On this day (21 August) a Wednesday night meeting with Liverpool ended in a 2-1 victory for Manchester City. You can see highlights of the game (and relive the days of night matches on the Kippax/at Maine Rd) including two David White goals here:
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Swift Return
On this day (20 August) in 1949 Frank Swift was talked out of retirement following health problems with Manchester City ‘keeper Alec Thurlow. Swift’s return match ended in a 3-3 draw at home to Aston Villa, watched by 43,196. Here for subscribers is a profile of Alec Thurlow (Unfortunately, it’s a sad story!):
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Classic Derby
On this day (19 August) in 2007 Sven’s Manchester City defeated Fergie’s United 1-0. Here’s a video of Geovanni’s goal:
Quinn Header v Coventry
On this day (17 August) in 1991 Manchester City’s season started with a 1-0 victory at Coventry. City wore their traditional away colours of maroon too! You can see Niall Quinn’s headed goal and the celebrations by City fans here:
Latest Finish
This day (15 August) in 2020 was the latest date a football season had ended for Manchester City. Sadly, the Blues were defeated 3-1 in the Champions League quarter final v Olympique Lyonnais. There are some highlights here if you want to see them:
https://www.mancity.com/citytv/mens/city-lyon-match-highlights-63733124
Stadium of Light
On this day (15 August) in 1997 Manchester City were the visitors as Sunderland staged their first competitive game at their new home the Stadium of Light. It wasn’t a great night for Manchester’s Blues, who lost 3-1. You can see the stadium’s historic first goal here (netted by a former Blue of course!)…
Stadium Opener
On this day (14 August) in 2003 the City of Manchester Stadium (now Etihad Stadium) staged its first competitive game as City defeated TNS 5-0 in the UEFA Cup. Relive that night (and Granada TV!) with this video of the game:
A New Era
On this day (11 August) in 2001 new Manchester City manager Kevin Keegan guided the Blues to a 3-0 victory against Watford at Maine Road. You can watch highlights of that win here (and relive the season):
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:
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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 thought it would all be okay but the following months it all started to… well, you know the rest! Here’s the clip:
