Manchester City Women: The First Game After Relaunch
On this day (April 13) in 2014 Manchester City’s women’s team played its first competitive game after the relaunch. It was a FA Cup tie against Reading played at the Regional Athletics Arena. Here for subscribers is a section of Manchester City Women: An Ora History discussing that opening game: If you would like toContinue reading “Manchester City Women: The First Game After Relaunch”
The Founding Of Manchester City
On April 12 1894 a meeting was held to formally establish Manchester City AFC. Dates and the story around the establishment of the club often get incorrectly recorded, so here for subscribers is the story of the demise of Ardwick and establishment of Manchester City with all the key dates…
Two Years Ago Today: A MCFC Origins Event
How time flies? Two years ago today (April 11 2019) I staged an event at the Dancehouse in central Manchester to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Manchester City. We had a packed audience for the event and I intended to stage at least one event like this every year (then Covid happened!). In 2019 IContinue reading “Two Years Ago Today: A MCFC Origins Event”
The Sacking of Ron Saunders
On this day (April 11) in 1974, despite bold statements from new Manchester City Chairman Peter Swales at the time of his appointment, manager Ron Saunders was dismissed after less than five months in the role. In March Saunders’ City had been defeated 2-1 in the League Cup final against Wolves. Here for subscribers are PeterContinue reading “The Sacking of Ron Saunders”
8 Points behind United and all was lost, or was it?
On this day (April 11) in 2012 Roberto Mancini’s Manchester City lay eight points behind Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United and possessed an inferior goal difference (two goals) after the same number of games. There were only six games left to play and, as far as the wider public was concerned, it was only a matterContinue reading “8 Points behind United and all was lost, or was it?”
Manchester City v Leeds United
It’s Manchester city v Leeds today (April 10 2021) so here are a few Manchester City-Leeds United posts on the site to read before the game: Also, here’s a profile of Denton’s Jimmy Armfield who went on to manage Leeds:
A Title Decider? MCFC v Arsenal
On this day (April 10) in 1937 Arsenal were top and Manchester City were second when the two sides met. This was viewed as a potential title decider. Here for subscribers is the story of that game…
Musampa’s Strike V Liverpool
On this day (April 9) in 2005 a 90th minute volley from Kiki Musampa – his first for the Blues – at the northern end of the stadium gave Manchester City a 1-0 home victory over eventual European Champions Liverpool. This was Stuart Pearce’s first league victory as City manager. The Musampa goal was described at theContinue reading “Musampa’s Strike V Liverpool”
Kidd’s Double
On this day (April 8) in 1977 two goals from Brian Kidd gave Manchester City a 2-1 victory over Leeds at Maine Road. A crowd of 47,727 witnessed the game as the Blues challenged for the League title. This result saw City move a point behind the League leaders Ipswich Town, managed by Bobby Robson. ItContinue reading “Kidd’s Double”
Mayhem in Manchester
On this day (April 7) in 1992 a Keith Curle penalty, in front of an Old Trafford crowd of 46,781, helped Manchester City to a 1-1 draw in a controversial Manchester derby. The game was viewed as being highly significant in the title race as only four days earlier the Blues had beaten title-hopefuls Leeds 4-0Continue reading “Mayhem in Manchester”
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