Can Shaun Wright-Phillips Re-Ignite His Career Back at Eastlands?

The re-signing of Shaun Wright-Phillips by Manchester City on a four-year contract from Chelsea has come at just right the time for the diminutive Englishman. Signed by Chelsea for around £21 million back in June 2005, SWP has struggled to cement a regular starting berth in the capital, fading one of England's most exciting pre-World Cup 2006 prospects into obscurity. When he did get his chance, Wright-Phillips seldom reproduced the electrifying form he displayed regularly in his first spell at City. He did manage to show brief glimpses of his former self, but struggled to perform at a consistently high level. Faced with competition from World-class wide-men like Robben, Cole, Kalou, and Duff is not an enviable task for anyone looking to establish themselves at one of England's biggest clubs. Other talented young players like Scott Parker and Steve Sidwell, and more renowned players like Crespo, Boulahrouz, and Shevchenko have all struggled to make an impact under the Mourinho and Grant ... (link)