Salford 'way more prepared' for Man City rematch says manager

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• We have a different mindset.
• We've learned from last year.
• We'll be way more prepared."AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPlaying City in the FA Cup was an indication of Salford's rise through the ranks of English football from non-league level, with their ascent propelled by their takeover by a group of former Manchester United stars from the celebrated 'Class of 92'. Salford are now in their seventh successive campaign in League Two, with the ownership changing last year as a new consortium fronted by Gary Neville and David Beckham bought out their former Old Trafford teammates. Forging their own identity in the shadow of some of England's leading clubs is an issue for Salford, who will revert to their traditional orange kit after the 'Class of 92' brought in a red and white strip."Salford is a proper football club and that's our message going into this game," said Robinson. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"Last year we wore the red kit but we'll wear our away kit this year, just to signify it's a new era.
• We do sit separate to City and United.
• We have our own identity."We're a completely different football club now."For all Robinson's renewed optimism, City thrashed League One Exeter 10-1 in the last round of the FA Cup. But he insisted: "There's always hope, there's always a possibility.