Mancini wins mind games

SOCCER:SAY “HELLO” to Manchester’s new Mr Smooth. The coolest operator in town was seen working his charms on the touchline of the Etihad Stadium after 75 minutes of the 163rd and most momentous Manchester derby yet. When Alex Ferguson took umbrage at a Nigel de Jong challenge on Danny Welbeck over strode Roberto Mancini for a vision of the future to make the Scot and the Manchester United ...

Mancini is a match for Ferguson on and off the pitch

By Jamie Jackson/The Guardian Say “Hello” to Manchester’s new Mr Smooth. The coolest operator in town was seen working his charms on the touchline of the Etihad Stadium after 75 minutes of the 163rd and most momentous Manchester derby yet.

Roberto Mancini is a match for Sir Alex Ferguson on and off the pitch

Manchester City's manager stood up to his rival at the Etihad Stadium and the balance of power shifted Say "Hello" to Manchester's new Mr Smooth. The coolest operator in town was seen working his charms on the touchline of the Etihad Stadium after 75 minutes of the 163rd and most momentous Manchester derby yet. When Sir Alex Ferguson took umbrage at a Nigel de Jong challenge on Danny Welbeck ...

A trip to hill town heaven

Of all the Italian hill towns, Civita di Bagnoregio is my favourite. Less well-known than Siena or Assisi, this stunning little gem has escaped the modern age mostly because of topography.

Ferguson meets his match in battle of Manchester

The Manchester derby has seen the pendulum swing firmly towards the blue half of the city, much to Alex Ferguson's annoyance.