So, did we settle on the “crest” now being a part of the “global branding” of City Football Group, or are we still pining for the days of yore, when shit football and Umbro diamonds down a knitted polyester shirt were synonymous with Manchester City?
Lest anyone be in any doubt, the goal is to co-opt the word “City” do that when anyone anywhere in the world says the word “City” with respect to football, you think of Manchester City (or your local CFG team) in most places in the world, or simply CFG in the others.
Even commentators who hate us have given us the sole title of “City” for the most part, and only seem to self correct when we are playing against, or being referenced or compared to another club, such as Leicester. However, even then, it is widely known and accepted that City is Manchester City and Leicester City is just Leicester. Much as United only makes one think of Stretford United, I think we have reached global “just City” status with our recent success and Pep as manager.