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I'm sure Marcus Hall didn't qualify either but he got one. Their spells at City and appearances are similar. I would have awarded neither a testimonial. I didn't bother going to Hall's game because I felt he did not warrant it.

It ended in a 6-6 draw! Glazier did score two, you are correct. He went up front late on and Neil Ramsbottom went in goal. The England line-up included nine of the 11 that won the final. The two missing were Bobby Charlton and Nobby Stiles, who were replaced by George Eastham and Jimmy...

George Curtis and Mick Kearns had two joint testimonial matches. City played Northampton Town at Highfield Road in May 1966, drawing 2-2. The crowd was over 13000, boosted by the presence of George Hudson for the Cobblers. A year later, just as City were being promoted, the other testimonial...

We were members of the Sky Blue Pool for years, pretty well from when it started until it finally packed up. I was never a collector because I did a Littlewoods round. I knew a couple of people who were agents and spent a few boozy nights in the Agent's Bar at the ground. Anyone else...

Maybe their fans will be doing a "League One Tour" for their only season at this level, complete with t-shirts. Where have I heard that before?

Sealey made his City debut when Blyth got a serious injury in April 1977 and played the last 11 games of the season. He was 19 at the time. He only played a couple of games in 1977-8, one of City's best seasons, but was a regular in 1978-9. Blyth was preferred at the start of 1979-80 season...

I agree that it puts far too much pressure on the lad himself. These youngsters have achieved nothing yet. But at that age there is surely a danger they will start to believe all this ludicrous publicity and act accordingly. Young players can be introduced into the first team a bit at a time...

I have never been happy with Burge as first choice. At our level he would be adequate cover but we do need someone who can be relied on consistently. Burge is a decent shot-stopper but he lacks other qualities. A goalkeeper needs to be well-organised and able to organise his defence and...

There have been quite a few venues that have staged football and speedway. I think the only permanent one left now is Berwick Rangers & Bandits at Shielfield Park. The most recent Football League grounds that I can remember staging speedway are The Shay, Halifax, and Somerton Park Newport. It...

The sad thing is that they don't have to justify it. If people are daft enough to pay it, that is all the justification they need. It's up to the fans, if they just roll over and accept it, more fool them. It needs people to resist and vote with their feet, like when City went to Sixfields.

That doesn't surprise me. I know the standard is poor but I guess the atmosphere is down to the Americans just not 'getting' football. I'm going to my first Bundesliga game next month and hope the atmosphere is as good as people say. At least I expect the German fans will know what's going on.

Nice touch. But then he was only playing in the Yankee Pub League and the defending was non-existent. Keane was an exceptional talent when he was here. Don't know why he felt the need to retire to the States. Oh, wait....yes I do. Serious question....is anyone here really interested in the...

Speak for yourself. Put me right off me cream doughnut!!

I agree on both counts. In that scenario they could sell to the first person to knock on the door, or at least they could if they had a door! With costs covered and a club with minimal assets they would be off like a shot. Hoffman and his £1 coin? I suspect that a new owner would soon strike...

Again, not what I said. I am suggesting that Wasps may feel the need to fight back and play as dirty as Sisu do. They may well be as unethical as each other. This will make no difference if Wasps were to decide they've had enough of dealing with a bunch of litigious shysters and turf the club...

I'm not saying it's necessarily right. I'm suggesting that it is what Wasps could do to protect themselves. They must know that Sisu are hardly known for being ethical about the way they do business. Whatever the outcome, it damages the relationship so it would not be surprising if Wasps...

If there is legal action that drags Wasps in to it, why would Wasps even consider extending the tenancy of CCFC? They can end the whole thing at the end of the season by not taking up the extension option. Or they could simply make the rent prohibitive. They would be justified in thinking...

That sounds cheap to me and he seems to be a cut above most of the rubbish we have been signing for several years. Is the low fee because he had a break clause in his contract, perhaps, because they got relegated? Otherwise why would they let him go on the cheap?

I think they are unlikely to win. I'm just wondering who the decent players are though. I can't think of anyone likely to raise several millions.

I fear that if they lose it will be business as usual. Their legal costs will mean the business will stay in decline and League 2 will continue to beckon. It's not a good outlook, but neither is the prospect of what happens if they win. They are likely to grab the money and run, selling...