martin wightman

Bluemooooon

[Geronimo Morgans @GeronimoMorgans]

To Nathan,

You were our only pianist and an important figure in the dressing room, but more than that, you were one of the best performing defenders every time you played under the lights of the Etihad or away from home.

I remember this group (and Pep) standing with you in your most difficult time when you lost your father. This was your family.

You’re leaving us with an indelible mark on our hearts and we can’t thank you enough for everything you did for this club.

The treble, four in a row, and countless trophies you won, you stood at the heart of it all. Unsung by many, but never by us. You were the glue in moments that could have broken lesser men. An immovable force when history was begging to be written.

One of the best defenders to ever wear this shirt. A legend. A gentleman. An important figure in the greatest triumph this club has ever known.

Thank you, Nathan. Once a Blue, and you wrote yourself into forever.

@NathanAke 🩵

[h🪐p @HWestwoodP]

Edin Džeko was born 6 years before his own country was internationally recognised as independent, lived through a war and a siege in his home city, and grew up to captain that country to 2 World Cups, I don’t think people realise how significant a human being he is

[Bernardo Silva @BernardoCSilva]

Before I joined the club, Pep was already an inspiration for me. To become his player and after 9 years end up being the one with most games played under him is truly an honour. He arrived at Man City, and the Premier League couldn’t be dominated playing his way… Well, they were wrong. Not only he dominated, he changed the game in England as he did in other countries before. The hunger and ambition to want more and more even after winning and winning again was a big inspiration. For me personally, he was and will always be my father of football. A lot of the things that many managers in the past thought were weaknesses of my game, he saw it as strengths and understood me from day one. On a personal level, the kindness, trust and respect that we had for each other makes me the proudest and goes beyond football. I couldn’t be more grateful for what he did for me and my family. Thank you for all the memories and experiences to the greatest manager ever Pep Guardiola! 😄

[martin wightman @martinwightman]

@slbsn Wise words

[slbsn @slbsn]

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[Manchester City @ManCity]

Ten years that will live forever.

Thank you for everything, Pep 🩵

[Ilkay Gündogan @IlkayGuendogan]

Pep - what can I say? Where do I start? ✍️🩵

It’s difficult to truly describe the impact Pep has had - not only on Manchester City as a football club, but on everything around it as well. The trophies and achievements speak for themselves. But what made him special was always much bigger than winning.

For me personally, he was never just a manager. He was a mentor, a leader and also a friend.

From the very first day we worked together, he challenged me to see football differently. Every detail mattered. Every meter on the pitch had a purpose. There were moments when his intensity pushed all of us to our limits mentally and physically - but looking back, that obsession with perfection is exactly what made his teams so extraordinary.

What many people don’t see from the outside is the human side of Pep. Beyond football, he is incredibly humble, thoughtful and someone who genuinely cares about the people around him.

Over the years, I was lucky enough to experience that side of him very closely. He made me a better player, but also a better person.

When I look back on my career one day, my time working with Pep will always be one of the defining chapters of my journey.

ManCity without Pep will never be the same again. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me, my family, the football club, the community and Manchester as a whole. 🩵

Looking forward to seeing you at the game on Sunday! @PepTeam 🙏

[martin wightman @martinwightman]

@1cornishblue Another historian

[martin wightman @martinwightman]

@liamgallagher @kathy121255 Staying in our hearts forever Liam 🩵

[martin wightman @martinwightman]

@footballontnt Haha they look delighted NOT

[TV Football 1968-92 @1968Tv]

One of the greatest FA Cup Final Goals of all time, in the 1981 Replay.
Yet it often goes under the radar because of the famous Ricky Villa winner.
Steve MacKenzie and his cracking volley for Manchester City against Tottenham at Wembley.
#MCFC #FACup

[martin wightman @martinwightman]

@thegingerwig The state of these replies 🤣🤣🤣 You love to see it 😉

[martin wightman @martinwightman]

@R_o_M @AmosMurphy_ Pep took the sensible decision not to lower himself to the level of that journo. Simple

[martin wightman @martinwightman]

@AdamJoseph @RyanMKIV Little ol Citeh but we just keep winning every now and again and again and again 🏆