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Saturday teatime in one of our first seasons at COMS, we beat Chelsea thanks to an Anelka penalty. They won the league that season and that was their only defeat I believe ?. That really was a good atmosphere that day, also remember the City fans singing to Chelsea manager Maureen something...

Radio 2, that takes me back! They used to have 2nd half commentaries in the 70s and 80s didn't they. From memory i think they would only say at half time which game they were covering. (Normally bloody Liverpool !) Though I do seem to remember listening to the whole of the Everton 1981 FA Cup...

I was at that Wimbledon game, there were more City fans than home fans (think we took about 6,000?). Paul Dickov had a goal disallowed and I seem to remember Joe Royle saying that the 'big sides' always got the decisions. We were admittedly 2 Divisions below them at the time (strange to think...

Agree it' not the most exciting of draws. All Premier League ties in the early rounds (apart from actual derbies maybe) don't really get the adrenaline pumping do they! Over the past decade we must have played Chelsea in the various Cups more than anyone else(especially the last 4 or 5 seasons...

At one point I was convinced that we would eventually get knocked out by a non league team. Losing to 4th Division Halifax when we were in the (old) 1st Division was probably the closest we came. The Rags actually came a bit closer than us though didn't they, when they were held to a goalless...

The Portsmouth, Charlton and Huddersfield games do come to mind when you think of Paul Simpson don't they. Fantastic goal that one away at Fratton Park,big win, as they were up there with us weren't they. Remember the celebrations after that goal( and a great save Alex Williams made in the first...

I must have got a bit confused, that is probably more likely than taking a ball to bed to be honest !! However who knows?he did seem to do things very much his own way didn't he!

If I was a DJ on Planet Rock, the first song I would play after the news this morning would have to be 'Walking in the shadow of the blues' by Whitesnake. This would go out especially to our friends from the dark side!! They have certainly invested enough in Ronaldo's wages didn't they! We...

29 clubs, wow, he has certainly' been around the block' old Budgie hasn't he! Pretty sure I went to that riveting Newcastle 0:0 draw when he broke the record for being the oldest player in the Premier League. Quite a character for sure. In one interview I seem to remember he said he used to take...

Good point, it is a case of being professional. We want City players to do their best against any club (ex club or not). When you're on the pitch you probably just focus on winning that match (theoretically ofcourse, though over the years you'd think some City players seem more focused on...

Remember that game, awful performance, absolutely pissed it down and we lost 3:0. Personally, I do like Dickov and enjoy hearing him talk about City these days. That celebration after scoring a penalty did really irritate me though, as it did seem very OTT. Anyway, Leicester got relegated that...

Remember at Brighton one year when we were about 4:0 or 4:1 down (we had a couple of really crap results there didn't we!) It was pissing down, and we were getting soaked in that really shit away section at The Goldstone Ground. The sun came out and the City fans started singing 'what the...

Bet that was an enjoyable and entertaining listening to those 3. Obviously they are not in the same (extremely high)bracket quality wise as those 3 fantastic players who have statues, but every bit as important to the history and culture of our club. They certainly did 'drag me out of the mire'...

Remember at Highbury one year the City fans singing 'let's all do the Seaman' and arms just being waved in very 'uncoordinated 'ways. This was after he'd waved his arms in very uncoordinated ways cocking up again for England (not sure who against though?). Seem to remember he also took it pretty...

Still quite early to properly judge Ortega after 3 games, but he looks look a pretty impressive back up for sure. Both Ederson and Hart(very good though they both undoubtedly were/are) perhaps haven't always been kept on their toes by serious completion Have they? When was the last time we had a...

Had completely forgotten about this one ! Do remember we also beat(John Bond's) Norwich 6:1 at 'neutral 'Stamford Bridge in a League Cup 2nd replay. That was no doubt very convenient for both sets of fans! Strange idea, was it because extra time in the initial replay would give unfair advantage...

Agree with your sentiments, I felt very fortunate to be able to see City play in 2 League Cup Finals at Wembley in the mid 70s (one rather more enjoyable than the other!) Even though it has never quite had the glamour of the FA Cup,it is still a famous, major trophy well worth winning...

Personally, though obviously not on the levels of a Zaba welcome, I feel he could (and should )get a fairly good reception if he plays. Old Raheem seems to split opinion wherever he goes. Probably should have left earlier and could be very frustrating at times for us. He certainly missed a fair...

Pep does seem to love the FA Cup until the Semi Finals, when he seems to really dislike it and not want to take part anymore! With regards to Weds, I reckon we'll go pretty strong with a couple of kids thrown in (as per Sevilla). Haaland should defo start I believe, I'm sure he'll want to play...

Listened on the website, it sounded like the sending off made it a much more exciting, engaging match rather than strolling to a fairly straightforward 3:0 or 4:0 (mind you they do have their advantages). 10 men against 12 men made it even sweeter, and fully deserved. Atmosphere sounded very...