Category Archives: Manchester City

Manchester A Football History – Coming soon

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Dismissed, Resigned, Fired; Dismissed, Fired, Survived

First published shortly after Mark Hughes was dismissed as MCFC manager in 2009-10

With the ‘trajectory of results’ hailed as a reason, the December dismissal of Mark Hughes as Manchester City manager prompted many to claim that the sacking was a symptom of new owners coming in without a care for the history and traditions of the game.  The appointment of Roberto Mancini means that during the Noughties, awful phrase I know, City had six managers – Joe Royle (dismissed), Kevin Keegan (resigned), Stuart Pearce (fired), Sven Goran Ericsson (dismissed), Mark Hughes (fired) and Roberto Mancini (at the time of going to press – survived).  

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MCFC Party like it’s 1899

The final year of the 19th century was one of ambition and optimism for the Blues.  It was the foundation on which Mancunians hoped great success would be built on.

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THE STARTING ELEVEN – Tommy Hutchison

First published in the build up to the 2011 FA Cup final, Gary James takes a look at the eleven players who made the starting line-up for City’s FA Cup final in 1981.  Today, goalscorer Tommy Hutchison

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THE STARTING ELEVEN – Tommy Caton

First published in the build up to the 2011 FA Cup final, Gary James takes a look at the eleven players who made the starting line-up for City’s FA Cup final in 1981.  Today, centre-back Tommy Caton.

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THE STARTING ELEVEN – Steve Mackenzie

First published in the build up to the 2011 FA Cup final, Gary James takes a look at the eleven players who made the starting line-up for City’s FA Cup final in 1981.  Today, midfielder Steve Mackenzie

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THE STARTING ELEVEN – Ray Ranson

First published in the build up to the 2011 FA Cup final, Gary James takes a look at the eleven players who made the starting line-up for City’s FA Cup final in 1981.  Today, 1981’s number two Ray Ranson.

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THE STARTING ELEVEN – Paul Power

First published in the build up to the 2011 FA Cup final, Gary James takes a look at the eleven players who made the starting line-up for City’s FA Cup final in 1981.  Today, captain Paul Power.

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THE STARTING ELEVEN – Nicky Reid

Published in the build up to the 2011 FA Cup final, Gary James takes a look at the eleven players who made the starting line-up for City’s FA Cup final in 1981.  Today, centre-back Nicky Reid.

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THE STARTING ELEVEN – Kevin Reeves

First published in the build up to the 2011 FA Cup final, Gary James’ series looking at the eleven players who made the starting line-up for City’s FA Cup final in 1981 continued with a profile of forward Kevin Reeves.

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