My first game at Maine Road ( I’d already seen City the year before at Ibrox, in the Tennent Caledonian Cup )was on 8th October 1977. City beat Arsenal that day, and we ( my brother travelled with me ) almost missed the first goal!
We left home at 7.00am on the Saturday morning, and boarded a train to Glasgow and on to Manchester ( via Preston ). First time in Manchester saw us arrive at Victoria Station – how do we get to Maine Road ? Basically, we followed the crowd and asked the locals. Finally reached the ground, just before kick-off. How do we get a ticket ? Completed this part of the exercise and watched City beat Arsenal in the “comfort” of the wooden seats in the Platt Lane Stand. We then had to do the trip in reverse, reaching home ( Ayr ) at 12.00 midnight.
A day which I’ll never forget.
I’ve been to many games since ( even owning a Season Ticket for a few seasons at Eastlands ), but none has been as interesting and unforgettable !!!!
Hugh Miller – City Till I Die !