Old Maine Road photos thread

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

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Still love that shirt more than any other. Not just because it was my first, and I ponced around in it thinking I could be a footballer if I could develop thigh muscles like King Colin.
But it's the simplicity of it. No sponsor, no badge, no writing of any kind. Nothing extraneous. Nothing showy. Just the quiet assurance of that celestial blue, with its white trim, that everyone would know who you were and where you were from.

(The guy wearing it isn't too shabby, either…)

 

[MrsBanks]

From the last match

 

[Frankie lad]

It's still on the same car. Jaguar XJ6

I’d pay decent money for that plate even though it’s maybe not as relevant as it was back at Maine Road.

 

[berryblue]

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Who has plate MC17YFC

 

[Bluesince1979]

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Is that mark bittners?

 

[mancityvstoke]

Who has plate MC17YFC

A Mitsubishi Outlander apparently

 

[Gary James]

Film of Maine Road’s opening here and you can see the size and scale of the place when originally built:

Film of Maine Road’s Opening

On this day (25 August) in 1923 Manchester City’s Maine Road Stadium staged its first game. Here is film of that landmark day in Manchester’s sporting history…

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Also, here’s my talk on match day at Maine Road with images, explanations etc. plus stuff on Hyde Road:

Video of my online talk on history of MCFC Support/Match Day at Maine Road

Earlier today (Saturday March 5 at 3pm UK time) I did an online talk/presentation on the history of Manchester City's support and match day at Maine Road. It was a celebration of fans and a reminder of Maine Road. I've now posted below a free to view video of the talk for anyone to watch...…

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[JOGAMIGMOG]

Who has plate MC17YFC

I have M6CFC. Not had it on my car for a good few years now. Had it put on a ten year retainer which is probably due to expire soon. Problem is it will look shite on my 16 year old Golf Plus!

 

[spinney]

We made a very rare visit to the maine stand for this game , a delirious lap of honour before the game v west ham I think

 

[BringBackSwales]

Is that mark bittners?

Certainly used to be

 

[GlosGroundhop]

Anyone know any pages to look at some from 70-90’s at Maine Road??

A report on the club named after the stadium https://gloucestergroundho.wixsite.com/gloucester-groundhop/post/brantingham-road-maine-road-fc

 

[Jamshopbridge]

Mark Bittner.

Used to visit his pub before away games in the Potteries/Crewe. He did a top chicken and ham pie.

 

[Berts Neck]

A report on the club named after the stadium https://gloucestergroundho.wixsite.com/gloucester-groundhop/post/brantingham-road-maine-road-fc

Interesting that..My Aunty lived in Brantingham Rd... Strange that the writer mention Busby lived in Chorlton and no mention that Joe Mercer did so also in St Werburghs Road.

 

[bobbymimms]

Interesting that..My Aunty lived in Brantingham Rd... Strange that the writer mention Busby lived in Chorlton and no mention that Joe Mercer did so also in St Werburghs Road.

Sir Matt Busby lived on Wilbraham rd in his later life. Same apartments as Jim Tolmie and Jim Melrose.

 

[failsworthblueboy]

Great pics and memories, for me the Kippax stopped being the Kippax when they put seats in.

 

[JOGAMIGMOG]

Great pics and memories, for me the Kippax stopped being the Kippax when they put seats in.

If only we were still at Maine Road - safe standing would be back and installed on the Kippax!

 

[blue b4 the moon]

If only we were still at Maine Road - safe standing would be back and installed on the Kippax!

So sad that anyone under 40 won't have been in the middle of the movements in the Kippax..... certainly makes me feel fucking old.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Great pics and memories, for me the Kippax stopped being the Kippax when they put seats in.

Actually, hate to say it, because it had to be done — but football stopped being football on some level when they put seats in everywhere. Even when I had the money to sit, I always chose to stand (wherever the ground) if I could.
Wouldn't do it now, though! Jesus, had to do it through one or two away games in recent years and I realised that Father Time has caught up with me.

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

If only we were still at Maine Road - safe standing would be back and installed on the Kippax!

Dogshit alleys would be back ’n all. Tea weaker than gnats piss at the bottom of the Kippax steps, too (or so strong that you could strip the paint off your walls with it). The ghost of Helen ringing her bell, right at the front of the scoreboard end…

 

[xgorton]

So sad that anyone under 40 won't have been in the middle of the movements in the Kippax..... certainly makes me feel fucking old.

I always stood with the barrier behind me, didn't want my stomach squashed facking painful.