NEWS REPORT: EX-Man City Sperstar brag city wouldn’t be where they are without their service

Halsey came in for heavy criticism for his role – especially after he was seen drinking with the victorious fans that night. It was the first topic of conversation during his appearance on the Under The Cosh podcast.

“I’m still getting stick now, especially on Twitter, oh the s*** I get from them fans,” Halsey began, before going on to add: “What a day, what a day.

“But the night was even better. It wasn’t my fault the Football League put me in the same hotel as Man City fans, was it

Recalling the events at the end of the game from his perspective, Halsey continued: “Nicky Weaver (who saved the decisive penalty for City) does the run. While Nicky’s running one way, I’m running down the tunnel with all the Gillingham fans wanting to chase me.

“It was five minutes, but it should’ve been longer but obviously with all the time wasting that was going on, goal scoring celebrations, cautions, substitutions, but as I say, City fans have got a lot to thank me for.

“Just look where they are now, they wouldn’t be where they are now without me would they? And do you know what, there should be a statue up there of me outside the Etihad.”

After pulling his tongue out of his cheek, he offered an apology to the Gillingham fans and asked: “Please stop giving me s*** on Twitter.”

Halsey, who now lives in Spain, reignited their fury back in May when he tweeted a selfie on his way to City’s Champions League semi-final second leg against Real Madrid with the caption: “Come on City.