I remember my first game at Maine Road was against Stoke City in 1969. My dad was a Stoke fan (later converted to a blue) and City lost a dire match 1-0. My second trip to Maine Rd was the first game of the 70/71 season, a 0-0 draw with Burnley. I then missed the home game with Blackpool (a midweek game played in the afternoon due to the 3 day week – remember that !!) which we won 2-0. My next game was against West Brom, and we promptly went a goal down. I was beginning to think I was a bad omen. However, we then got a goal back and didn’t know when to stop. City 4 W. Brom 1
I’ve followed City ever since, though don’t get to many games these days as I no longer live in Manchester.