EXCLUSIVE: We back Hughes! Tevez hits out over pressure on boss

18 December 2009 22:21
Carlos Tevez led an impassioned defence of Mark Hughes from the Manchester City dressing room that proves the players are firmly behind their manager.[LNB]City's in-form Argentina striker, spoke out as the side reel from their 3-0 defeat at Tottenham. [LNB]Reports that City chief executive Garry Cook asked Guus Hiddink's agent about the Dutchman's plans beyond next summer have undermined Hughes' position at a critical time.[LNB] Backing the boss: Carlos Tevez believes the pressure on boss Mark Hughes is overstated and that, despite their midweek humbling at Spurs, City should stick with him[LNB]But Tevez said: 'It would be a massive backward step for this club if Mark Hughes leaves now. We need calm and stability to take the club forward. People should not panic.[LNB]  Crisis point: If Manchester City lose to Sunderland, Mark Hughes is on his wayEnter Guus? Man City approach former Chelsea boss Hiddink over switchHeat is on Hughes: Man City boss has to lift the gloom at EastlandsMANCHESTER CITY v Sunderland: Nigel De Jong banned for Black Cats matchMANCHESTER CITY FC

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