City chief slams players
24 Oct 2006 - 09:11:13
Manchester City chairman John Wardle has launched a scathing attack on the club's under-performing players.
Scores of City's travelling fans headed home before the end of last Saturday's 4-0 defeat at Wigan Athletic and Wardle has told the players that they let those supporters down.
He told the club's official website: "I was at the game and could fully understand the reaction of our supporters who were there.
"I can also appreciate why some left early and I shared their anger.
"I want the players to take a long look at themselves this week. They must understand that the performance was unacceptable.
"As chairman of the football club, I sat with the board of directors and, man for man, we were totally embarrassed by what happened on the pitch.
"This club is not used to this type of performance and will not accept it. We are determined to put this right."
He added: "We will support the manager in the January transfer window. We have already invested a net £8.5million in players this year and we will continue to look for opportunities to improve the squad.
"Our supporters have always been tremendously loyal and I thank them for that. We must now all pull together and get behind the team in the coming weeks and months."