Empty Seats: Change The Record, Pep.
Pep's latest bemusement at empty seats is not acceptable.(Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty)Even those you love dearest have their imperfections. Unconditional love is tough, but can still be achieved whilst admitting flaws in those you worship. It could be their...
Premature Predictions, DNA & El Mago: Weekly Thoughts
Howard looks at all things City - and United!>(Photo by Rafa Riva/AFP)Predicting The Real Madrid Games Is Futile After the rather “erratic” defending against Crystal Palace last week, many City fans are understandably concerned about the approaching Real Madrid...
Record Breakers, Glory Hunters & Greed – Weekly Thoughts
Howard looks at all things football.(Photo by Andrew Yates/AFP)The Record Books Here’s a question that’s kept me awake for a few precious minutes recently. Should we be bothered if Liverpool match or surpass some of the records City have set in recent years? Will it...
My Favourite Football Photos
I hate Facebook. I really do. And yet every day, there I am, scrolling through the same timelines with the same photos and the same arguments. Then there’s the trends, or challenges. “I bet none of my friends will share this..”.Damn right I won’t, sod off. But for...
Bernardo Silva in midfield is working. Or is it?
Dan takes a look at an erratic season for the Portuguese maestro.(Photo by Michael Steele/Getty)Bernardo Silva’s season at Manchester City so far has seen its fair share of peaks and valleys when it comes to his level of performance. Bernardo started the year off...
The Curious Case Of Manchester City At Old Trafford
Dan examines City's excellent record at Old Trafford.(Photo by Andrew Yates/AFP)It used to be one of the most intimidating places to play in world football, on par with the reputation that’s associated with Anfield now. Yet, the mystique associated with playing at Old...
Manchester United 1 Manchester City 3: A Pointer for The Next Decade
Howard looks back at a night that featured two teams on a very different type of journey.(Photo by Michael Steele/Getty) It was the strangest of nights. A cup semi-final, against United, that I watched at home, alone. Who would ever have thought such an occurrence was...
The Stats Are Clear: Nicolas Otamendi Needs To Go
It will surprise few that Nicolas Otamendi's time at City should be coming close to an end.(Photo by Clive Mason/Getty)It’s safe to say Manchester City have had their fair share of issues in their defensive line this season. Much of that has stemmed from the loss of...
The Media, Bobby Madley, Moyes & City: Weekly Thoughts
Howard takes a look at the week's talking points.(Photo by Andrew Yates/AFP)The Media. It may have been Christmas recently, but I’ve seen a lack of festive spirit online, but then what is new? The latest spate of online squabbling revolved around the coverage City...
Football & My Hopes For 2020
Howard tells us his hopes for 2020.(Photo by Andrew Yates/AFP)And so as another eventful year ends, we head into 2020, a new decade full of hope, expectation, and a bit of dread, as per usual. The world’s gone a bit weird, but as always, football keeps ploughing along...