City Old Boy News

Last updated : 24 May 2005 By Covsupport
JIM SMITH OUSTED AT SOUTHAMPTON
Jim Smith has been dismissed as Assistant Manager at Southampton. The former Coventry assistant manager whose appointment at Highfield Road on £150,000 a year wages helped to bring the downfall of Bryan Richardson, looks to be replaced by former England Rugby coach Sir Clive Woodward. Jim Smith was not best pleased with this and said: "I've carried the can because of I'm the only football person leaving. When they say it's a cost cutting exercise and they're bringing in Clive Woodward who I'm sure will be on four times as much money as I was, it does make me more than a little disappointed.

JONES LINED UP FOR CARDIFF JOB
Former City defender and Wolves boss David Jones has according to media reports been having secret meetings with Cardiff City Chairman Sam Hamman with a view to replacing Lennie Lawrence who has stepped down from the Bluebirds hot-seat but will remain with the club on a consultancy basis.

HARFORD TO STAY A MILLER
Mick Harford will remain at Rotherham United after being rejected by Stuart Pearce at Manchester City. The former City striker who scored one goal in twelve minutes for the Sky Blues had put himself up for the job but was knocked back by the popular former City defender and one time England captain.

DOBBO ON THE MOVE
Tony Dobson has left VS Rugby where he managed the side to become the new boss of Solihull Borough. Coventry born Dobson will also take former City Reserve team midfielder Jamie Williams with him.