Dare say not just these things (and yes I think your right with record victory). Personally it was always that bit more of an 'adventure' going down your end when it was up there. You got a feel for the city, its hustle and bustle (I love the curry mile

) on a match day. Where as now I don't feel that, just a bit... empty.
Ah well, I was brought up believing that the blue and red sides of Manchester were all one really. My folks weren't football people and until I hit early high school I used to follow both sides, in fact... though I say it quietly I once went to a City game... and cheered for the blues
I was only ten at the time though of course