All is forgiven at Manchester City as far as Garry Cook is concerned.

The Daily Mail says Cook may have departed Manchester City last September in disgrace following the cover-up over the email he inadvertently sent to Nedum Onuoha's mother mocking her fight against cancer.

But former CEO Cook's role in City's title-winning achievement has led to his reputation being restored at the Etihad Stadium - to the extent he was given a standing ovation when a guest of honour at the former City players' association dinner on Thursday night.