Pleasure builds for Man City followers in Istanbul forward of ultimate
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anchester City followers in Istanbul have described how successful the Champions League could be among the many greatest moments of their lives forward of the ultimate on Saturday evening.
Thousands of followers are in Turkey as the thrill builds for the conflict with Inter Milan, with many lining the streets of town centre.
If victorious it means City will deliver house soccer’s treble – having additionally gained the Premier League and FA Cup this season.
Speaking to the PA news company in central Istanbul forward of the ultimate, Steve Rimmer, 68, from Middleton, Rochdale, mentioned successful the treble would imply that his group had lastly matched native rivals Manchester United, who achieved the identical feat in 1999.
“It will mean everything, we’ll have the treble, we’ll have matched United,” he mentioned.
“It will be history, it will be fantastic.”
Asked the place successful the treble would rank in one of the best moments of his life, Mr Rimmer mentioned: “Right at the top”.
He added: “It’s fantastic (to be here). I’m really looking forward to the game, really confident, looking forward to lifting the trophy.”
Tony Prince, 57, from Blackley, Manchester, mentioned it could be the “second biggest day” of his life if Man City win in Istanbul.
“I suppose I’ve got kids so I’ve got to say that kids are the most important thing,” he mentioned.
“This is definitely going to be the second biggest day in my life if we win it.”
He mentioned the membership have waited “a long time for this”, including: “Hopefully we don’t screw it up.”
“It would be amazing, it would be the most successful period in the club’s history,” Mr Prince mentioned.
“We’ll be able to lord it over the Manchester United fans,” he added.