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MCFC Fans Foodbank Support @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social · 4d

Walking to The World Transformed and past where we delivered over 1000 pizzas to students locked in halls by the university with Liverpool FSF almost exactly 5 years ago.

Emergency aid delivered at a strange time, solidarity across cities and football clubs in the North West.

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MCFC Fans Foodbank Support @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social · 11d

Our volunteers will be back at the Joie Stadium for tomorrow's clash vs @ArsenalWFC! Info below 🩵

After feedback from fans we're trialling an earlier start of 10:30am, collecting donations for @McrFoodbank as ever 🤝

(that's if Storm Amy doesn't get the match called off!)

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TheFSA @thefsa.bsky.social · 11d

FIFA's presale for World Cup 2026 tickets has revealed just how expensive the tournament could be for supporters - and we're calling on the FA to lobby FIFA for fairer prices #FIFAWorldCup #WC2026

Thomas Concannon, who leads the FSA’s England Fans’ Embassy, said:

“These prices are astonishing - $2,000 for the cheapest final ticket is unacceptable.

“If fans are successful in obtaining a category four ticket from the first game to the last, that could set them back $3,180 at least. That is more than double what Qatar cost.

“Combined with travel to the Americas and accommodation, this will be the most expensive World Cup for matchgoing fans we've ever seen by some distance.

“A healthy allocation of the lowest category of tickets should be made available to participating nations that are not affected by host city location or dynamic pricing.

“Additionally, participating nation tickets should be located in key areas directly behind the goals to provide the best possible backing to their teams.

“We'd urge the FA to work with other nations around the world to put pressure on FIFA to keep this World Cup financially accessible for matchgoing fans.”

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MCFC Fans Foodbank Support @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you Dom! Looking forward to the book very much

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Dom Farrell @domfarrell.bsky.social · 11d

Aaaaaand, if you like the idea of me and @davidmooney.co.uk prattling on about Manchester City a little more, I have a book launch night at The Waldorf in town on October 30. All proceeds going to @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/manchester...

Manchester City book launch with author Dom Farrell

Official launch party for 'Glory Days for the Waifs and Strays: Identity and Meaning in the Rise of the Modern Manchester City '.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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MCFC Fans Foodbank Support @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social · 13d

The two collections last weekend totalled more than 100kg for Manchester Central Foodbank - big thank you to everyone who donated and spread the word!

Next collection this weekend vs Arsenal women. Full details to follow later this week!

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MCFC Fans Foodbank Support @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks to all who donated this weekend, especially at the women's game where we got a whole bin full for Manchester Central Foodbank!

Great weekend and our next fixture will be the women's game against Arsenal on 4th October!

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MCFC Fans Foodbank Support @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social · 16d

I hope he's right!

MCFC Fans Foodbank Support @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social · 16d

Realistic target this season is overhauling Bell and rising to fourth-highest I think

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MCFC Fans Foodbank Support @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social · 17d

First collection of the weekend today! Get in and around it from 1pm 💙💙

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MCFC Fans Foodbank Support @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social · 17d

COLLECTION INFO 📢

We're back for @mancity.com vs @burnleyfc1882.bsky.social tomorrow & @mancitywomen.bsky.social vs London City Lionesses on Sunday, a weekend double-header! 🩵

We'll be collecting non-perishable food & toiletries for Manchester Central Foodbank as ever, say hello! Full info👇

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MCFC Fans Foodbank Support @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social · 25d

Apparently we can't see any direct messages here unless we do "age verification", so please just email [email protected] if you want to discuss something with us privately/off the timeline

MCFC Fans Foodbank Support @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social · 26d

Special thanks also to the volunteers who were all very cold and rained on by the end. Collections are only possible due to the volunteers, so thank you all!

MCFC Fans Foodbank Support @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social · 26d

The weekend collection before the derby brought in more than 110kg of food, the equivalent of 144 emergency meals for vulnerable Mancunians!

