View From A Blue

In an odd sense, that’s mission accomplished. Yes, the result wasn’t the one we were looking for, but the most important thing is that we escaped any injuries, the players got a tough 90 minutes under their belts, a bonus with the season only a week away, and there were some positive signs. Only an [...]

Hart - Couldn’t do anything about any of the three goals, but was otherwise untested. Distribution better than normal - 6 Richards - Lucky to be on the pitch after horrific studs-up lunge, but generally coped well. Bombed forward as much as possible but very lazy in getting back - 6.5 Kompany – Until the error, was in solid form. Reads [...]

The end of an incredible season. A trophy, our first in 35 years, and third place in the Premier League. Champions League football is ours, where the group stage awaits us after 38 pulsating fixtures in what is regarded as the best league in the world. We have had our ups and our downs, but [...]

The perfect performance. A sparkling win that moves us into third place and within touching distance of the group stages of the Champions League. With just one game to go, we have the chance to turn this very good season into a great one. And I wouldn’t bet against us. The confidence we played with [...]

14th May 2011. A day that will live long in the memory. A day that reflected on the past, made history in the present and changed the future. For the first time in 35 years, Manchester City lifted a major trophy. The emotion at the final whistle said everything. The reaction of our long-suffering, success-starved [...]