salfordpaul wrote this.
to the players who will wear the famous blue shirt of manchester city today...
When you arrive at the stadium today, look around at the faces of the staff at the ground, the fans waiting to catch a glimpse of their idols and children. See the hope and expectation of what today may bring. feel the building atmosphere and prepare.
prepare to come out on that hallowed turf and fight. chase each ball as though it was the last ball you will ever see. chase down and hunt any utd player with the ball. don't leave a blade of grass on that pitch upright.
From the north came a great army of men to support you in this task! they will support you in your every endevour, but you must give your all today.
This war today is important and will change lives...you have the opportunity to shape a glorious future for mcfc , yourselves and the great army watching.
Dig deep at times and remember that today you hold thespecial gift of being chosen to play in blue for manchester city fc in what is the greatest derby in years.
Be honest, fair and play the game to win, the day of reckoning has finally arrived.