On this day (20 April) in 1985 – Kenny Clements and Jim Tolmie helped Manchester City to a 2-0 home victory over Sheffield United in Division Two. That victory kept the promotion challenge alive, although a few nerve-wracking moments came during the final weeks of the season.
You can read more on that 1984-85 season in this 2,600 word feature. Enjoy!
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Tomorrow’s feature is on the 1985-86 season. If you missed the earlier features then start here:
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