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Frank Swift died in the Munich air disaster together
with 22
other souls including Man U players, staff
and
journalists. Sunday February 10th see's the Manchester derby and this
WAS marked by a minutes silence by all the fans present.
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An interesting moment in the Crystal Palace Home
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Next Game : Thurs 29th July - Club America KO
1AM Bst
New York Red Bulls 2 Manchester City 1
New Kit - Same old City
Sunday 25th July 2010 : Chip Bale for GYKO at the Red Bull Arena
AGAIN
Manchester City suffered a
2-1 defeat at the hands of New York Red Bulls on Sunday night at
the Red Bull Arena. Roberto Mancini's side fielded a youthful
look, but the likes of Joe Hart, Wayne Bridge pictured below),
Stephen Ireland and Emmanuel Adebayor all started against a side
rejuvenated by the arrival of former Arsenal star Thierry Henry.
Henry started for the hosts but was unable to find the net,
however that mattered little as his team earned a deserved
victory.
City had the first opening of the match when Jo smacked a shot
straight at in-form Bulls keeper Bouna Coundoul from close
range, and the Brazilian paid the price for his miss as his team
fell behind moments later. Bridge was undone down the City left
by the pace of Dane Richards, whose driven cross allowed
Macoumba Kandji to slide the ball past Hart from a few yards
out.
Adebayor looked to level the match when he tested Coundoul with
a stinging drive, but the keeper was equal to the shot and
pulled off a smart save.
Jo atoned for his earlier miss by netting the equaliser on 55
minutes after good work from substitute Greg Cunningham allowed
the striker to flick the ball over the advancing keeper for a
neatly taken goal.
But the Americans claimed victory when Richards went from
provider to scorer when he smashed home a stunning 25-yard drive
that cannoned in off the crossbar. City finish bottom of the
Challenge group after suffering defeat to Sporting Lisbon
earlier in the tournament, which also included Premier League
rivals Tottenham.
Manchester City 0 Sporting
Lisbon 2 New York Blues
Saturday 24th July : Chip Bale for GYKO at the Red Bull Arena
ROBERTO MANCINI gave his Manchester City big
guns the night off but his fringe players wilted in the New York
heat.
Two first-half goals from Sporting Lisbon striker Yannick Djalo
won the game for the Portuguese who are about to start the new
season.
The likelihood is only three starters here - Joe Hart, Vincent
Kompany and Adam Johnson - will feature in City's first league
game at Spurs in three weeks. Even so, it was a lacklustre
display by Mancini's second string, who wasted the chance to
catch the manager's eye.
Mancini said: "We were missing maybe 15 or 16 players and were
playing against a team who are further on with their
preparations for the new season. "They have played maybe eight
games and have the Europa League next week so it is normal that
we were slower. "There are a number of players who are just
training and maybe six or seven who are not yet back because
they played at the World Cup. "We are building our squad and
still have 20 days to go."
Craig Bellamy - whose position is likely to be under threat from
David Silva this season - was given a chance to impress. But the
Welshman wasted two decent early chances to give City the lead
as the Premier League side began brightly.
And it was Sporting who opened the scoring midway through the
first half as Simon Vukcevic crossed from the right. Djalo got
up highest and the Guinean-born forward's header just about had
enough power to beat England keeper Joe Hart. It got worse for
the Premier League's big-spenders six minutes before the break
as Carlos Saleiro's clever flick completely deceived Kompany.
Djalo raced clear again and he calmly went round Hart before
slotting into the empty net for the second. The 24-year-old is
expected to leave Lisbon this summer and has been linked with
Tottenham and Everton. And he may now have more admirers as he
caused plenty of problems for Kompany and his defensive partner
Joleon Lescott.
City seemed to be lacking energy on a humid evening which saw
the temperature topping 80 degrees Fahrenheit at kick-off time.
Mancini threw on Wayne Bridge in place of rookie Greg Cunningham
at the break but the former England man's future at Eastlands is
in doubt. Lazio full-back Aleksandar Kolarov is on the brink of
joining the Premier League's big spenders and is likely to be
first choice on the left-hand side.
Another raft of subsitutions followed from both managers but it
failed to change the course of the game as Sporting held on
comfortably. City now play New York Red Bulls here tomorrow in
the final game of the four-team tournament before flying on to
Atlanta next week.
