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Thanks IanP and Chatty. Kind words. It's true that when club's get bought by over sea's investment, a bit of the club's identity changes. The fan's are happy to go along with the security and potential success the new dollar brings and quite right too. If, like what happened to us, you get an owner who's intentions aren't what it says on the tin, then it all falls apart, badly. Big money investment is good and can take you to places you've never dreamed of, but have it pulled from under you and it's a very long way down. I think United have a massive job to get back to anywhere near where they were. This is also fueled by expectation. They were so good for so long, the benchmark, that anything less is un acceptable. I think its the old " you never miss your water ... " with SAF, he was that good and they've struggled to replace him. City, the ' noisy neigbours ' on the other hand have a great Manager, a squad to rival any in the World and can win any competition they are in. When they finally bag the CL Cup, then they'll feel it's job done. All I'll say to them is don't forget where you came from, before the bank book rode into town. Success comes in cycles and it's prudent to remember you'll not always be the big dog, whoever you are. Enjoy it whilst it's there !!