by Simon Curtis | Aug 30, 2024 | blog
Sven Diagrams: -Sven And A New Milan By Simon Curtis | 30 August 2024 Simon Curtis looks back at how Sven Goran Eriksson began the “Milan Plan” Noppadol Pattama was addressing the media, which in itself was something of a novelty. He was about to set the...
by Simon Curtis | Jul 29, 2020 | blog
Prose and Conns: Manchester City - The Writer's Paradise. By Simon Curtis | 30 July 2020 Simon examines how football writers cover Manchester City, especially in light of recent events. The English football press has developed a vigorous reputation for partisanship,...
by Simon Curtis | Jun 30, 2020 | blog
50 Years And Waiting - Manchester City's Quest For Europe's Top Prize By Simon Curtis | 30 June 2020 From Allison to Mancini to Guardiola…the European journey continues, for now… Head to toe in black, with the collar on his polo shirt turned up and a $400...
by Simon Curtis | May 28, 2020 | blog
Playing To The Invisible Man: Manchester City & An Empty Stand. By Simon Curtis | 28th May 2020 A look back at when Manchester City had to play in front of an empty stand – playing to the invisible man. The old North Stand at Maine Road became a stronghold of...
by Simon Curtis | May 12, 2020 | blog
George's Yellow Boots: When Manchester City Signed George Weah. By Simon Curtis | 12 May 2020 Simon looks back at the day Manchester City signed a Ballon D’Or winner. “He’s tri-lingual, a politician but most of all a goal-scorer.” – Joe Royle, August...
