I recall the song being sung by the crowd at the City end at Wembley following the FA Cup Final in 1956, along with the chant of “Where’s Henry Rose? “ after he had predicted a 3-0 victory for Birmingham in that morning’s Daily Express.
On this day - a million on the streets
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Thanks for posting Gary, I just laugh & walk away if anyone says we have no history, if they are really that stupid its not worth the effort :-)We all know that some who support City’s rivals (both fans and those who write professionally in a negative manner about City) try to downplay our history. So today is a day we should highlight over and over again. I’m not someone who believes we should focus on activities for decades ago but I do believe we should challenge those that try to ridicule us or say we have no history.
So on this day in 1934 it was claimed City had a million fans on the streets welcoming the club back with the FA Cup. Full story and film here (The latest free article on my website):
A Million on the Streets of Manchester
On this day (May 1st) in 1934 Manchester City, who had won the FA Cup for the second time in their history, took part in an incredible home coming parade. Deservedly Manchester took time out to celebrate and what seemed like the whole of Manchester lined the city's streets. The authoritative...gjfootballarchive.com
I‘m sure it may surprise those who believe football history is all about certain clubs, who were successful during a period when we endured our worst ever period.
Lol,.. my late grannie used to sing that to me when I was just a kid too…Happy memories
yeseye
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Was that the same crew that went to York away?
uwe rosler 28
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Beat me too it
Ahhh, but it doesn't!
Dippers have hardly any PL history and have only challenged the last few years except for the odd season.
The narrative is made up as we go along to emphasise certain Club's history but disregard everyone else's.
It's all bullshit to appeal to Dippers & Rags.
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Indeed!We all know that some who support City’s rivals (both fans and those who write professionally in a negative manner about City) try to downplay our history. So today is a day we should highlight over and over again. I’m not someone who believes we should focus on activities for decades ago but I do believe we should challenge those that try to ridicule us or say we have no history.
So on this day in 1934 it was claimed City had a million fans on the streets welcoming the club back with the FA Cup. Full story and film here (The latest free article on my website):
A Million on the Streets of Manchester
On this day (May 1st) in 1934 Manchester City, who had won the FA Cup for the second time in their history, took part in an incredible home coming parade. Deservedly Manchester took time out to celebrate and what seemed like the whole of Manchester lined the city's streets. The authoritative...
I‘m sure it may surprise those who believe football history is all about certain clubs, who were successful during a period when we endured our worst ever period.
I say this a lot, but feel like the club tends to downplay our history as well, or they certainly don’t promote it like they should.
bladdered
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Just hope we can win something now so we can have another parade in our city. The last ones have been brilliant and give all blues the chance to join in the celebration. Especially those local blues and families who can't afford to go to games. C'mon City!