More than pride at stake in derby

IT was the same old story for us at Eastlands, unfortunately. There was plenty of effort, we passed the ball well and didn’t play too badly, but for what seems like the umpteenth game running, it counted for nothing.

We’ll not kid ourselves that Manchester City are a team we should be beating, but it’s clear to see what £40million (€57.3m) should be buying you in terms of quality. Where we lacked that little bit of composure and experience, they had it in abundance.

Hopefully it’ll have given Roy a few ideas what to spend the kitty on in January.