
In fact, he has seen Manchester City win more trophies than most fans see in their lifetimes.
It's 18 to be precise, having attended every home game with Lynn and almost every away fixture.
Simba even got a spot on an opentop bus through Manchester City centre in 2019.
Now he is enjoying a well-deserved retirement, Lynn has another assistance support dog who attends games and is learning the ropes Barnby, who is a dead ringer for much-loved Simba.
And while Barnby is still having to be reminded not to lick the ears of supporters on the row in front, during games he does a very important job.
"I had a quite bad concussion after an injury at a fairground in 1998 and developed epilepsy," Lynn said. "So I've had an epilepsy seizure alert dog since about 2008.
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