Dismantling The Factions

"Draft a release list?" John was shocked.

The current squad has 23 players right now.

Goalkeepers: Nicky Weaver, Tony Coton

Defenders: Lee Crooks, Richard Edghill, Nick Fenton, Richard Jobson, Keith Curle, Tony Vaughan, Gerard Wiekens.

Midfielders: Jamie Pollock, Michael Brown, Terry Cooke, Neil Heaney, Jeff Whitley, Kevin Horlock, Gary Mason.

Attackers: Paul Dickov, Lee Bradbury, Michael Branch, Shaun Goater, Chris Greenacre, Mark Robins, Craig Russell.

'Especially regarding the club's finances.'

"This..." John frowned before offering his advice. "No matter what, Manchester City is still a club that once played in the Premier League. Dropping twice to the second division has only fueled the media's obsession with writing about us. If you go through with this, I'm afraid the criticism will be relentless—especially since you've just taken charge."