Thousands line streets for Man City parade

Thousands line streets for Man City parade5 days agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLynette HorsburghNorth WestPA MediaThousands of fans gathered for the open-top bus parade in the blistering heatThousands of Manchester City fans have turned out to watch an emotional Blues' open-top bus parade to mark this season's success and to say farewell to Pep Guardiola after a decade at the club.Guardiola is leaving after 10 seasons in charge of the men's side, which has seen him lift 17 major trophies including the Premier League Cup and FA Cup.Supporters also said farewell to legendary players Bernardo Silva and John Stones.Avid city fans Josh and Carla said the celebrations for the silverware - which included the FA Cup, Carabao Cup, the Women's Super League trophy and the FA Youth Cup - was "bittersweet" as they were saying goodbye to Guardiola's glory days. PA MediaPep Guardiola is leaving Manchester City after a decade with the clubIt was a sea of City scarves and flags throughout the parade route, which started at the Northern Quarter and finished at the Colin Bell Stand reception at the Etihad Stadium.Meanwhile, more than 19,000 fans attended a separate event - The After Party - held at Co-op Live near the Etihad Stadium where players from the women's, men's and academy teams celebrated this season's successes.Oasis's Noel Gallagher was among the stars at the party and got a rapturous response from the fans when he took to the stage and lifted the FA Cup trophy.PA MediaNoel Gallagher was on stage with departing City manager Pep Guardiola at The After Party at Co-op LiveFans were saying their farewells to Guardiola, as well as two other club legends Bernardo Silva and John Stones who are leaving.Former City defender Nedum Onuoha was at the event and told BBC Radio Manchester Pep Guardiola's legacy as a coach "goes far beyond just City"."People have fallen in love with City because of how the...