Sven silent over City future

Swede ignores rumours over his job

Last updated: 29th April 2008

Sven Goran Eriksson Manchester City manager

Eriksson: Quiet on future

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Manchester City boss Sven Goran Eriksson has refused to comment on his position at the club despite speculation he is set to be replaced at the end of the season.

Widespread reports on Tuesday suggested Eriksson would lose his job at Eastlands in the summer.

Eriksson's agent Athole Still and his right-hand man Tord Grip confirmed the Swede was likely to leave the club at the end of the season after being informed by City owner Thaksin Shinawatra that he did not figure in his long-term plans.

The former England coach met with the Shinawatra at the weekend but he did not say what the nature of their discussions were.

However, he did reveal he would not be meeting with Thaksin again before the end of the season.

"I had a meeting with Dr Thaksin and his people on Sunday morning and at this moment with two games to go in the season I don't want to make any comment about that," Eriksson told the Manchester Evening News.

"There are no more meetings planned until the season is over.

"I appreciate the backing of the fans, which I have felt since the day I arrived. I thank them very much.

"But now we are just focusing on trying to beat Liverpool on Sunday."