21
May

Manchester City, NY Yankees team up to own New York City FC

It was announced on Tuesday that Manchester City and the New York Yankees will be owners of the 20th team in MLS: New York City FC.

Baseball and soccer coming together? With their powers combined, NYC FC could become a wildly popular and successful club in the heart of the Big Apple.

We let our imaginations run wild at the thought of these two sports giants teaming up, and conjured up this alternate universe where Yankees captain Derek Jeter and City captain Vincent Kompany swapped lives…

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No, that just looks wrong. We like the universe just the way it is.

18
May

Mancini takes out full-page ad to thank City fans

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While Manchester City manager Roberto Manicini did not even make it to the end of the season, he took the high road and put out this classy ad in the Manchester Evening News.

Mancini is pictured with the 2011 FA Cup, 2012 Community Shield, and 2012 Premier League trophy, thanking the fans for three unforgettable years.

He was not a popular man among players and club officials, but fans have still held him in a high regard and he should receive plenty of support for a new position sooner than later.

Image via @Danmcfcjones

18
May

Trecker’s Travels, Day Twelve: The Fall

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Photo: Jamie Trecker / FOX Soccer

By: Jamie Trecker

LONDON, ENGLAND

Shanna called me from the States yesterday. It was her birthday and it was hot in Chicago, 86ºF and rising. Unfortunately, it’s still October here in London, and I have been dodging the twin plagues of downpours and frost. Anyway, she wanted me to get her a nice gift.

So, I did what any sensible person would do: I looked in the NME, and then headed out to Clapham Junction to see The Fall on the twin grounds that it is always warm in a pub and the Fall are freaking great.

For once, I was not the oldest man at a punk show. This is due to the band’s longevity: they’ve been about since the late 70s and are currently touring in support of their 30th LP, “Re-Mit”. Their core audience –- anorak-wearing record collectors suffering from varying stages of male-pattern baldness – is almost sweet in its uniformity. All of us in that bracket got there right at 7 when doors opened, and then dutifully went right to the merch table. Greybeard after greybeard bought the band’s newest album on vinyl, some for the second or third time, and then held onto those purchases for four hours during the show.

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17
May

Man City plan raid for Sevilla winger

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It’s starting to look like some Premier League clubs are going to seriously splash the cash this summer. Manchester City have a number of players on their radar and the incoming manager will no doubt demand money to spend.

The latest name linked with the Etihad is Sevilla winger Jesus Navas. The Spanish international has long been linked with top clubs and is yet to take the plunge. Navas has 23 caps for Spain and has been Sevilla’s top player for years - he certainly possesses the right credentials.

To check out this rumor and all the rest of today’s transfer gossip, click here.

16
May

Man City look to tie up Isco deal

Manchester City have sacked Roberto Mancini and if all reports are to be believed, then the next manager will be Malaga boss Manuel Pellegrini.

In today’s newspapers, Manchester City have been linked with Isco, who Pellegrini may try and take with him from Spain. Malaga will look for a fee of around £17 million for the attacking midfielder. Isco is now a full Spanish international and has impressed in his 67 appearances for Malaga, scoring 13 goals.

To read more on this rumor and all of today’s transfer gossip click here.

26
Apr

Man City sponsor congratulates United on title win - sort of.

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Image via Manchester Evening News

When a few Manchester United players opened the door for City sponsor Etihad to poke a little fun at their expense, they took full advantage.

After United clinched their 20th top-flight title on Monday, some of the stars went out on the town to celebrate their victory that night. Several of the players, including Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand, packed into a cab that was plastered in Manchester City blue and the Etihad logos to head to their night of partying. Talk about a kick in the gut to City.

But their quick-thinking sponsors turned this into a golden marketing opportunity. They took out a full page ad in the Manchester Evening News, using the photo and the caption “Congratulations Manchester United. You deserve to go home in style.”

The Red Devils will get the last laugh as they parade their Premier League trophy around Manchester on May 13th, but at least City fans will have smiles on their faces from this clever stunt.