Source: Daily_Mail
Brian Kidd: Manchester will overtake Milan as football's capital
Dream team: Kidd (right) with City boss Mancini[LNB]Brian Kidd is adamant it will not be long before Manchester is overtaking Milan as the soccer capital of Europe. [LNB]A proud Mancunian to his core, Kidd won the European Cup as a player with United before going on to become assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson during the early stages of his reign. [LNB]Now he is providing the local knowledge to Roberto Mancini's coaching team at Manchester City. [LNB]Kidd was an integral part of City's preparations for the FA Cup semi-final triumph over United at Wembley, which put them into their first major final since 1981. [LNB]And the 61-year-old feels it is just the start of a new phase in the rivalry between the red and blue halves of Manchester that will transcend that of Milan. [LNB]'It is great for Manchester football,' said Kidd. 'I was looking round just before kick-off. I saw one half of the stadium red, the other blue. For me personally, it was a wonderful moment. [LNB]'You can have wonderful nights playing against the best teams in Europe. That is what we are striving for.'[LNB] Kiddcan certainly see comparisons between where City are at present at whatUnited were when Ferguson started to turn them into the most efficient of trophy gatherers. [LNB]'ManchesterUnited won the FA Cup in 1990, then the Cup Winners' Cup the following season,' he said. [LNB]'Theylost the league to Leeds the following year, which proved to be the prelude to what they are now. [LNB]'Recovering from that setback showed how much spirit there was at Old Trafford. I feel there is a lot of that with City.'[LNB] Derby delight: Yaya Toure scores the only goal as City beat United at Wembley[LNB]It will be one of Kidd's tasks to ensure City's players do not allow themselves to get carried away with what, after all, was just one victory, albeit a hugely significant one.[LNB] He is acutely aware those twin pre-season aims of a place in next term's Champions League and the end of that 35-year trophy drought remain unfulfilled. [LNB]'We can only enjoy this win for a couple of hours, then we must prove our mettle,' he said. 'After 35 years, now we have a chance to win a trophy. [LNB]'It is all a learning process for our players but when you do win something, it is intoxicating. You should just become hungrier for even more.'[LNB] Vieira eyes famous five as Manchester City midfielder targets FA Cup triumphBalotelli's wink sparks a riot: Clashes mar Man City's Wembley triumphMancini bullish after Wembley win: I'm not under pressure at Manchester City Man City 1 Man United 0: Yaya dashes Fergie's treble dreams at WembleyAll the latest Manchester City news, features and opinion Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson, Brian Kidd, Roberto Mancini Places: Milan, Leeds, Manchester, Europe
