My series of articles on MCFC in the 1910s continues today with an article on 1919-20 - a year when the reigning monarch watched a City game at Hyde Rd. Follow the link for details: gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/20/t...

My series of articles on MCFC in the 1910s continues with this on the 1916-17 season (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/17/t... Contrary to the opinions of some organised football continued during the was.

Disappointed with the #ManchesterDerby today of course. Understandably, a bit like City in 80s/90s, Utd celebrate like this is the most important game of the season. Congratulations to all Reds I know. Enjoy it. For City, hopefully better days to come this season.

Feels like an 80s/90s #ManchesterDerby with the teams reversed

The first #ManchesterDerby games between the predecessors of MUFC & MCFC happened in 1881. Want to know about them? Follow the link for article: gjfootballarchive.com/2021/11/12/t...

In official records the FA and clubs count FAC, LC, FL, PL, CS, European games (none so far) in official #ManchesterDerby record BUT there were plenty of ‘competitive’ first team games over the years. Here’s a ticket from one.

#ManchesterDerby the first time either side was ever promoted to the top flight came in 1898-99 with a Second Division title (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2021/12/26/c...

There were plenty of #ManchesterDerby games before the FL (Alliance League, Manchester Cup, friendlies etc) but the 1st competitive derby in FAC/FL was actually in October 1891 (follow the League): gjfootballarchive.com/2020/12/31/t...

No doubt someone will say the myth today that Law’s last competitive goal in English football was scored v MUFC but of course it wasn’t and he started the following season playing for @mancity See: gjfootballarchive.com/2022/04/27/l...

The great Denis Law died on 17 Jan last year. On #ManchesterDerby day it seems appropriate to remember him too. Here’s something I wrote on him and his often overlooked time at @mancity gjfootballarchive.com/2025/01/18/d...

It’s #ManchesterDerby day. There are lots of free articles and special subscriber pieces on my website about both clubs, but here’s a link specifically to those tagged Manchester Derby (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/category/man... Enjoy!

A couple of national media (TV & newspaper) have been in contact today questioning whether @antoinesemenyo could establish a record v MUFC. Here’s the answer and details (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/15/s...

60 years ago today… MCFC’s unusual kit at home (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/15/6...

For #ManchesterDerby weekend here’s a few tables of ‘firsts’ and ‘most recent’ trophy successes for the Manchester clubs (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/16/m... Enjoy!

Red or Blue? Follow the link gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/16/m... #ManchesterDerby

For #ManchesterDerby weekend here’s a few tables of ‘firsts’ and ‘most recent’ trophy successes for the Manchester clubs (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/16/m... Enjoy!

60 years ago today… MCFC’s unusual kit at home (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/15/6...

A couple of national media (TV & newspaper) have been in contact today questioning whether @antoinesemenyo could establish a record v MUFC. Here’s the answer and details (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/15/s...

The series of articles on MCFC in the 1910s continues with a feature on the 1914-15 season (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/14/t...

Nice 2-0 win in the LC semi first leg for City but VAR… I can’t help thinking that if it takes that long to overturn something then it really isn’t a good use of technology - or…

Manchester City’s first (and often forgotten) League Cup semi final came in 1964 (follow the link for details): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/13/c...

Today’s article on MCFC in the 1910s is a seasonal review of 1913-14 (follow the link for details): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/13/t...

60 years ago today… MCFC v @RotherhamUnited (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/12/6...

Film of MCFC v Wolves from this day in 1952 (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/12/t...

Today’s subscriber article on MCFC in the 1910s is a 2800 word feature on 1912-13. A season that saw Utd’s first successful manager Ernest Mangnall resign from Utd to take on the City job (follow the link for details): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/11/t...

In 87 v Huddersfield I was in the Kippax. Today (unusually for me) I was in the Colin Bell Stand (normally in the North Stand)

A wonderful record breaking day at the Etihad. Pre-match it was nice to catch up with David White & Gary Jackson. Gary’s career also saw him play for Exeter & he was a guest at today’s game. Here’s a feature on the record breaking game (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/10/r...

My series of articles on the 1910s for MCFC continues with a feature on 1910-11 (for details follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/09/t...

🎙️ NEW #MCFC PODCAST 🎨 Three draws & the title race 🤕 Injuries, fatigue, rotation 1️⃣ Teams City played only once 🇬🇷 Insight into Exeter City 🏆 Newcastle vs. #ManCity 💔 Last-minute equalisers With @davidmooney.co.uk is: Adam Monk | John Murray | @garyjames.bsky.social | Jon from The Big Bank Theory

Starting tomorrow on my website… gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/06/s...

I was asked to write the official biographical piece for the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography on Colin (it’s behind a paywall sadly): www.oxforddnb.com/display/10.1...

5 years ago today the great Colin Bell died. Here’s my tribute written back then (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2021/01/05/m...

The Allison Curse and Nightmare at Halifax…. Follow the link for a depressing day in MCFC history and the role of a hypnotist: gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/05/t...

Frustrated with the MCFC result but no need for all the modern football hype when points dropped or a team has a 6 point lead etc. A couple of games and it can all change again. Season has a long way to go and City have won the PL from much worse position.

City-Chelsea at Wembley almost 40 years ago (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2023/03/23/w...

City-Chelsea in 2004 (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2023/10/16/c...

A City-Chelsea game from over 90 years ago… gjfootballarchive.com/2024/08/17/f...

City v Chelsea today (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/04/m...

On this day… Film of WBA V Manchester City from 1958 (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/04/t...

The replayed game hit the headlines for other reasons. Here’s a link to that one: gjfootballarchive.com/2025/02/05/m...

Ingebrigtsen’s only League goal expunged from the records… An abandoned MCFC v Ipswich game from this day in 1994 (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/03/a...

To all my family, friends and everyone who reads my work have a good New Year. I hope 2026 brings you everything you want from life. Best wishes to all.

Broadbottom v Manchester City (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/12/31/b...

Broadbottom v Manchester City (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/12/31/b...

Here's an odd item from my collection. It's a compliment slip by a Star Press (the 'champion printers') which lists the players in Manchester City's 1967-68 title winning team. There are a couple of spelling mistakes. More here: gjfootballarchive.com/2025/12/29/f...

Ever wondered who the official guests were at the 1970 League Cup Final? Here’s a full list of those attending the official lunch and therefore in the Royal Box (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/12/28/f... Matt Busby was there supporting City. Of interest to MCFC and WBA fans.

Here's an odd item from my collection. It's a compliment slip by a Star Press (the 'champion printers') which lists the players in Manchester City's 1967-68 title winning team. There are a couple of spelling mistakes. More here: gjfootballarchive.com/2025/12/29/f...

Ever wondered who the official guests were at the 1970 League Cup Final? Here’s a full list of those attending the official lunch and therefore in the Royal Box (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/12/28/f... Matt Busby was there supporting City. Of interest to MCFC and WBA fans.