Dear God

[Pam]

Just been watching the Premiership Years 1999/2000. We weren't in the top division but Wimbledon, Bradford, Sheffield Wednesday and Watford bloody well were. How embarrassing. Also, the season ended with Leeds finishing in the top three, thereby qualifying for the Chimps League.

How did we tolerate this?

(1996 is up next). Was this the season the Geordies blew a twelve point lead and Nigel Clough scored for a goal for City and KK had his anti-Fergie rant?

 

[MCFCSFC]

Just been watching the Premiership Years 1999/2000. We weren't in the top division but Wimbledon, Bradford, Sheffield Wednesday and Watford bloody well were. How embarrassing. Also, the season ended with Leeds finishing in the top three, thereby qualifying for the Chimps League.

How did we tolerate this?

(1996 is up next). Was this the season the Geordies blew a twelve point lead and Nigel Clough scored for a goal for City and KK had his anti-Fergie rant?

I wouldn't Change it for the world! It was an unbelievable experience and one that makes us so unique. It's the times like them that give us a couldn't give a fuck attitude because we are MCFC!

 

[Seosa]

I refuse to look back in anger at the fact that we were where we were, because it makes the story so much better. It almost added something else to the club, despite the pain we went through.

 

[samharris]

I refuse to look back in anger at the fact that we were where we were, because it makes the story so much better. It almost added something else to the club, despite the pain we went through.

It seems we agree about some things then. :)

 

[mscenterh750]

The dark, up down, topsy turvy, theatrical days are what makes my Manchester City, such a beautiful and wonderful club. Fond memories and fond times, and I wouldn't change em for the world and it really makes you appreciate what we have, how far we've come and hopefully how bright the future will be.

 

[lancs blue]

Just been watching the Premiership Years 1999/2000. We weren't in the top division but Wimbledon, Bradford, Sheffield Wednesday and Watford bloody well were. How embarrassing. Also, the season ended with Leeds finishing in the top three, thereby qualifying for the Chimps League.

How did we tolerate this?

(1996 is up next). Was this the season the Geordies blew a twelve point lead and Nigel Clough scored for a goal for City and KK had his anti-Fergie rant?

One of the great things about English club football (and it has plenty of faults!) is the mobility of clubs through the divisions. Take the season we were in Div 3 for example, 5 of those clubs are currently in the top flight - City, Fulham, Reading, Stoke and Wigan - and also Burnley and Blackpool have had spells in the top flight since then. It's far better than having the same clubs in the top division year in year out. We ended up where we deserved to be and fought our way back, I wouldn't have had it any other way.

 

[Balti]

could have done without snackpot county though lol

 

[Pam]

I refuse to look back in anger at the fact that we were where we were, because it makes the story so much better. It almost added something else to the club, despite the pain we went through.

It seems we agree about some things then. :)

You're right. Looking back in astonishment was the more appropriate way to go. I see this now and I agree you have to experience the lows to appreciate the highs. But some of it was madness just the same. Losing to Stockport County (more than once) was madness.

From Macclesfield to Champions of England within the space of 13 years. A spectacular rise, given what went before it. Someone should write a book.

 

[br62]

The dark, up down, topsy turvy, theatrical days are what makes my Manchester City, such a beautiful and wonderful club. Fond memories and fond times, and I wouldn't change em for the world and it really makes you appreciate what we have, how far we've come and hopefully how bright the future will be.

Agree with these sentiments but I am not too sure about the fond memories and fond times bit...Ha-ha!!!.....but I know what you mean.

 

[Any1aBlue]

Just been watching the Premiership Years 1999/2000. We weren't in the top division but Wimbledon, Bradford, Sheffield Wednesday and Watford bloody well were. How embarrassing. Also, the season ended with Leeds finishing in the top three, thereby qualifying for the Chimps League.

How did we tolerate this?

(1996 is up next). Was this the season the Geordies blew a twelve point lead and Nigel Clough scored for a goal for City and KK had his anti-Fergie rant?

No true blue would even ask such a question or make such a statement - if you want glory hunting join the reds. Its all that that makes CTID make sense.
It was why, even at 53yrs of age - I cried at Wembley and at the final whistle V QPR. Enduring all the pain and sticking with my team. Its why I thought I could stand next to any blue in the World and know they are true supporters - until I read this.
Hang your head in shame..................CTID