One of the most unused substitutes ever became a punchline among Blues, but when he finally made a ten-minute cameo on the final day of the 2008/09 season, the Etihad Stadium welcomed him onto the pitch with rapturous applause. Here at City Is Ours , we thought we'd rattle through a few things that only City fans will understand. Manchester United fans think they've got it bad at the moment, when in reality they will still end the season as at least the sixth-best side in the country, with maybe even a cup to boot. The Brazilian defender joined the Blues in 2008 as a new era beckoned, but as the season progressed, it became clear that he would not be sticking around for long. Many believe the terrace favourite to be a tongue-in-cheek reaction to claims that City have no fans, but the song is actually thought to have been born in a Prestwich pub back in the early 1990s.

Manchester City is no ordinary football club, which means that being a City fan is no ordinary pastime.The friend who had sadly passed was not actually a football fan, but a meeting of the Prestwich and Whitefield City supporters branch in 1994 saw a reprieve of the song, before it became a terrace favourite from 1996 onwards. Cue boos in the stands, quick-witted social media posts and tongue-in-cheek chants towards the away fans ('you fat b*******, you ate all our chips! In November 2011, City enjoyed a fairly routine 3-1 win at home to Newcastle, in a season that would end in Premier League glory. He borrowed a five-foot inflatable banana off a toy-collecting friend and took it along to Maine Road for City's game against Plymouth Argyle. Father's Day is just around the corner, providing the perfect opportunity to express gratitude and honor the father figures in our lives.

inches) tall, making it the perfect party accessory that’s sure to bring smiles and laughter to all your guests. Hawaiian themed celebrations are great for the summer, especially for barbeques and beach or pool parties. Alan's cult hero status extended beyond that evening, so much so that he sent well-wishes to City and their fans that Christmas. That tally is a record low for any Premier League club and ensured that City fans will never again complain about scoring goals becoming boring. Independence Day is a time to gather with friends and family, proudly displaying your patriotism and celebrating the spirit of freedom.One thing led to another, and before he knew it inflatable bananas had become a part of City folklore. Offer City fans a glittering superstar or the little man who tries his best, and they'll take the latter every time. Of course, fans of 99% of football clubs know this - as fans of a club that now regularly competes for silverware, we are in an incredibly privileged position. Rival fans often question why bananas - the answer is the same for most things City fans do: why not?

Get ready to add a splash of tropical delight to your next event or gathering with our eye-catching Inflatable Banana! Go on a City away day and you'll likely see a few inflatable bananas in amongst the travelling support.Midway through proceedings, the 7,500-strong contingent of Poznan fans turned their backs on the game, linked arms and started bouncing up and down. Whether you’re hosting a beach bash, a birthday celebration, or just want to make your space a bit more vibrant, our Inflatable Banana is the perfect choice. As the first half petered out and some fans started heading to the concourse for refreshments, a spine-chilling message came over the tannoy: "We are very sorry, but there are no chips available in the concourse at half-time today. The City fans were amused by the simplicity of his name, and he quickly became the subject of good-natured chants.