That the news of Mancini's departure broke on the anniversary of last year's dramatic Premier League title success added to the gloom. Kevin Parker, general secretary of the Manchester City Supporters Club, said: "After the weekend I think we were all expecting it to happen but I think we are all a bit disappointed it happened yesterday of all days - the anniversary of when we won the Premier League.Parker feels this could be a reference to various reports of disunity within the dressing room during Mancini's tenure. This season alone Mancini has attracted criticism for seemingly unnecessary comments about Joe Hart, Micah Richards and Vincent Kompany while the many incidents involving the now sold Mario Balotelli were a patience-draining distraction.Parker added: "All those fantastic memories we have of May 13, 2012 - that date is a special date for City fans and that's been a little bit tarnished. We're definitely all disappointed.Parker said: "I think it seems clear - whilst they might not be happy with what's happened on the field - there are other bits and pieces off the field that we as fans don't get to know about. This reference to an 'holistic approach', there is probably a message in there somewhere. I think they are looking for peace, harmony and happiness in the camp.A statement from the club said that Mancini had been relieved of his duties for failing to achieve the season's "stated targets".Mancini ended the club's 35-year trophy drought by overseeing their 2011 FA Cup success and bettered that by winning a first top-flight title in 44 years last season.Parker said: "It is unbelievable. The club have said the targets set haven't been met, but finishing second in the Premier League and losing finalists in the FA Cup would suggest those targets might have been unachievable. Does that mean we had to win the Premier League and win the FA Cup? I'm not sure.
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