I scored on my Man City debut at Old Trafford and needed bodyguards to protect me
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFor football supporters of a certain age, it is sometimes worth reminding them that there was once a time when Manchester City went into the Manchester derby as underdogs.
The Blues had spent almost all of their entire history in the shadow of their neighbours from across the city, but the gulf started shrinking following the Abu Dhabi United Group's purchase of the club in August 2008.
Following the takeover which was led by Sheikh Mansour, City soon started splashing the cash on big-name signings, drafting in the likes of Nigel de Jong and Robinho.
It was clear from the outset they meant business. READ MORE: I'm glad I failed at City - I quit football and now I'm worth £83m READ MORE: City send message to Premier League amid fresh Everton points deduction But just a few months before City started benefitting from Mansour's millions, their supporters sampled the taste of something they had not experienced in 34 years.
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