Category: Why Blue

Why Blue? As a kid dragged up in Stretford, my dad took me to Old Trafford every home match. I would stand in the old Scoreboard End with

Why Blue? I lived the first 4 years of my life in Lower Broughton, Salford, just short enough not to be stained Red. From then until the age

Why Blue? Growing up in Manchester in the 70s, my first memories of supporting a football club relate to following, ummmmmm, Manchester United, for a year or two

Why Blue? “I’ll kick your ‘ead in if you don’t support City.” This was as convincing a reason as any for a seven-year-old to support the Blues. My

Why Blue? Born in 1968 in Ashford, Kent, I had no interest in football until the age of 5 in 1973. My father had not, and still does

Why Blue? Earlier this month I sent in a “Why Blue” after trying to get someone else, who does not have access to email, to draft one of

Why Blue? I was born a Manchester City supporter, my father was one of four brothers who were all City supporters. The eldest brother married a Liverpool girl

Why Blue? I was born a Manchester City supporter, my father was one of four brothers who were all City supporters. The eldest brother married a Liverpool girl

Why Blue? In a way, my mum and dad divorcing was the best thing that ever happened to me. All my dad’s family are Rags and my mum’s

Why Blue? Growing up in Thornton Road (the street just behind the Kippax), I suppose you would expect me to be a Blue. And so it happens, I