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[Sue Perb]

Hi and welcome

Assume you're following NYCFC too.

Great to have support from across the 'pond'.

[iwasthere2012]

Hi.....just joined.
I've been reading the forum for a few years but never plucked up the courage to join in.
I'm from Dublin and found this forum and, dare I say it, Bluemoon, the best sources for real information about what's going on at City. The media stuff we get here is no better than the UK.
I used to love reading Doug's training reports in particular.
My first recollection of choosing City for better or worse was about 1970 when I was 7. My older brothers followed City and Arsenal and the rest of the road were the usual Utd/Liverpool mix and back then Chelsea and Leeds were big too.
I try to get over for a couple of matches a year, but haven't been over yet this year. Myself and my 12 year old son are coming over for the Newcastle match and am dying to see the development that's been going on.
Is the new campus worth a visit or would he get to see anything?
We usually go early to the ground because he loves it around the Etihad and always wants to get inside as early as possible.

Quite a few youngsters over here openly wearing City jerseys. Not as many as the usual red wearing lot, but things are definitely on the up.
Anyway that's enough for a first post.

[mr_nool]

Hi.....just joined.
I've been reading the forum for a few years but never plucked up the courage to join in.
I'm from Dublin and found this forum and, dare I say it, Bluemoon, the best sources for real information about what's going on at City. The media stuff we get here is no better than the UK.
I used to love reading Doug's training reports in particular.
My first recollection of choosing City for better or worse was about 1970 when I was 7. My older brothers followed City and Arsenal and the rest of the road were the usual Utd/Liverpool mix and back then Chelsea and Leeds were big too.
I try to get over for a couple of matches a year, but haven't been over yet this year. Myself and my 12 year old son are coming over for the Newcastle match and am dying to see the development that's been going on.
Is the new campus worth a visit or would he get to see anything?
We usually go early to the ground because he loves it around the Etihad and always wants to get inside as early as possible.

Quite a few youngsters over here openly wearing City jerseys. Not as many as the usual red wearing lot, but things are definitely on the up.
Anyway that's enough for a first post.

Welcome mate! I see a lot more City jerseys here in Holland as well. It still feel strange!

[Wonderwall]

Hi.....just joined.
I've been reading the forum for a few years but never plucked up the courage to join in.
I'm from Dublin and found this forum and, dare I say it, Bluemoon, the best sources for real information about what's going on at City. The media stuff we get here is no better than the UK.
I used to love reading Doug's training reports in particular.
My first recollection of choosing City for better or worse was about 1970 when I was 7. My older brothers followed City and Arsenal and the rest of the road were the usual Utd/Liverpool mix and back then Chelsea and Leeds were big too.
I try to get over for a couple of matches a year, but haven't been over yet this year. Myself and my 12 year old son are coming over for the Newcastle match and am dying to see the development that's been going on.
Is the new campus worth a visit or would he get to see anything?
We usually go early to the ground because he loves it around the Etihad and always wants to get inside as early as possible.

Quite a few youngsters over here openly wearing City jerseys. Not as many as the usual red wearing lot, but things are definitely on the up.
Anyway that's enough for a first post.

welcome to the board mate, as far as I am aware there are no tours available for the new training complex yet, try and get on the bridge and see what you can from there

[iwasthere2012]

Thanks for that. I'll have all day Wednesday, so I 'll take him down to the bridge and have a wander around.
The pictures that I've seen are really impressive. You really get the impression, that City have only scratched the surface yet and that the league don't know what's going to hit them.

[iwasthere2012]

Quite a few youngsters over here openly wearing City jerseys. Not as many as the usual red wearing lot, but things are definitely on the up.
Anyway that's enough for a first post.

Welcome mate! I see a lot more City jerseys here in Holland as well. It still feel strange!

English Football has always been followed over here, even before it going global, probably because of how poor the league of Ireland was.
Was it the same years ago in Holland, or is it something that is growing now.

[mr_nool]

Quite a few youngsters over here openly wearing City jerseys. Not as many as the usual red wearing lot, but things are definitely on the up.
Anyway that's enough for a first post.

Welcome mate! I see a lot more City jerseys here in Holland as well. It still feel strange!

English Football has always been followed over here, even before it going global, probably because of how poor the league of Ireland was.
Was it the same years ago in Holland, or is it something that is growing now.

Although being the most popular foreign league, it's still not that big. Most people only care about the Dutch league and the Chumps.
I think the biggest reason I now see City jerseys is because of us being in the Champions League and becoming a big household name, i.e. kids choosing to play with City in Fifa 15.

7 years ago, when I moved here, you only saw Barca, Bayern, Scum, scouse, Arsenal, etc. (and a lot of Dutch).

[iwasthere2012]

Although being the most popular foreign league, it's still not that big. Most people only care about the Dutch league and the Chumps.
I think the biggest reason I now see City jerseys is because of us being in the Champions League and becoming a big household name, i.e. kids choosing to play with City in Fifa 15.

7 years ago, when I moved here, you only saw Barca, Bayern, Scum, scouse, Arsenal, etc. (and a lot of Dutch).

I think I went through my entire school life being the only City fan in my class.
When my young lad started following City he was getting some stick from the usual Utd. crowd in his class and his football team.
I just told him to smile and tell them their days were numbered. I told him his time was coming soon.
Now there are quite a few City supporters in his class. Most impressive is a mate of his, whose Dad supports United but he supports City.
I told my lad that his mate will go far.

[World Toure]

Wattup all, i'm a recent convert to Football from America. Decided on city because i saw him totally destroy Tottenham when i was considering following them as my team. I watched the most recent World Cup and of course rooted for the US...was really exciting to be in so many close matches but sucked that we lost. Maybe one day. Anyway, thanks for having me.

