On this day: City make Hughes boss
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On 4 June 2008, Mark Hughes was appointed as Manchester City manager, two days after the sacking of Sven-Goran Eriksson.
The Welshman signed a three-year contract and oversaw the first signings after the Abu Dhabi United Group takeover in September of that year, including Brazil forward Robinho for a then British record transfer fee.
However, Hughes was dismissed 18 months later, in December 2009, and replaced by Roberto Mancini.