Hughes retains Dunne as Man City skipper

LONDON: Manchester City coach Mark Hughes has confirmed Richard Dunne will retain the captain’s armband at Eastlands after finally signing a new deal with the club. Dunne had initially stalled over a new contract amid the uncertainty which accompanied Sven-Goran Eriksson’s dismissal. But the arrival of Hughes prompted him to stay put, delighting Hughes. “It was important for me to understand Richard’s position when I arrived here and get it resolved and now everyone is happy,” Hughes told the Manchester Evening News. “He fulfils the captain’s role very well and will continue to do so. His strength and pace at the back will be one of the keys to the way we play this year.” Dunne will, however, miss the opening two games of the season – at Aston Villa and the opening home encounter with West Ham on Aug 24 – following his red... [read full story]