Category Archives: 1971-72

A Classic Manchester Derby From 1971

Here’s film of the 6 November 1971 Manchester Derby which ended 3-3. Well worth watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_KgV5f55Qg

You can find out more about the 1971-72 season for Manchester City in the this 4,700 word article on the entire season – a hugely significant season though one that’s often neglected. This is available to subscribers below. Enjoy!

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Denis Law’s Anniversary

On this day (24 February) in 1940 Denis Law was born. Law who passed away in January, achieved major success in a glittering career for Huddersfield, Manchester City and Manchester United. He would have been 85 years old today.

There are plenty of articles mentioning Law on this site, here are those tagged with his name:

https://gjfootballarchive.com/tag/denis-law/page/2/

Denis Law

I’ve just heard the sad news that yet another legendary footballer has passed away. Denis Law, who achieved major success in a glittering career for Huddersfield, Manchester City and Manchester United, has died aged 84.

I’ll post more on him over the coming days but, once again, following Bobby Kennedy and Tony Book this is yet another sad day for Manchester football.

There are plenty of articles mentioning Law on this site, here are those tagged with his name:

https://gjfootballarchive.com/tag/denis-law/page/2/

My thoughts are with Denis’s family and close friends.

The 1970s: City Go Top!

The series of features/articles covering Manchester City in the 1970s continues with this match report from today (29 January) in 1972. The Blues defeated Wolves 5-2 with goals from Francis Lee (3), Tommy Booth and Tony Towers to go top of the League. As a bonus you can also read the WBA v Manchester United match report too.

If you want to know more on this incredible decade for Manchester City Football Club then why not subscribe and read it all? You could even subscribe for a month and see what you think. The following 4,700 word article is on the 1971-72 season and is available to subscribers below. Enjoy!

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