Picture Special

Tribute gallery: The best of Sven's City career

Sven Goran-Eriksson may have only managed Manchester City for a season but the impact and memories of the Swede’s year at the helm will never be forgotten.

The former England boss has sadly passed away at the age of 76 leaving the world of football mourning a man revered across the globe.

Appointed as City boss in the summer of 2007, the former England manager was to spend the 2007/08 season in charge at the Etihad.

He went on to oversee a memorable campaign that featured an influx of exciting overseas talent and one that was packed full of thrilling football and memorable moments.

Not least unforgettable derby wins against Manchester United both home and away.

By way of tribute to Sven we have assembled a special gallery charting some of the most eye-catching images from his time in charge at the Club.

View the best of the images from Sven’s City career below…

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A STUDY IN FOCUS: Sven was always meticulously prepared.

A STUDY IN FOCUS: Sven was always meticulously prepared.
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WISE WORDS: Sven passes on instructions to Didi Hamman during an Etihad league clash.

WISE WORDS: Sven passes on instructions to Didi Hamman during an Etihad league clash.
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ICON: Sven was one of football's most instantly recognisable figures.

ICON: Sven was one of football's most instantly recognisable figures.
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TALKING SHOP: Sven holds court at a City press conference.

TALKING SHOP: Sven holds court at a City press conference.
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CENTRE OF ATTENTION: Sven looks on from the sidelines at the Etihad.

CENTRE OF ATTENTION: Sven looks on from the sidelines at the Etihad.
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AWARDS TIME: Sven proudly holds aloft a Premier League manager of the month award for August 2007.

AWARDS TIME: Sven proudly holds aloft a Premier League manager of the month award for August 2007.
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GAME FACE ON: Sven is a study in concentration.

GAME FACE ON: Sven is a study in concentration.
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MOSAIC MAN: A fitting tribute to a huge figure in the game.

MOSAIC MAN: A fitting tribute to a huge figure in the game.
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SCREEN SHOT: Sven holds aloft a DVD charting his City impact.

SCREEN SHOT: Sven holds aloft a DVD charting his City impact.
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PERMANENT REMINDER: Sven admires some City memorabilia from his time in charge.

PERMANENT REMINDER: Sven admires some City memorabilia from his time in charge.
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HAND IT TO SVEN: Sven sounds a salute to the City fans at his final game in charge.

HAND IT TO SVEN: Sven sounds a salute to the City fans at his final game in charge.