Barry Bannan was 5ft 6ins as he walked to the Hillsborough players’ lounge.By the time he came out, the little Scot felt 10 feet tall after a special Pep talk from the world’s best gaffer.At this stage in his career, Bannan doesn’t look for praise.
As well as everything he’s achieved in the game, he’s confident in his own ability.But when legendary boss Pep Guardiola pulls you aside and tells you he thinks you’re a fantastic player?That’s a different story.At that moment the Sheffield Wednesday and Scotland midfielder felt like a kid again playing in the streets of Coatbridge.Bannan ended up on the losing side last month as Manchester City beat the Owls 1-0 in their FA Cup tie.But afterwards, everyone was talking about a piece of skill
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