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Manchester City are unlikely to appoint a successor to Stuart Pearce as manager until it is clear whether or not Thaksin Shinawatra’s proposed takeover of the Premiership club is to proceed.

While Sam Allardyce already unveiled as Newcastle’s manager yesterday, Paul Jewell, the next manager available already ruled himself out of contention after announcing that he needs a break from the stress of managing a Premiership’s club.

As Manchester United, their rival derby team, enjoying sucess over sucess on domestic and overseas title, City dismal 2006-07 ended in defeat by Tottenham and with the club just four points above the relegation zone.

And with the style of play already shifted from England style long ball passing to European short-safe passing, someone with European profile with the likes of PSV Eindhoven manager Ronald Koeman, Lyon boss Gerrard Houllier and former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri among the name touted as possible managers if the City of Manchester stadium comes under Thai control.

Manchester City, Stuart Pearce, Thanksin Shinawatra

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