Manchester City’s reputation at home and abroad is in tatters after it emerged they have been responsible for a trail of misinformation and confusion over their signing of Frank Lampard. City are already fighting to keep the American public onside after their decision to retain Lampard’s services for the second half of the Barclays Premier League season, rather than release him to play in MLS for feeder club New York City FC as planned. The club’s image took a further pounding after they were forced to admit they had unintentionally misled the public on both sides of the Atlantic from the moment it was announced Lampard had ‘signed’ for NYCFC on a two-year deal last summer.
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Man City have admitted misleading supporters over Frank Lampard deal
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The  champions had previously claimed the former Chelsea star would be arriving on 'loan' after signing for New York City FC
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City now admit that the former England midfielder was not yet a NYCFC player when signing with the club on a supposed 'loan'
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The 36-year-old will now leave for the MLS at the end of the season
Under pressure from the media and unhappy fans in America, City finally admitted some of this on Friday only to then find themselves in trouble with the @placeholder.