Source: SKY_Sports
SWP foresees Euro spark
Shaun Wright-Phillips believes it could be the start of something special if Manchester City can claim Uefa Cup glory this season.[LNB] The Blues have reached a European quarter-final for the first time since 1979 and face Hamburg for a place in the last four.[LNB]That has raised hopes of a first major trophy in 33 years for the long-suffering City fans, who have followed their side from the very start of this season's competition.[LNB]Mark Hughes' men started out in the first qualifying round and have needed penalties to get past FC Midtjylland and Aalborg.[LNB]Taste of successWright-Phillips feels that has fostered a winning mentality amongst the youthful City squad and reckons going all the way could spark a golden era for the big-spending Blues.[LNB]"Once everyone gets a taste of one trophy, it could set off an effect," he told the Manchester Evening News.[LNB]"People will get the hunger, and just want more and more.[LNB]"To win it would be a step in the right direction, especially with all the games we have been through.[LNB]"We have made it hard for ourselves but when our backs have been against the wall we still seem to come out on top."[LNB]Local rivals United have enjoyed a glorious spell over the past 15 years and although Wright-Phillips reckons the Blues could one day challenge the Reds for honours, he insists it will take time.[LNB]And the 27-year-old may still be around if and when that happens as he is considering playing out his career with City having rejoined the club last August after a disappointing three-year stint with Chelsea.[LNB]Potential"It's unlimited how far the club could go with the people around it and the people in charge, including the boss," he said.[LNB]"We could go a long way for a long time. It's possible, but to get to the heights United get is something that might happen in my time or way after.[LNB]"I do think we will be able to challenge them for the league, but everyone has to be patient.[LNB]"I see myself staying for a long time, but it's the club that says 'yes' or 'no'," he added.[LNB]"I can't see myself going anywhere. If the opportunity came to stay for life, I could quite honestly say I would. I am very happy here."[LNB]
