Will Sparky Light The Fireworks?

Affectionately known as Sparky, Mark Hughes was looking for a new and tougher challenge in his managerial career. At first he must have questioned his choice in Manchester City Football Club when the promises of Ronaldinho didn’t materialise and Dr ‘Tax-sin’ Shinawatra’s problems.

How football can turn. New owners and Robinho eclipsing Ronaldinho. But, top four finish, give me a break!

Lets see Sparky’s Pyrotechnic choices he has at his disposable and is it enough to create a big bang? A monstrous rocket in the form of Robinho that forms the centre piece in the fireworks display, here’s holding thumbs it ignites.

The Black Snake in the form of Elano, no one expected it to turn out so well. The ever-reliable sparkler in the form of Dietmar Hamann. There are flares in the form of Micah Richards and Richard Dunne that can rescue you from any situation.

Shaun Wright-Phillips takes the form of Firecrackers, remember how you could light them and fit them through the smallest crack. Every display needs a Cherry bomb with that explosive core, presenting Michael Johnson. It’s a good idea to have a Catherine Wheel or Joe Hart in goals, spinning around and cart-wheeling for the ball.

Sparky is the right man for the job and will have to bring these individual firecrackers together, making sure each goes off at the right time.

Is it enough to rival the elaborate and explosive pyromaniacs that are Fergie, Scolari, Wenger and Benitez?

Remember you  can’t go shopping for new fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night, you’ll have to wait for New Years eve and that may be too late.

The poster might read, “The mighty Abu Dhabi presents the Sparky Extravaganza at Eastlands”. But Sparky will need time to spark a revolution. Let’s be honest, his display is one you invite friends, neighbours and the kids to have a good time, it’s too soon to take on the world.