Mancini to Newcastle

[Fat Tom]

Internazionale coach Roberto Mancini has admitted his disappointment at a group of fans for attacking his team following their return to Milan after defeat to Ascoli.

A number of Nerazzurri hooligans shouted abuse towards the Inter players as well as assaulting others.

Cristiano Zanetti was wounded in the incident that has led Mancini to confirm his intentions to leave Italian football.

"Should I leave at the end of the season, one thing is for sure, I'll go abroad." said Mancini.

"I have been at the top end of Italian football for 27 years and I must say it has worsened.

"You can't lose a match without having absurd reactions. You can no longer enjoy the game."

Mancini is adamant he wants to remain coaching and will not be put off by the problems in Italian football over the past few years.

"I do the job of coaching because I love football a lot. I like being on the pitch, seeing my players playing and scoring and having training during the week," he added.

"In Italy it has become difficult but I'll continue doing this job because it is my passion."

skysports.com

[AmadeusDC]

I don't know if that's the type of Coach they need up there. Gullit was in the same mould and he bombed spectacularly. Persoanlly, I think they need a MON or Big Sam if they go British or a big name proven winner if they go abroad. Could they get a Hitzfeld? I'm surprised Le Guen ended up at Rangers considering what he did over the last few years. Perhaps his achievements were undermined by the fact that Houllier has kept the run going? No that Mancini was mentioned though, anyone know was his old strike partner Gianluca Vialli is up to these days? -AmadeusDC-