Old Maine Road photos thread

[IOWBlue]

I always stood with the barrier behind me, didn't want my stomach squashed facking painful.

true. I imagine a lot of us have stood/sat in many places on the Kippax.
Ive sat on the front wall, the wall top to bottom next to Gene Kelly, Piccadilly Radio tunnel and tunnel opposite the Main Stand police box. Stood 6 foot up on the very back under the roof, and up the main support girders. Never did the floodlights though.

 

[Fazz28]

there was a site.. I'm sure the link was available on here that had photos from a tour of Maine road, used to love flicking through them.. anyone remember what it was?

 

[Gary James]

there was a site.. I'm sure the link was available on here that had photos from a tour of Maine road, used to love flicking through them.. anyone remember what it was?

Not sure about the tour images but Richard Tucker’s site contains some great Maine Rd stuff. Worth remembering of course that these are all his copyright.

manchester City FC pics and comments

 

[Fazz28]

Not sure about the tour images but Richard Tucker’s site contains some great Maine Rd stuff. Worth remembering of course that these are all his copyright.

manchester City FC pics and comments

that's the one.. its under 'end of an era'.. thanks Gary!

 

[failsworthblueboy]

If only we were still at Maine Road - safe standing would be back and installed on the Kippax!

There was a magic about the Kippax safe standing could never be a part of it, a lot of people on here could explain much better than me, I used to love trying to start a chant and hoping it got all round the ground, we scored and you finished up about 10 yard from where you were, the characters then the arrival of the away fans in the top left corner, so so many things I guess I'm just an FOC reminiscing about the one and only.

 

[JOGAMIGMOG]

There was a magic about the Kippax safe standing could never be a part of it, a lot of people on here could explain much better than me, I used to love trying to start a chant and hoping it got all round the ground, we scored and you finished up about 10 yard from where you were, the characters then the arrival of the away fans in the top left corner, so so many things I guess I'm just an FOC reminiscing about the one and only.

No, you’ve got it. We were sooooo lucky to have been there. For me my early twenties were when I got all my hatred and angst out of my system and when I stood tall and made my voice known. Those days were on the Kippax from 1981 onwards. Turned me into a man.

 

[failsworthblueboy]

No, you’ve got it. We were sooooo lucky to have been there. For me my early twenties were when I got all my hatred and angst out of my system and when I stood tall and made my voice known. Those days were on the Kippax from 1981 onwards. Turned me into a man.

I first went in 1967 mate, A United fan called Nobby (Roy) Preston from took me, my Dad wouldn't take me he was a Red, my Mum was the City fan.
Nobby took me straight to the top left corner and then down towards the front, I was hooked I remember him saying this is a pretty special place kid, he used to stand in the Paddock at OT but attended a lot of City games.
I went for over 55 years but don't attend any more due to health issues, I hope I can get myself right and attend a couple more games. I love the team and manager probably 99% of the fans and the Etihad but it's not Main Road. Following City was like a bond I formed with team and like minded people, I just had to stick with it and stick with them, I did never missed a game on UK soil in the 70's 80's and 90's.
I believe following City through all the bad times and good times the silly mistakes and the people I met made me who I am, It was the place I grew into a man. I really miss them Main Road days and nights.

 

[berryblue]

No, you’ve got it. We were sooooo lucky to have been there. For me my early twenties were when I got all my hatred and angst out of my system and when I stood tall and made my voice known. Those days were on the Kippax from 1981 onwards. Turned me into a man.

Now it cost thousands for the operation. ;-D

 

[roman totale]

Not sure about the tour images but Richard Tucker’s site contains some great Maine Rd stuff. Worth remembering of course that these are all his copyright.

manchester City FC pics and comments

Some great pictures on that City Past page.

citypast

That very last one, away at PNE in ‘61, shows us in an interesting-looking kit. Unfortunately, it’s the lowest resolution of all the photos, but it kind of looks like a pale maroon body with darker maroon sleeves. Or is it just the late 50s maroon with thick white pinstripes, and the poor res makes it look different?

 

[Gary James]

Some great pictures on that City Past page.

citypast

That very last one, away at PNE in ‘61, shows us in an interesting-looking kit. Unfortunately, it’s the lowest resolution of all the photos, but it kind of looks like a pale maroon body with darker maroon sleeves. Or is it just the late 50s maroon with thick white pinstripes, and the poor res makes it look different?

It’s this kit, which was maroon and white.