My father was on leave and took me to Maine Rd.
We played Barnsley (I think).I dont know the score, but I remember their kit was a vivid red with hooped socks they looked like world beaters to us youngsters when they ran out.
After that I found my own way, and it was City one week united next. Before each game we played on the car park City v Utd with a Tennissy(tennis ball)
My favourite was Billy Walsh a classy wing half.
I can never forget Frank Swift. Being born 1933 the same day he made his Maine Rd. debut I was reminded of the fact each boxing day until 1980. Two games I shall never forget were Birmingham away in the cup 1947. I went with my dad by coach from the local pub. On the way we were snowed under and had to be dug out by German p.o.ws. It took 7 hours and we just made the kick off. Amazingly the pitch was cleared and the game went ahead.
We lost 5-0.
Another debacle was Bradford in the war time cup. We won there 3-1 and lost at home 8-2. I saw both games.
Anyway after 65years watching City I am still of sound mind (I THINK)
Up the Blues.