R. Mancini: my critics don't understand football © EuroFootball.com

While grasping the reins of the "Manchester City" club's head coach position after the departure of strategist Roberto Mancini, the man himself, an Italian, stated that those who criticize him do not understand football.

Former "Manchester City" and "Leeds" defender Danny Mills believes that the strategist will lose his job next week.

During a press conference before the FA Cup match, R. Mancini said: "We started this project three years ago. During this time, we have always fought for the English champions' title, won three trophies, and this season we have the opportunity to win more."

"Everyone who talks about my dismissal doesn't understand football. According to this theory, all 20 league clubs should have no coaches," expressed R. Mancini in outrage at the criticism.

The Italian took over the club from Mark Hughes in December 2009 and ended the club's 35-year title drought in 2011.

After last weekend's match, which "City" lost to "Southampton," the gap between the "City" and the "Manchester United" footballers, who are leading the league, increased to 12 points.