Manchester City BAN academy players from wearing colourful boots

MANCHESTER CITY have banned all under-18 players from wearing colourful boots to keep them grounded.

Pep Guardiola has already banned a number of things since arriving at the Etihad, including the internet and junk food as he bids to take the club to the top of Europe.

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To keep their academy starlets' feet firmly on the ground, director Jason Wilcox has brought in a rule where their young teens can only wear black boots - it is not known if Guardiola had a hand in the policy.

Kelechi Iheanacho is one of the best talents to emerge from City's academy as he is now an important member of Guardiola's first-team squad.

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City's head of academy coaching Wilcox told the  it is equally as important to develop players' personality as it is to improve their skills on the pitch.

He said:  “There is nothing worse for me than to see a high-profile footballer who has no manners or respect for other people.

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“Yes, you do have to be single-minded, but you can still be respectful to others.

“It doesn’t matter whether a boy is speaking to one of the cleaning ladies or the CEO, we demand that they show respect.

“We want people to represent Manchester City the right way – not just in a sky-blue shirt, but when they are away from the club as well.”

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