Manchester City – Tuesday 18 January 2011 Manager Roberto Mancini Founded 1887 (as Ardwick FC) Ground The City of Manchester Stadium Address SportCity, Eastlands, Manchester, M11 3FF Capacity 47726 Highest gate 47,304 v Chelsea 28/2/2004 Squad: Goalkeepers David Gonzalez (COL), Shay Given (IRL), Joe Hart (ENG), Gunnar Nielsen (FAR), Stuart Taylor […]
Oppos View – Preston
View from the opposition – Preston 15th Jan 2011 A bit about you: Name: Geoff Ollerton Current home town: Preston Birthplace: Preston How long have you supported your team? 40 odd years Overview of your club: Favourite thing about your home ground: It's a REAL football ground and not one of those plastic 'arenas' like […]
Going to Preston ?
Directions PR1 6RU Leave M6 at Junction 31 and follow signs Left for Preston. Go up a steep hill (often a police speed trap on the hill, so stick to 30) and follow the road down to a mini roundabout (speed camera by the BP garage on the left). At the roundabout with the Hesketh […]
Next Up – Preston
Preston North End 15 January 2011 Manager Phil Brown Founded 1881 Ground Deepdale Address Sir Tom Finney Way, Preston, PR1 6RU Capacity 23,408 Highest Gate 42,684 v Arsenal – Division One, 23rd April 1938 Squad: 1 Andy Lonergan Goalkeeper, 2 Craig Morgan Defender 3 Callum Davidson […]
A Proper Cup Tie
Leicester City 2 Manchester City 2 The FA Cup 3rd round tie against the millionaires of Manchester City had all the likely ingredients for a great occasion at the Walkers Stadium: – A full house for both home and away fans. – Lots of back stories prior to the kick-off to add a little spice: […]