Man City Started By Freemasons?

Did you know that Manchester City FC was started by a group of Freemasons, hence the colour of their shirts?

Now this very far from my area of interest, but when stuck on the M3 for hours last Thursday I caught some of "Woman's Hour" where they reported than Manchester City FC was founded by the daughter of the local curate, a lady by the name of Anna Connell who wanted to encourage local youth away from the prevelant entertainments of getting blind drunk and engaging in mass gang fights. I guess it doesn't preclude the influence of the freemasons on the development of the club, but the founder wouldn't have got into a lodge save for as a guest on ladies' nights.

I can't find a link to the report itself but here's a Wikipedia link.

Paul

Just found this web site http://www.purelymancity.com/index.php/ ... ster-city/

and this one
http://www.mqmagazine.co.uk/issue-3/p-4 ... b822354b4a


PJH is correct as well :-)

Alan

I stand updated. Thanks for the links - interesting reads. Even though I lack the sports gene the social history aspect is fascinating.

Paul

Originally posted by GrinningJackanapes
Well it's obviously done nothing of the sort for City fans... [}:)]

Mind you Man United fans aren't necessarily goody two-shoes now are they? [}:)]

Originally posted by VS075

Originally posted by GrinningJackanapes
Well it's obviously done nothing of the sort for City fans... [}:)]

Mind you Man United fans aren't necessarily goody two-shoes now are they? [}:)]

I am!

Originally posted by GrinningJackanapes

Originally posted by VS075

Originally posted by GrinningJackanapes
Well it's obviously done nothing of the sort for City fans... [}:)]

Mind you Man United fans aren't necessarily goody two-shoes now are they? [}:)]

Perhaps not but at least I can set my prawn sandwich down without it getting nicked (cf Anfield)

GJ

If only they knew where your true loyalites lie [}:)]

Did you see that the Liverpool Goalie's house was turned over last night whilst he was working?

Originally posted by AlanA
Did you see that the Liverpool Goalie's house was turned over last night whilst he was working?

A bindipper robbed by the bindippers!! There's just no honour among thieves is there?

Those Evertonians are just so clever -

"where do you think Reina is tonight?"

"Hmmmmm?"

Reina's house gets burgled - suspect sought.
The police are apparently interviewing Frank Lampard about the burglary at Jose Reina's house.

Apparently no-one can vouch for his whereabouts from 7.45 - 10.15 on Tuesday night!

Originally posted by GrinningJackanapes
LOL -- I saw that, too, and was going to post something snide but you've beaten me to it,

GJ

Dont let us stop you!!:D