There were a few on here saying it was over, if I remember correctly. And I will admit that I thought it. But I didn't say it, to anyone. As if saying it would make it real. I made my way very glumly to the stadium for the West Brom game, I remember, thinking “Well, you've just got to get into the trenches again, because that's what we do”.
Then everything changed. At the end of that game, with the news from Wigan, I was completely elated. Momentum seemed to have shifted decisively.
If they get a draw, or even a win, at the Etihad, everything will change mentally for them. And us. Make no mistake, this is our rags derby game of April 2012, or the closest thing to it. Exciting times.