Michael Murphy

Why Blue?

My name is Michael Murphy and I live in Cork, Ireland. I have followed the fortunes (and misfortunes) of “City” for over 30 years now. Maybe it was my youthful tendency to swim against the tide that led to my becoming a fan of the Blues. Most people I knew seemed to support that other “shower” from across the way. I knew no one who supported Man City. One of my sons has obviously been affected by my love affair with this club, he is also a keen “Blue”. It does my heart good to enter his bedroom and be unable to see the wallpaper with all the Sky Blue. Living in Ireland my opportunities to see City play “live” have been limited to a number of pre-season friendlies over here. Last year I got to one away game, but I will eventually make the long awaited trip to Maine Road for the game against Tranmere on 23/11/96. I wish it were in better times for the team but like all City fans we live in hope of better times and will stick by them forever.

First printed in: MCIVTA Newsletter #254 on