Macclesfield 2 Manchester City XI 1
Saturday 24th July : Nick Nailer for GYKO at the Moss Rose
Tyrone Barnet and Nat Brown scored goal in
either half of a 2-1 win for the Silkmen over Manchester City's
'Elite Squad'.
Although the Silkmen had the better of the chances throughout
the game, Jose Veiga had twice been in action, sweeping up
behind the back line, before the opening goal of the game. It
was only 14 minutes in when the Silkmen won a a corner at the
away end. Matt Hamshaw took the kick and found Tyrone Barnett
who hit the underside of the bar before seeing his header bounce
in.
The lead didn't last long as Elabdellouai equalised with an
excellent solo effort only a few minutes later. Jinking past two
challenges he advanced into the box before slotting past Veiga
in the Macc goal.
But after the goal the chances were all Macclesfield as first
Emile Sinclair seemed to be fouled just on the edge of the area
before Tyrone Barnett saw his close range header blocked by a
diving defender from close range.
From the corner both Nat Brown and Shaun Brisley rose to meet
the ball but it was inches in front of both and neither could
make contact.
With no changes at half time, the Silkmen retook the lead less
than ten minutes after the break. Matt Hamshaw's free-kick found
Nat Brown who headed home from the edge of the six yard box.
Vinny had two good opportunities breaking into the box wide on
the right, but on neither occasion could he squeeze off a shot
or find another bue shirt.
Carl Tremarco was replaced by another trialist, Jason Beardsley
before Nat Brown was called into action with a well times
challenge at the last second.
Portland Timbers 0 Manchester City 3
Timbers Felled in Amertica
Saturday July 17th 2010 :
Manchester City hit the ground
running in their US tour as they saw off Portland Timbers 3-0.
Stephen Ireland, Emmanuel Adebayor and Jo got the goals for the
Blues, as they eased to a comfortable success.
City have been in America for the past week, stepping up their
preparations for the new Premier League season.
They were far too strong for MLS new-boys the Timbers, with Roberto
Mancini likely to have been impressed by the showing from his side.
The game, played in front of a sell-out crowd at the University of
Portland's Merlo Field, took a while to get going, but City were
always well in control.
They included Kolo Toure and his brother Yaya Toure within their
ranks, fresh from World Cup duty, but neither saw any action.
Instead, it was left to Ireland, whose future at Eastlands remains
uncertain, to open the scoring in the 43rd minute.
Adebayor then nodded home 60 seconds later, with Adam Johnson
providing his second assist of the game, to give City breathing
space at the interval.
The Timbers struggled to find a way back into the game thereafter
and Brazilian striker Jo wrapped things up for
the visitors after 68 minutes. Team: Hart, Trippier, Boyata, Mee, Cunningham, Ireland, Zabaleta,
A Johnson, Vieira, Bellamy, Adebayor.
Second half - Taylor, Richards, Kompany, Lescott, Cunningham
(Bridge), Tutte, Kay (Onuoha), Ibrahim, Helan, Guidetti (Tchuimeni-Nimely),
Jo
Hyde United 0 Man City XI 2
Saturday 17th July 2010
Hyde pushed a young Manchester City side all the way in an exciting
pre-season friendly at newly revamped Ewen Fields. Despite heavy
rain up until kick-off, the pitch was in good condition and assisted
the swift passing game of both sides.
Both sides gave debuts to a number of players and two of these
turned out to be the stars of the show. Hyde gave a debut to former
Dundee goalkeeper, Bryn Hindley and he turned in a superb
performance with a string of excellent saves to keep City at bay.For
City the star of the show by some distance was Mohammed Abu,who gave
a majestic performance in midfield.
After a pretty even first half hour, it was City who drew first
blood on 39 minutes when Ahmed Benali scored from close range. City
went on to have much of the play early in the second half, but Hyde
then picked up the tempo and it was German goalkeeper, Loris Karius
who had to make a series of good saves to preserve City's lead.
Greg Traynor and Scott Mooney both went close for Hyde before Chris
Chantler grabbed City's second in the last minute with a cool
finish.
Both managers were delighted with their first competitive games of
the season and there were plenty of positives for both sides to
build on.
