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50. David White

1985-1993, 342 total appearances, 96 goals

Some may chortle at his inclusion but there was a spell in the early 1990s when White was unstoppable. No, really. He was prolific for a few seasons in my formative years with a eye for goal and pace to burn. There was an admittedly rubbish terrace chant that went “David White is f****** fast, oh David White is f****** fast…” Having seen him in a recent Masters tournament you could probably drop the “s” from the last word of that song; he’s carrying a little extra these days.

49. Rodney Marsh

1972-1975, 152 appearances, 47 goals

Marsh signed for City in 1972 for a then club record £200,000. Upon signing Marsh, City were four points clear at the top of the table but by the end of the season had slipped to fourth. Marsh himself has since claimed that it was he who cost the club the league title that year, with his style simply not suiting that of the team. He nevertheless became one of City's star players, scoring 19 goals in 1972-73 and often dazzling the crowd with his skills. Marsh led the club to a League Cup final in 1974, though he was on the losing side as City were beaten by Wolves.

48. Robinho

2008- present

A tricky one this as he is probably one of the best 20 players in the world at present and our record signing (by a country mile). But he has played less than a season in the sacred blue shirt and his form has been indifferent; sublime at home, often anonymous away. Then again, I couldn’t have, say, David White in the top 50 and leave Robinho out, could I?

47. Kazimierz Deyna

1978-1981, 43 appearances, 13 goals