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Matthew Cooper

This is why Pep Guardiola wore a distinctive hat to the Manchester City parade

Manchester City paraded their trophies around the streets of central Manchester this afternoon as they celebrated a domestic treble.

For the second year in a row - Pep's team won the Premier League - retaining the trophy, as well as an FA Cup victory at the weekend and the Carabao Cup back in February.

All the players were there, as was Pep himself, who was sporting a fairly distinctive hat.

The flat cap itself was actually a tribute to Bernard Halford - the City Life President who sadly passed away earlier this year.

Pep was gifted the hat by Bernard's wife, he said: “One week ago, Bernard’s wife gave me this present and I said we’re going to celebrate the Premier League I’ll wear it for Bernard.”

Halford himself said he  “ate, slept and breathed” City – in fact, his nickname over the years was indeed ‘Mr Manchester City’.

Pep Guardiola and Sir Alex Ferguson join mourners at the funeral of 'Mr Manchester City' Bernard Halford

 

Back in March, when Halford passed away at the age of 77, Pep said: “It is such sad news to hear of Bernard Halford’s passing.

“It was an honour and a privilege to meet and talk football with him and his knowledge of this football club was amazing.

Fans at the Manchester City FC parade today (Manchester Evening News)

“He was a great man, but moreover, he was also a great football man with a complete understanding of the game from grass roots level up.

“His whole life was dedicated to the game, but mostly to Manchester City and we were lucky to have him.”

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