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In pictures: Brian Kidd's City career

Brian Kidd has left Manchester City after 12-years of outstanding service.

The legendary coach has been an integral part of the club’s backroom staff since 2009, with his knowledge and expertise helping City lift 16 domestic trophies under Roberto Mancini, Manuel Pellegrini and Pep Guardiola.

A hugely popular figure, Kidd made 128 appearances for the Club during his playing career and returned in a coaching capacity as Technical Development Manager in 2009.

Shortly after his arrival, Roberto Mancini appointed him assistant manager, with Kidd remaining a valuable part of the coaching team under Pellegrini and Guardiola in what has been the most successful period in the Club’s history.

In that time, our former striker has helped City win five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, six League Cups and three Community Shields.

You can check out some of Brian’s highlights from his time at the Club in the gallery below.

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PLAYER : A centre-forward, Kidd scored 56 goals in 128 games during a three season spell at City in the 1970s.

PLAYER : A centre-forward, Kidd scored 56 goals in 128 games during a three season spell at City in the 1970s.
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COACH : Having returned to the Club in 2009 as Technical Development Manager, he was appointed Roberto Mancini's assistant manager after the Italian's arrival in December that year.

COACH : Having returned to the Club in 2009 as Technical Development Manager, he was appointed Roberto Mancini's assistant manager after the Italian's arrival in December that year.
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SUCCESS : His coaching experience proved vital as City lifted the 2011 FA Cup to end a 35-year wait for a trophy.

SUCCESS : His coaching experience proved vital as City lifted the 2011 FA Cup to end a 35-year wait for a trophy.
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SPECIAL : Twelve months later, Kidd was part of the coaching team that delivered City's first league championship in 44-years in the most dramatic of circumstances.

SPECIAL : Twelve months later, Kidd was part of the coaching team that delivered City's first league championship in 44-years in the most dramatic of circumstances.
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INTERIM : Following Mancini's departure in May 2013, Kidd took charge of two games as caretaker manager, guiding City to a 2-0 victory over Reading.

INTERIM : Following Mancini's departure in May 2013, Kidd took charge of two games as caretaker manager, guiding City to a 2-0 victory over Reading.
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SILVERWARE : Kidd remained part of the coaching staff under Manuel Pellegrini, winning the Premier League and League Cup alongside the Chilean.

SILVERWARE : Kidd remained part of the coaching staff under Manuel Pellegrini, winning the Premier League and League Cup alongside the Chilean.
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REGULAR OCCURENCE : Kidd has won six League Cups during his time at the Club.

REGULAR OCCURENCE : Kidd has won six League Cups during his time at the Club.
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LANDMARK MOMENT : Celebrating at the Champions parade after City completed a clean sweep of domestic trophies.

LANDMARK MOMENT : Celebrating at the Champions parade after City completed a clean sweep of domestic trophies.
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WINNER : Kidd won four Premier League titles as part of Pep Guardiola's coaching team, with the Catalan declaring him a 'legend' following our 2021 League Cup triumph.

WINNER : Kidd won four Premier League titles as part of Pep Guardiola's coaching team, with the Catalan declaring him a 'legend' following our 2021 League Cup triumph.