive home games and qualified for the UEFA Cup. Attendance improved dramatically. City's standing shot up to 9th in the Premier League in 2007-2008. Thaksin's final act as Manchester City owner was to authorize the signing of Real Madrid superstar Robinho, beating out Chelsea.<br /><br />Yoon, that's hardly a "mess".anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409603712598293522noreply@blogger.com