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Anyone remember the "Manchester-it's begining to buzz" slogan in the late 80's early 90's?
whats with the bee ?!?!
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not my fault!
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Bluebee2 said:
Lol, your probably right though. Thinking about it I have seen the Bee's but never paid much attention to them, and on the Boddies add's etc too. Make sence now like but hey you learn something new every day they say.
colMCFC
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http://www.internetbusinessdirectory.co.uk/arms/manchester-coat-arms.htm
"The crest shows a globe covered with bees, representing the world, to all parts of which the goods of the city are exported. The bees are a symbol of activity."
"The crest shows a globe covered with bees, representing the world, to all parts of which the goods of the city are exported. The bees are a symbol of activity."
DAGW
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They are actually all over the place :/
I never knew why.
PistonBlue said:The Bee symbol comes form the days of the Industrial Revolution and was meant to symbolise Manchester as a 'hive of activity'
This mosaic is in Manchester Town Hall and if you look around you'll find it all over the place in town.
was at My nephews wedding reception last year at the town hall...bee mosaics everywhere on the floor.
I'm not from Manchester but I think it is really fantastic that the club and Umbro have decided to reinforce this link with the city's history. It ties in nicely with the "This is our city" campaign of a two or three years (and City boards!) ago and also City in the Community (and even the Junior Blues, too).
I notice too that Umbro are to make a £100,000 donation to "Manchester culture" as part of the deal, also. Presumably, City will not be remiss in their contributions either. These things are to be applauded and in a very tangible way, set Manchester City Football Club apart from the common herd.
A common refrain in all of the hoopla regarding the takeover was "City will lose their soul". Many said it with ill-concealed glee and barely restrained jealousy. Let's be honest though, we all feared it to some extent. Another stick to beat the nouveau riche is the "you've got no history" - something which anybody with even a passing knowledge of football could never level at MCFC (not that that will stop them, mind). Initiatives like those outlined above will go along way towards silencing the badminded and the ignorant.
If we never win a trophy again (God forbid!!!), the board are to be congratulated and thanked for adopting this approach.
Now, would somebody please print the above off, frame it and shove it up Michel Platini's hole!
I notice too that Umbro are to make a £100,000 donation to "Manchester culture" as part of the deal, also. Presumably, City will not be remiss in their contributions either. These things are to be applauded and in a very tangible way, set Manchester City Football Club apart from the common herd.
A common refrain in all of the hoopla regarding the takeover was "City will lose their soul". Many said it with ill-concealed glee and barely restrained jealousy. Let's be honest though, we all feared it to some extent. Another stick to beat the nouveau riche is the "you've got no history" - something which anybody with even a passing knowledge of football could never level at MCFC (not that that will stop them, mind). Initiatives like those outlined above will go along way towards silencing the badminded and the ignorant.
If we never win a trophy again (God forbid!!!), the board are to be congratulated and thanked for adopting this approach.
Now, would somebody please print the above off, frame it and shove it up Michel Platini's hole!
felixbg
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see it everywhere, but never really pay too much attention
Cheltblue
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Being the truly revered historian that i am, i think you'll find it actually stems from them supporting Oasis at COMS in 2005.
Dave Ewing's Back 'eader
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A concerted effort to establish once and for all that MCFC is IN Manchester, OF Manchester and FOR Mancunians. Every little helps. (And I don't work for Tesco).
Second point, not a grey kit please. I'm laughing again at Soton v. MANUre. Remember that grey kit they had - 25 nil at halftime, wasn't it? Couldn't see their own players - should have been able to smell 'em though!
Second point, not a grey kit please. I'm laughing again at Soton v. MANUre. Remember that grey kit they had - 25 nil at halftime, wasn't it? Couldn't see their own players - should have been able to smell 'em though!