Manchester City FC Managers: A Comprehensive Overview
From the Club's Inception to the Present Day
Early Years
Manchester City Football Club's managerial history dates back to 1880, when the team was founded as St. Mark's (West Gorton) F.C. The club's first manager was Edward Kitchen, who led the team until 1882.
In the early years, Manchester City had a number of managers who served for short periods of time. It wasn't until the appointment of Sam Orme in 1895 that the club began to see some stability in its management.
The Success of Sam Orme
Orme led Manchester City to their first major trophy, the FA Cup, in 1904. He also won the Manchester Senior Cup on three occasions. Orme's success helped to establish Manchester City as a major force in English football.
The Post-War Era
After World War II, Manchester City appointed several managers who led the club to success. These included Les McDowall, Joe Mercer, and Malcolm Allison.
Allison was the manager when Manchester City won the league championship in 1968. This was the club's first league title in 31 years.
Recent History
In recent years, Manchester City has been owned by the Abu Dhabi United Group. The club has appointed several high-profile managers, including Roberto Mancini, Manuel Pellegrini, and Pep Guardiola.
Guardiola has been the manager of Manchester City since 2016. He has led the club to three Premier League titles, two FA Cups, and three League Cups.
Current Manager: Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola is considered one of the greatest managers in the world. He has won trophies with every club he has managed, including Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City.
Guardiola is known for his attacking style of play. His teams are often characterized by their high possession, quick passing, and creative attacking. Guardiola has been praised for his ability to get the best out of his players.
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