Hyde FC Team: Hinley, Stott, Smart, Lees, Taylor, Pollitt, Rick,
Lea, Scott, Burke, Stewart
Vincent Kompany on
a mission in the Congo - If you ever wondered if the modern
footballer is all take and no give, just watch this series of
video's taken from the Man City Official website. I make no excuses
for listing them here as I for one wish to promote both Man City FC
and any worthwhile cause, and they don't come much better than
Vincent's efforts to give the kids of his father's homeland a chance
to change their lives. Click on the links to watch these four short
clips.
The Wonderful Pictorial World of
Stuart Clarke
Fantastic Images from
this top Photographer.
Some great shots of Maine Road and the fans of Manchester City
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Manchester City Fixtures 2010 - 2011 Season
Saturday 24th July
2010
Result
Friendly
Macclesfield
v
Man City
lost 1-2
15.00
Postponed
Sunday 25th July 2010
Friendly
Red Bull New
York
v
Man City
lost 1-2
15.00
Thursday 29th July
2010
Friendly
Club America
v
Man City
01.00
Sunday 01st August
2010
Friendly
Inter
v
Man City
01.00
Saturday 14th August
2010
Barclays Premier
League
Tottenham
v
Man City
15.00
Saturday 21st August
2010
Barclays Premier
League
Man City
v
Liverpool
15.00
Saturday 28th August
2010
Barclays Premier
League
Sunderland
v
Man City
15.00
Saturday 11th
September 2010
Barclays Premier
League
Man City
v
Blackburn
15.00
Saturday 18th
September 2010
Barclays Premier
League
Wigan Athletic
v
Man City
15.00
Saturday 25th
September 2010
Barclays Premier
League
Man City
v
Chelsea
15.00
Saturday 02nd October
2010
Barclays Premier
League
Man City
v
Newcastle
15.00
Saturday 16th October
2010
Barclays Premier
League
Blackpool
v
Man City
15.00
Saturday 23rd October
2010
Barclays Premier
League
Man City
v
Arsenal
15.00
Saturday 30th October
2010
Barclays Premier
League
Wolves
v
Man City
15.00
Saturday 06th November
2010
Barclays Premier
League
West Brom
v
Man City
15.00
Wednesday 10th
November 2010
Barclays Premier
League
Man City
v
Man Utd
19.45
Saturday 13th November
2010
Barclays Premier
League
Man City
v
Birmingham
15.00
Saturday 20th November
2010
Barclays Premier
League
Fulham
v
Man City
15.00
Saturday 27th November
2010
Barclays Premier
League
Stoke City
v
Man City
15.00
Saturday 04th December
2010
Barclays Premier
League
Man City
v
Bolton
15.00
Saturday 11th December
2010
Barclays Premier
League
West Ham
v
Man City
15.00
Saturday 18th December
2010
Barclays Premier
League
Man City
v
Everton
15.00
Sunday 26th December
2010
Barclays Premier
League
Newcastle
v
Man City
15.00
Tuesday 28th December
2010
Barclays Premier
League
Man City
v
Aston Villa
15.00
Saturday 01st January
2011
Barclays Premier
League
Man City
v
Blackpool
15.00
Tuesday 04th January
2011
Barclays Premier
League
Arsenal
v
Man City
19.45
Saturday 15th January
2011
Barclays Premier
League
Man City
v
Wolves
15.00
Saturday 22nd January
2011
Barclays Premier
League
Aston Villa
v
Man City
15.00
Tuesday 01st February
2011
Barclays Premier
League
Birmingham
v
Man City
19.45
Saturday 05th February
2011
Barclays Premier
League
Man City
v
West Brom
15.00
Saturday 12th February
2011
Barclays Premier
League
Man Utd
v
Man City
15.00
Saturday 26th February
2011
Barclays Premier
League
Man City
v
Fulham
15.00
Saturday 05th March
2011
Barclays Premier
League
Man City
v
Wigan Athletic
15.00
Saturday 19th March
2011
Barclays Premier
League
Chelsea
v
Man City
15.00
Saturday 02nd April
2011
Barclays Premier
League
Man City
v
Sunderland
15.00
Saturday 09th April
2011
Barclays Premier
League
Liverpool
v
Man City
15.00
Saturday 16th April
2011
Barclays Premier
League
Man City
v
Tottenham
15.00
Saturday 23rd April
2011
Barclays Premier
League
Blackburn
v
Man City
15.00
Saturday 30th April
2011
Barclays Premier
League
Man City
v
West Ham
15.00
Saturday 07th May 2011
Barclays Premier
League
Everton
v
Man City
15.00
Saturday 14th May 2011
Barclays Premier
League
Man City
v
Stoke City
15.00
Sunday 22nd May 2011
Barclays Premier
League
Bolton
v
Man City
16.00
Latest DVD's Now Available
GORNIK ZABRZE v CITY
Cup Winners Cup Final NEW
YORK COSMOS v MANCHESTER CITY
1980 (quality - well watchable).
