The visit of AC Milan for this Saturday’s Thomas Cook Trophy match has evoked some great memories for one Manchester City favourite.

Tony Book's side of 1978/79 became the first English side to leave the San Siro stadium unbeaten when they drew the first leg 2-2, following it up with a 3-0 win at Maine Road in the second leg of the UEFA Cup tie.

Paul Power, now coaching 9-15 year-olds at the Club’s Academy, scored a fine solo goal that put the Blues 2-0 up in the first leg, as he tells Dave Clayton.

“We went to Milan to play the match and there was thick fog surrounding the San Siro. There were firecrackers going odd everywhere and flares being lit in the upper tiers and it was a really intimidating atmosphere inside the stadium, but due to the conditions the game was called off.

“We played the re-arranged game at 1pm the next day instead and the ground was only half full because most people were at work. We didn’t feel intimidated anymore and the atmosphere was far less hostile. Then Kiddo put us 1-0 up with a header.

“After that, I picked up the ball outside my own box and started to run up field with it. Nobody was closing me down so I came in from the right, cut inside just outside and decided to have a crack with my left. I didn’t connect too well with the ball but it bobbled over the keeper and it went in, putting us 2-0 up.”

The hosts clawed the first leg back to 2-2, but a rampant City put them to the sword at Maine Road with goals coming from Brian Kidd, Tommy Booth and Asa Hartford.

Seasoncard holders can see the visit of the current Milan side on Saturday for just £10 each if tickets are bought before the end of Friday. The stadium box office will remain open until 7.00pm today, with prices rising to £15 when bought on match day.

Tickets for the UEFA Cup tie against FC Midtjylland are also on sale at £10 for Seasoncard holders, £12 for Citycard members, with LIVE4CITY members getting in for just £1 if booked in advance.