Manchester City has a storied history, and three of its most iconic legends are Colin Bell, Mike Summerbee, and Francis Lee. Colin Bell, often affectionately referred to as “The King of the Kippax,” was a midfield maestro known for his impeccable passing, tireless work rate, and versatility on the field. Bell’s contribution to the club […]
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Born in the midst of World War II, in 1944, Francis Henry Lee rose from the quiet town of Westhoughton, Lancashire, to become one of English football’s most influential figures. His journey, marked by audacity on the field and ambition off it, remains a testament to the golden era of English football. Early Beginnings:Starting his […]
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Back in 1996, Kevin Keegan’s title chasing Newcastle United dubbed ‘The Entertainers’ travelled the Maine Road to face a relegation threatened Manchester City side. Most gamblers would have had this down as a banker away win for the Magpies but Alan Ball’s Sky Blues put in a performance that defied their low league position. This […]
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Alex Ferguson had spent big in the summer bringing in new recruits Neil Webb, Paul Ince, Gary Pallister and Danny Wallace to bolster his team at Old Trafford . After a slow start to the season for both Manchester teams, the bookies had the Reds as favourites for this Manchester derby in back in September […]
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After a dramatic late comeback in the League One play off final at Wembley, the Manchester City team anxiously watch on as the game against Gillingham is settled on penalties. Step up Nicky Weaver, time to become a hero and send the blues back into the 2nd tier of English football.
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