Patrick Vieira has thanked three Manchester City staff members for helping him to make the leap into coaching.
Vieira ended a long and distinguished playing career at City, retiring in 2011. The combative midfielder instantly moved into a youth development role with the Blues, working alongside City Football Group's managing director of global football Brian Marwood.
From there, the Frenchman took on a role coaching City's EDS before a move to New York City FC and then Nice. Now manager of Crystal Palace, the 46-year-old has his side in mid-table.