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Inside City - TV ITV4 Tonight @ 10pm
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Inside City - TV ITV4 Tonight @ 10pm
In a new documentary titled 'Inside Manchester City', kit man Les Chapman has revealed that the atmosphere at the club has changed for the better this season.
A kit man has revealed how a simple 'good morning' from Manuel Pellegrini helped rebuild morale when he took over at Man City[url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester city fc]
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Les Chapman says there is a better atmosphere around the whole club since Pellegrini arrived to replace Roberto Mancini.
The Italian was not everyone's cup of tea at the Etihad; some staff complained that he never said hello when he walked past them in the corridor.
But there has been a clean sweep at the club this season and chilly Mancini, famed for giving staff the cold shoulder, has been replaced by the charming Chilean Pellegrini.
He revealed how things have improved in a fly on the wall documentary, Inside Manchester City.
Chapman plays a starring role in the hour-long programme, which will be aired on ITV4 tonight (Tuesday).
The 65-year-old is one of the staff who are interviewed by the film crews in the wake of the arrival of new manager Manuel Pellegrini.
They talk in glowing terms of the new man and Chapman reveals the atmosphere among the players is ‘infinitely better’ under Pellegrini.
City granted the programme-makers unique access, with players and staff including Edin Dzeko, Martin Demichelis, Aleksandr Kolarov, Pellegrini and Under-21s coach Patrick Vieira interviewed both at the club and going about their daily lives.
Chapman says there is a better atmosphere around the whole club since Pellegrini arrived, to replace Roberto Mancini.
"It is infinitely better this year. Players are a lot happier, the club is a lot happier," he said.
"He [Pellegrini] is a very polite man. He says good morning, which is a big difference."
Chapman, who enjoyed a playing career of his own with Oldham Athletic, Huddersfield Town and San Jose Earthquakes among others, also dishes the dirt of a dressing room dispute in the film.
He reveals that Carlos Tevez and Sergio Aguero argued over a locker during the 2011-12 season that saw City crowned champions.
Chapman points and says: "This was Carlos Tevez’s [locker], then we signed Aguero and Tevez went missing so Aguero took that over. Then Tevez came back so they both wanted that one.
"So they both shared which wasn’t practical so two sticky-out seats were built. Aguero has ended up the other end [of the room] now. It makes life easier when everyone has a seat."
A kit man has revealed how a simple 'good morning' from Manuel Pellegrini helped rebuild morale when he took over at Man City[url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester city fc]
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Les Chapman says there is a better atmosphere around the whole club since Pellegrini arrived to replace Roberto Mancini.
The Italian was not everyone's cup of tea at the Etihad; some staff complained that he never said hello when he walked past them in the corridor.
But there has been a clean sweep at the club this season and chilly Mancini, famed for giving staff the cold shoulder, has been replaced by the charming Chilean Pellegrini.
He revealed how things have improved in a fly on the wall documentary, Inside Manchester City.
Chapman plays a starring role in the hour-long programme, which will be aired on ITV4 tonight (Tuesday).
The 65-year-old is one of the staff who are interviewed by the film crews in the wake of the arrival of new manager Manuel Pellegrini.
They talk in glowing terms of the new man and Chapman reveals the atmosphere among the players is ‘infinitely better’ under Pellegrini.
City granted the programme-makers unique access, with players and staff including Edin Dzeko, Martin Demichelis, Aleksandr Kolarov, Pellegrini and Under-21s coach Patrick Vieira interviewed both at the club and going about their daily lives.
Chapman says there is a better atmosphere around the whole club since Pellegrini arrived, to replace Roberto Mancini.
"It is infinitely better this year. Players are a lot happier, the club is a lot happier," he said.
"He [Pellegrini] is a very polite man. He says good morning, which is a big difference."
Chapman, who enjoyed a playing career of his own with Oldham Athletic, Huddersfield Town and San Jose Earthquakes among others, also dishes the dirt of a dressing room dispute in the film.
He reveals that Carlos Tevez and Sergio Aguero argued over a locker during the 2011-12 season that saw City crowned champions.
Chapman points and says: "This was Carlos Tevez’s [locker], then we signed Aguero and Tevez went missing so Aguero took that over. Then Tevez came back so they both wanted that one.
"So they both shared which wasn’t practical so two sticky-out seats were built. Aguero has ended up the other end [of the room] now. It makes life easier when everyone has a seat."
blueboy- Legend
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Re: Inside City - TV ITV4 Tonight @ 10pm
Saw it a week ago - it's called 36 hours. Enjoyed it - particularly when Martin gave his little boy a City football and shirt.
Wensdi- Key Player
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Re: Inside City - TV ITV4 Tonight @ 10pm
Ahhhh, so this is the NBC one with a different name. Thought it was ok...however, we get so much access to the players and staff through mcfc.tv that it was a little like watching one of their videos.
blueboy- Legend
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Re: Inside City - TV ITV4 Tonight @ 10pm
Yeah I watched it but as Blue said nothing better than a video on the mcfc site, talking of which I was talkin to a MK Dons fan the other day (Yes there is one) and he has to pay £4 per month to use the MK Dons website
How lucky are we !!!!
Wonder how much the Rags & Dippers get fleeced?
How lucky are we !!!!
Wonder how much the Rags & Dippers get fleeced?
TMG- Key Player
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Re: Inside City - TV ITV4 Tonight @ 10pm
Think it's a FL thing Tony, as Bury have one too.....it's called "Player". You get all interviews and highlights straight away, but it comes at a cost as the MK Dons fan said....I think they're all the same price.
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