Dr Gary James
@garyjames.bsky.social
Historian of sport, focusing on Manchester.
Visiting Research Professor at NYU; Honorary Research Fellow at DMU. www.GJFootballArchive.com
Visiting Research Professor at NYU; Honorary Research Fellow at DMU. www.GJFootballArchive.com
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Dr Gary James
@garyjames.bsky.social
· Nov 12
About Dr Gary James
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My series of articles on MCFC in the 1910s continues with this on the 1916-17 season (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/17/t... Contrary to the opinions of some organised football continued during the was.
The 1910s: 1916-1917 Meredith’s Patch
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January 18, 2026 at 10:30 AM
My series of articles on MCFC in the 1910s continues with this on the 1916-17 season (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/17/t... Contrary to the opinions of some organised football continued during the was.
Disappointed with the #ManchesterDerby today of course. Understandably, a bit like City in 80s/90s, Utd celebrate like this is the most important game of the season. Congratulations to all Reds I know. Enjoy it. For City, hopefully better days to come this season.
January 17, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Disappointed with the #ManchesterDerby today of course. Understandably, a bit like City in 80s/90s, Utd celebrate like this is the most important game of the season. Congratulations to all Reds I know. Enjoy it. For City, hopefully better days to come this season.
Feels like an 80s/90s #ManchesterDerby with the teams reversed
January 17, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Feels like an 80s/90s #ManchesterDerby with the teams reversed
The first #ManchesterDerby games between the predecessors of MUFC & MCFC happened in 1881. Want to know about them? Follow the link for article: gjfootballarchive.com/2021/11/12/t...
The First ‘Manchester Derbies’
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January 17, 2026 at 12:24 PM
The first #ManchesterDerby games between the predecessors of MUFC & MCFC happened in 1881. Want to know about them? Follow the link for article: gjfootballarchive.com/2021/11/12/t...
In official records the FA and clubs count FAC, LC, FL, PL, CS, European games (none so far) in official #ManchesterDerby record BUT there were plenty of ‘competitive’ first team games over the years. Here’s a ticket from one.
January 17, 2026 at 12:16 PM
In official records the FA and clubs count FAC, LC, FL, PL, CS, European games (none so far) in official #ManchesterDerby record BUT there were plenty of ‘competitive’ first team games over the years. Here’s a ticket from one.
#ManchesterDerby the first time either side was ever promoted to the top flight came in 1898-99 with a Second Division title (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2021/12/26/c...
Climbing the Golden Stairs
I’ve always liked this cartoon since finding it during research back in 1989. It represents a game played on Boxing Day between Manchester City and Newton Heath (who later reformed as Manches…
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January 17, 2026 at 12:11 PM
#ManchesterDerby the first time either side was ever promoted to the top flight came in 1898-99 with a Second Division title (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2021/12/26/c...
There were plenty of #ManchesterDerby games before the FL (Alliance League, Manchester Cup, friendlies etc) but the 1st competitive derby in FAC/FL was actually in October 1891 (follow the League): gjfootballarchive.com/2020/12/31/t...
The First Competitive Manchester Derby (Season 1891-1892)
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January 17, 2026 at 12:08 PM
There were plenty of #ManchesterDerby games before the FL (Alliance League, Manchester Cup, friendlies etc) but the 1st competitive derby in FAC/FL was actually in October 1891 (follow the League): gjfootballarchive.com/2020/12/31/t...
No doubt someone will say the myth today that Law’s last competitive goal in English football was scored v MUFC but of course it wasn’t and he started the following season playing for @mancity See: gjfootballarchive.com/2022/04/27/l...
January 17, 2026 at 11:04 AM
No doubt someone will say the myth today that Law’s last competitive goal in English football was scored v MUFC but of course it wasn’t and he started the following season playing for @mancity See: gjfootballarchive.com/2022/04/27/l...
The great Denis Law died on 17 Jan last year. On #ManchesterDerby day it seems appropriate to remember him too. Here’s something I wrote on him and his often overlooked time at @mancity gjfootballarchive.com/2025/01/18/d...
Denis Law at City
Denis Law had such a wonderful footballing career, with so many periods deserving focus. Inevitably – and rightly – many will focus on his exploits with Manchester United and Scotland. …
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January 17, 2026 at 10:59 AM
The great Denis Law died on 17 Jan last year. On #ManchesterDerby day it seems appropriate to remember him too. Here’s something I wrote on him and his often overlooked time at @mancity gjfootballarchive.com/2025/01/18/d...
It’s #ManchesterDerby day. There are lots of free articles and special subscriber pieces on my website about both clubs, but here’s a link specifically to those tagged Manchester Derby (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/category/man... Enjoy!
Manchester Derbies – Gary James' Football Archive
Posts about Manchester Derbies written by garyjamesfootballarchive
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January 17, 2026 at 9:13 AM
It’s #ManchesterDerby day. There are lots of free articles and special subscriber pieces on my website about both clubs, but here’s a link specifically to those tagged Manchester Derby (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/category/man... Enjoy!
Reposted by Dr Gary James
A couple of national media (TV & newspaper) have been in contact today questioning whether @antoinesemenyo could establish a record v MUFC. Here’s the answer and details (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/15/s...
Scored in Consecutive Games for Manchester City
I’ve received separate queries from two major national media outlets today asking whether a record will be set if Semenyo scores in his third consecutive game. They wondered if any player had…
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January 15, 2026 at 7:11 PM
A couple of national media (TV & newspaper) have been in contact today questioning whether @antoinesemenyo could establish a record v MUFC. Here’s the answer and details (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/15/s...
