Starr Gate Blue
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The Kippax, with no roof, on a snowy February day. The good old days.
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Manchester City 3-4 River Plate - 2.2.1952
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JGL07
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I knew a couple of that team. Bert Trautmann and Roy Clarke. Roy used to have a sports shop in Rusholme before becoming manager of the City Social Club.
What surprised me was that Jimmy Meadows was down as centre forward. I always assumed that he was a right back. He played in that position in the 1955 Cup Final. The early injury that forced him out of the match probably settled the match with no substitutes allowed then. It also finished his career. Wikipedia lists him as a winger. Very puzzling.
There were a number of other familiar names including Roy Paul, Johnny Hart, Men Branagan and Don Revie.
What surprised me was that Jimmy Meadows was down as centre forward. I always assumed that he was a right back. He played in that position in the 1955 Cup Final. The early injury that forced him out of the match probably settled the match with no substitutes allowed then. It also finished his career. Wikipedia lists him as a winger. Very puzzling.
There were a number of other familiar names including Roy Paul, Johnny Hart, Men Branagan and Don Revie.
Mad Eyed Screamer
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Great post thanks for sharing
Mad Eyed Screamer
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According to the Peter Swales / Bernard Halford method of calculating attendances..... there were 32,436 there....Great post. Was the attendance recorded anywhere? Looks high.
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I think you meant 132,436.According to the Peter Swales / Bernard Halford method of calculating attendances..... there were 32,436 there....
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I hope you’re not thinking about empty seats DD?!Great post. Was the attendance recorded anywhere? Looks high.
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OiAccording to the Peter Swales / Bernard Halford method of calculating attendances..... there were 32,436 there....
Mad Eyed Screamer
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No. I meant 32,436I think you meant 132,436.
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That’s brilliant that @Chris Holmes , love it!
This match was my first visit to Maine Road at the age of ten.
It took place on the day of the FA Cup 4th Round. City, having been knocked out in the 3rd Round (by Wolves after a replay) had a free Saturday and
were therefore available opponents for the Argentines.
It took place on the day of the FA Cup 4th Round. City, having been knocked out in the 3rd Round (by Wolves after a replay) had a free Saturday and
were therefore available opponents for the Argentines.