Kolo Toure to fight Man City action

Just as it seemed Manchester City were getting things back on track after the Carlos Tevez affair they are now getting themselves ready for another in-house disciplinary hearing this time involving Ivory Coast defender Kolo Toure.

The 30 year old defender who claims to have taken one of his wifes slimming pills is expected to appear in front of an internal panel next week as the club look into the possibility of fining the player for his ban which began after the Manchester derby in February.
Toure's ban ended at the end of August and has only been used sparingly as Manchester City begin their campaign in a blaze of glory which has seen then race five points clear at the top of the Premier League and a place in the quarter-final of the Carling Cup.

Former captain Toure, who's made 49 appearances for The Citizens, is looking at the possibility of a move away from Eastlands after falling down the pecking order. A likely destination for the defender could be a move to Paris St Germain but before any move is allowed to happen Toure will be fighting any action the club take and is likely to refer the case to the Professional Footballers Association (PFA)

After the outcome of the Carlos Tevez affair, which saw the striker handed a two week suspention and a £800,000 fine, everyone associated with the club hope the Kolo Toure episode can conclude swiftly and ensuer the club start making headlines for the right reasons.