City's trip a gigantic own goal

English club's disdain for fans and media all too apparent during farcical China tour

NANJING, Jiangsu province - It was a muggy Wednesday in Nanjing. Manchester City had just strolled to a 4-1 victory over West Ham United in the Premier League Asia Trophy.

Backstage, a gaggle of excited Chinese supporters waited patiently for legendary City manager Pep Guardiola to make his way to the team bus. Suddenly, there were cries of "Pep! Pep! Pep!" and "Over here, gaffer!"