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Dr Gary James @garyjames.bsky.social · 15h

Thanks for the birthday messages yesterday. I spent the day in my favourite city. Not a bad view for those studying at the library. I couldn’t help but get some research in.

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Dr Gary James @garyjames.bsky.social · 1d

If someone wants to organise it and pay venue etc then I’d be happy to do further events. I’ve lots to say but not certain people want to attend.

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Dr Gary James @garyjames.bsky.social · 1d

Personally I’d love to do other shows and I have got plenty to say still. It’s whether people would turn up that is the issue and cost. Happy to do events and talks if there’s interest. Cheers

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Dr Gary James @garyjames.bsky.social · 2d

One for MCFC fans… Maine Rd and temperance (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/10/06/m...

Maine Road & Temperance

This map shows the Maine Road area, where Manchester City’s former ground was, before any of the terraced housing was built. The dark blue shape I’ve placed on the map is approximately where …

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Dr Gary James @garyjames.bsky.social · 3d

Sadly we’ve lost another Manchester footballing figure: gjfootballarchive.com/2025/10/06/m... My thoughts are with Margaret’s family.

Margaret Allen (Temple)

Sadly, we’ve lost another footballing figure from Manchester. Two days ago Margaret Allen (nee Temple) passed away. She was one of the Manchester Corinthians I was privileged to interview over the …

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Dr Gary James @garyjames.bsky.social · 3d

Two years ago today… What a day: gjfootballarchive.com/2025/10/06/t...

Two Years Ago Today: Manchester Recognises The Corinthians

It’s hard to believe but today marks two years since an amazing day when Manchester came together, along with a wonderful community of former footballers, to recognise the pioneering women’s team t…

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Dr Gary James @garyjames.bsky.social · 6d

Steve Staunton for @ManCity ? An old story (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/10/03/s...

Steve Staunton for Manchester City?

Forty years ago (4 October 1985) it was reported in Drogheda that their talented local footballer Stephen Staunton was being watched by Manchester City. The feeling was that the player may be signe…

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International Centre for Sports History and Culture @icshc.bsky.social · 7d

International Football History Conference 2026 - CALL FOR PAPERS! Further information at the below link and via @garyjames.bsky.social - gjfootballarchive.com/2025/10/02/i... #sportshistory

International Football History Conference 2026

The call for papers/presentations has been released for the 2026 International Football History Conference (#Footycon26). If you are interested in attending or presenting the details are here: Inte…

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Dr Gary James @garyjames.bsky.social · 7d

Such sad news coming from Crumpsall. My thoughts are with those involved and the families and friends of the victims.

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Dr Gary James @garyjames.bsky.social · 8d

An MCFC on this day from 2011: gjfootballarchive.com/2025/10/01/t...

The 2010s: Blackburn 0 Manchester City 4

On this day (1 October) in 2011 Manchester City faced Blackburn in the Premier at Ewood Park. Here’s a few words I wrote on that game a few years ago: At Blackburn on 1st October the home sid…

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Dr Gary James @garyjames.bsky.social · 9d

Delighted to see two books I’ve contributed to launched this month. Enjoyed working with all involved.

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Dr Gary James @garyjames.bsky.social · 9d

A memorable day at Ricky’s gym…. gjfootballarchive.com/2025/09/29/r...

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Dr Gary James @garyjames.bsky.social · 10d

The recent tributes to Ricky Hatton prompted me to dig out this image from October in 2011 when I went with City Academy players & staff, Patrick Viera and Brian Marwood to Ricky's gym in Hyde.... gjfootballarchive.com/2025/09/29/r...

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Dr Gary James @garyjames.bsky.social · 10d

40 years ago today... Manchester Utd's Peter Barnes back in England reckoning (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/09/29/b...

Barnes Bidding for England

Forty years ago today (29 September 1985) it was reported that Manchester United’s winger Peter Barnes was being considered for a place in Bobby Robson’s England. The former City player…

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Dr Gary James @garyjames.bsky.social · 11d

We’ll be at Craven Cottage June 11-13

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Dr Gary James @garyjames.bsky.social · 11d

It’s actually the colours that are the clue. We’re off to….

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Dr Gary James @garyjames.bsky.social · 11d

An MCFC on this day in the 1920s (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/09/28/t...

The 1920s: Manchester City 3 Derby County 0

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Dr Gary James @garyjames.bsky.social · 12d

Tributes to Ricky at today’s game

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Dr Gary James @garyjames.bsky.social · 12d

City v Burnley today: gjfootballarchive.com/2025/09/27/c...

City v Burnley

It’s Manchester City v Burnley today. There are lots of articles and features on my website about games between the two, including record breaking attendances. Here’s a link to everything tagged ‘B…

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Dr Gary James @garyjames.bsky.social · 13d

MCFC on this day in 1998 (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/09/26/d...

Dickov and Goater

On this day (26 September) in 1998 Manchester City drew 2-2 with Northampton Town in ‘new’ Division Two (third tier). City goalscorers were Paul Dickov and Shaun Goater. Twice City had …

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FootyCon @footycon.bsky.social · 14d

We’re very excited to announce the location for #FootyCon26 in the next few days!!

We won’t tell you just yet… but feel free to have a guess to where we might end up!

The only hint we’ll give you is the answer is in our new logo.

Post your guesses in the comments ⬇️

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Max Portman @whuhistorian.bsky.social · 14d

Really excited to share with you that we’re close to announcing next year’s location for #FootyCon26 and returning for a 3rd time as co-organiser with @garyjames.bsky.social

If you want to have a guess, feel free to do so in the original post below ⬇️

FootyCon @footycon.bsky.social · 14d

We’re very excited to announce the location for #FootyCon26 in the next few days!!

We won’t tell you just yet… but feel free to have a guess to where we might end up!

The only hint we’ll give you is the answer is in our new logo.

Post your guesses in the comments ⬇️

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Dr Gary James @garyjames.bsky.social · 14d

It doesn’t feel like it but this was 40 years ago today… (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/09/25/t... Who else was at OT that night to see Bury & City?

The 1980s: Bury 1 Manchester City 2 at Old Trafford

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Dr Gary James @garyjames.bsky.social · 14d

Looking forward to tonight. I’ll be at the launch of another book I’ve contributed to. This is a Nat Football Museum book telling the history of the game via 100 objects. I’ve written about some of the objects and am looking forward to seeing it in print tonight. It’s being launched at the museum.

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Dr Gary James @garyjames.bsky.social · 16d

Maine Rd then and now: gjfootballarchive.com/2025/07/15/m...

Maine Road Now and Then

It’s worth comparing this image from recent years, showing the housing and school now built on Maine Road, with this 1940s image of the Maine Road site. The boundary lines are visible, demons…

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