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Many a visitor to the Etihad Stadium is greeted by the images of an unforgettable day. Blown up to colossal proportions are pictures of the final day of the 2011-12 season: a semi-shirtless Sergio Aguero, removing his top as he celebrated the goal that won the title; a jubilant Vincent Kompany lifting the trophy.Manchester City jersey
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Man City fans display a banner in support of their sacked manager, Roberto Mancini
The last game of the 2012-13 campaign was rather less memorable. While the outside of the Colin Bell Stand reflected events a year ago, the inside gave an indication of the feeling now. Draped from the upper tier was an Italian flag reading: "Thanks Roberto, you gave us our Man City back."
Whether it remains 'their' City is a moot point. Had they, the supporters, been consulted, Mancini would still be employed. A staple of the Stamford Bridge songbook is "we want our Chelsea back" and the parallels should concern the hierarchy at the Etihad Stadium. A billionaire owner sacks a popular, trophy-winning Italian manager and foists his successor upon the fans? It has been an unlikely recipe for success at Stamford Bridge but it has brought division. Before Manuel Pellegrini's appointment at City is ratified, it has already led to dissent.cheap soccer jerseys
