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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I’ve noticed a few people have been checking out my account. If you want to know more or like what you see then my website has more. See gjfootballarchive.com/about/ for details. Thanks for following too.
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I’ve also got a copy of The Pride of Manchester autographed by Malcolm Allison available. For details of that see gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/23/m...
November 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I’ve also got a copy of The Pride of Manchester autographed by Malcolm Allison available. For details of that see gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/23/m...
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I’ve got some copies of Farewell To Maine Road and Manchester The City Years available at original price plus postage. For details see gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/23/m...
MCFC Books
I’ve rediscovered 1 copy of Farewell To Maine Road and a few Manchester The City Years in my writing area that I can part with. To be fair to everyone who has previously purchased my books these ar…
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November 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I’ve got some copies of Farewell To Maine Road and Manchester The City Years available at original price plus postage. For details see gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/23/m...
I’ve also got a copy of The Pride of Manchester autographed by Malcolm Allison available. For details of that see gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/23/m...
November 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I’ve also got a copy of The Pride of Manchester autographed by Malcolm Allison available. For details of that see gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/23/m...
I’ve got some copies of Farewell To Maine Road and Manchester The City Years available at original price plus postage. For details see gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/23/m...
MCFC Books
I’ve rediscovered 1 copy of Farewell To Maine Road and a few Manchester The City Years in my writing area that I can part with. To be fair to everyone who has previously purchased my books these ar…
gjfootballarchive.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I’ve got some copies of Farewell To Maine Road and Manchester The City Years available at original price plus postage. For details see gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/23/m...
Newcastle v City (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/22/n...
Newcastle v City
It’s Newcastle v Manchester City today. There are lots of articles on games between these clubs on this website, here’s a link to some of them:
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November 22, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Newcastle v City (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/22/n...
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Watch this penalty from this day in 1964 (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/21/t... @mancity.com
The 1960s: Watch This Penalty from Plymouth v Manchester City!
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November 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Watch this penalty from this day in 1964 (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/21/t... @mancity.com
Watch this penalty from this day in 1964 (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/21/t... @mancity.com
The 1960s: Watch This Penalty from Plymouth v Manchester City!
Post by @Garyjameswriter.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Watch this penalty from this day in 1964 (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/21/t... @mancity.com
Terribly sad news about Mani. My thoughts are with his family and close friends.
November 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Terribly sad news about Mani. My thoughts are with his family and close friends.
You can tell it’s been an international break. We’ve been inundated with so called ITKs telling us about the 115 charges verdict or that games played 13 years ago were fixed (as if you could fix them in the way that one actually happened from start to finish!) etc. All baloney!
November 20, 2025 at 10:52 AM
You can tell it’s been an international break. We’ve been inundated with so called ITKs telling us about the 115 charges verdict or that games played 13 years ago were fixed (as if you could fix them in the way that one actually happened from start to finish!) etc. All baloney!
While clearing out my writing space I’ve rediscovered a few copies of Manchester The Greatest City & Farewell To Maine Road. These collectables have been out of print for 20 years so I’m thinking of selling them on my website at original price plus postage. Watch this space
November 20, 2025 at 10:16 AM
While clearing out my writing space I’ve rediscovered a few copies of Manchester The Greatest City & Farewell To Maine Road. These collectables have been out of print for 20 years so I’m thinking of selling them on my website at original price plus postage. Watch this space
‘We’re gonna win the League’… Manchester City fans chanting at Sheff Wed 30 years ago (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/20/3...
30 Years Ago: Paul Hince Highlights City Humour
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November 20, 2025 at 9:49 AM
‘We’re gonna win the League’… Manchester City fans chanting at Sheff Wed 30 years ago (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/20/3...
On this day in 2011… follow the link: gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/19/m...
Manchester City 3 Newcastle United 1
On this day (19 November) in 2011 League leaders Manchester City defeated Newcastle 3-1 with goals from Mario Balotelli (penalty 41 minutes; photographed), Micah Richards (44th minute) & Sergio…
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November 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
On this day in 2011… follow the link: gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/19/m...
Congratulations Scotland. Really happy for all my Scottish friends.