Big thank you as always to everyone who donated and got involved in the collection - all makes a huge difference 🩵

All in aid of Manchester Central Foodbank

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barry novibes @iaindowie.bsky.social · 29d

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MCFC Fans Foodbank Support @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social · 29d

Thanks to all who donated today and braved the weather, really strong collection!

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MCFC Fans Foodbank Support @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social · Sep 14

Collection today!! Would love to see as many people as possible with a donation for Manchester Central Foodbank!

MCFC Fans Foodbank Support @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social · Sep 12

NEXT COLLECTION IS THIS SUNDAY!!

💙We're back before the derby and will be in place from 14:30-16:00 at the end of Howard Bernstein Way!

🌽All donations of non-perishable food and toiletries are welcome in aid of @McrFoodbank

Please share far and wide, Blues!!!

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MCFC Fans Foodbank Support @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social · Sep 13

Just under 24 hours until our pre-derby collection!!

MCFC Fans Foodbank Support @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social · Sep 12

NEXT COLLECTION IS THIS SUNDAY!!

💙We're back before the derby and will be in place from 14:30-16:00 at the end of Howard Bernstein Way!

🌽All donations of non-perishable food and toiletries are welcome in aid of @McrFoodbank

Please share far and wide, Blues!!!

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MCFC Fans Foodbank Support @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social · Sep 13

Just under 24 hours until our pre-derby collection!!

MCFC Fans Foodbank Support @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social · Sep 12

NEXT COLLECTION IS THIS SUNDAY!!

💙We're back before the derby and will be in place from 14:30-16:00 at the end of Howard Bernstein Way!

🌽All donations of non-perishable food and toiletries are welcome in aid of @McrFoodbank

Please share far and wide, Blues!!!

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MCFC Fans Foodbank Support @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social · Sep 12

NEXT COLLECTION IS THIS SUNDAY!!

💙We're back before the derby and will be in place from 14:30-16:00 at the end of Howard Bernstein Way!

🌽All donations of non-perishable food and toiletries are welcome in aid of @McrFoodbank

Please share far and wide, Blues!!!

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MCFC Fans Foodbank Support @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social · Sep 12

NEXT COLLECTION IS THIS SUNDAY!!

💙We're back before the derby and will be in place from 14:30-16:00 at the end of Howard Bernstein Way!

🌽All donations of non-perishable food and toiletries are welcome in aid of @McrFoodbank

Please share far and wide, Blues!!!

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MCFC Fans Foodbank Support @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social · Sep 11

Details of the second collection of 2025/26 coming tomorrow!!

In the meantime, we're looking for a driver to collect the donations at 4pm. Foodbank can come and collect them in the week following the game.

If you can collect (or know anyone else who can) then please get in touch ASAP!

MCFC Fans Foodbank Support @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social · Aug 29

Our friends at Manchester Central Foodbank have told us that Blues donated 87.2kg of food at the weekend's game vs Spurs!

Your generous cash & food donations roughly equal ~140 meals for Mancunians, supported across the city. Thank you for the continued support 🩵 #HungerDoesntWearClubColours

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

Delighted to say that 2 books I’ve worked on are to be launched this month. Unusual to get 2 launches in the same month. One I’ve co-authored; the other I’ve co-edited. 1 will be launched at the National Football Museum; the other at the Irish Embassy in London. Watch this space.

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MCFC Fans Foodbank Support @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social · Aug 29

Our friends at Manchester Central Foodbank have told us that Blues donated 87.2kg of food at the weekend's game vs Spurs!

Your generous cash & food donations roughly equal ~140 meals for Mancunians, supported across the city. Thank you for the continued support 🩵 #HungerDoesntWearClubColours

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MCFC Fans Foodbank Support @mcfcfoodbank.bsky.social · Aug 26

Thanks to all who donated on Saturday! Got the season off to a great start (result and performance aside..........) and we're grateful to you all!

See you again before the u*ited game 🫡

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