Tainted Trophies? You Can’t Taint Memories And Experiences
Whatever happens in the future, Manchester City fans have lived the dream..(Photo by Michael Regan/Getty)If a genie popped out of a bottle and gave me three wishes, my choices would be clear. Unlimited wealth, the ability to fly and most importantly, to relive the...
Seeing The Wood For The FFPs Part Deux – The Double City Do Not Want.
In Part 2 of his analysis, Stefan examines the previous agreement between City and UEFA.(Photo by Andrew Yates/AFP)UEFA’s announcement of City’s ban on 14 February 2020 confirmed (for the first time publicly) that the Adjudicatory Chamber had held its hearing on 22...
Seeing The Wood For The FFPs – Manchester City & UEFA Go To War
Stefan takes a forensic look at what the future may hold for City.Perhaps it is not surprising that reporting so far has focused on the, admittedly severe, sanction meted out on City by UEFA’s, “semi-independent” (in the words of David Conn) Adjudicatory Chamber. The...
The Fatigue Of Being A Manchester City Fan
Howard looks at the tiring nature of supporting the Cityzens.(Photo by Andrew Yates/AFP)Modern life is tiring. Many of us struggle to sleep, especially those of you with young children. Life is stressful, frantic, tough. Football has always been a release for millions...
The Winter Break Could Be Just What Manchester City Needed
Dan argues that the break might be to City's advantage.(Photo by Aymeric Laporte/Instaram) Breathe everyone! Manchester City are in the midst of a two-week winter break, and it couldn’t have come at a better time for the club. Things haven’t exactly gone well for them...
Tribalism & Racism, Postponed Matches & The Status Quo : Weekly Thoughts
Howard looks at all things football this week.(Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty)Deli Alli & Bernardo Silva Yet again, football twitter throws itself into full whataboutery mode whilst failing to understand context or the passage of time. I’m a casual whatabouter, so I...
The Media, Tactical Fouling, Net Spend, Size & More: Weekly Thoughts
Howard takes a look at all things City this week.(Photo by Andrew Yates/AFP)Pep & The Media On the brand spanking new 93:20 Wednesday debate podcast this week, we looked at the media and their treatment of City. We discussed a variety of topics on whether it was...
An Examination Of Raheem Sterling’s Drop In Form
Dan looks at Raheem Sterling's stats.(Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty)It wasn’t all that long ago that Manchester City star, Raheem Sterling, looked to be staking his claim to be considered as one of, if not THE top winger in the Premier League. Those days feel...
Wemberley, Managers’ Treatment, Attendances & Social Media: Weekly Thoughts
A return of Howard's weekly thoughts on all things City.(Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty)Wemberley So City are at Wembley once more, though financial demands means I shall be sitting this one out – sorry Pep. You will have read enough on that game by now I assume, so...
Aymeric Laporte’s Much-Needed Return
Dan looks at the stats to reiterate how important Laporte is to City.(Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty)He may not have made the match-day squad against Manchester United during their midweek Carabao Cup semi-final match-up. However, it does appear certain that Aymeric...