"He has given me some of he best laughs listening to the endless songs people make up about him . . . his name seems to fit every song going!" - Lola North Stand Blue

"Favourite memory? Too many mention, but a few spring to mind - the goal against Wigan, hat-trick against Fulham - left foot, right foot, header - obviously the two goals against (Manchester United), the goal against Sunderland this season. I could go on for pages, but just want to say good luck in the future Shaun - Slimline Bob

"Running into the Goat and his missus in M&S Handforth Dean just a few weeks after he signed and telling him not to worry about the stick he was getting because I'd seen him play at Bristol City and knew he'd score loads for us.

"Outside Maine Road about an hour after the 3-1 leathering of (Manchester United), Shaun and a hand full of us fans singing `Feed the Goat' to a journalist from Bermuda.

Play off semi-final at Wigan.

(My) overall memory will be of a smiling Shaun Goater, fist clenched in celebration after lashing another goal in. The man is a legend, a gentleman, a credit to his country and family, a great pro and a City fan.

Bring him back to train the kids as soon as possible." - Anonymous

"The goal against Charlton at Maine Road when we got promoted out of the First Division with Joe Royle.

Goater scoring one of the goals of the season, lobbing it over (goalkeeper) Dean Kiely on the volley from the edge of the box from nine of the ten cameras inside Maine Road. The final camera angle showing how he had completely shinned it in!" - Phil Handford

"My best moment is not on the pitch but with him in person . . . When I met `the Goat' he joked with me, made me laugh and I nearly cried. On Sunday I will be cheering him on and waiting for him to score the final goal at Maine Road! I will miss him when he goes but he will always be one of Manchester City's greatest forwards ever." - Goat's mate

"What can I say that hasn't been said or thought before? A dedicated player who worked so hard for our club, and whose talent got him into every City fans' heart. His positional play is superb and he is simply a natural. He sets an example to every player and supporter - a true gentleman and a great pro. Miss ya bud, come back soon as a coach or a fan - you can have my seat! - Stockyblue

"The game I believe sums up the Goat was last season against Sheffield Wednesday at Maine Road. With City in total, almost embarrassing, control the Goat missed chance after chance and was having a nightmare. But he kept going; running, closing down, working and making himself available for the team. And, of course, the inevitable eventually happened - the Goat got fed and the ball was in the net! Cheers Goat." - Iain Murray

"Looking embarrassed whilst `Ssssh-ing' after scoring the second in the derby . . . just showed how there's not one trace of arrogance in one very talented goalscorer." - Gramsci

"Favourite memory? Off the top of my head, the 20 yard shinned volley in front of the North stand/Kippax and the 18th birthday card from Shaun that sits on my TV that a friend asked him to write out at one of the `player of the year' dos. And of course he didn't hesitate." - Russ.

"(My best memory was) nearly getting ran over by the Goat in the club car park. I don't think I would have been bothered if he did." - Brendan Atkinson.