My first taste of live football was in the 70s. My late father was a great football fan and supported Plymouth Argyle. I became a footbll fan watching the 1966 world cup with Dad.
City played Plymouth Argyle in a cup match and I was so excited because Dad took me to see it – my first live game. Naturally I supported City because Dad supported Argyle. I can’t remember the date but it would have been in the late 60s, early 70s.I have supported City ever since. My favourite players were Francis Lee and Colin Bell. I had a real schoolgirl crush on Frannie and sent him valentine cards. The club always replied on his behalf and sent me team autographs. (he never replied personally much to my disappointment!)
I don’t get the chance to go to live games much these days, but am excited because I shall be coming to the last game of the season against Bolton. my first trip to the new stadium!! Perhaps Frannie can be there to meet me??!!