The piece quoted seemed to upset one or two Man City fans. Just for the record, this was never our intention, but doing so was obviously a fantastic bonus.

Ever since a lump of concrete thudded against my temple at Maine Road, I've disliked the Blues as much as the Reds.

That day, Keegan and Beardsley saw off the "threat" of Tolmie and Kinsey and this Saturday also sees us entertain a less than frightening City side.

A side that could, in theory, contain four of our discards. However, Howey, Charvet, Huckerby and Wright are not exactly pulling up any trees at Maine Road as the ex-Mag injury curse hits.

It's a vital game for City as the drop looms large but we desperately need to banish the memory of recent rottenness.

Niall MacKenzie