Top coaching trio turn their backs on Man City

0 Comments | AFP, May, 2007

LONDON (AFP) — A trio of top foreign managers have ruled themselves out of the running to lead under-achievers Manchester City next season.

City sacked boss Stuart Pearce on Monday, just a day after the Premiership season ended.

Pearce's men had set a new Premiership record for the least goals scored at home in a season widely regarded as dismal - they managed just 10 goals in 19 home games and even rock bottom Watford almost doubled that with 19.

Bosses at the City of Manchester Stadium are believed to favour a foreign coach but Louis van Gaal, Ronald Koeman and Gerard Houllier all ruled themsleves out, according to BBC Sport.

Van Gaal has managed Barcelona and the Netherlands, as well as leading Ajax to the Champions League crown and he is now...