Newsletter #1699

We have news tonight from Alex with an update on the Neil Young appeal together with an offer of some old video footage and an update on the Aris trip.

Next up the FA Cup as we travel to Nottingham.

OPINION: NEIL YOUNG

I got a letter from Neil in the week, which he wishes me to pass on to all and sundry. I’m giving you the letter exactly how it is worded, punctuated etc. by Nelly.

Hello everyone, Neil Young here.

Having received so many fabulous cards and letters over the last few weeks, with lovely messages of support and good will.

I wanted to say a big thank-you to all for such kindness.

Reading the cards and letters has given me a great boost of morale, just when I needed it the most, and I appreciated all of them very much.

I am sure I will be reading them again in the weeks ahead.

Playing for Manchester City was a very proud period for me, that gave me some of the best days of my life.

Although they are only memories now, they are still great memories to me, and I know from all the support and well wishes received, they are great memories to so many people around the world too.

Neil Young

Thank-you again to all and good bye for now.

The Neil Young Appeal will be kept alive probably until the end of the football season. People wishing to donate to the Appeal can do so by visiting http://www.mcfcsc.com/ There is a Paypal button there. Cheques can also be posted to Alex at his home address. All cheques should be made payable to Manchester City FC Supporters’ Club.

All money raised through the Neil Young Appeal will be split 50/50 between Neil Young and the Cecilia Unit at Wythenshawe Hospital where Neil in his own words is receiving excellent treatment. Every single penny raised is going directly to the Appeal.

REQUEST: CITY FOOTAGE

Hello from Austin, Texas. I collect videos of old soccer matches. I just found a rare video from 1968 of Manchester City. It’s a game against the Atlanta Chiefs at Atlanta’s Fulton County Stadium. I’ve posted a clip of the game on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_NzrdzbNxw

As you can see, it is in black and white, but considering how old it is, we are lucky just to have it. If anybody on your blog wants a DVD of it, just contact me on my web site: http://www.DaveBrett.com/

REQUEST: ARIS TRIP

Aris Thessaloniki versus Manchester City
Tuesday 15th February 2011
Depart Manchester 14th February 2011 at approximately 0700
Once again we are flying with Jet 2 and check-in will be at Manchester Airport Terminal 1 – lower level
Flights direct to Thessaloniki, approximate arrival time 1300
Transfer airport to hotel, remainder of the day is free time
Matchday: depart from hotel to stadium for the game
After the match: leave directly for the airport after the game for return journey to Manchester

Price is based on return flights, 4 Star hotel based on twin shared, inclusive of all transfers, Airport-Hotel-Stadium-Airport. Single room supplement will apply of £40.00 per person. Cost per person, £295.00 4 star, £345.00 5 star deluxe. Our 4 star hotel will be the The Capsis Hotel, a member of the eminent Capsis Hotel Chain, and is the largest city hotel in Northern Greece. We have also negotiated a late check out of 1400 for your convenience. All timings at this moment are approximate and will be confirmed ASAP. No match tickets included.

For bookings or further information, call Manchester 0161-775-7500 or London 0207-935-6129.

RESULTS AND TABLE

23 January 2011

Blackburn Rovers      2 - 0  West Bromwich Albion  24,057

22 January 2011

Arsenal               3 - 0  Wigan Athletic        59,552
Blackpool             1 - 2  Sunderland            16,089
Everton               2 - 2  West Ham United       34,179
Fulham                2 - 0  Stoke City            23,766
Manchester United     5 - 0  Birmingham City       75,326
Newcastle United      1 - 1  Tottenham Hotspur     51,010
Wolverhampton Wndrs   0 - 3  Liverpool             28,869
Aston Villa           1 - 0  Manchester City       37,315

League table to 23 January 2011 inclusive

                            HOME          AWAY        OVERALL
                    P  W  D  L  F  A  W  D  L  F  A  W  D  L   F   A  GD Pts
 1 Manchester Utd  22 11  1  0 34  7  2  8  0 14 12 13  9  0  48  19  29  48
 2 Arsenal         23  7  1  3 25 11  7  3  2 23 11 14  4  5  48  22  26  46
 3 Manchester City 24  7  3  2 18 10  6  3  3 19 10 13  6  5  37  20  17  45
 4 Chelsea         22  8  2  1 24  7  3  3  5 14 12 11  5  6  38  19  19  38
 5 Tottenham H.    23  6  5  1 17  9  4  3  4 15 17 10  8  5  32  26   6  38
 6 Sunderland      24  6  5  1 15  8  3  5  4 13 16  9 10  5  28  24   4  37
 7 Blackburn R.    24  6  3  3 17 10  3  1  8 14 27  9  4 11  31  37  -6  31
 8 Newcastle Utd   23  4  4  4 26 15  4  2  5 10 18  8  6  9  36  33   3  30
 9 Bolton Wndrs    23  5  5  1 22 13  2  4  6 12 18  7  9  7  34  31   3  30
10 Stoke City      23  6  2  4 16 12  3  1  7 12 16  9  3 11  28  28   0  30
11 Liverpool       23  6  3  2 19 10  2  2  8 11 21  8  5 10  30  31  -1  29
12 Blackpool       22  3  2  4 15 16  5  2  6 17 22  8  4 10  32  38  -6  28
13 Everton         23  3  5  3 14 15  2  7  3 13 14  5 12  6  27  29  -2  27
14 Fulham          23  4  5  3 16 14  1  6  4  9 11  5 11  7  25  25   0  26
15 West Brom A.    23  5  2  4 16 17  2  2  8 13 26  7  4 12  29  43 -14  25
16 Aston Villa     23  5  4  3 16 13  1  3  7  9 26  6  7 10  25  39 -14  25
17 Birmingham City 22  3  6  2 10 11  1  5  5 11 20  4 11  7  21  31 -10  23
18 Wigan Athletic  23  2  6  4 11 21  2  4  5  8 16  4 10  9  19  37 -18  22
19 Wolves          23  5  2  5 15 18  1  1  9  9 23  6  3 14  24  41 -17  21
20 West Ham United 24  3  4  5 14 19  1  5  6 10 24  4  9 11  24  43 -19  21

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