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Sunderland’s Last

The 1990-1 season was Sunderland’s first in the top flight since 1985, although it was far from successful.  By the last match, on this day (11 May) in 1991, of the season the Wearsiders needed a win to avoid relegation, while Manchester City were enjoying their best League season since they finished 4th in 1978.

A large away following of around 9,000 filled the Kippax corner terracing and the Platt Lane Stand.  In fact this was the last great crowd housed in the old Platt Lane Stand which was demolished a year later, after being designated for away fans only since the mid-80s.  The result brought the Wearsiders nothing but disappointment as the Blues won 3-2 thanks to goals from future Sunderland star Niall Quinn (2) and David White.

Little did Quinn and City manager Peter Reid realise that within a few seasons they would be helping to resurrect the fortunes of Sunderland and its passionate supporters.  Despite the result in 1991, Reid and Quinn must have been impressed by the positive support given by the Wearsiders.

City ended the season in fifth place behind Arsenal, Liverpool, Crystal Palace, and Leeds, while Quinn was voted City player of the year.

Stats:  League Division One.  11th May 1991.

City 3 Sunderland 2

Scorers – City: Quinn 2 White

Sunderland: Gabbiadini, Bennett.

City:  Margetson, Hill, Pointon, Heath, Hendry, Redmond, White, Brennan, Quinn, Harper, Clarke (Beckford).

Sunderland: Norman, Owers, Hardyman (Brady), Bennett, Ord, Pascoe, Bracewell, Hawke (Hauser), Davenport, Gabbiadini, Kay.

Attendance: 39,194 (the highest Maine Road crowd since 23/9/1989)

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City V Newcastle

When high-flying Newcastle arrived at Maine Road on this day (9 April) in 1994 many expected the Geordies to embarrass Manchester City, particularly as the Blues were struggling at the other end of the table, but a determined performance brought City the points and the plaudits.

Maine Road’s second largest crowd of the season felt a little apprehensive in the opening period – especially when Newcastle’s £700,000 purchase Scot Sellars netted in the 19th minute.  The worry didn’t last however, and as the match progressed Brian Horton’s Blues began to excel.  After 33 minutes Paul Walsh scored a deserved equaliser, and then 3 minutes into the second half defender David Brightwell scored the winner.  This was the unlikely hero’s first goal for the club and pre-match bookmakers Ladbrookes had offered odds of 66-1 for him to score.   Immediately after netting he was mobbed by Paul Walsh, Peter Beagrie, and David Rocastle.

For the rest of the match City appeared confident and were certainly good value for money, matching Newcastle throughout.  An ecstatic crowd gave the Blues a tremendous ovation at the whistle with the talents of Beagrie, Walsh, and Rosler gaining particular praise.  Afterwards Kevin Keegan gave the Blues further praise – something he repeated two years later in an equally thrilling 3-3 draw between a Geordie side six points clear at the top, and a City side slipping towards relegation.

The season ended with Newcastle in third place, and City in 16th position – 3 points above the relegation zone.

Stats:  Premier League 9th April 1994.

City 2 Newcastle United 1

Scorers – City: Walsh, Brightwell (D)

Newcastle: Sellers

City:  Dibble, Hill, Brightwell D., McMahon, Curle, Vonk, Rocastle, Karl (Lomas), Rosler, Walsh, Beagrie

Attendance: 33,774

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The 1990s: MCFC 4 Leeds 0

Remember that day in 1992 when Alex Ferguson claimed Manchester City would let Leeds United beat them at Maine Road because City didn’t want United to win the League? He was of course wrong about the Blues helping Leeds to the title and you can see what happened on this day (4 April) in 1992 below. The players and the fans (listen to the atmosphere) clearly wanted City to win no matter what the potential implications. It was a memorable day for all of us at Maine Road that day:

Andy Hill was City’s first scorer that day and the image at the top of this page shows the celebration after that goal. Some may have thought that the title was on its way to Old Trafford for the first time since 1966-67 but Manchester’s Blues were to play their part in stopping that occurring a few days later when they faced the Reds at Old Trafford. Leeds ultimately won the title, with City finishing fifth.

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Quinn and Hill: Defeat For Forest

On this day (4 September) in 1991 Manchester City defeated Nottm Forest 2-1 at Maine Road. You can watch highlights here:

The goals were scored by Niall Quinn and a late header from Andy Hill. Forest’s goal was by future United player Teddy Sheringham. While you’re here why not read this 2100 word article on MCFC in the 1991-92 season? It’s available to subscribers below:

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The 1990s: Curle Penalty

A Keith Curle penalty, in front of an Old Trafford crowd of 46,781, helped City to a 1-1 draw in a controversial Manchester derby on this day (7 April) in 1992.  The game was viewed as being highly significant in the title race as only four days earlier the Blues had beaten title-hopefuls Leeds 4-0 at Maine Road.  Leeds ultimately won the title, with City finishing fifth.

You can watch highlights of the game here (I was in the Scoreboard End Paddock, directly behind the goal, when Curle scored):

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The 1990s: 1991-1992 Curle Signs

Remember the day Manchester City defeated eventual League Champions Leeds United 4-0 at Maine Road? It was a great day (4 April 1992) though Leeds’ title rival Alex Ferguson had incorrectly suggested City would take it easy that day and let Leeds win so that Utd wouldn’t get the title! How wrong (and disrespectful) was he?

Here’s the Manchester Evening News report of that game. Notice the Leeds team included Eric Cantona and former Red Gordon Strachan:

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The 1990s: 1991-1992 Curle Signs

The series of articles covering Manchester City in the 1990s continues today with the 1991-92 season when the Blues finished 5th for the second season running. Here’s a 2,100 word article on that season:

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