Blue Since 76 wrote:Can I just ask a few of the posters on here - when we moved to Maine Rd was there loads of people complaining that the atmosphere wasn't as good as at Hyde Rd, or is it just an Etihad thing?
john68 wrote:Blue Since 76 wrote:Can I just ask a few of the posters on here - when we moved to Maine Rd was there loads of people complaining that the atmosphere wasn't as good as at Hyde Rd, or is it just an Etihad thing?
Despite what the cheeky gits on here would have you believe, I was NOT around at that time Mate nor am I the oldest on here.
I would suggest that because the moves from both groundsand took place in different eras, the issue of atmosphere was probably a bigger deal when we moved to our present home. Much, though by no means all of the atmosphere at Maine Road was generated by the singing and chanting from, originally the Kippax Choir and latterly the North Stand. Prior to the mid 60s, almost all of the atmosphere would have been generated by the general ooohs, aaaahs and general noise of cheering created by the crowd.
The move from Hyde Road to maine Road in 1923 did however cause other major problems. There was a significant movement who were very upset about City moving from the local area (Gorton/Ardwick). So upset, that they decided to set up another club in East Manchester that played at Belle Vue. Manchester Central FC, (another MCFC) were set up by major figures from City's past in opposition to the move to Moss Side.
The significance of the other MCFC was that even from the (non league) Football Combination, they were seen as a threat to the existence of the rags. They were offered a place in the Football League but after a meal at the Midland between the League Chairman and representatives from City, their place was denied. Action by City that probably guaranteed the rags survival.
john68 wrote:Blue Since 76 wrote:Can I just ask a few of the posters on here - when we moved to Maine Rd was there loads of people complaining that the atmosphere wasn't as good as at Hyde Rd, or is it just an Etihad thing?
Despite what the cheeky gits on here would have you believe, I was NOT around at that time Mate nor am I the oldest on here.
I would suggest that because the moves from both groundsand took place in different eras, the issue of atmosphere was probably a bigger deal when we moved to our present home. Much, though by no means all of the atmosphere at Maine Road was generated by the singing and chanting from, originally the Kippax Choir and latterly the North Stand. Prior to the mid 60s, almost all of the atmosphere would have been generated by the general ooohs, aaaahs and general noise of cheering created by the crowd.
The move from Hyde Road to maine Road in 1923 did however cause other major problems. There was a significant movement who were very upset about City moving from the local area (Gorton/Ardwick). So upset, that they decided to set up another club in East Manchester that played at Belle Vue. Manchester Central FC, (another MCFC) were set up by major figures from City's past in opposition to the move to Moss Side.
The significance of the other MCFC was that even from the (non league) Football Combination, they were seen as a threat to the existence of the rags. They were offered a place in the Football League but after a meal at the Midland between the League Chairman and representatives from City, their place was denied. Action by City that probably guaranteed the rags survival.
LookMumImOnMCF.net wrote:My dad tells me my first game was the 3-3 derby in 1990 sat in the north stand when I was 6, but I don't remember it.
I dunno if some freaky shit happened to me but I don't really remember much at all from my childhood at all. The fist City game I can remember going to was the 1-0 FA Cup defeat by Boro in 97.
Growing up in Gorton they was little alternative to supporting City.
gillie wrote:Back with vengance you old rascal at least you know our history but why did we save the rags?
Good Times wrote:I miss Maine Road.
For me, going to Maine Road wasn't just about the football, it was almost a way of life - a weekly social event if you will.
steveo_88 wrote:I'm a glory hunter to the core, I started following in 1999.
Yffi_88 wrote:steveo_88 wrote:I'm a glory hunter to the core, I started following in 1999.
Same here! At the start of the 99 season I got a jnr blues membership and my first game was a midweek shitfest on the complimentary tickets you get with the scheme.
steveo_88 wrote:I'm a glory hunter to the core, I started following in 1999.
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