I was 13 and went with my Dad and brother. My Dad was a football referee and rarely available on match days. We went to the Good Friday match, 8th April 1966, CITY v Bury.It was cold and a bit foggy and we sat in the main stand at Maine Road. I was very cold and found the noise a bit scary. I think my Dad took me along as an afterthought – me being a girl and the day was really arranged for my brother – we were getting prepared for the World Cup in the summer to come. I think we were top of the 2nd division and Colin Bell had recently been transferred from Bury (as far as I remember) and we won 1-0. No idea who scored or even who was playing it all seemed so fast! It wasn’t love at first sight for me and City although I became a huge Colin Bell fan instantly. The next season I went alternately to Manchester United one week with a boyfriend and City the next week with a group of friends. In summer of 1967 I made the decision – it was CITY for me, partly because I had more fun in the great atmosphere at Maine Road and partly because I was mad on Colin Bell. Of course we won the league the next year so I was pleased with my decision and …. despite everything we’ve been through since I haven’t regretted it once! I am the only City supporter in my whole family although we are all footy fans. I have a seasoncard and still love match days. It’s been a 42 year pleasure for me. Anne Hall