I had grown up supporting my local team Altrincham and had no allegiance to either city or united (though I never liked united!!). All that changed in 1985 when I went with my elder brother and his mates to watch City play Notts County away on May Bank Holiday. I was 18. If City won they were promoted to the old div 1 and were playing a team who were already relegated – so there were hardly any Notts County fans there – it was full of City – many in fancy dress. The atmosphere was superb – which was more than can be said for the football. By half time we were 3-0 down and it was kicking off everywhere – some had even got in the dressing room and I remember Billy McNeil coming out on the pitch trying to calm everyone down. I remember thinking – if this team is so bad how come everyone is here – whats the attraction? I suppose there are thousands who still think that now but I know from that day I was hooked…we ended up losing 3-2 – Paul Simpson got both our goals…..and 23 years later I’m still trying to work out what the magic is but I know it will always be there.
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