A possible merger?

[Gary James]

It seems incredulous today but during 1963-64 City directors (yes, that’s right!) suggested MCFC & MUFC should merge as Manchester isn’t ‘big enough’ for 2 major teams.

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The 1960s: 1964-1965 A Possible Merger

Continuing the series of features on the 1960s, here's a subscriber article on Manchester City during the 1964-65 season. This was a remarkable season when a City director held meetings, hoping to merge City and United! Plus much more. If you'd like to read this 2350 word article, plus all other...

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[LesBleuMiserable]

That’s why M United moved their fan base to Surrey

 

[manclad]

A new name for the merged team could possibly have been Manchester Unity .

 

[BlueFurn]

Thank fuck it never happened.

 

[ufo]

A new name for the merged team could possibly have been Manchester Unity .

man unity sounds like the club where male dancers dance for extra tips

 

[johnny crossan]

A new name for the merged team could possibly have been Manchester Unity .

or Manchester Cited

 

[manclad]

man unity sounds like the club where male dancers dance for extra tips

And sometimes they go "The Full Monty" !!

 

[johnevans]

Hey Gary.. I remember this well. It caused quite the furore at the time.

I attach the City board's response to it all in the 'Editorial' column of the match day programme against Swindon in January 1965 (yes, the '8015' one when we lost 1-2 and 'Buzzer' scored for the Robins! and yes times 2, I am a Sad Old Git for still having the programme from being there that day on the Scoreboard in the p*ssing rain with my Old Man and sundry uncles..!)

The board was clearly trying to put it all to bed, judging by the strident tone!

Note the suggestion that the scurrilous rumour was put out by the Press just before our 3rd round cup replay at Shrewsbury! Sounds familiar?!

And, younger Blues also take note, there's a mention of the investment in (for the time) the best floodlights system in the country.. but no sign of any new players being brought in!!

Eeeee, 'appy days!

 

[One Fan Clapping]

I’d love for this to happen.

 

[GX Blue]

Best idea ever! I don’t see any downsides…

 

[kun]

man unity sounds like the club where male dancers dance for extra tips

So do Man City and Man United tbh

 

[Sk@mcfc]

 

[dronefromsector7G]

So do Man City and Man United tbh

Michael McIntyre did a gag about this years ago

 

[johnevans]

Michael McIntyre did a gag about this years ago

I was at that show recorded at the Manchester Apollo. My daughter and her friend came over from Leeds where they were at university, having booked tickets for me and the distaff side to come along too.

First time I saw both John Bishop (who wasn't bad that night but then eventually morphed into a parody of a cod-Scouse comedian) and Sarah Millican (who was bloody brilliant!) We sat a few seats away from Dara O'Briain, who was making copious notes throughout! A very enjoyable evening!

 

[PitchInvader BHA away1983]

Hey Gary.. I remember this well. It caused quite the furore at the time.

I attach the City board's response to it all in the 'Editorial' column of the match day programme against Swindon in January 1965 (yes, the '8015' one when we lost 1-2 and 'Buzzer' scored for the Robins! and yes times 2, I am a Sad Old Git for still having the programme from being there that day on the Scoreboard in the p*ssing rain with my Old Man and sundry uncles..!)

The board was clearly trying to put it all to bed, judging by the strident tone!

Note the suggestion that the scurrilous rumour was put out by the Press just before our 3rd round cup replay at Shrewsbury! Sounds familiar?!

And, younger Blues also take note, there's a mention of the investment in (for the time) the best floodlights system in the country.. but no sign of any new players being brought in!!

Eeeee, 'appy days!

Born in 1964

TF

It passed me by!!?? :0)

 

[remember arthur mann]

It seems incredulous today but during 1963-64 City directors (yes, that’s right!) suggested MCFC & MUFC should merge as Manchester isn’t ‘big enough’ for 2 major teams.

Follow the link for the story:

The 1960s: 1964-1965 A Possible Merger

Continuing the series of features on the 1960s, here's a subscriber article on Manchester City during the 1964-65 season. This was a remarkable season when a City director held meetings, hoping to merge City and United! Plus much more. If you'd like to read this 2350 word article, plus all other...

gjfootballarchive.com

 

[Stephen230]

The weird thing to think about it, is if it had of happened at that time, the vast majority of us would never have known it any different. The thought of two teams would be the weird thing to think about now.

I’ve always thought it would be a bit boring to live in a one club town though.

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

@Gary James
Was this before Peter Donaghue became involved?

 

[Tarzan Pancake]

About 25 years ago I was explaining to an American that I supported a team called Man City. His response was "Is that a gay club?"

 

[NPBlue]

A new name for the merged team could possibly have been Manchester Unity .

I remember my father telling me about it, and his suggestion was Manchester Cunity.