He slips away as quietly as he arrived - which is probably just the way he wanted it. What a decade of brilliance and so many triumphs. In that first season there were flashes of sublime skill and impeccable passing, technical expertise and a mastery of the ball. An FA Cup Winners Medal. We already knew he was a very good player but then to the Swamp in October 2011. He'll probably be snuffed out, physically muscled out of it and, like City, probably look good but end up being bested by Fergie's team in the heat of a derby match - those game the Rags "knew how to win". Not a bit of it. Dave, totally at home, ball glued to his feet, probing and teasing United. Scored one, assist of the season for another, heavily involved in two of the other goals. The quiet El Mago looked on a different level that day. Hope he returns to a packed Etihad one day soon to receive the ovation he so richly deserves.