Man City fans want Micah Richards stripped of ambassador role after what he said live on-air following Man Utd's FA Cup defeat

Manchester City fans want Micah Richards stripped of his ambassador role following his on-air comments after Manchester United's FA Cup defeat.

Fulham knocked holders Man United out of the FA Cup following their 4-3 penalty shootout victory at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Just a handful of teams remain in the competition, including just one traditional 'Big Six' club in the shape of Man City, who beat Liverpool conquerors Plymouth Argyle to book their spot in the quarter-finals.

After the FA Cup draw was made, ex-Man City defender Richards made a comment that didn't go down well among Man City fans on social media.

He said: "It's very open... what a chance for a team to go and win it now... all the 'big teams' out now. Man City maybe, obviously, the strongest team left in there."

His 'big teams' remark angered Man City supporters as some want him removed from his club ambassador role.

One X user wrote: "Petition to strip Micah Richards of the ‘club ambassador’ role and hand it over to someone who actually cares about Manchester City."

A second said: "This is what Micah Richards just said on live television. I’m actually tired of this guy."

A third argued: "Personally I think Micah Richards misspoke earlier, I don’t think he was necessarily saying what he is being accused of. However it’s an error that he really shouldn’t be making as our club ambassador, he’s digging a hole every time he speaks at the moment."

A fourth fumed: "Absolutely hate Micah Richards. How is he still allowed to represent us."

Another commented: "I must’ve forgot that the team that wins 4 in a row can’t be classed as big."

The FA Cup represents Man City's only chance of silverware this season, having been eliminated from the Champions League last month.

The Blues, who last won the trophy in their treble-winning campaign, travel to Bournemouth for a spot in the semi-finals.