When we made it 2-1 against Gillingham, I felt something big was happening I knew I'd get one more chance and told myself I had to keep calm and take it' - Paul Dickov remembers iconic moment that changed Manchester City history

In the 1999 Division Two play-off final, Manchester City faced Gillingham amidst a dire period in the club's history. Having fallen to the third tier, City needed promotion to avoid severe financial consequences. Despite trailing 2-1 late in the match, Paul Dickov's last-minute equaliser forced extra time. The game highlighted the intense emotions of the City supporters and became a defining moment that played a crucial role in the club's resurgence. Dickov and his teammates showcased resilience and skill in a crucial match that would dictate the club's future direction.

"When Gillingham scored their second, late on, I remember going down on my haunches and looking at the City fans 40,000 of them and just praying for a miracle. We didn't know it at the time, but without promotion that season, the club was going to be in really big trouble financially. It was boom or bust."

"When Kevin Horlock made it 2-1 in the 90th minute, I felt like something big was about to happen. And it did: five minutes into stoppage time, City launched the ball forward from their own half, won a knockdown, and worked it to Shaun Goater."

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