Reposted by Dr Gary James
60 years ago today… MCFC’s unusual kit at home (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/15/6...
60 Years Ago Today: Manchester City in Unusual Kit at Home
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January 15, 2026 at 7:19 PM
60 years ago today… MCFC’s unusual kit at home (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/15/6...
Reposted by Dr Gary James
For #ManchesterDerby weekend here’s a few tables of ‘firsts’ and ‘most recent’ trophy successes for the Manchester clubs (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/16/m... Enjoy!
Manchester Trophy Success
As it’s the Manchester Derby this weekend some always seem to want to compare the records of the clubs. Back in 1991 I wrote (together with Steve Cawley) the Pride of Manchester (the history …
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January 16, 2026 at 3:31 PM
For #ManchesterDerby weekend here’s a few tables of ‘firsts’ and ‘most recent’ trophy successes for the Manchester clubs (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/16/m... Enjoy!
Red or Blue? Follow the link gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/16/m... #ManchesterDerby
Manchester’s Support
Here’s a map I published in my book Manchester A Football History. It shows the spread of support for both City and United across Manchester as recorded in an academic study back in 2002 (usi…
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January 16, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Red or Blue? Follow the link gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/16/m... #ManchesterDerby
For #ManchesterDerby weekend here’s a few tables of ‘firsts’ and ‘most recent’ trophy successes for the Manchester clubs (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/16/m... Enjoy!
Manchester Trophy Success
As it’s the Manchester Derby this weekend some always seem to want to compare the records of the clubs. Back in 1991 I wrote (together with Steve Cawley) the Pride of Manchester (the history …
gjfootballarchive.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:31 PM
For #ManchesterDerby weekend here’s a few tables of ‘firsts’ and ‘most recent’ trophy successes for the Manchester clubs (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/16/m... Enjoy!
60 years ago today… MCFC’s unusual kit at home (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/15/6...
60 Years Ago Today: Manchester City in Unusual Kit at Home
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January 15, 2026 at 7:19 PM
60 years ago today… MCFC’s unusual kit at home (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/15/6...
A couple of national media (TV & newspaper) have been in contact today questioning whether @antoinesemenyo could establish a record v MUFC. Here’s the answer and details (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/15/s...
Scored in Consecutive Games for Manchester City
I’ve received separate queries from two major national media outlets today asking whether a record will be set if Semenyo scores in his third consecutive game. They wondered if any player had…
gjfootballarchive.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:11 PM
A couple of national media (TV & newspaper) have been in contact today questioning whether @antoinesemenyo could establish a record v MUFC. Here’s the answer and details (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/15/s...
The series of articles on MCFC in the 1910s continues with a feature on the 1914-15 season (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/14/t...
The 1910s: 1914-1915 Uncertain Times
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January 14, 2026 at 7:29 PM
The series of articles on MCFC in the 1910s continues with a feature on the 1914-15 season (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/14/t...
Nice 2-0 win in the LC semi first leg for City but VAR… I can’t help thinking that if it takes that long to overturn something then it really isn’t a good use of technology - or…
January 13, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Nice 2-0 win in the LC semi first leg for City but VAR… I can’t help thinking that if it takes that long to overturn something then it really isn’t a good use of technology - or…
Manchester City’s first (and often forgotten) League Cup semi final came in 1964 (follow the link for details): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/13/c...
City’s First League Cup Semi
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January 13, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Manchester City’s first (and often forgotten) League Cup semi final came in 1964 (follow the link for details): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/13/c...
Today’s article on MCFC in the 1910s is a seasonal review of 1913-14 (follow the link for details): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/13/t...
The 1910s: 1913-1914 Regaining Control
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January 13, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Today’s article on MCFC in the 1910s is a seasonal review of 1913-14 (follow the link for details): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/13/t...
60 years ago today… MCFC v @RotherhamUnited (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/12/6...
60 Years Ago Today: Manchester City 3 Rotherham Utd 1
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January 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM
60 years ago today… MCFC v @RotherhamUnited (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/12/6...
Film of MCFC v Wolves from this day in 1952 (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/12/t...
The 1950s: Film of a FA Cup Tie in 1952
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January 12, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Film of MCFC v Wolves from this day in 1952 (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/12/t...
Today’s subscriber article on MCFC in the 1910s is a 2800 word feature on 1912-13. A season that saw Utd’s first successful manager Ernest Mangnall resign from Utd to take on the City job (follow the link for details): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/11/t...
The 1910s: 1912-1913 Mangnall Walks Out On United
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January 11, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Today’s subscriber article on MCFC in the 1910s is a 2800 word feature on 1912-13. A season that saw Utd’s first successful manager Ernest Mangnall resign from Utd to take on the City job (follow the link for details): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/11/t...
In 87 v Huddersfield I was in the Kippax. Today (unusually for me) I was in the Colin Bell Stand (normally in the North Stand)
A wonderful record breaking day at the Etihad. Pre-match it was nice to catch up with David White & Gary Jackson. Gary’s career also saw him play for Exeter & he was a guest at today’s game. Here’s a feature on the record breaking game (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2026/01/10/r...
Record Etihad Score: City 10 Exeter City 1
It’s been an enjoyable day at the Etihad today (10 January 2026). Manchester City established a new record score at the Etihad Stadium and an incredible nine different players scored City’s goals (…
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January 10, 2026 at 11:43 PM
In 87 v Huddersfield I was in the Kippax. Today (unusually for me) I was in the Colin Bell Stand (normally in the North Stand)