Last 24 hours have left Manchester City in 'shock', says John Kidd - The Parent.

Brian Kidd said Manchester City are typically a state of "shock" for the reason that sacking of Roberto Mancini. He hailed the players for managing a 2-0 win at Looking at on Tuesday evening, as they were the "ones with had to settle for stuff off the sales pitch. "

The assistant took charge in the side for the gameplay after David Platt, your first-team coach, resigned to follow Mancini, a close companion, out of the clb. Goals from Sergio Aguero and Edin Dzeko confirmed City will finish second with the Premier League as they are now six points totally free of Chelsea, on 78 tips, with only one sport left. Kidd said: "What has gone on within the last 24 hours was a shock to the staff, and before the adventure I would have just taken the result, to get the three points and take second place.

"You'd have to ask the players where did they feel. It's all credit for the players they are people who have had to suffer the pain of stuff off the message. I am pleased on their behalf because it will be a travesty if we had not finished second.

"We take pleasure in the fans, and these folks disappointed, and we ended up disappointed, on Saturday [with that FA Cup final wipe out to Wigan Athletic].

"To end up honest, the three points was it is important. When you get to this stage of the season it may not be about performances, but getting results and yes it was on my mind that him and i needed to seal that second spot in the league. That's the least we're able to do, and the employees, the fans and the players achieved it for the club. I was pleased with the fact that players acknowledged the enthusiasts, but those players definitely appreciated it. "

During the entire game the travelling fans sang Mancini's name so that you can again show their support to your former manager who directed the club to last Cup. "There were 1, 300 consultants, disappointed after Wembley, nonetheless they turned out and you can actually hear them. The players and also the backroom staff have already been terrific. I was asked to take the charge for [the last] a pair of games, and being a Manchester lad, I could not say 'no'. I wouldn't are generally able to walk down Market Street if i had. "

Regarding Platt's resignation, some club statement said: "With regret Manchester City announce that David Platt has today left his role as assistant manager with the club. David was offered an opportunity to continue his work with us but has reduced the invitation. He has chosen to leave his role in reference to his close friend Roberto Mancini. inches