Old Maine Road photos thread

AJ71 said:
Couldn't find any of the concourse, but not see this before.

https://www.citytilidie.com/latest/the-new-north-stand-announcement-february-1970/
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One thing that's always puzzled me is that it was clearly intended to be a cantilevered terrace, and could easily have become the base for our hardcore support.
However, the board soon changed their mind and within a year it was all seated.

A bit strange, especially as it reduced the capacity to 52,000, despite Maine Road recording 3 crowds of 53,000+ in 71-72
 
Scaring Europe to Death said:
One thing that's always puzzled me is that it was clearly intended to be a cantilevered terrace, and could easily have become the base for our hardcore support.
However, the board soon changed their mind and within a year it was all seated.

A bit strange, especially as it reduced the capacity to 52,000, despite Maine Road recording 3 crowds of 53,000+ in 71-72
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I might be wrong, but I think the club were forced to install seats when the rules around the proportion of a stadium that could be terracing were changed.
 
Fat Chance said:
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Irish footballer Paddy Fagan (1930 - 2014), a winger with Manchester City FC, seated in his car and signing autographs for young fans outside Maine Road Stadium in Manchester, May 1st 1955
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Scottish footballer Barry Johnstone (1929 - 2001), of Manchester City FC, training at Maine Road Stadium, May 1st 1955. He is training ahead of the team's FA Cup final against Newcastle United at Wembley on May 7th
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Loved Willie Donachie
 
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Trainer Laurie Barnett (1900 - 1982, standing, right) in the dressing room with members of the Manchester City team after a training session at their Maine Road ground, Manchester, February 1951. After a recent relegation, the team is working to gain promotion back into the 1st Division at the end of the 1951 seasonCoach Jimmy McClelland (1902 - 1976, right) watches members of the Manchester City team running laps around the pitch during a training session at their Maine Road ground, Manchester, February 1951.
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Coach Jimmy McClelland (1902 - 1976, right) watches members of the Manchester City team running laps around the pitch during a training session at their Maine Road ground, Manchester, February 1951.IMG-20240505-WA0011.jpgIMG-20240505-WA0014.jpgIMG-20240505-WA0016.jpg
 
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Manchester City goalkeeper Langford foils the attack of Everton's James Dunn during an Everton raid on goal in the two team's League Division One match at Maine Road which finished in a 2-2 draw. 16th September 1933.IMG-20240505-WA0013.jpg
Manchester United goalkeeper Harry Gregg gets to the ball before Manchester City's Joe Hayes during their match at Maine RoadSeptember 1959
 
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