Email me for details - A great chance to see our greatest triumphs at
home and abroad.
THE FOLLOWING ARE BACK UP DVD's
Only the result spoils this superb
quality DVD. Marvellous goal for
Jackie Milburn is worth seeing
on it's own.
All the memories are there but
the quality of this is very poor.
However it is very watchable and
gives you a chance to see the
old heroes once more.
Wolverhampton
v
Manchester City
1972 Lg Cup Final
SOCCER AM
Volumes
1 - 2 and 3
Buy all 3 for £6.00
The
last game at Maine Road Slide show CD. This CD contains over 60 images in a slide show with a great
version of Blue Moon playing in the background. As a bonus I have
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with a fabulous backing track. Email me now to order a copy of this
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What
a fantastic compilation of songs and styles,
normally football albums are cringe worthy but this
is superb, and has a variety of styles to suit all
age of fans. I particularly like The Invisible Man,
The Best Team in the Land, and Jon Christos' City
Till I die. A must for all City fans and well done -
by far the best of any club album released to
date.£3.00 only incl p&p
Manchester
City v Gornik Zabrze
European Cup Winners Cup Final 1970
City's
finest hour - or hour and a half, whichever way you
look at it. Played in Vienna, Austria in the pouring
rain this match as far as I know was the only
European Final involving a British club not to be
shown live on TV, at least in England. I badly want
a copy of the programme so if anyone has one that
they wish to unload on me please get in touch.
This is a very rare copy of the Video filmed in
black and white with a German commentary.
Manchester
City
v
Leicester City
1969 FA CUP Final
Top Quality DVD of
City's last FA Cup Final Win
All the
action + the goals from the 1956 final
The
DVD charts the success of the season so far,
following the arrival of new owner Dr Thaksin
Shinawatra and Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson back in
July. At that point, they were coming to a club that
only avoided relegation by four points the previous
season and had failed to score a league goal at home
since New Years Day. A few months later, City were a
club transformed, thanks in the main to the
spectacular impact of Eriksson and his management
style. New signings such as Brazilian star Elano and
Bulgarian flyer Martin Petrov have complemented
Academy Graduates like Micah Richards and Michael
Johnson. The Blues have made their best start to a
league campaign for years and put together an
incredible number of successive home wins that took
them to third in the Barclays Premier League. Much
more on here in the extras section - TOP DVD Quality
CITY CLUB DVD's
Good to be
Back
2002-2003
End of an
Era The last season at Maine Road
The Sky
Blues 2003 - 2004
Pure
Manchester 2005-2006
Blues Review 2006 - 2007
Manchester
City Jubilee Years - A great Man
Evening News Slide Show of great action shots
Other Various Football DVD's
LIFE WITH
THE BLUES -
A look behind the scenes at City in
1987. Maine Road memories. 100 Great
moments of the Kop -
Liverpool's famous kop memories Galatasaray The Movie -
A great dvd made by Danny O'Leary, a fanatical
Liverpool fan. It's a filmed version of the
scouser's return to the Attaturk Stadium, Istanbul.
All the songs, the game and a bonus DVD of
slideshows and stuff.
This is a fans DVD which gives you a peep into the
joys of following Britain's most successful club,
bar none. FC
Bayern v Leeds United -
The European Cup Final 1975 played at
the Parc des Princes - Paris. Leeds were incredibly
unlucky to lose this final. Here's a chance to watch
a rare copy of this classic match, with French
commentary and a pretty good quality picture.
More Footy
DVD's
England v
Germany
1966 World Cup Final Black & White
Manchester
Uni£ed v Manchester City Munich Tribute
Feb 10th 2008
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