Congratulations Champions City!
Today (May 11 2021) on the anniversary of Manchester City’s 1968 title triumph the Blues have become Premier League champions again. City have won the League after nearest rivals Manchester United lost 2-1 at home to Leicester City. It is the Blues seventh League title with their first coming in 1937. Congratulations to Pep, theContinue reading “Congratulations Champions City!”
Peter Barnes Biography – UPDATE
Thanks to all those who have subscribed to Peter Barnes: The Authorised Biography (especially 250 Scandinavian Manchester City fans who have ordered the book!) It really is appreciated. Emails have started to go to all subscribers to confirm details for the book (these should all be sent by May 20th). There is still time toContinue reading “Peter Barnes Biography – UPDATE”
Manchester City Win The League
On this day (May 11) in 1968 Manchester City defeated Newcastle United and won the League title. Here’s the build up to that game; the story of the match itself and quotes from those involved. Enjoy!
69,463 watch MCFC and Burnley in Division Two
On this day (May 10) in 1947 a solitary goal from Alec Herd against Burnley was enough to give Manchester City promotion. The attendance for this Second Division game was recorded by the media at the time as 67,672 but official records reviewed almost sixty years later showed that City actually recorded the attendance as 69,463.Continue reading “69,463 watch MCFC and Burnley in Division Two”
The Starting Eleven – Tommy Hutchison
It’s the 40th anniversary of the 1981 FA Cup final today (May 9) and ten years ago, as we looked forward to Manchester City appearing in the 2011 FA Cup final, I was asked by the Manchester Evening News to write profiles of the eleven players who started the 1981 final. For the last fewContinue reading “The Starting Eleven – Tommy Hutchison”
The 1981 FA Cup Final
On this day (May 9) in 1981 the 100th FA Cup Final took place between Manchester City and Tottenham. Here for subscribers is a long read on the build up to that game, the final and the post-final scenes. It contains material from interviews I have performed over the years with Dennis Tueart, John Bond andContinue reading “The 1981 FA Cup Final”
The Starting Eleven – Tommy Caton
It’s the 40th anniversary of the 1981 FA Cup final on May 9 and ten years ago, as we looked forward to Manchester City appearing in the 2011 FA Cup final, I was asked by the Manchester Evening News to write profiles of the eleven players who started the 1981 final. For the next fewContinue reading “The Starting Eleven – Tommy Caton”
The First PL Season Ends and Swales Out!
The 1992-93 season ended on May 8 with a 5-2 defeat for Manchester City at home to Everton. The Blues finished ninth in the inaugural Premier League campaign – not a particularly depressing position but this had been a strange season. There had been protests throughout the season. Here for subscribers is some explanation ofContinue reading “The First PL Season Ends and Swales Out!”
The Starting Eleven -Steve Mackenzie
It’s the 40th anniversary of the 1981 FA Cup final on May 9 and ten years ago, as we looked forward to Manchester City appearing in the 2011 FA Cup final, I was asked by the Manchester Evening News to write profiles of the eleven players who started the 1981 final. For the next fewContinue reading “The Starting Eleven -Steve Mackenzie”
MCFC 1999-2000 LEAGUE and CUP REVIEW
On this day (7th May) in 2000 Manchester City achieved promotion by beating Blackburn 4-1 on the last day of the season. As with most things City did back then, the journey to promotion had not been as straightforward as fans hoped it would be. “We will not be going to Blackburn to defend orContinue reading “MCFC 1999-2000 LEAGUE and CUP REVIEW”
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