The first time Manchester City earned three points for a win came on this day (29 August) in 1981 when City defeated West Brom 2-1. The new points system had been introduced for that season (it’s not that City had gone a decade without a win or anything!). The idea was that 3 points would encourage teams (especially away teams) to play for a win instead of a draw. The old system gave two points for a win and some teams, including several 1970s title winners, went out looking for draws away from home it was felt.
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The 2000s: Wanchope Double
On 15 May 2004 Paulo Wanchope netted twice as Manchester City defeated Everton 5-1 on the last day of the 2003-04 season. The other goals were netted by Antoine Sibierski and Shaun Wright-Phillips.
If you want to read all about that season then here’s a 4,200 word article on it (below). This was City’s first at the City of Manchester Stadium (now Etihad).
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The 1981 FA Cup Final
On this day (May 9) in 1981 the 100th FA Cup Final took place between Manchester City and Tottenham. Below is a long read on the final but before details of that, there are also profiles of City’s starting 11 on the site. Here’s a link to the one on Tommy Hutchison published 3 years ago (it’s a free read). Enjoy:
Here for subscribers is a long read on the build up, the final and the post-final scenes. It contains material from interviews I have performed over the years with Dennis Tueart, John Bond and Joe Corrigan. There are also a few quotes that may surprise readers of what discussions took place after the final.
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The 1980s: Victory Over Bristol City
On this day (19 April) in 1980 Kaziu Deyna, Michael Robinson, and Dennis Tueart all scored form Manchester City as Bristol City were defeated 3-1 in this top flight game. You can watch film of the City goals here:
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DonateThe 1990s: 1997-1998 A New Low
The series of articles covering Manchester City in the 1990s continues today with an indepth article on the 1997-98 season. The article is almost 9,500 words long – there’s so much to say! Some people write entire football club histories that are shorter than that. It’s available to subscribers, so why not subscribe and relive this season and an extraordinary decade? As with all these 1990s subscriber features it contains material from interviews I’ve performed with key figures from that time.
Here’s the 9500 word article on that season:
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The 1970s: The 1976 League Cup Final
Another 1970s flashback today with film of the 1976 League Cup final played on this day (28 February) in 1976. I blame Tueart for my bad back as we all tried to replicate his goal at school the following week! Here’s film of the game:
You can read more on this amazing season below.
This series of articles and features on Manchester City in the 1970s has been running throughout January and February with indepth articles some days and smaller ‘on this day’ style posts on others.
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DonateThe 1970s: Tueart Penalty as City Beat Everton 3-0
Today we have another 1970s flashback. This is of the day when a Tueart penalty helped Manchester City to a 3-0 victory over Everton. This happened at Maine Road on this day (21 February) in 1976. You can see film of that and all the goals here:
This series of articles and features on Manchester City in the 1970s has been running throughout January and February with indepth articles some days and smaller ‘on this day’ style posts on others. Every day offered something to enjoy.
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DonateThe 1970s: Dave Watson
I can’t do a series of features/articles covering Manchester City in the 1970s without mentioning one of my greatest heroes – Dave Watson. Prior to Watson my heroes had been Rodney Marsh (my brother picked Colin Bell and we weren’t allowed to have the same hero!), then Dennis Tueart and then Dave Watson arrived in 1975 and, together with Dennis, he remained the hero forever more. Even a move away from City didn’t change my thoughts and for decades, probably until Vincent Kompany, City didn’t have a defender who could rival Watson for his consistency and determination.
I’ve been fortunate enough to meet Dave a few times over the years (I was lucky enough to sit next to him at the 2008 UEFA Cup final at MCFC – or at least my wife sat next to him; I was next to her) and I also interviewed him a few years back. In his presence he remained very much the hero and was a genuinely nice guy to chat to. Sometimes they say don’t meet your heroes but in Dave’s case he was everything I’d hoped him to be.
These two cuttings mark the beginning of his MCFC career and his end. Two simple newspaper articles that highlight transfers. That’s all. But as any City fan knows the years, games and moments in between were tremendous as Dave helped City find major success and also challenge in both the League and in Europe too.
You can find out more about Dave’s time at City by searching my website for his name or by following the links. The seasons Dave played for City are covered as part of my 1970s series. Subscribers get access to everything. 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 5,320 word article is on the 1975-76 season and is available to subscribers below. Enjoy!
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DonateThe 1970s: Victory Over Everton
An unfortunate late own goal by Mick Horswill hardly mattered as Manchester City defeated Everton 2-1 on this day (8 February) in 1975. The Blues were leading 2-0 thanks to goals from Colin Bell and Dennis Tueart. You can watch all the goals (and a Marsh opportunity!) here:
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This series of articles and features on Manchester City in the 1970s has been running throughout January and Februaru with indepth articles some days and smaller ‘on this day’ style posts on others. Every day offered something to enjoy.
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DonateThe 1970s: Gary Owen’s Debut
Last week I posted a piece on the 1978-79 season when Malcolm Allison returned midway though, describing himself as City’s Coaching Overlord. It was never an official title but the press loved it. That led to several people commenting on facebook, twitter and in private messages to me about the loss they felt when Malcolm started to move on some of the players fans loved. This included Peter Barnes (who I’ve written an authorised biography of – see elsewhere on my site for details of how tobuy that) and Gary Owen. Both players were loved by fans (and still are). So today’s 1970s flashback follows on from all of that.
It’s a reminder of the day Gary Owen made his Manchester City debut, replacing Alan Oakes. The debut was actually on 20 March 1976 against Wolves. A few years back I interviewed Gary about this first appearances and asked:
Your chance to play eventually came in March 1976. What do you remember about your debut against Wolves?
‘I’d been on the bench for the FA Cup tie with Hartlepool when we beat them 6-0 (3/01/76) but not used, and at Burnley on 13th March. Then Alan Oakes was injured and so the day before the Wolves game I was told I was going to make my debut. That night I could hardly sleep and on the morning of the game I remember having bacon, egg & toast. I had a full fry up! This was before nutritionists and so on and I thought it was the best thing to have. I thought I had to build myself up. I was full of nervous energy as well. I would have loved to have kicked off at 8am because I was ready… I couldn’t wait. I’d had my fry up and I wanted to face Wolves. It couldn’t come quick enough. I remember getting to the ground and walking in, seeing everyone. People were asking for my autograph – only a year before I had the pictures on my bedroom wall and was after the autographs.
‘I got into the changing room. Changed faster than anybody else. Went into the gym and played head tennis. As soon as the opportunity came to get out on the pitch I was out there. I wanted to savour every moment of it and take it all in. Back inside we had the team talk and Tony Book told me what my role was and that but, I have to tell you Gary, once I walked out on to that pitch I had nothing in my mind apart from getting every ball. I wanted the ball all the time and I chased, and pushed for it.’
Here’s a Manchester Evening News follow up piece to his debut, talking about the game and the player:
This series of articles and features on Manchester City in the 1970s has been running throughout January and February with indepth articles some days and smaller ‘on this day’ style posts on others.
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