One for older Blues: Remember the CITY FC flag that used to fly at Maine Rd?

[Gary James]

Anyone remember the City FC flag that flew at Maine Rd from 1923 to 1960s? I’ve written this with images of it:

The City FC Flag

Anyone remember seeing the CITY F.C. flag that used to proudly fly above the Popular Side/Kippax. It was there for decades. There had been a CITY F.C. flag at Hyde Road and it may well be that this…

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While we’re at it… When were the first seats installed on the Kippax at Maine Rd? It may actually be earlier than many believe. Follow the link for the story:

First Seats on the Kippax?

On this day (29 May) in 1961 thousands were able to sit on benches installed on the Kippax for the first ever time. But wait a minute, the Kippax wasn’t seated until 1994-95 or was it? So read on t…

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[.db.]

That would be a great flag to have made modern and waved behind the goal all game in the South Stand/Wembley.

 

[Gary James]

That would be a great flag to have made modern and waved behind the goal all game in the South Stand/Wembley.

Totally agree. It’s proper MCFC heritage stretching back to Hyde Rd too!

 

[spinney]

I've decided to mither City at every chance I get to bring back the CITY FC flag

 

[Mike N]

‘Scousers stole the flag’? That doesn’t ring true.

 

[1964]

this would look great at the top of the new stand

 

[mind your car Mr?]

I remember Billy Graham coming to Maine road but don't remember the seats on the kippax, mind you I didn't attend

 

[xgorton]

Anyone remember the City FC flag that flew at Maine Rd from 1923 to 1960s? I’ve written this with images of it:

The City FC Flag

Anyone remember seeing the CITY F.C. flag that used to proudly fly above the Popular Side/Kippax. It was there for decades. There had been a CITY F.C. flag at Hyde Road and it may well be that this…

gjfootballarchive.com

While we’re at it… When were the first seats installed on the Kippax at Maine Rd? It may actually be earlier than many believe. Follow the link for the story:

First Seats on the Kippax?

On this day (29 May) in 1961 thousands were able to sit on benches installed on the Kippax for the first ever time. But wait a minute, the Kippax wasn’t seated until 1994-95 or was it? So read on t…

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62 I started going roof was on the Kippax by then so no flag,it was put up over the old scoreboard (open end behind goals).The new North stand was built at the scoreboard end start of the 70s don't know what happened to the flag after.

 

[mancityvstoke]

First Seats on the Kippax?

On this day (29 May) in 1961 thousands were able to sit on benches installed on the Kippax for the first ever time. But wait a minute, the Kippax wasn’t seated until 1994-95 or was it? So read on t…

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6 = Next to dog shit alley

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

A flag? Jeez, I can barely remember Maine Road!

 

[Gary James]

62 I started going roof was on the Kippax by then so no flag,it was put up over the old scoreboard (open end behind goals).The new North stand was built at the scoreboard end start of the 70s don't know what happened to the flag after.

Yes, I mention that it was moved to the Scoreboard End when the Kippax was roofed. Then it was ‘taken’ by rival fans apparently.

 

[johnnytapia]

I started going in ‘74 and there was, 100% a City flag on the North Stand.

 

[Gary James]

I started going in ‘74 and there was, 100% a City flag on the North Stand.

That was a different style. They used to have a Manchester City flag and a Junior Blues flag, but not the earlier City FC flag. They used to have quite a few flags on the North Stand roof when it was first erected.

 

[spacecadet]

That was a different style. They used to have a Manchester City flag and a Junior Blues flag, but not the earlier City FC flag. They used to have quite a few flags on the North Stand roof when it was first erected.

I remember the flags on the North Stand. First started going in 72/73. I remember gawping at, I would guess 20-odd different flags stretched across the front of the new stand. I thought there was one for all the clubs in the division? Maybe wrong- it is 52+ years ago?

 

[Gary James]

I remember the flags on the North Stand. First started going in 72/73. I remember gawping at, I would guess 20-odd different flags stretched across the front of the new stand. I thought there was one for all the clubs in the division? Maybe wrong- it is 52+ years ago?

If I remember right they were national flags but I’ll do some digging. As you say it was a long time ago but I used to stare at them from the Platt Lane opposite.

 

[johnnytapia]

I remember the flags on the North Stand. First started going in 72/73. I remember gawping at, I would guess 20-odd different flags stretched across the front of the new stand. I thought there was one for all the clubs in the division? Maybe wrong- it is 52+ years ago?

I’m sure there were matches when the opposition had their flag flying alongside the City flag

 

[oakiecokie]

A flag? Jeez, I can barely remember Maine Road!

See thats what happens with heading all those balls mate.

 

[KS55]

A flag? Jeez, I can barely remember Maine Road!

It was, I believe, a football stadium in Moss Side but that may be a myth as football was little known in Manchester in those days. Lacrosse was the big thing then. There was also cricket at the old Warwick Road venue.

 

[Vic]

While we’re at it… When were the first seats installed on the Kippax at Maine Rd? It may actually be earlier than many believe. Follow the link for the story:

First Seats on the Kippax?

On this day (29 May) in 1961 thousands were able to sit on benches installed on the Kippax for the first ever time. But wait a minute, the Kippax wasn’t seated until 1994-95 or was it? So read on t…

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I didn’t recall benches on the Kippax. They were put in the Platt Lane stand.

City liked the idea and installed seats in the Platt Lane soon after - I think they were different colours for different sections.

 

[Spurs quarter 69]

Remember it flying beside the scoreboard in 1969 at my first match. Believe rags pulled it down at 67 ,68 derby, sad c***s.