It was during Eric's time as chairman that Bernard was given the job as secretary (he was Oldham's secretary for several years before City). I've interviewed Eric, Bernard, Swales (last ever recorded interview) and many, many others from that period. I once tried to sell the idea of a book on the Swales years to a publisher - it was rejected as they felt it ended negatively "who wants to read about a club that goes from success to failure?" They missed the point but most of the groundwork was done. The problem is finding a publisher. I still can't get my Manchester City Women: An Oral History book in many shops so getting a book on Swales on sale would be difficult.
From the packed Kippax there were no stairs in sight in the other 3 stands.The Charlton promotion game is the one I remember mostly, there must have been 60k plus in the ground that day
Amazing , one of my favourite times ever at CityFrom the packed Kippax there were no stairs in sight in the other 3 stands.
I'd say 60k was on the low side....what a day though.
My dad used to tell me the one about how after we'd won the league in 1937, the chairman addressed the crowd announcing this was the start of a glorious period for the blues. Following season, we were relegated despite scoring the most goals! Typical City. Think that might have been his dad, Albert? RIP.