Sometimes, when you know something is going to happen, and you know you're not going to like it, actually occurs, it doesn't make it any easier.
My favourite ever City player, just sensational, yet understated, he doesn't get the recognition he deserves, yet most opposition fans know just how good he is, he assists the assist so many times, it's his pass that cuts open a packed defence, his brain is his best attribute, there's rarely in world football, been such an intelligent player.
The goal at Blackpool, the one at QPR that gave us a magnificent image of him, the assist in the 1-6, so many magical moments.
I'm going to be in tears when he leaves, I know I am, and I'll be half a century old by then.