Man City Toffs Gorton FC 1884 (Manchester City)

Manchester City are a world famous club with a devoted fan base. What is less well known is that the

Man City Toffs Gorton FC 1884 (Manchester City)

Manchester City are a world famous club with a devoted fan base. What is less well known is that the modern club owes its existence to a woman. In 1879 Arthur Connell was appointed curate of St Marks church in the working class West Gorton district of Manchester. Like most of the rapidly growing industrial areas of the north and midlands West Gorton had no social facilities apart from public houses. Arthurs young wife Anna Connell decided to form an association to encourage young working me

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