Man City fans form supporters' trust

[Getty Images] Manchester City fans have formed an independent trust which will "represent supporters now and in the future". The Citizens Trust say City were one of only a handful of clubs in the top tiers of English football which did not already have an independent supporters' trust. The core aims of trust include representing supporter interest, protecting the culture and heritage of the club and engaging with the ownership for the benefit of the community.

Nick Clarke, interim chair of the new trust, said: "The lack of a supporters' trust at City has long been a missing link in the chain between the club and its fans. "Now, our fans have an opportunity to build a strong, collective voice to reinforce that link. "Supporters across the country feel increasingly disconnected from the modern game, often feeling powerless to decisions impacting both their clubs and traditions they've built over generations - Blues are no different.

"This is our chance to begin reversing that trend at City in a really positive way. "