Basically, my point is this. I am a football fan, and a City maniac. However, I still support my local club by buying a ticket when I can't get to City for whatever reason. Don't forget, players like Micah, Sturridge and thousands of others over the years have come from the lower leagues, but the way things are going with the disparity in money between the top flight clubs and everyone else, this won't be around forever.
Eat, sleep, and drink City. If you can't get to COMS, support your local team.