During Manchester City’s treble-winning bus parade, comedian Troy Hawke, real name Milo McCabe, made a special appearance to greet the champions as they boarded the bus. Hawke had previously gone viral for his mini pep talks with City players and staff during their pre-season tour of America last summer. He greeted the players with eccentric individual compliments, including labelling Erling Haaland ‘The Tremendous Nordic Meatshield’ and congratulating Phil Foden on his ball tricks.
Hawke also had a chat with Nathan Ake, who referenced last summer’s video by asking “What would Jan Molby say?” when Hawke tried to pass on some wisdom. Captain Ilkay Gundogan was then greeted before Jack Grealish made his appearance. Grealish was left perplexed by Hawke’s complimentary comments about his symmetrical face last summer, but the player left feeling less confused this time around.
Hawke confided with Kalvin Phillips that he was his favourite in the Man City camp before having a brief chat with Kevin De Bruyne about his injury in the Champions League final. Hawke then made a profound point to the Belgian maestro, stating that “adversity is the mother of evolution.” The video finished with Hawke exchanging pleasantries with defender John Stones, who thanked him for all his work.