One thing led to another, and before he knew it inflatable bananas had become a part of City folklore. Independence Day is a time to gather with friends and family, proudly displaying your patriotism and celebrating the spirit of freedom. As the first half petered out and some fans started heading to the concourse for refreshments, a spine-chilling message came over the tannoy: "We are very sorry, but there are no chips available in the concourse at half-time today.

That tally is a record low for any Premier League club and ensured that City fans will never again complain about scoring goals becoming boring. The friend who had sadly passed was not actually a football fan, but a meeting of the Prestwich and Whitefield City supporters branch in 1994 saw a reprieve of the song, before it became a terrace favourite from 1996 onwards.Of course, fans of 99% of football clubs know this - as fans of a club that now regularly competes for silverware, we are in an incredibly privileged position. Whether you’re hosting a beach bash, a birthday celebration, or just want to make your space a bit more vibrant, our Inflatable Banana is the perfect choice. Offer City fans a glittering superstar or the little man who tries his best, and they'll take the latter every time.

Many believe the terrace favourite to be a tongue-in-cheek reaction to claims that City have no fans, but the song is actually thought to have been born in a Prestwich pub back in the early 1990s. Father's Day is just around the corner, providing the perfect opportunity to express gratitude and honor the father figures in our lives. Over the course of Stuart Pearce's final season as manager, City scored a paltry 10 goals at home in the Premier League, with none coming after New Year's Day 2007. Go on a City away day and you'll likely see a few inflatable bananas in amongst the travelling support.inches) tall, making it the perfect party accessory that’s sure to bring smiles and laughter to all your guests.