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Strawberry Fields Forever - The Beatles

Rumours of War - Billy Bragg

I’ve often wondered that too. No idea why. It was the only kit of the 1980s not to have the robin badge, and it was first worn in 1983 so a year after our near extinction. There had been at least one kit before then that had the badge so it wasn’t as if it was the first kit under the new company. I was only 8 years old so only have vague memories of City’s early-80s era.

Agree about Port Vale, and it’s a decent size as well. Bloody freezing whenever I’ve been there, though! I’d forgotten about Rotherham’s old ground. Full of character. I might be wrong, but think it’s still there and used by a team.

I haven’t been to an away match for about 4 years now. For me, the important thing has always been the surrounding area having pubs etc. I always enjoyed trips to London grounds (especially Brentford). Newcastle was a brilliant away trip. The worst grounds are ones that seem stuck in the middle of nowhere, like Reading. The ground I was most disappointed with was Villa Park. I like the look of it, but the facilities in the top tier of the away end were abysmal. Plus I got soaked in a downpour of rain after parking the car and then got stuck in terrible traffic on the way home, which didn’t help.

Good for him. I always liked him as a City player and he seemed to be a good character, too.

Based on what I’ve seen of him I’m not convinced, especially for what would presumably be a significant outlay (even just wages). He has seemed lightweight and mainly peripheral in games. Yes he was out for a while injured and might have struggled with match fitness, but he hasn’t made the impact I was hoping for.

I thought the ref was really good today - consistent and managed the game well.

Very glad we rescued a point to maintain our unbeaten run. But it was disappointing to see us revert back to the type of performance we saw post-Southampton, especially in the first half. Huddersfield looked more cohesive and aggressive. I thought our passing was poor. We were better second half and were rewarded for plugging away.

Cops and Robbers - The Hoosiers

Dickie, Max, Knight, Tanner, Vyner. Difficult to not include James. Sykes too, but like other posters have said he’s faded since his injury. Hopefully back to his best next season. Roberts has impressed me, but hasn’t played enough games to be in contention.

Tiny Steps - Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Good win. Nice to give someone a hammering. And another clean sheet. COYR.

Semenyo for me. We’ve been missing his pace and power up front.

Congratulations!

Not sure if this has already been posted on here, but I came across this photo recently. Looks like the old stand before the Dolman was still there (can just been seen sticking out on the right of the flats).

Abattoir Blues - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Fast Car - Tracy Chapman

He was before my time, but my Dad really rated him. RIP.

Sad to hear that another great character from football has gone. I remember when he was manager at Doncaster in the 1980s when City beat them to get into the play offs with a late Colin Gordon goal and Joe Kinnear was interviewed after the game, expressing his concern about the pitch invasions. RIP Joe.

Good away point, but sounds like a dire game and performance.

Presumably injured? A huge loss, though.

I got stuck at lights yesterday waiting for them to pass. It was a surreal moment but really entertaining and all looked really good natured. Lots of people smiling, which is surely what life is all about. But I didn’t actually know what was going on until I read about it in this thread.

I voted for Dickie and Conway. Champagne moment for me was Cornick’s goal v Southampton. I wasn’t at the West Ham game so didn’t see Conway’s equaliser live. And I just missed his goal in the home game after getting to the ground late because of a problem with the bus I was on.

I’m glad LM has gone with the same starting 11 as the Leicester game - the players deserved to keep their places. Fingers crossed we play with the same desire and intensity. COYR