Paulmcfc2703
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Unless of course we are singing about Mancini......or about fighting til the end
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We are NOT Man City..
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Lovebitesandeveryfing
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If I'm talking to other City fans (or United fans) I refer to us as City. If I'm talking to fans of other clubs I often refer to us as Man City. Have done all my life. First time I've ever heard that it disqualifies me as a supporter. In any case the issue doesn't amount to very much, in my opinion.
malg
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Good point, I normally say City when in Manchester. However, I served 25 years in the Army, so got used to saying Man City when asked who I supported. I never, ever said Manchester City. Then again, I met shit loads of Rags, and never heard any of them say Manchester United, I think it's just a media thing.never really use either just say city, people tend to know I mean Manchester City when I do.
IanBishopsHaircut
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Unless of course we are singing about Mancini......or about fighting til the end
You're not getting it..I'm not talking about what fans call us..even our own fans
I'm talking about how the CLUB portrays itself
It's Manchester City Football Club
Man City just seems unprofessional coming out of the club
You're not getting it..I'm not talking about what fans call us..even our own fans
I'm talking about how the CLUB portrays itself
It's Manchester City Football Club
Man City just seems unprofessional coming out of the club
Ah, why didn't you say so? I agree .
Lovebitesandeveryfing
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See what you're getting at, now. Yep – shouldn't be on anything that's actually produced by the club.
monkeymagic
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Does it really matter though ??
Lovebitesandeveryfing
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So long as it doesn't make Pep rethink.
Er… sorry, but I'm fucked if I can find this. Where exactly is it being used?
Er… sorry, but I'm fucked if I can find this. Where exactly is it being used?
Erling Haaland's Eyebrows
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From the Muen
The club’s view
Quite simply, the club have changed because their data tells them 'Man City' is the term most associated with them. Their global and domestic audience is four times more likely to search that phrase online than any other, meaning, in the club’s eyes, they are 'Man City' and not any of the alternatives (MCFC, Manchester City or City). This is the language most commonly used to describe the club in an online setting.
As City officials look to continue the club’s growth and develop the wider City Football Group, their online presence is key. They need to engage as many fans as possible and reach out on as many platforms as they can. It’s a modern view – but one they can’t hide from.
The fans’ View
As ever, the fans’ view is more emotional. While the club make decisions based on hard facts and data, a fan has a much more nuanced take. To the purist, the shortening of 'Manchester' jars and perhaps reminds them of what fans of rival clubs would call them, rather than a term used by Blues who travel across England and Europe supporting their team.
The dropping of 'Manchester' is seen as a rejection of the club’s Mancunian heritage – and is a decision at odds with the long consultation process the club embarked on with fans to determine the makeup of the new club crest, which was welcomed by pretty much every City supporter.
The club play in Manchester and not so long ago concentrated solely on local supporters. Those who were there during the darker days have constantly felt like they have been losing grip of their club as it has become more successful and this latest development, in their eyes, is another step in City’s globalisation process.
The club’s view
Quite simply, the club have changed because their data tells them 'Man City' is the term most associated with them. Their global and domestic audience is four times more likely to search that phrase online than any other, meaning, in the club’s eyes, they are 'Man City' and not any of the alternatives (MCFC, Manchester City or City). This is the language most commonly used to describe the club in an online setting.
As City officials look to continue the club’s growth and develop the wider City Football Group, their online presence is key. They need to engage as many fans as possible and reach out on as many platforms as they can. It’s a modern view – but one they can’t hide from.
The fans’ View
As ever, the fans’ view is more emotional. While the club make decisions based on hard facts and data, a fan has a much more nuanced take. To the purist, the shortening of 'Manchester' jars and perhaps reminds them of what fans of rival clubs would call them, rather than a term used by Blues who travel across England and Europe supporting their team.
The dropping of 'Manchester' is seen as a rejection of the club’s Mancunian heritage – and is a decision at odds with the long consultation process the club embarked on with fans to determine the makeup of the new club crest, which was welcomed by pretty much every City supporter.
The club play in Manchester and not so long ago concentrated solely on local supporters. Those who were there during the darker days have constantly felt like they have been losing grip of their club as it has become more successful and this latest development, in their eyes, is another step in City’s globalisation process.