City “buy” the FA Cup!

[Gary James]

We watched the piece on Football Focus earlier, and we thought it was excellent. @Gary James was brilliant in his summary of events.

That must have been some journey for the 40 000 that made the trip from Manchester to Crystal Palace and back.

Well done to all involved.

Thanks I appreciate that. The story of why that FA Cup is so important is covered in an academic article I’ve written. It’s currently free to download: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14660970.2014.961378
I explain how the Cup success led to a growth of support - it wasn’t long before MCFC were the best supported League club - and increase in teams, leagues etc. In the area.

 

[Gary James]

Great piece of work @Gary James and well played on SM in retaining such an important piece of English football heritage to ensure it stays in the country and city where it means so much.

Just when you think the club can't do any more, they go and do this.

Thanks. Appreciated. Might be worth reading this free article on the significance of that success too https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14660970.2014.961378