Wednesday 15 August 2012

Community Shield 2012






An (eventual) easy win for City in The Community Shield on 12th August, with goals from Toure, Tevez and Nasri.  City looked the better team even when they went behind to a Torres goal. A great start to the season.  Up the Blues!!


Monday 6 August 2012

Classic City Mag Covers No 2



This cover features Paul Dickov after equalising against Gillingham in the 1999 Division 2 Play-Off Final.  The two late goals gave City the momentum to go on to win the penalty shoot-out and claim their place in Division 1.  Arguably the most important match in City's history, this led to another promotion the following season back into the Premier League. This issue also featured an article on long time sponsor Brother who were being replaced by Eidos in 2000.

Billy Meredith Cup Final Goal



Billy Meredith scores the winning goal in the 1904 FA Cup Final against Bolton Wanderers.  The Ralph Cleaver drawing above was originally published in 'The Illustated Sporting and Dramatic News'.

Champions Relegated!


Champions in 1937 and relegated the following season (and scoring the most goals) it could only happen to City!