Chinese international?soccer player?Sun Jihai of English Premiership side Manchester City has received a grade C for his performance throughout the season, according ratings conducted by a local sports publication.

Sina.com reports that the excessive frequency of position changes since Sun came back from injuries this season led to his mediocrity on the pitch.
Sun's teammates Micah Richards, Sylvain Distin and Richard Dunne were each granted A marks.

It praised Sun's versatility on the field but criticized him for his failure to specialize in a single position.

The player was preferred in the defensive midfielder, right winger and right back position over the past season, but failed to find a definitive niche in any of those positions.

Earlier reports revealed Sun's future in the club was becoming dim with the firing of the manager, international legend Stuart Pearce.

The team finished 14th in the 20-team Premiership this season and has been much criticised for its failure to score once in eight consecutive home games.

(CRI May 18, 2007)