MCFC 125: Gary James talk at The Dancehouse 11/04/2019

[Gary James]

I'll post some further details soon but wanted to give Bluemooners early notice that the MCFC 125 celebration event I've been organising with the MCFC OSC is now live. There are discounts for members of the MCFC OSC (see listing for codes - https://www.thedancehouse.co.uk/events/2019/228-mcfc-125 ).

I’ll issue more details soon but the basic idea is that the first half focuses on the origins of MCFC through to winning the FAC in 1904 and then second half is about the role Supporters have played in MCFC’s history (I’ll be talking about chants, the OSC being 70, crowds, Maine Rd matchday rituals etc.).

Anyway tickets are on sale now. Feel free to spread the word ASAP. Thanks Gary

Get your tickets here: https://www.thedancehouse.co.uk/events/2019/228-mcfc-125

Incidentally, the meeting to formally create MCFC was held on Thursday 12th April 1894 - this is the closest Thursday to that anniversary.

 

[GortonBlue62]

Looking forward to it, but it may clash with a Champions League Quarter Final match - First Legs are Tuesday 9th / Wednesday 10th April.

Obviously not a problem if we are at home but if we're away it may affect numbers.

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

Looks good Gary.
Once it has sold out (and I am sure it will) any chance it could be shown live, like on a facebook page or similar social media, so those of us not able to be there can enjoy it too? Happy to subscribe to view if necessary.
Thanks

 

[Gary James]

Looking forward to it, but it may clash with a Champions League Quarter Final match - First Legs are Tuesday 9th / Wednesday 10th April.

Obviously not a problem if we are at home but if we're away it may affect numbers.

We wanted to ensure it was on a Thursday (no CL) night close to the original date of the meeting (12th April 1894). That Thursday was about the only one we could guarantee there wouldn't be a first team fixture. I totally agree that Wednesday night many fans could be in mainland Europe but we were stuck for dates beyond that. I'm hoping we have a CL game at home on Wednesday night of course.

 

[ultimateharold]

Went last time to this. Well worth your time.

Edit: Apologies, I'm referring to Gary's Boys in Blue on Jun 5th.

 

[Gary James]

Looks good Gary.
Once it has sold out (and I am sure it will) any chance it could be shown live, like on a facebook page or similar social media, so those of us not able to be there can enjoy it too? Happy to subscribe to view if necessary.
Thanks

Hopefully it will sell out but long way to go yet. Here’s hoping!

 

[Tim of the Oak]

Hopefully it will sell out but long way to go yet. Here’s hoping!

I’ve just booked on Gary. I’m looking forward to it. I will try to encourage more to go through our Branch and other City networks

 

[Zin 'messiah' Zimmer]

Genuinely thought this was a rave, gutted....

 

[Gary James]

I’ve just booked on Gary. I’m looking forward to it. I will try to encourage more to go through our Branch and other City networks

Great stuff. Make sure they're aware of the discount for OSC members: https://www.thedancehouse.co.uk/events/2019/228-mcfc-125

 

[Gary James]

Over 80 tickets gone already: https://www.thedancehouse.co.uk/events/2019/228-mcfc-125

The first half will primarily focus on the origins of the club; its bid to represent all of Manchester; the first major trophy. The second half will focus on supporters, crowds, attendances, match day at Maine Road etc. The idea is that this is a celebration of City on the closest Thursday to the club's official launch meeting as MCFC (that was held on 12 April 1894; the talk is on 11 April 2019). So come along and celebrate City and what makes City special.