A look at Manuel Pellegrini's last two seasons at the helm.In Part 1 of our look back at Manuel Pellegrini’s greatest matches, we focused on his debut season, a season packed full of memorable moments, as he steered City to a domestic double. In Part 2, we look at the...

Howard can't wait for the possible return of Leeds United to the Premier League.It was September 2000. The 21st century was well underway, and few of us could predict what life had in store.  A very different world in those days, when viruses were mainly electronic...

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 noisy support in the second division days of the mid-80s, with some of the Kippax faithful splintering to...

Howard takes a look at Manuel Pellegrini's explosive debut season.On a recent 93:20 podcast we looked at the reigns of City’s last three managers, and it was commented on how in many respects Manuel Pellegrini is the “forgotten” manager at City, especially considering...

Part 3 of Howard's diaries from his isolation station.It’s been two months. Two months since I went for a Sunday roast with my parents, to celebrate my mum’s birthday, kind of. No physical contact that day, and the unease and feeling that I shouldn’t be out were...

In a candid and honest piece, Ste looks at how football and City proved to be his saviour.At any point in the early to mid-2000s, on the occasions I would bump into someone I hadn’t seen since school they would unfailingly mention Manchester City. Supporting City is...

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 2000.    Mr George Tawlon Manneh Oppong Ousman Weah, looking a bizarre fit alongside Mr Joseph Royle’s...

As the lock-down continues. Howard experiences an isolation birthday and the usual irritations.I’m still here, unlike a fan of the invisible man. We’re all still here, plodding along as everything merges into one big lump. Sat at the same desk day after day, watching...

Beanie opens up about his time at Manchester City.Almost precisely thirteen and a half years (give or take a month) after a toy horse almost revived a struggling managerial career, I tracked down and spoke to Stuart Pearce’s supposed lucky charm. As I open the door to...

Howard reminisces about simple pleasures.You’ve probably noticed already, but there’s no football at the moment. Well, there is some in Belarus, but I am not going to pretend to be interested in Slutsk. Provide your own punchline. As we all struggle through this daily...