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To counter Utd’s argument that ‘it didn’t matter’ all we need to do is think back to that relegation of ours v Stoke in 1998. Before the game there was hope (not much but some). We had a great win but results elsewhere meant we were down any way. So for us what day/game do we regard as our...

It does and that's why it's a bit bonkers. So it'll be the latest goal in the second half but not necessarily the latest goal in a game if we're following number of minutes played in total. I've no doubt a goal in 7/8/9/10th minute of 2nd half added time will be recorded as latest ever but it's...

Our very own Bluemoon has a breakdown of goalscoring records. For example: https://bluemoon-mcfc.co.uk/History/Players/Goalscorers.aspx

The BBC claimed it was our latest but I thought we'd had later myself. It's a bit of an odd one too because do we count all the added time in both halves? If we do then I guess it was our latest. If we only count added time in second half then why? If you've 7 minutes added each half and someone...

Arsenal fans sang the old 'Where were you' fairly early on yesterday. Here are the attendance facts in case anybody needs them (follow the link): https://gjfootballarchive.com/2024/09/23/where-were-you-2/

It’s the bridge and walkway linking the Etihad with the CFA. The old B of the Bang entrance to stadium. Some stuff on it here: https://www.mancity.com/news/club-news/club-news/2017/april/sir-howard-bernstein-way-unveiled-by-manchester-city

I haven't worked out the full record because we just don't know how often it's happened. It was not always recorded. Many significant games were won in 20s/30s/50s/60s/70s wearing alternative colours at home though.

I'd choose blue for every game home, away or neutral where it's possible to wear blue if it was down to me, as I've said here: https://gjfootballarchive.com/2024/09/17/wearing-alternative-kits-at-home/ I do wonder how we'd all have reacted had City now been wearing red and black stripes as our...

Ah, kits and tradition! An old bugbear of mine. Every kit launch spins things and every fan has a view on what's traditional and what's not. In the 60s they tried to fight anger from fans about the red/black kit being introduced by saying that the club had worn those colours back in the 1880s as...

I'm pretty certain Sir Howard would not have wanted a stand named after him. He does have Sir Howard Bernstein Way named after him, which is a good gesture and one that recognises his significance to the stadium too - the mosaic on the walkway shows the stadium with his name.

I thought I'd give this a mention here because this is likely to be something truly special. There's a new documentary series going to be made on City and there are lots of City fans involved in the production. As part of the series the production team and MCFC are looking to find 4 generations...

Schmeicel has really P*ssed me off! He challenged Richards to get out of the studio and 'experience' what poor old Peter had to experience! If any of you have seen my twitter today I've had a bit of a rant and been met with all that sh*te from rival fans who believe the sh*te Schmeichel and co...

It looks like every decade from 1920s to now we’ve chosen to wear wear a 2nd/3rd/4th/alternative kit at home. Sometimes it’s a merchandise thing; sometimes it’s a manager/coach decision; sometimes it’s a cockup by an away team or a ref suggestion, but it’s happened. Often the colour chosen is...

I know lots have already talked about tradition etc and City ‘not’ wearing blue at home but it’s actually more common than we may think that City have chosen to wear a colour other than blue at home. In fact it seems the only decade it’s not happened in is the 2010s. I explain a bit more here...

It is interesting that I quite often do interviews with overseas media and, unless the journalist is a dedicated fan of LFC, MUFC or AFC and makes a living from that connection (even then it's a personal choice), they tend to have a much more healthy and positive view of City. They are often...

And let's be honest if the PL was serious about level playing fields and all of that there are so many things they could do which I'm sure City will support. Maybe things like a limit to how much all clubs can spend each transfer window, thereby encouraging clubs to invest in youth instead...

As fans some may not like the following but in terms of Premier League entertainment it is an absolute fact that the PL is now much more popular globally, especially in the States, than ever before. It's not because of MUFC or Arsenal; it's not simply because of City to be frank but it is...

It drives me mad! Before yesterday's Arsenal game the handover to the match on R5L talked about how things had changed and how it was so important for Arsenal to win because any gap now means that Pep's City will walk away with it and make an unassailable lead before Christmas as 'they usually...

Sorry for your loss. It's a tough time but try to think of the positives of the life she's lived and times you've had with her. My dad died in August after a difficult four years or so and it's tough. Always remember those wonderful moments you've shared in Vienna and elsewhere. My thoughts are...

I hadn't noticed this so thanks for posting it. I've now reposted it on my LinkedIn too. I hope Lee gets something appropriate and interesting sorted soon. He's a good guy.