Adam Johnson's goal ensured City kicked off 2011 with a win over a plucky Blackpool side.

The rest of the team get in on the act to spoil Adam's fun. James Milner is on a "dress-down" day by the looks of it.

City made the plunge for Edin Dzeko early in January.

Edin sports a natty jacket while watching City draw with Leicester, but it looks like the tension is getting to Brian Marwood.

The scarf was a constant feature as the temperatures struggled to get above zero.

Edin looked at home in English football straight away against Wolves.

Kolo's delight at getting on the scoresheet against Wolves there for all to see.

A good month saw Roberto rightly rewarded.

The lads donned the iconic red-and-black shirt to pay tribute to Neil Young as we faced Leicester in a cup replay.

Sven was back for the Leicester cup replay, but Padawan learner Roberto had the last laugh.

This fan made a beeline for Joe Hart.

Aleks Kolarov scored his first goal for City to ensure our progress into the fourth round.

Dzeko bagged his first for City with a superb strike in the cup against Notts County.