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From The Archives: An Away Friendly

Here’s an item from the collection from this day (29 January) in 1949 when Coventry City staged a home friendly against Manchester City. The game ended in a 2-1 defeat for Manchester’s Blues (Johnny Hart scored for City) and was watched by 14,779. A few notable names in that lineup: Joe Fagan (future Liverpool European Cup winning manager); Eric Westwood (a City captain who fought in Normandy); and Roy Clarke (who became a major hero and went on to manage the City Social Club). It’s not clear exactly who this letter was sent to but similar letters were sent to both the FA and the League for games like these.

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Manchester City v Bradford Park Avenue

On this day (26 January) in 1946 a comfortable 3-1 victory for Manchester City over Bradford Park Avenue in the fourth round of the FA Cup seemed certain to put the Blues through to the fifth round.  Goals from George Smith 2 and Alec Herd. However, this first season of FA Cup football after the war saw games played on a home and away basis and the Blues had to face Bradford again a few days later.

You can read about that day below.

Manchester City v Bradford Park Avenue: A Record Breaking Day!

The 1940s: Film of City v Chelsea 1948

There’s a wonderful film of Manchester City’s 2-0 victory over Chelsea in the FA Cup on 24 January 1948 which really needs to be seen. I’d urge everyone to watch this, even if it’s just for Frank Swift’s reaction to a decision. You’ll also see some wonderful coverage of Maine Road too. The film can be seen here: https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/84094/

The City scorers were Billy Linacre and George Smith.

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The 1940s: Manchester City 2 Bradford (Park Avenue) 1

On this day (6 May) in 1944 the North Regional League (a wartime league) game between Manchester City victory and Bradford (Park Avenue) ended in a 2-1 City victory before 5,000 at Maine Road. The City scorers were Peter Doherty (photograph) and Billy Bootle. Together with Peter Doherty, notable players in the City team that day include: Frank Swift, Billy Walsh, Jack Bray, Les McDowall, Bert Sproston and Jimmy Heale.

This was the last game of the 1943-44 season for City.

You can read more on MCFC in the 1943-44 season below. The story of George Smith is included within this. George was the victim of friendly fire and his story is remarkable.

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The 1950s: The 1957-58 Season

The new series on Manchester City in the 1950s continues today with this 2,200 word article on the 1957-58 season. Enjoy!

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Programme Flashback City V United, 20 September 1947

On this day in 1947 Manchester City faced Manchester United at Maine Road. This was a home game for City against their tenants United.

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