# Manchester City Glory Stays With Players

> Former Manchester City captain Kyle Walker says players' trophy memories can't be erased despite club's guilty verdict.
- Title: Manchester City Glory Stays With Players · the Guardian
- Summary: Former Manchester City captain Kyle Walker says players' trophy memories can't be erased despite club's guilty verdict. Kyle Walker insists Manchester City's…
- Keywords: kyle walker, manchester city, premier league, champions league, trophies, financial rules, appeal, sports, Manchester, City, Glory, Stays
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/07/manchester-city-glory-cannot-be-taken-away-from-players-kyle-walker
- Author: PA Media
- Published: 2026-10-07T10:01:13+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kyle walker, manchester city, premier league, champions league, trophies, financial rules, appeal, sports
## Kyle Walker
Former Manchester City captain Kyle Walker says players' trophy memories can't be erased despite club's guilty verdict.
## Club Guilty Verdict
Manchester City was found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules from 2009-10 to 2017-18, boosting income by over £900m.
## Walker's Experience
Walker spent eight years at City from 2017 to 2025, winning the Champions League and 12 major domestic honours.
## Appeal Stage
City has appealed against the guilty verdict, claiming the commission's findings contain legal and factual errors.
## Player Perspective
Walker says players' trophy memories remain untouchable regardless of legal outcomes, focusing on their achievements.
## Key takeaway

Kyle Walker insists Manchester City's players' trophy achievements remain untouchable even after the club was found guilty of financial rule breaches.