How's it been for you?

[MCFC1993]

Absolutely fucking brilliant.

Born in 93, first season I recall a memory of is 98/99, first season going to games 99/00 (in that bloody Gene Kelly Stand). Born into a family of blues in an era when we were shit, proper shit, the thought of winning something was a pipe dream. I remember when we got knocked out in the quarter final of the FA Cup against West Ham (was it under Pearce?), I was probably around the age of 13, after that I thought I was never going to see this club win anything, or ever being close to competing with that shite across the road.

Remember being on holiday in Alicante watching Sky Sports News deadline day when it all changed. We'd just scraped through the Uefa Cup (Europa League) qualifiers on pens a day or two before I think, so the holiday had already been a bit stressful. We were sat in bar hoping for signings, not much going on so we went to the pool and came back around 9pm-11pm. Safe to say the rest of the holiday was fucking top, taken over by Billionaires and signing Robinho was the stuff of dreams, that's when we all thought hang on we could see this club win something again. Getting beat in the Uefa Cup Quarters off of Hamburg was tough to take that season, although it was a bloody great game but we knew it was a sign of things to come (despite the rags constantly saying you'll be fucked when they get bored...remember that classic line?).

From there things just got better, best 2 moments would have to be the FA Cup Semi vs that lot and 93:20, to be in the stadiums in those two moments was just something special.

We get to watch some of the best football in the world, played by some of the best players in the world against some of the best teams in the world, whats not to love? Should we have won more? Probably. I think under Pep though with this team he's building I think thats coming. It's not always about the winning though, sometimes it's about playing football in style, about entertaining the fans, so I'm glad we try and win that way.

In regards to the money and commercialism, it has never bothered me. Football has always been like that and it was always going that way. I'd rather be leading the way than lagging behind. We are playing in a league where the team at the bottom gets £130m, meaning that if teams do things right then they can all now dream of winning something. At the end of the day both teams can only put 11 players out on the pitch (plus subs) and it's up to those 11 to do the business, doesn't matter how much they cost, any team can win.

As for the club, sometimes I think they could do more but they've shown with the Zaba goodbye, the recruitment of past players in club roles, the #nothingwithoutyou and helping those affected by the Manchester Bombing that there is still a soul to this club.

Anyway, long may it continue!

 

[1961_vintage]

From the moment I get to the ground to the moment I leave, I have this big smile on my face. That's how it feels - it's a joyful experience.

City has been a constant beacon of light during my life and in recent years never has that light shined so brightly.

My only regret is how we are treated by the mainstream media. For what this Club is doing both in terms of investment off the field whilst in parallel bringing wonderful talent to the premier league, providing top quality entertainment and sporting drama of the very highest quality, the governing body, the officials and the media should be hugely respectful and appreciative. Their fear and disdain tells you all you need to know about the degree of change that is needed in the games' leadership in this country and beyond.

But the fact that we - Manchester City - are driving this paradigm shift, and that it is happening right now, and in our time - it's simply astonishing to be a part of it.

 

[adam.marrett]

For those interested, and from a Australian City fan's perspective the take over has been a amazing experience. The late night kick offs, the early morning wake ups and kick offs have always been fun, and some peace from the real world even before the take over, and were all part of supporting the club I love before we were bought out.

After the take over, I can remember when it happened I was working on night shift at the time, and that didn't feel real then, plus the Robinho signing that morning (as it was at the time) it has been a amazing experience as a fan.

The FA Cup semi win over that mob, the FA Cup win were something special. 93.20 was another step above that, will never forget that night, no finger nails by the 80th minute, almost crying at the 89th then the sheer jubilation by the end of it, was something I didn't think possible, and couldn't have imagined how it'd have felt for the City fans at the stadium and who have lived in Manchester and supported this great club for so long.

To see the quality of players we have now is amazing, and to see where we are headed has been and is a great ride.

There have been some problems along the way with building towards what we are, was always bound to be. But that's all part of the experience.

I feel the most exciting part of it will happen with Pep at the helm. This season we had some issues, but by the end of the season could see his plan and where we are headed.

 

[BillyShears]

Never been happier being a blue. We have the best owners in the world, best manager in the world, and some of the best players in the world. Only the churlish, the bitter, or the lobotomised still complain incessantly.

 

[sir baconface]

Like a lottery winner, really.

The money came out of the blue. We've been able to splash cash, buy a luxury pad, put the Bentley salesman on speed dial and stick two fingers up at our vulgar neighbours.

What's not to like?

 

[MarsLlama]

Best part is a genuine belief that the best is still to come.

Look how good we are now. How many top internationals did we have in 2005? We now have regular and important international players from some of the best countries in football, namely England, Argentina, Spain, Brazil, Germany, Portugal, Belgium and Chile, as well as Serbia, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, and (if the Mendy rumours come to fruition) France. This may not sound like a big thing but it's a hallmark of all world-class teams.

 

[Neville Kneville]

Best part is a genuine belief that the best is still to come.

Look how good we are now. How many top internationals did we have in 2005? We now have regular and important international players from some of the best countries in football, namely England, Argentina, Spain, Brazil, Germany, Portugal, Belgium and Chile, as well as Serbia, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, and (if the Mendy rumours come to fruition) France. This may not sound like a big thing but it's a hallmark of all world-class teams.

That's how I feel, we are only half way there, which is very exciting.

 

[CrownPointBlue]

It's a general term in common usage when a business takes the piss. Only snow flakes tend to get in a huff about it. I will replace it if it helps you sleep tonight.

Hilts,If you have daughters & granddaughters you should appreciate the offensive & unecessary use of the word RAPE.

As for being a snowflake.......I'm a 66 year old,hairy backed Dentonian. Don't make me laugh.

Btw,how old are you ?

 

[cyclops]

I've found it all incredibly stressful.

I wouldn't change one fucking second of it.

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

obviously it great, its only when you see players of the calibre we now have that you realise how shit we were. it was no wonder we went all those years winning nothing.

I must say though that considering our now status we could and should have had more silverware. all our own doing that we haven't. i think the club know this and will proper up the ante now from top to bottom.

I always knew how shit we were. Our results showed that. But at the start of every season, i had convinced myself,
that this one would be better and that we had a chance in the FA Cup.