Ranieri resigns from Parma post
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Claudio Ranieri has resigned as manager of Italian Serie A side Parma. The former Chelsea manager is expected to eventually take over at Manchester City, who sacked Stuart Pearce at the end of the season. The 56-year-old Italian took over the struggling Parma side in February and guided them to safety, with a 12th-place finish.
His impressive stint has reportedly convinced the City board he is the man to take over from Pearce. A statement from Parma said: "Claudio Ranieri has informed the club of his intention to leave his role as first-team coach. "The club would like to thank him for the precious work he carried out, which resulted in keeping Parma in Serie A. We wish him success for the future."
Ranieri told Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport: "The Manchester City challenge reminds me of the experience I had at Chelsea where without spending £1, we built a good team. "I created the Chelsea miracle from nothing. My achievement convinced Roman Abramovich to buy the club. Then, mountains of money came as well as a selection of top players."
However, it could be the end of next week at the earliest before he is formally installed at Eastlands. Talks over a deal for former Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to buy the 29% stake of chairman John Wardle and business partner David Makin by the end May have dragged on. The paperwork is now being handled by the former Thailand Prime Minister's lawyers.
Looks like the original Tinkerman is coming back to the EPL...
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his tactics are not suitable for the english league. the pace is too fast and players are roughed out of the ball illegally most of the time without any foul. stay at seria a if he knows wads good for him
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When Ranieri was at Chelsea,many people supported Chelsea(ok,would'nt say supported,maybe sided with) whenever they played the other Top 3.
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Yeah i like him too... and i belief he will do a good job at City if he goes there...Originally posted by Marco_Simone:When Ranieri was at Chelsea,many people supported Chelsea(ok,would'nt say supported,maybe sided with) whenever they played the other Top 3.
Ranieri is quite a likeable character,dont you think?
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thats bcos that time they were still the underdogs. and not many ppl like his defensive approach and contain before attack. they demanded attacking football or beautiful football just like arsenal and manu.Originally posted by Marco_Simone:When Ranieri was at Chelsea,many people supported Chelsea(ok,would'nt say supported,maybe sided with) whenever they played the other Top 3.
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One thing which endears him to people is his down to earth attitude.Have you ever hear him blast referees,the FA etc etc like a certain someone before?Originally posted by zocoss:Yeah i like him too... and i belief he will do a good job at City if he goes there... 
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If I am not wrong,in 2004,the media blasted him for being the Tinkerman...
Ranieri didnt blow up or what,instead he made a joke outta the term "tinkerman" right in front of the press.I forgot what he said exactly,but it was quite funny. -
Ranieri's not a bad coach. Nice one for Man City
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Ranieri has the habit of playing right-footed players on the left and left-footed players on the right.
And his choice of starting 11 would always change. Like Benitez.
Cheers.
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tinkerman whatOriginally posted by CKeer:Ranieri has the habit of playing right-footed players on the left and left-footed players on the right.
And his choice of starting 11 would always change. Like Benitez.
Cheers.
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he did quite well then.Originally posted by Marco_Simone:When Ranieri was at Chelsea,many people supported Chelsea(ok,would'nt say supported,maybe sided with) whenever they played the other Top 3.
Ranieri is quite a likeable character,dont you think?
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good to see him back.......
looking forward to seeing him sign some flair italian players....or maybe he can start with igor budan...