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Yep. There can only be so many statues and stands named after players but with a walkway every legendary player can be remembered from Jimmy Ross and Billy Meredith to Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva.

He absolutely should. So should record appearance holder Alan Oakes which is why I’d love to see a Hollywood Stars style walkway around the stadium so that every legendary figure can be remembered.

One of the things that came across well at the cathedral today from Jonny’s eulogy was his dad’s sense of humour. Jonny revealed how Franny often told interviewers fake facts like how he could play the piano to classical concert standard and some of these jokes have made it into obituaries...

I know Franny saw enough of it to approve it. From what I understand he was delighted with the design and plans.

It was a good service and the tributes from Franny’s son Jonny and from Will Perry were particularly appropriate and wonderful. Although it’s sad whenever a death occurs a funeral like this one helps the grieving process and it’s wonderful to hear the stories of those closest to him. My...

Today’s the anniversary of a game that I find it difficult to forget… it was City v Standard Liege and my Dad made us leave with 5 minutes to go missing 3 goals. Did you also miss out? It was a strong lesson - Never leave early unless there’s a strong reason! I wrote a free feature for my...

I’m not employed by the club but I’d be happy to check features, articles and any other history for them. I do get asked to check some stuff from time to time but definitely not always and certainly not this piece unfortunately.

Joe Gladwin I thank it was. Kathy Staff lived in Mottram when in Crossroads & Last of the Summer Wine, near Lowry’s old house (another Blue). I remember seeing her in Fine Fare at Hyde.

13 years ago today Malcolm died: https://gjfootballarchive.com/2023/10/14/malcolm-allison-2/ Many of us remember and talk about his second spell at City but it would be great if we could hear the views of those who were adults when he first arrived with Joe in 1965. How did it actually feel as...

Great to hear that she’s still around. I’m also writing the book on the Corinthians and would love to interview her. Please get in touch, either via DMs or email gary@gjfootballarchive.com I’m determined the book will tell the story of the club through the voices of those who played. Lots on the...

Thanks to all those Blues who turned up at the plaque unveiling. City did a story on their website too. Lots of City connections and we managed to get ITV national news there too. I’ll be posting images on my website later this week. Thanks again. It was a great day.

Thanks for involving me in this. I know you wanted to ensure Franny was remembered and I was touched that you asked me. I‘d urge everyone to have a listen. Cheers

I didn’t get long enough sadly. So much to say. I’ve posted this lengthy profile on him to my website: https://gjfootballarchive.com/2023/10/02/francis-lee/

Exactly. He may say things many disagree with or don’t like but at least he gives his view. Too often publicly former players will just say the niceties but the truth is that behind the scenes/in the dressing room some of our heroes just didn’t get on. I’d rather hear their views because it’s...

Tueart explains why he didn’t like Marsh in the interview: https://gjfootballarchive.com/2023/09/27/dennis-tueart-interview/

Dennis talks about it in the interview: https://gjfootballarchive.com/2023/09/27/dennis-tueart-interview/

Competition ends Sunday so get your entries in. See: https://gjfootballarchive.com/2023/09/26/competition-from-maine-road-to-the-etihad-100-years-book/

1925-26 was probably the first season or at least the most typical typical City season. Sack manager in November; don’t bother replacing him; get vice chairman to act as manager; trounce Utd 6-1 in League; trounce Utd in FA Cup semi; Lose FA Cup final; appoint manager to manager last couple of...

Thanks for all the comments. There are other interviews like that on my website and one day, when I get chance, I’ll post some of the ones I did years ago with players who are no longer with us. I’ve already got John Bond and Malcolm Allison audio interviews on the site for subscribers but hope...

Yesterday I interviewed Dennis Tueart about leaving City; his time in New York and his City return. There are some good memories in there as always with Dennis so get yourself a brew and have a watch. It’s free to see and lasts about 50 minutes...