I made Oasis two hours late for a gig because they wouldn't stop talking about my Man City career

Britpop culture, pixelated computer games, minimalist fashion; the 90s had everything you could ever want and more.

Manchester United dominated the Premier League and their trophy-laden reign was the amalgamation of an unparalleled production line, elite management and pinpoint recruitment. Sound familiar? Pep Guardiola has at least granted Manchester City their own comparable era and that looks set to continue for a little while yet.

It will forever be savoured in these parts as there is a close-by reminder of how football can work in cycles.

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While winning silverware was a regular occurence across the city, the Blues relied on two things to fly their flag during those tough early years in the Premier League era: Oasis and Georgi Kinkladze - and it will appease those who lap up nostalgia to note that their friendship has lasted to the current day when they can, finally, revel in City's dominance.

How they would have longed to be tied to such success back in the good old days.

During an in-depth chat with FourFourTwo magazine, Kinkladze said: "Oasis always had my respect as they were die-hard City supporters and wouldn't miss a match unless they were on tour. After performing at Maine Road once, they invited City players backstage and that's how our friendship started.

"We're still mates to this day. I remember going to an Oasis gig in Moscow and the security guard was a City fan.

"He clocked me straightaway and took me over to Noel Gallagher. Their concert was supposed to start at 3pm, but we spent two hours talking to each other, reminiscing. At 5pm, the organisers began