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1940-1949
Society was forced to change in the 1940s and City was at the forefront of Manchester’s postwar redevelopment. The great pre-war captain Sam Barkas was back to guide the Blues to the Second Division title, but international goalkeeper Frank Swift announced his retirement. City shocked the football world by replacing him with former paratrooper Bert Trautmann. The German started the decade as an enemy of Britain but ended it a major Mancunian hero.
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November 11th, 2008 Trevor Manning
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It started here
My father took me to Main Road at the end of the War. I saw the great Frank Swift in action I was hooked. I have supported City ever since. Never wavering, even in the hard times. Remember billie Linnicker? Ever the Best.
Trevor Manning
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November 11th, 2008 Trevor John Vince
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Blackpool home
I was 8 years old, my dad took me to Maine Road for the first time, where I saw Frank Swift just before he retired. Stanley Matthews was supposed to play that day but didn’t. Unfortunately can’t remember the score. Been a blue ever since.
Trevor John Vince
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November 7th, 2008 Peter Holt
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A long time ago
I can’t remember my first actually game, but I know it was just after the war. I’d just come back from India and went to Maine Road and was staggered by the noise and energy of the crowd. Everyone was standing those days, and there was no fighting or aggression, it was a great time for football.
Peter Holt