November 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Congratulations Scotland. Really happy for all my Scottish friends.
Film of @Rovers v @ManCity from today in 1950 (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/18/t...
The 1950s: Film of Blackburn v Manchester City
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November 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Film of @Rovers v @ManCity from today in 1950 (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/18/t...
Spooky coincidence… I’ve been tidying out some stuff today and found my Gran’s birth certificate. I remembered her birthday was November but has forgotten the date… coincidentally it turns out it was today!
November 17, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Spooky coincidence… I’ve been tidying out some stuff today and found my Gran’s birth certificate. I remembered her birthday was November but has forgotten the date… coincidentally it turns out it was today!
Where were you…. Attendances from this month forty years ago (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/17/a... Some modern day fans of big club may be surprised!
Attendances 40 Years Ago!
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November 17, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Where were you…. Attendances from this month forty years ago (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/17/a... Some modern day fans of big club may be surprised!
40 years ago today…. Nottm F v MCFC. Follow the link for details gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/16/f...
Forty Years Ago Today: Nottingham Forest v Manchester City
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November 16, 2025 at 8:44 PM
40 years ago today…. Nottm F v MCFC. Follow the link for details gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/16/f...
As you watch the latest England World Cup qualifier it’s interesting to note that the 1st WC qualifier played in England was on this date in 1949 and MCFC’s ground was picked ahead of Wembley. Follow the link for details: gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/16/e...
England’s 1st World Cup Qualifier: Maine Rd Selected Above Wembley
Here’s a report, image and film from the first World Cup qualifying match played in England (from this date, 16 November, in 1949). It saw England thrash Ireland 9-2 at Maine Road. This was a…
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November 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM
As you watch the latest England World Cup qualifier it’s interesting to note that the 1st WC qualifier played in England was on this date in 1949 and MCFC’s ground was picked ahead of Wembley. Follow the link for details: gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/16/e...
Today in 1986… The days when live televised football games led to compensation claims (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/15/t...
The Days When Televised Games Led To Claims For Compensation
Here’s an interesting cutting from 39 years ago today (15 November 1986). Back then live televised football matches were deemed to have an effect on attendances at games and clubs could put i…
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November 15, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Today in 1986… The days when live televised football games led to compensation claims (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/15/t...
Invacars at Maine Rd (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/14/i...
Invacars at Maine Road
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November 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Invacars at Maine Rd (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/14/i...
Arsenal lose at home to MCFC. Film of classic game from today’s date in 1971 with goals by Ian Mellor & Colin Bell (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/13/a...
Arsenal Lose At Home To Manchester City – Classic Action From 1971
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November 13, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Arsenal lose at home to MCFC. Film of classic game from today’s date in 1971 with goals by Ian Mellor & Colin Bell (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/13/a...
Were you one of these MCFC fans in 1969 (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/10/w...
Were You One of These MCFC Fans in 1969?
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November 10, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Were you one of these MCFC fans in 1969 (follow the link): gjfootballarchive.com/2025/11/10/w...
Back in the 80s when 2nd tier Manchester City’s average crowd was only a couple of thousand less than league champions Liverpool (both had empty seats at home). Follow the link: gjfootballarchive.com/2024/02/01/s...
Second Tier Crowd to Rival Leaders Liverpool?
Here’s another attendance flashback piece. This is from February 1984 when Second Division Manchester City were reported as only being a few thousand behind League leaders Liverpool. The arti…
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November 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Back in the 80s when 2nd tier Manchester City’s average crowd was only a couple of thousand less than league champions Liverpool (both had empty seats at home). Follow the link: gjfootballarchive.com/2024/02/01/s...
I’ve Posted this before but here’s some interesting stuff from historic newspapers on the Manchester-Liverpool (cities not football) rivalry: gjfootballarchive.com/2023/03/30/m...
Manchester-Liverpool Rivalry
In terms of football the two cities of Manchester and Liverpool were extremely close for decades but in business and everyday life they have been rivals (bitter at times) for over 150 years. People…
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November 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I’ve Posted this before but here’s some interesting stuff from historic newspapers on the Manchester-Liverpool (cities not football) rivalry: gjfootballarchive.com/2023/03/30/m...