[PCJC]

My name is Peter & I'm new to this site.
Always been Blue, long time (I'm 61)
Lots of false dawns, but it's good we're winning things now, shuts plenty of rags up!!
I doubt I'll agree with everything that's said on here, but, at the end of the day, we're all Blues & we should be able to agree to disagree!!
CTID

[Moonchesteri]

My name is Peter & I'm new to this site.
Always been Blue, long time (I'm 61)
Lots of false dawns, but it's good we're winning things now, shuts plenty of rags up!!
I doubt I'll agree with everything that's said on here, but, at the end of the day, we're all Blues & we should be able to agree to disagree!!
CTID

You would think so but someone will surely let you know you're a c*nt before that happens!
No seriously, this is a good place. Welcome mate!

[Beefymcfc]

My name is Peter & I'm new to this site.
Always been Blue, long time (I'm 61)
Lots of false dawns, but it's good we're winning things now, shuts plenty of rags up!!
I doubt I'll agree with everything that's said on here, but, at the end of the day, we're all Blues & we should be able to agree to disagree!!
CTID

You would think so but someone will surely let you know you're a c*nt before that happens!
No seriously, this is a good place. Welcome mate!

Cunt!

[Pam]

Hi all

Watch on youtube.com

Love City, hate United. So I did a Hitler video (as per attached).

Also, why is there another international break? That's six weeks out of a season that only started three months ago.

Pam

[Beefymcfc]

Welcome to the board Pam. Can't view the vid as my system can't handle a stream where I am but if it's anything like the others I'll be having a gander when I get the opportunity.

[jurgen1968]

Hallo there,

Here a Belgian.
Booked plane tickets for 12 people , weekend 21-22 februari 2015 , the Newcastle game.
Hope the game is on saturday ...
With the result in Rome in mind , i think it's OK.

Wich is the best pub before and after de game ?
We're a very thirsty veteran footballteam ...hehe


Greetz
Jurgen

[Wonderwall]

Hallo there,

Here a Belgian.
Booked plane tickets for 12 people , weekend 21-22 februari 2015 , the Newcastle game.
Hope the game is on saturday ...
With the result in Rome in mind , i think it's OK.

Wich is the best pub before and after de game ?
We're a very thirsty veteran footballteam ...hehe


Greetz
Jurgen

Welcome Jurgen
if you want the full on MCFC experience, get yourself to Mary D's across the road from the ground.

Cheers
WW

[jurgen1968]

Hallo there,

Here a Belgian.
Booked plane tickets for 12 people , weekend 21-22 februari 2015 , the Newcastle game.
Hope the game is on saturday ...
With the result in Rome in mind , i think it's OK.

Wich is the best pub before and after de game ?
We're a very thirsty veteran footballteam ...hehe


Greetz
Jurgen

Welcome Jurgen
if you want the full on MCFC experience, get yourself to Mary D's across the road from the ground.

Cheers
WW

Thanks.
Who's making the decisions about fixtures dates anyway?
Is it the FA ? Or tv? How many weeks in advance do they decide ?

[Wonderwall]

Hallo there,

Here a Belgian.
Booked plane tickets for 12 people , weekend 21-22 februari 2015 , the Newcastle game.
Hope the game is on saturday ...
With the result in Rome in mind , i think it's OK.

Wich is the best pub before and after de game ?
We're a very thirsty veteran footballteam ...hehe


Greetz
Jurgen

Welcome Jurgen
if you want the full on MCFC experience, get yourself to Mary D's across the road from the ground.

Cheers
WW

Thanks.
Who's making the decisions about fixtures dates anyway?
Is it the FA ? Or tv? How many weeks in advance do they decide ?

It is down to the TV people (SKY/BT Sport) on whether a fixture is changed or not

If it is moved away for TV purposes the times for TV kickoffs are
21 Feb - 12:45 (early kickoff) or 17:30 (late kickoff)
22 Feb - 13:30 (early kickoff) or 16:00 (late kickoff)
23 Feb - 20:00 Monday night Football

the full fixture list for that weekend is
Aston Villa v Stoke
Chelsea v Burnley
Crystal Palace v Arsenal
Everton v Leicester
Hull v QPR
Man City v Newcastle
Southampton v Liverpool
Sunderland v West Brom
Swansea v Man Utd
Spurs v West Ham

If I was to take a bet on the fixture the TV people want from that lot, it would be Southampton v Liverpool and City v Newcastle, you will find out when the next batch of TV Fixtures are announced in January

[jurgen1968]

Happy that City took the second spot in the CL
17-18 and 24-25 februari next games.

Europa league is scheduled thursday .19 feb


We have a great chance now....Saturday.
i hope it works this time... (3th try out , 1 and 2 was a failure)

[ManciniLegend]

Hi all.

Been a supporter since the 70's and was a season ticket holder up until towards the end of the Stuart Pearce era when I became dissilusioned with the game in general to be honest.

That feeling didn't last long but I've not renewed my season ticket since and now only attend the home games that TV don't cover.

I watch all the EDS and MCWFC home games and am immensely proud of all the club has achieved in recent years, and how we have achieved it.

I've previously been a regular poster on other City sites but not for several years. On Talkin City I was Fleetwood Blue.

Love and adore the club and frankly enjoy it more now I don't attend every home game, especially as a non season ticket holder I can sit somewhere different each time and can avoid being stuck next to some moaning twat who acts like we are still in division 3.

Since our takeover of Melbourne Heart I have watched all Melbourne City's games on TV and have really enjoyed the additional interest. I plan to follow New York City in a similar fashion.

Also follow Glasgow Rnagers and get up their a handful of times a season and have also followed England for 40 years, attending may games home and away.

My other love is Rugby League and support Wigan Warriors.

Hello and all the best to you.