From the Guardian · · 1m 30s
Manchester City fans' memories unchangeable
Fans say memories of City's glory can't be taken away by any verdict.
In brief
Fans say memories of City's glory can't be taken away by any verdict. Manchester City fans believe their memories of the club's glory days remain unchangeable despite any legal consequences. Originally reported by the Guardian.
James Blakely, 40+ year fan
James Blakely, a Manchester City fan for more than 40 years, says he can't give those memories back.
“I can't give those memories back”
Fans fear division
Some fans worry the owners' actions could split the fanbase into those who want them out versus those who support them all the way.
“This threatens to be messier, with those who may want the owners out (which is its own minefield) to those who will back them all the way”
Ben, season-ticket holder
Ben, a season-ticket holder, says he trusts the club but feels confused after the verdict, believing the FFP rules aren't fair.
“I don't think I have fully processed the news yet”
Agüero moment
Fans recall the 2012 Agüero goal that earned Manchester City their first title since 1968.
“Agüero in 2012, the centurions, the treble, Istanbul”
James Blakey's memory
James Blakey, a 13-year-old in 1999, remembers the promotion playoff final and Agüero's 2012 goal.
“I was 13 in 1999 when Paul Dickov scored a 95th-minute equaliser at Wembley”
David Mayor, 40-year fan
David Mayor, a 40-year fan, worries about how the verdict will feel but says the club has gone through many changes.
“I keep wondering, when (if) the dust finally settles, how it will feel as a fan”
Jon Ashley, Washington DC fan
Jon Ashley, a Washington DC fan, feels betrayed by City's higher-ups but remembers the club's past struggles.
“Part of me does feel betrayed by and angry at the City higher-ups who have clearly misled the fans”
Chris Stalker, New York Sky Blues
Chris Stalker, chair of New York Sky Blues, says fans trust City's ownership but worry about honesty and integrity.
“We have as a fan group invested a lot of trust in them and that looks unwarranted”
Fans' unity
Fans say they will stand together despite the verdict, believing the club will remain their home regardless of ownership.
“Owners come and go but we're City till we die”
The key point
Manchester City fans believe their memories of the club's glory days remain unchangeable despite any legal consequences.
