Football FanCast columnist Emily Brobyn feels that nobody can begrudge City of their success, when it duly arrives. I remember when my love affair with Manchester City began. The Hillsborough tragedy had rocked the world of football and the blue half of Manchester had romped to a 5-1 derby day victory. Alex Ferguson was on the verge of being given…

Football FanCast columnist Emily Brobyn feels that criticism of Robinho has been unjust and a little patience is needed. On August 31st 2008 football fans, managers and players were all waking up with anticipation and excitement. Transfer deadline day always has the power to give the football world some shocks and shake-ups- and this was to be no different. In fact, it proved to be a historic…

Football FanCast columnist Emily Brobyn feels it is a matter of when, not if, Mark Hughes leaves Manchester City.   The news of Luis Felipe Scolari's impromptu sacking from Chelsea sent shockwaves around the football world. Scolari lasted a mere seven months as Chelsea's hopes of securing their first title since the 2005/06 season drifted into the distance. Is this deserved? Did he have long enough in the…

Football FanCast columnist Emily Brobyn cannot understand why people continually feel the need to pass comment, or take a swipe, at her beloved Manchester City. What a difference a decade makes in football. This time 10 years ago Manchester City had been held to a goal-less draw at Bloomfield Road to Blackpool in the Second Division and…

Football FanCast columnist Emily Brobyn wonders why City fans are fighting over Mark Hughes.   Despite Manchester City enjoying a reasonably joyful festive period in the Premier League, with an emphatic 5-1 home victory against Hull City and earning a late 2-2 draw at Ewood Park against Blackburn Rovers, it goes without saying that results and form haven't gone as well as expected. As a consequence, the…

Football FanCast columnist Emily Brobyn felt that Robinho was right to criticise Manchester City's ‘small club' mentality. For years and years, Manchester City Football Club have been seemingly plagued. The football club that has an endless managerial merry-go-round with a lack of long-term stability, that spent years flitting between different leagues until finally returning to the Promised Land. Perhaps the…

Football FanCast columnist Emily Brobyn reflects on the impact Robinho has had at Manchester City and how it is fast becoming a match made in football heaven. Back in August, the media speculation about Robinho coming to England to play Premier League football was in overdrive. The only club who could realistically afford his wages, Chelsea, looked set to…

Football FanCast columnist Emily Brobyn reflects on a rocky time at her beloved Manchester City and calls on her fellow City fans to show patience. When the Abu Dhabi United Group for Development (ADUD) made their move for the takeover of Manchester City Football Club on transfer deadline day, it shook the football world to its very core.…

Football FanCast columnist Emily Brobyn reflects on events at her beloved Manchester City. Transfer deadline day. A frantic, hectic, nervy 24 hours in football. Where deals can be lost, or thrashed out right up until the chimes of Big Ben at midnight. It is where thousands of fans are glued to their televisions for minute-by-minute dramatic coverage to see the…

Emily Brobyn's ‘One Moment In Time' is a nostalgic look back at events and occasions and City's past that will no doubt resurrect many impassioned memories for most City fans. Written from her personal point of view, she is hoping that by reliving these moments, whether they were good or bad will prove to be an enjoyable read…