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The 1920s: Everton 2 Manchester City 3

On this day (21 September 1929) Manchester City defeated Everton 3-2 with goals from Bobby Marshall (2, photographed) and Fred Tilson at Goodison Park, watched by a crowd of 32,711. You can find out more on the 1929-30 season below in this piece for subscribers (see below). I hope you enjoy it. If you don’t subscribe then why not try it for a month (£3 per month or sign up for a year at a discounted £20 per year)?

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John Stapleton

I’ve just seen the sad news that broadcaster John Stapleton has died. I’ve met, chatted with and interviewed John many times over the years and he has always been a nice, helpful, interesting and supportive man. My thoughts are with his son Nick and the rest of his family and close friends.

https://www.itv.com/news/2025-09-21/broadcaster-john-stapleton-has-died-aged-79

Arsenal v MCFC

it’s one of the oldest fixtures either club has with a rich history stretching back to the 1890s. Both sides have found major success with City’s first major trophy coming in 1904 and Arsenal’s arriving 26 years later. As you’d expect with such a long history there are plenty of articles on my website about both clubs. Here’s a link to all those tagged Arsenal:

https://gjfootballarchive.com/tag/arsenal/

The 1920s: Manchester City 4 Everton 4

100 years ago today (19 September) Manchester City went a goal behind after three minutes to Everton (scored by Goodison legend William Ralph ‘Dixie’ Dean) and were losing 3-0 within 30 minutes. But this day would see a remarkable City fightback – down to ten men for most of the match too!

The fightback started when Tommy Browell made it 3-1 but Everton’s Kennedy netted again for the visitors. City’s Billy Austin went off injured (according to some reports) and, with no subs allowed, City went off for half-time 4-1 down on a miserably wet Manchester day. Some reports also suggest an Everton player went off during the second half and that City’s Sam Cookson was seriously injured and should have gone off but he stayed on the field, presumably to keep 10 City men there.

The second half began with City determined to challenge and Tommy Browell scored his and the Blues’ second after only two minutes of the second half. With twenty minutes to go the same man scored a header and then five minutes from time he scored the equaliser. The game ended 4-4.

If you’d like to know more about this season for Manchester City why not read the following 4,900 word subscriber article on the 1925-26 season. If you subscribe (see below) I hope you enjoy it. If you are not currently a subscriber then why not try it for a month (£3 per month or sign up for a year at a discounted £20 per year)?

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Manchester City 3 Arsenal 1

On this day (18 September) in 1920 Arsenal were defeated by Manchester City 3-1 with goals from Horace Barnes, Tommy Browell and Billy Murphy. A crowd recorded as 38,000 at the time watched the match at Hyde Road.

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Arsenal 0 Manchester City 1

On this day (17 September) in 1921 Manchester City defeated Arsenal for the second time in a week. This time the Blues won 1-0 at Arsenal with a goal from Horace Barnes. You can read more on Manchester City during this season if you subscribe (see below). I hope you enjoy it. If you are not currently a subscriber then why not try it for a month (£3 per month or sign up for a year at a discounted £20 per year)?

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South American Film on the Manchester Corinthians

It’s a bit early to say much about this but my research and book on the Manchester Corinthians has inspired the creation of a short video film aimed at a South American audience on the pioneering women’s team. The Corinthians toured South America and the West Indies in 1960 and it’s been a dream of mine to see something created specifically for South Americans to enjoy on the club.

I was approached a while back about the club’s stories and connections to South America and am delighted something is now being created on them. It’s wonderful to know that this story is spreading across continents again, just as the Corinthians did when they toured all those decades ago.

Some of the filming for the South American video occurred at Fog Lane Park, Didsbury – the club’s home for its opening couple of decades – with the Blue Plaque we unveiled in October 2023.

I’ve been told my book will appear in the film (a still below) and it’s been used for much source material too. One of the main reasons I did my research was I wanted to spread the word about these remarkable women.

Watch this space for more on the South American video. In the meantime, if you’d like to know why this club is so special take a look at the only Authorised History of the club. Details here:

Manchester Corinthians

The 1920s: Johnson Scores Five

On this day (15 September) in 1928 Manchester City striker Tommy Johnson scored five as Everton were trounced 6-2 in the top flight at Goodison Park. The other City scorer was Eric Brook. Subscribers can read more on that game here:

Manchester City Hall of Fame: Tommy Johnson’s significant game

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Ricky Hatton

I’m shocked at the devastating news that Ricky Hatton has died. I grew up on the same estate as Ricky and remember seeing him as a young boy at the New Inn. His dad Ray was the landlord and that used to be the pub I first started drinking at as a teenager. I’ve also met and chatted with Ricky as an adult. We did a joint session with City’s Academy lads a few years back where we talked about what it was like to be a supporter.

He was an important role model for so many growing up in Hattersley and, of course, Manchester.

I don’t really know what to say. Its devastating news. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

The 1920s: Manchester City 2 Bolton Wanderers 0

On this day (14 September 1929) Manchester City defeated Bolton 2-0 with both goals coming from Eric Brook (photographed) at Maine Road, watched by a crowd of 36,972. You can find out more on the 1929-30 season below in this piece for subscribers (see below). I hope you enjoy it. If you don’t subscribe then why not try it for a month (£3 per month or sign up for a year at a discounted £20 per year)?

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