For outsiders, the situation at City after Richard Maddox's takeover seemed marked by a wave of terminations and contract cancellations. Whether it was due to massive spending or something else entirely, no one could say for certain.
One thing was clear, though—Richard never shared with the media or the public why he let all those people go, and even internally, he kept his reasons close to the chest.
Even employees were required to sign non-disclosure agreements, preventing them from speaking about anything that happened internally at City. The moment you stepped out of Maine Road, you could talk about anything—except what went on inside the club.
John Maddock's resignation marked a tipping point, and now, with The Sun leading in charge, everything has broken down. The lingering discontent from the Swales and Lee era has begun to resurface.
