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There was a whole series of consultation activities, including a series of talks that I presented that were free to attend. I went into the history of every element and some aspects, such as the history of the red rose on the badge, were explained in detail. Other Manchester logos, symbols etc...

It was announced at that game but came into use 9 years ago today.

9 years ago today… Hello Pep and a new badge (follow the link): https://gjfootballarchive.com/2025/07/03/the-new-badge-peps-arrival-2/

Yes. I saw something a few years back where some Utd supporting journalist claimed he was a Red and not long after I attended a meeting at City where one of the staff was under the impression the journalist was right. An example of how influential some in the media can be when they spread...

It's worth highlighting too that the famous 'Going to the Match' was described as Lowry's impression of the day when Burnden Park held its record crowd which was in 1933 for Bolton v City. Lowry was a dedicated Blue of course (loads of stuff about him refusing to go to OT; not forgiving United...

If anybody's interested, I've started to post a series of articles on City in the 1930s on my website. Some will be subscriber only but others will be free to read. Today's feature is a 2,500 word subscriber article on the 1936-37 title winning season...

It's funny how some dates resonate. 29/4 probably was the first repeat success date (though I've not checked and there'll be Central League, Manchester Cup etc. successes too that you could argue we should include). It could've been repeated much earlier as the 1933 FA Cup final (which we lost)...

I’ve found this photo from November 1972. It’s hard to work out but there doesn’t appear to be enough flags for all 22 Div 1 clubs. I know the Union Flag was included too. I’ll keep looking for better images and hopefully we’ll confirm. I can’t help thinking 74-75 would’ve been the season to...

If I remember right they were national flags but I’ll do some digging. As you say it was a long time ago but I used to stare at them from the Platt Lane opposite.

That was a different style. They used to have a Manchester City flag and a Junior Blues flag, but not the earlier City FC flag. They used to have quite a few flags on the North Stand roof when it was first erected.

Yes, I mention that it was moved to the Scoreboard End when the Kippax was roofed. Then it was ‘taken’ by rival fans apparently.

Totally agree. It’s proper MCFC heritage stretching back to Hyde Rd too!

Anyone remember the City FC flag that flew at Maine Rd from 1923 to 1960s? I’ve written this with images of it: https://gjfootballarchive.com/2025/05/28/the-city-fc-flag/ While we’re at it… When were the first seats installed on the Kippax at Maine Rd? It may actually be earlier than many...

Absolutely!

I’m bumping this in case anyone has info and missed it. Thanks

They’re still verifying it. Understandably David & co are keen to get it spot on before releasing it. They’ve put some great work into it and it’ll be a great thing in the future when City give someone a debit and their number is given.

David White & co have done an excellent job here and they have been chatting to me about it for some time. I supplied material but this is definitely their work and initiative which I support entirely. Great work.

It’s more that the quantity is low. People will always find the Utd or City books but the Corinthians book is more of a ‘browsing’ purchase. People need to see it because they won’t go into a shop and think ‘I wonder if there are any new books on the Corinthians?’ In the way they might about...

I could really do with some help contacting staff at Waterstones who can help get Manchester Corinthians: The Authorised History stocked. The book is about a group of Manc women who toured the world playing football when the FA ban on women’s football was in force. They won many trophies...

City did a sub squared in our last league game: Savinho substituted for Bernardo Silva at 58 minutes then by Foden 76'. Off the top of my head can’t think of a sub cubed but I’m sure it will have happened.