Manchester City have told their youth team players they must wear black boots in order to "create a culture of discipline in the academy set-up". City are aiming to ensure their young players remain grounded and academy policy dictates that colourful footwear is not permitted.
Former Blackburn winger Jason Wilcox, who was recently promoted to head of academy coaching, is adamant that the club's young players must learn what it means to represent City, both on and off the field.
Wilcox told The Mirror: "There is nothing worse for me than to see a high-profile footballer who has no manners or respect for other people.
"Yes, you do have to be single-minded, but you can still be respectful to others.
"It doesn't matter whether a boy is speaking to one of the cleaning ladies or the CEO, we demand that they show respect.
"We want people to represent Manchester City the right way - not just in a sky-blue shirt, but when they are away from the club as well."
Source: Skysports
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