The war cry of Superbia in Proelia  – Pride in Battle – first featured on Manchester City’s club badge nearly three decades ago. Where was the Pride In Battle in Bodo?   The bitter irony of the 1997 ‘rebranding’ exercise was not lost on the long-suffering fans, as the team spiralled in a relegation nose-dive down to the third tier of English football. Superbia In Proelia - Pride In Battle. City were relegated!   It was another example of the ‘Typical City’  affliction – a condition which...

When Liverpool splurged nearly half-a-billion pounds in the summer, perceived wisdom had it that Slot’s machine would hit the jackpot and retain their Premier League crown. Foden & Cherki - could the rest of City's team be jumping for joy in 2026?   As title defences go, it’s been a million miles away from a walk in the Stanley Park, a situation splendidly epitomised by the Pharoah of Formby claiming he’d been thrown under the bus – an analogy sure to resonate with a fan base, more used to...

As Manchester City slowly begin to turnaround their worst start to a season under Pep Guardiola, there’s a whiff of optimism in the air,...