Jim Whitley

[City_Shirts]

Tales of Blue caught up former City midfielder Jim Whitley to share his City story.
A real cracking fella who loved his time at Maine Road and talks about Andy Morrison's impact during the 98/99 campaign, Bryan Robson's assault on him during a reserve team fixture and the influence Willie Donachie had at City plus much more.

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[johnnytapia]

Does he mention his car driving ability?!?!?

 

[eike]

Watched Jim at Nidd Hall last Xmas he was playing as Sammy Davies Jnr (Rat Pack) he was amazing, boy can be tap dance.

 

[manimanc]

Another great interview Mark, he sounds a great lad Jim Whitely, didn't play much for us but he has city in his heart.

Fantastic.

 

[City_Shirts]

Another great interview Mark, he sounds a great lad Jim Whitely, didn't play much for us but he has city in his heart.

Fantastic.

You certainly feel the pride he clearly has in representing the club.

Clive Allen secured today for late November

 

[manimanc]

You certainly feel the pride he clearly has in representing the club.

Clive Allen secured today for late November

Can't wait for Clive Allen.

Just to be nosey, how do you get in touch with our ex players?

Do you contact them direct or go through a couple of people?

 

[City_Shirts]

Can't wait for Clive Allen.

Just to be nosey, how do you get in touch with our ex players?

Do you contact them direct or go through a couple of people?

Bit of both really and lot can be found via social media outlets.

 

[Franny 1234]

When we played the Rags at Wembley in the semi final. I needed a ticket after donating mine to my sons mate( he just got out of hospital ) Jim's mates were selling tickets at £200+ he got me one for £50. Then YAYA did his magic great day out. CTID

 

[Zin 'messiah' Zimmer]

Does he mention his car driving ability?!?!?

Our kid was in the same class as one of his accomplices , Anthony Adasida, himself a promising footballer at one time…

Anyway, Jim found his calling, a better singer than footballer (:

 

[Spurs quarter 69]

Always got confused by Jim and his brother Geoff (?) Both part of that amazing side Of Royles who gave some of our most magical days watching City. Loved that team such a band of brothers and have never known a time when the team and the fans were closer. Think the Whitleys were Northern Irelands first black internationals a great time to be a blue.

 

[Norman kneejerk]

This series of interviews is really good. Not the usual generic stuff.

 

[Kippaxian]

Not sure if this'll work, but he's an unbelievable artist too.

 

[City_Shirts]

This series of interviews is really good. Not the usual generic stuff.

Thanks Norman and feel free to subscribe as we try and build the channel which is free to do and will take a matter of seconds.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY5BdBapnML251jYkablsuQ

 

[Samson007]

Always got confused by Jim and his brother Geoff (?) Both part of that amazing side Of Royles who gave some of our most magical days watching City. Loved that team such a band of brothers and have never known a time when the team and the fans were closer. Think the Whitleys were Northern Irelands first black internationals a great time to be a blue.

His brother is Jeff. In the programme the piece is about Jim but the large photo on the right is of Jeff!!!! You're not the only gettng them mixed up - and they don't actually look that alike!!!

 

[PPT]

You certainly feel the pride he clearly has in representing the club.

Clive Allen secured today for late November

Now that could be interesting. Loved Clive.
Sat next to him a few times in the old Main Stand when Peter Reid binned him off for Adrian Heath (you still can't believe it can you!).
Really nice guy.

 

[kippaxchris]

I went to watch Oldham Vs Northampton Town once, Jim was on loan to Northampton from us at the time. Waited outside for him & got him to sign my City shirt. He was a really nice guy & seemed quite surprised at the time, I can't remember his exact words but I think when I said will you sign this his reply was "are you sure" with a big smile.

 

[Craig]

Now that could be interesting. Loved Clive.
Sat next to him a few times in the old Main Stand when Peter Reid binned him off for Adrian Heath (you still can't believe it can you!).
Really nice guy.

Our managers made some great decisions in the 90’s. Swapping Paul Walsh for Creaney was another classic move

 

[LangleyBlue1970]

Loving these videos.

 

[City_Shirts]

Loving these videos.

Cheers LB and feel free to subscribe as we try and build the channel which is free to do and will take a matter of seconds.

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[City_Shirts]

Our managers made some great decisions in the 90’s. Swapping Paul Walsh for Creaney was another classic move

It was pretty much the same for Neil Pointon who was basically refused a new deal by Peter Reid despite to great seasons as he explains in this one.