by Malcolm Pheby | May 12, 2019 | This Week
May 12, 1982: A police dog-handler carefully checks the enclosure built to house the vast crowds expected at Heaton Park for the visit of Pope John Paul II. The Pope was due to say mass in the park on Monday May 31st at a specially constructed open air altar. More...
by Malcolm Pheby | May 8, 2019 | This Week
May 15, 1981: Manchester City manager John Bond, right, and goalkeeper Joe Corrigan put a brave face on losing the FA Cup Final on their return to Maine Road. The Blues drew 1-1 with Tottenham Hotspur after extra time at Wembley, but lost the replay 3-2. Tommy...
by Malcolm Pheby | May 6, 2019 | This Week
May 8, 1976: Blanco the lion cub looks like he’s enjoying crawling over the head of his surrogate parent, Belle Vue zoo superintendent Peter Grayson. The 18-month-old cub was abandoned by his mother after just one day, so Grayson took him into his home. He quickly...
by Malcolm Pheby | May 1, 2019 | This Week
May 3, 1987: West Indies legend Vivian Richards delights spectators as he cuts loose for Rishton Cricket Club in the Lancashire League. Richards joined Rishton as the club’s professional after quitting county side Somerset. He needed to play regular cricket to stay...
by Malcolm Pheby | Apr 21, 2019 | This Week
April 26, 1969: Joyful Manchester City fans pack into Wembley stadium for the 1969 FA Cup Final against Leicester City. The City faithful, many wearing boaters and rosettes, were in expectant mood. As reigning First Division champions, the Blues were hot favourites....
by Malcolm Pheby | Apr 17, 2019 | This Week
April 20, 1991: Manchester City striker Niall Quinn was forced to step in as goalkeeper when regular ‘keeper Tony Coton was sent off before half time against Derby County. Quinn made a good job of it too, saving a penalty to help City to a 2-1 victory in the Division...
