In our latest edition of Things We Love, Club Journalist Caroline Oatway rounds up the best of the internet’s offerings from the past seven days…
Fine print
In terms of iconic City songs, Darude’s Sandstorm is up there.
The track used to be played as the teams were about to come out of the tunnel in the early millennium, and it made an appearance on social media this week – though perhaps not in the manner you’d expect.
An office employee with clearly too much time on his hands played a rendition of it on the work printer – and to be fair, it’s bl-ink-ing good!
This video could only be bettered if it featured a Brother printer, am I right?
Tekkers
Enough said!
A truly outrageous piece of skill from Manchester City loanee Brandon Barker. #mcfc pic.twitter.com/4hVTC29ASW
— Inside MCFC (@inside_mcfc) December 2, 2016
Say cheese
So, you’ve spotted someone famous, and you’re desperate to acquire their autograph… You root through your pockets and your bag for anything that could resemble a sheet of paper…
But the closest thing you have is a slice of cheese?! Yeah…
Gabriel Jesus signed a slice of cheese for somebody 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/KTR9pM8sGx
— Sam Lee (@Sammy_Goal) December 2, 2016
In Key Gundogan
We love to see how our City stars spend their free time, although we didn’t quite expect to witness Ilkay Gundogan belting out Alicia Keys’ Blended Family on a car journey (pretty well, we might add!)
Ilkay shared this video a few weeks ago but this week, Alicia tweeted to express her approval!
👏🏽 yoooooooo!!!! Loved you singing along to #BlendedFamily with me! Killed those vocals!! 💜 💜 @IlkayGuendogan 😉 pic.twitter.com/TwWxENNlOl
— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) December 3, 2016
(Not such a) Mystery Blue
So, our latest edition of ‘guess the pixelated player’ was a little easier than usual…
You’d know that shock of ginger hair anywhere!
We realised this and decided to poke some fun at ourselves by answering our own question. Not everyone appreciated the daftness of it, but it was a bit of fun nonetheless.
Cheeky, cheeky
Swansea legend Lee Trundle is famed for his outrageous tricks and skills – and he proved he’s still got it.
He bagged a double hat-trick in a charity match, and while a penalty wouldn’t usually be the main talking point of a striker’s six goals, you’ll see why this one went viral…
This penalty is pure filth!! 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/n4o4vuK6nL
— Transfer News (@TrustyTransfers) December 5, 2016
#MVillaP
There was good news from across the pond, as NYCFC’s David Villa was named Major League Soccer’s Most Valuable Player for 2016, becoming the first man playing out of the five boroughs to clinch that individual award.
Congratulations, David!
Gracias a todos los que me han ayudado a ser el 2016 @MLS MVP. No lo habría conseguido sin vosotros! pic.twitter.com/WTV1BTmkVG
— David Villa (@Guaje7Villa) December 6, 2016
Cream of the crop
Football throws up some absurd and incredible moments – things beyond your wildest dreams.
Club legend Tommy Booth rapping certainly falls into that category!
Without further ado, take it away MC Booth…
He's the cream of the crop...
— City Square Live (@citysquarelive) December 7, 2016
Did you ever think you'd see Mr Tommy Booth rapping? Brilliant...#CitySquareLive #MCFC pic.twitter.com/7AiMpCuYgq
Wedding bells
Many congratulations to Kevin De Bruyne and his fiancée Michèle Lacroix on their engagement!
The Belgian took to social media to spread the news.
Looking forward to the invite, KDB!
Anything we’ve missed? Tweet us @ManCity and share your favourite finds from the week!
