Weaver
On this day (8 August) in 1998 Nicky Weaver made his Manchester City debut at home to Blackpool. City won their first match in the third tier of English football 3-0. The attendance was 32,134. Here for subscribers is a profile of Weaver:
How Low Can You Go?
On this day (8 August) in 1998 Manchester City began their season at the lowest level (3rd tier) they had ever played in. If you fancy remembering those dark days here’s a clip of the opening League fixture V Blackpool. The Blues won the match 3-0 in front of a capacity crowd – we thoughtContinue reading “How Low Can You Go?”
International Football History Conference 18-19 November 2022 (Manchester) Call For Papers
***CFP Deadline 5th September*** After a two year absence due to Covid, the 2022 annual International Football History Conference will take place at the City Football Academy, Manchester City Football Club, Manchester M11 3FF, England and will be held over two days (18 and 19 November 2022). This is a call for papers to be presented at the conference.Continue reading “International Football History Conference 18-19 November 2022 (Manchester) Call For Papers”
The First Championship
Although those who claim Manchester City have no history may not like reminding of this fact but it is now over 85 years ago since the Blues first won the League title. Here for subscribers is an overview of that 1936-37 title winning season.
Sterling’s 100th
On this day (7 August) in 2020 Raheem Sterling scored his 100th goal for Manchester City. Not only that but this was City’s latest victory (2-1 v Real Madrid, Champions League) in a football season. The season had been halted and then restarted due to Covid. You can see highlights of the game here: https://www.mancity.com/citytv/mens/city-real-madrid-champions-league-highlights-63732419
GOLDEN GOALS – 1996 Georgiou Kinkladze Goal V Southampton
One of the best goals of Maine Road’s final couple of decades saw the brilliant Georgiou Kinkladze at his best. Kinkladze was a major star – some would say Manchester City’s biggest during the mid 1990s – and livened up many dull days for City fans. This goal was obviously popular with Maine Road regulars but, thanksContinue reading “GOLDEN GOALS – 1996 Georgiou Kinkladze Goal V Southampton“
MAL’S MISSION – VILLA PARK 1972
On this day (August 5) in 1972 Manchester City faced Third Division Champions Aston Villa in the Blues’ first Charity Shield match played at Villa Park. Here’s a feature on it and a match report from the game. Subscribers can view the article and all others on here (including the entire Manchester A Football HistoryContinue reading “MAL’S MISSION – VILLA PARK 1972”
Aguero’s 200th (& 201st)
Today (5 August) in 2018 Sergio Aguero scored his 200th and 201st goals for Manchester City as they defeated Chelsea 2-0 in the Community Shield. You can watch the goals here: https://www.mancity.com/citytv/match-highlights/2018/august/chelsea-v-man-city-community-shield-extended-match-highlights
David James
On this day (1 August) in 1970 former Manchester City and England goalkeeper David James was born in Welwyn. Here for subscribers is a profile of James:
Home in Barnsley
On this day (31 July) in 2008 Manchester City played a home game at Barnsley. This game made history as it was the first occasion the Blues had played a home European tie outside of Manchester. Previously City had played home European games at Maine Road and at the City Of Manchester Stadium, but work atContinue reading “Home in Barnsley”
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