Football does have it’s fair share of comedy moments but I’m sure Mancini wasn’t laughing after this particular incident! It was on this day back in 2011 that Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini had a bit of an accident in an away game with Villarreal in the Champions League. Dugouts have changed their appearance over […]
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Greatest Own Goals of All-Time No.16
West Ham’s Adrian watches on helplessly as the ball drops into the back of the net off James Collins’ foot James Collins of West Ham United is the unfortunate man to feature in this week’s ‘Greatest Own Goals of All-Time’.He scored a freak own goal in West Ham’s match away to Manchester City on 19th […]
On This Day – 22nd October
Mario Balotelli showed the world that he had a care-free attitude in the hours leading up to a Manchester Derby on this day back in 2011, creating carnage at a house party by setting off fireworks in his bathroom! Whilst City fans nervously anticipated their team’s visit to their biggest rivals Manchester United later that […]
Greatest Own Goals of All-Time No.14
Vincent Kompany. Man mountain. Leader. Tough tackler. Own goal genius!This week’s ‘Greatest Own Goal’ comes from the former Belgian defender and Anderlecht incumbent from his eleven year spell at Manchester City. The own goal came in a six-goal thriller at Craven Cottage on 21st December 2013 and provided Fulham with an equaliser to make the […]
Iconic Moments in Football No.58
It’s very rare that a tape measure and a pot of paint can cause such excitement but this week’s ‘Iconic Moment’ involves these two items.A peculiar incident occurred on 30th April 1977 at the old Baseball Ground as Derby County were playing at home to Manchester City in a First Division match. The Baseball Ground was […]
Heroes & Villains – Manchester City
Hero – Colin BellThe name Colin Bell is known by every Manchester City fan regardless of how old they are. Supporters who may not even been around when Bell played would have heard about him from other fans who saw the great man in action.One of the stands at City’s Etihad Stadium has been named […]
Iconic Moments in Football No.56
This week’s ‘Iconic Moment’ comes from the League Cup Final last year between Chelsea and Manchester City.With the game goalless and entering the final minute of extra time, Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri decided that he would replace his goalkeeper for the inevitable penalty shootout. Kepa Arrizabalaga started the game and had been treated for cramp […]
Greatest Own Goals of All-Time No.10
This week’s ‘Greatest Own Goal’ comes from the Arsenal right back Lauren in a league match away to Manchester City in August 2003. The Cameroon international managed to find the back of the net with his weaker foot in one of the first games in Arsenal’s Invincible season. Ten minutes into the game, Manchester City defender […]
Football’s Greatest Goals No.28
This week’s ‘Greatest Goal’ comes from the trusty right boot of Wayne Rooney. It came in the Manchester Derby at Old Trafford and is shown over and over again on Sky Sports adverts for Premier League football.The goal was a spectacular acrobatic effort came in a 2-1 victory over their bitter rivals Manchester City on 12th February 2011. […]
On This Day -30th August
Steve McManaman left Real Madrid on this day back in 2003, joining his former England manager Kevin Keegan at Manchester City.McManaman signed from Spanish giants Real Madrid, where he had spent four successful years, winning La Liga twice and two Champions League trophies. In his first Champions League final, Mc Manaman was man of the […]