MAN CITY 2, NORWICH CITY 3 Manager-less Manchester City played like a ship without a rudder as they were beaten at home by Norwich City in their final Barclays Premier League match of the season. It was the visiting fans who were imitating the hosts as they celebrated each goal Poznan style as City, who […]
New City role for Vieira
Manchester City Football Club is delighted to announce Patrick Vieira as the new Head of the Elite Development Squad, a position he will take up on 1st June, following two years in the role as City’s Football Development Executive. The Elite Development Squad currently play in the Under 21 Premier League and from 2014 […]
Fergie’s fairytale finish
MAN UNITED 2, SWANSEA CITY 1. A late goal from Rio Ferdinand helped deliver the Manchester United victory against Swansea City which gave Sir Alex Ferguson a winning send off as he bid an emotional farewell in his final Old Trafford appearance before retirement, It was the perfect ending to Ferguson’s 26-year reign as […]
City slayed by minnows
MAN CITY 0, WIGAN ATHLETIC 1 Minnows Wigan Athletic created a footballing fairytale as they defeated mighty Manchester City in the final of the FA Cup with Budweiser. An injury-time winning goal from substitute Ben Watson caused heartbreak for 10-man City who were beaten by opponents who are battling for Premier League survival. It […]
End of an era as Fergie stands down
Manchester United have confirmed Sir Alex Ferguson is to retire at the end of the season. In a statement, the club said he will stand down after the West Bromwich Albion game on May 19 and join the football club’s board. The 71-year-old has won 38 trophies since taking over from Ron Atkinson in 1986. “The decision to […]