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Founding of Manchester City
Ardwick AFC changes to Manchester City. City play at Hyde Road in Gorton -
FA Cup Final 1904
City beat Bolton in the 1904 cup final at Crystal Palace to be the first Manchester team to win a trophy -
World War 1
During World War 1, league football was suspended so City had to play in Subsidary tournaments in the Lancashire division. -
New Stadium
City move from Hyde Road which was destroyed, to an 85000 capacity stadium called Maine Road -
City record largest derby victory, but still go down
City record the highest Manchester derby victory 6-1 at Old Trafford and suffer relegation in the same season. -
Record Attendence for an English club win
A record English crowd of 84,569 is recorded at Maine Road when the Blues entertain Stoke City. -
First League win
The blues win the league champioship for the first time -
Groundsharing during WW2.
From 1941-1945, Manchester City's cross town rivals, Manchester United had to share Maine road with City due to United's stadium, Old Trafford being bombed. -
Manchester City FA Cup glory
1956 The Blues play their second successive FA Cup Final, this time beating Birmingham 3-1 to lift the trophy. The match was remembered as City goalkeeper Bert Trautmann continued playing with a broken neck. http://www.britishpathe.com/video/the-cup-final-manchester-city-3-v-birmingham-1 -
City are promoted as champions
City are promoted as champions of Division Two, under the management team of Joe Mercer and Malcolm Allison. -
European and domestic cup double for the blues.
City complete a brilliant European and domestic cup double by winning the European Cup Winners Cup and the League Cup. -
City premier league champions for the first time since 1968 after an injury time comeback
On May the 13th in 2012, Manchester City were champions of England again. They won the league in dramatic fashion after scoring 2 injury time goals to win 3-2 against QPR and win the premier league title. Sergio Aguero will go down in City folklore for his goal after 93 minutes and 20 seconds. -
Relegations.
In 1983 and 1987, City were relegated from Division 1 to division 2. This was a real low point for the club. -
club record victory against Huddersfield Town
A club record 10-1 demolition of Huddersfield Town is recorded at Maine Road in 1987. -
The Cityzens release a new club badge
In 1997 city unveil their new club badge which would last 19 years. At the bottom the words superbia in proelio are written. These words are latin for pride in battle. -
Promotion to Division 1 in the most dramatic way
City beat Gillingham on penalties in the 1999 play off final. This doesn't tell the story, they were 2-0 down in stoppage time, but 2 injury time goals salvaged a draw and subsequently extra time and penalties. City then won 3-1 on penalties thanks to goalkeeper Nicky Weavers heroics. http://www.mcfc.co.uk/citytv/match-highlights/2014/may/rewind-gillingham-v-city-playoff-final -
Premier League promotion.
The blues secured promotion back to the premier league to achieve back to back promotions. They beat Blackburn 4-1 at Ewood Park -
Move to Etihad Stadium (previously called City of Manchester Stadium)
City leave Maine Road after 80 years in 2003. They left after a 1-0 defeat to Southampton. They move to a new 48,000 (now 55,000) capacity stadium in Ashton. -
Abu Dhabi united group takeover.
The Abu Dhabi United Group become the new owners of Manchester City. They instantly break the clubs transfer record, signing Robinho, the Brazilian from Real Madrid for £32.5 million. -
35 year wait for a trophy ends.
City beat Stoke 1-0 at Wembley in 2011 under Roberto Mancini to end a 35 year wait for a trophy. Yaya toure scored the goal with one of his trademark thunderbolts. -
AGUEROOOOOOO
City win their first Premier league title in dramatic fashion with a 3-2 victory over QPR. City were 2-1 down in injury time, with rivals United celebrating prematurely. Edin Dzeko clawed 1 back to level the scoreline, and Sergio Aguero scored 1 more just seconds later after 93 minutes and 20 seconds. The words, 'Balotelli, Aguerooooo' will forever be placed in the minds of City supporters. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x329qoo_sergio-aguero-last-minute-goal-vs-qpr_fun -
City 2-0 West Ham
City won their second Premier league title just 2 years later, this time slightly more comfortably with a 2-0 victory over the hammers. -
Record Signing
City broke their transfer record, with the signing of Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne from Wolfsburg for £55 million. De Bruyne has turned out to be worth every penny. -
GUARDIOLA'S BLUE AND WHITE ARMY.
On February 1st 2016, it was announced that arguably the best manager in the world, Pep Guardiola would take over as Manchester City manager from the 1st of July 2016. This appointment sparked huge excitement amongst City fans.
