davieG Posted 2 December 2007 Posted 2 December 2007 From Sky Milan Mandaric has admitted he was so shocked to be caught up in the investigation into corruption in football that he considered walking away from the game. The Leicester chairman was one of five men to be arrested and questioned by police earlier this week. Mandaric fully co-operated with the anti-corruption unit but he concedes that it was one of the worst moments of his career in football. "It is extremely hard to find the words to describe how I felt and still feel," he told the Sunday Mirror. "It was humiliating, embarrassing and made me feel completely sick to my stomach. Difficult "Naturally I have had my ups and downs in the game following three decades of involvement in football, but being arrested and facing unfair slurs and accusations is difficult to deal with. "I would be a liar if there wasn't a fleeting moment when I thought 'to hell with this, I'm done with football'. "But the people who know me know I have strong characteristics and I would rather confront a problem than walk away from it." Mandaric is angry that his reputation has been damaged but is determined to clear his name. He explained: "I have always condemned corruption in the game and campaigned to ensure it was cleaned up, so the last thing I expected was to become embroiled in an investigation. "It goes without saying that I fully support the authorities, but I know I've done absolutely nothing wrong and I know I will be vindicated when this investigation is finally completed."
MPH Posted 2 December 2007 Posted 2 December 2007 From SkyMilan Mandaric has admitted he was so shocked to be caught up in the investigation into corruption in football that he considered walking away from the game. The Leicester chairman was one of five men to be arrested and questioned by police earlier this week. Mandaric fully co-operated with the anti-corruption unit but he concedes that it was one of the worst moments of his career in football. "It is extremely hard to find the words to describe how I felt and still feel," he told the Sunday Mirror. "It was humiliating, embarrassing and made me feel completely sick to my stomach. Difficult "Naturally I have had my ups and downs in the game following three decades of involvement in football, but being arrested and facing unfair slurs and accusations is difficult to deal with. "I would be a liar if there wasn't a fleeting moment when I thought 'to hell with this, I'm done with football'. "But the people who know me know I have strong characteristics and I would rather confront a problem than walk away from it." Mandaric is angry that his reputation has been damaged but is determined to clear his name. He explained: "I have always condemned corruption in the game and campaigned to ensure it was cleaned up, so the last thing I expected was to become embroiled in an investigation. "It goes without saying that I fully support the authorities, but I know I've done absolutely nothing wrong and I know I will be vindicated when this investigation is finally completed." him quitting is the last thing we need! glad he didnt.
City Lad Posted 2 December 2007 Posted 2 December 2007 And i doubt the 'performance' from the fans yesterday helped. Booing and jeering will only push people who we need away. Glad he stayed though
Simon Posted 2 December 2007 Posted 2 December 2007 And i doubt the 'performance' from the fans yesterday helped. Booing and jeering will only push people who we need away. Glad he stayed though Definitely agree with what you've said. Really pleased that Milan has decided to continue though...
Rocky Dennis Posted 2 December 2007 Posted 2 December 2007 There would have been a few people on here quite happy if he quit i think. Thankfully he hasnt. We Love You Milan
Bert Posted 2 December 2007 Posted 2 December 2007 I think if he quit, it would make it look like that he had something to hide by running away from it all.
Raj Posted 2 December 2007 Posted 2 December 2007 He wont quit as he has alot to lose at the Club. But he is a good bloke with alot of charisma and i;m sure he will ride it out and get through it all. Hi Bert!!!!
DJ Barry Hammond Posted 3 December 2007 Posted 3 December 2007 He wont quit as he has alot to lose at the Club.But he is a good bloke with alot of charisma and i;m sure he will ride it out and get through it all. Hi Bert!!!! Can i add he won't quit because January's coming up and he has a couple of other transfer's due to make him money! (This is said purely toung in cheek - sorry Milan if you're reading!)
Koke Posted 3 December 2007 Posted 3 December 2007 Can i add he won't quit because January's coming up and he has a couple of other transfer's due to make him money! (This is said purely toung in cheek - sorry Milan if you're reading!)
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