I just got back to the States--I came over for the 3rd round League Cup and Everton matches. Some of these thoughts posted by mcfcliam and others are not representative of the people I meet throughout Greater Manchester, for once again, I was welcomed everywhere. I did the stadium tour, ate the best fish and chips in the land and all the world, learned the Balotelli song, dropped 180 quid in City store on various items--including a full kit with Silva 21 for a three year old, got to stand in awe of the FA Cup, and drank at Hare and Hound, Crown and Anchor, Sinclairs, Old Wellington, Deansgate pub, City Road Inn, Eastlands Pub ( I am now on Mickey's speed dial) Mary D's, Townley, and Rising Sun and Crown in Bredbury. At each Pub, at each restaurant and coffeeshop, at each store, on my multiple train and Metrolink rides, and at my hotel, I met class people who wanted to meet me, talk, drink, and share experiences with me. Thank you, Manchester, for the brilliant time once again. I am already planning my next trip for this Spring. Jim
post script--I have now seen 4 games at CoMS--pardon me, I mean Etihad Stadium--and now have seen 4 clean sheets and 8 points!! Life is good!
-- Mon Sep 26, 2011 2:42 pm --
Correction for above...5 points and a Cup fixture win...oopsie!