Play Me Where ?? ..... I Should CoCo !!!

There's been a lot of wild speculation about the possible reasons behind Inter Milan's Francesco Coco's unexpectedly quick departure during trial with City that lasted just two days.

Could it be that he was spotted turning up on his first day puffing on a Woodbine? Was it that he showed a bit of an attitude? Was he unfit and totally unprepared to the rigours of a trial? or was he just complete pants?

Coco's explanation is rather curious:

"It didn't work out because the coach wanted to use me in a different position to what I am used to, full-back. "After two days we realised that there was no point in wasting time as they already have two players in my position."

So why would City invite an out-and-out left back all that way for a trial and play him out of position? It just doesn't stack up! After much close investigation, I think I can now exclusively reveal the answer though.......

Was it just total coincidence that City held their annual pantomime last weekend? No not the yearly drubbing by Rovers, but the Live4City (formerly Junior Blues) event. It's obvious they must have been short of a player to complete the cast, so who better to make up the numbers and play in a crucial position than a footballer with the splendidly appropriate name of "Coco" !

...... Oh yes it was !!!