Manager Peter Reid (pictured) opened his Manchester City programme notes for the Wimbledon game on this day (30 November) in 1991 with a realistic view of City’s season to date: “We are nearly halfway through the season and I think it’s fair to say we’ve given it a right good go so far. The League table doesn’t lie and we are in the last 16 in the Rumbelows League Cup. You can’t argue with that. But you won’t hear any talk of championships or winning trophies from anyone at Maine Road.”
The previous game had seen the Blues draw 2-2 at Luton and consolidate their position in the table. City were actually third, 6 points behind leaders Leeds United, but the Luton game had started badly with the Blues giving away a sloppy goal. The gritty nature of Reid’s side shone through and a header from captain Curle and a strike from Quinn ensured the point. Sadly, late on Steve Redmond was sent off for a second bookable offence.
Unfortunately the Wimbledon game ended goalless at Maine Road and City started to lose their way a little in the title race, but at least they were still in with a shout.
Result
30 Nov 1991 Wimbledon (H) 0-0, Attendance 22,429
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