Aleks could have a career on the catwalk if the whole football thing doesn't work out

I raced across the tarmac to snap the guys as they landed on their way back to their cars after the vital win at St James' Park in May.

Everyone thinks that Mario is the only trickster on the training ground but Yaya gives him a run for his money

Just before the last game of the season Joe was given the award for most Premier League clean sheets

I stopped photographing the football after Edin scored and kept my camera on Mancini and this was my reward: pure relief and emotion on his face

Having access to all areas enabled me to get this shot which proves that photography is about more than pin sharp or technically well lit shots - it's all about the moment and this one says it all

Keeping distance but keeping an eye on what's going on produces intimate shots like this one out of the madness and excitement of the dressing room after a game

I had to include a cup lift - I stepped out of the way of the world's press to allow the some early shots but I managed to get this from a side view of that wonderful moment

After the trophy lift the boys celebrated in the dressing room - I love this shot of Mario as he is so genuinely happy and has such a great smile

Pablo asked me to take this shot of the boys posing as models on the back of the bus and I love the result - the sun came out just as I snapped this one.

I was so honoured to be allowed to share this day with the team on the bus, I also loved how the backroom staff were following us around the streets of Manchester on their bus - look out for Lombardo enjoying the sun

There is nothing as impressive as a stadium full of City fans but this pictures shows how impressive it can look for other events, such as the Coldplay concerts last summer

The boys are shown here training at the base of the Alps on the pre-season tour of Austria with the ski jumps as an incredible backdrop

Sergio called to mind a small boy with a new Christmas present the way he was so excited by his bike which he used to get from the hotel to training everyday in Austria

One of the most memorable aspects of the trip was how hard Carlos worked - he was last to leave everyday and here he is on a massage bed after a hard training session

Mayhem and hysteria followed the team's every move in the Far East - here is Vincent Kompany with the Premier League trophy

Carlos visited local soccer schools and was brilliant at interacting with the children, as you can see here

I live in Manchester but I've never seen rain like at the Bird's Next Stadium in Beijing - here, Mancini returns from thanking the fans at the other end of the stadium

Finally, this shot was taken on the very last day of 2012 - Happy New Year, Roberto!