I walked to Maine Road from my home off Parkside Road, just 5 minutes stroll away. I actually went to watch Leicester. They had recently signed Frank Worthington and I had seen his first game, against the Reds at Old Trafford on Wednesday, 23 August.
Thanks to Marsh, Bell and Summerbee I became an instant convert. That match was the start of, so far, 36 years support for City. I’ve made friends with City fans in Manchester, Carlisle, Australia, Spain and Romania through this support. I’ve met Chairmen, Managers and Players, even Nick Leeson, and been a supporters branch secretary, but I can’t find any fans in my current home area of Bournemouth, Dorset.