Manchester City also employed a falcon at Maine Road for exactly the same reason ... until they realised it was cheaper to hang a plastic one from one end of the Kippax which seemed to work just as well. 
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Quotes about Manchester City
Manchester City also employed a falcon at Maine Road for exactly the same reason ... until they realised it was cheaper to hang a plastic one from one end of the Kippax which seemed to work just as well.
said Sam Cowan
In the next few weeks we have some tough matches with Manchester City and Everton.
was said
in ic Liverpool
There will be lines all day ... In 2004, we had a 94 percent voter turnout in the city of Manchester. We certainly don't expect anything less than that.
said Matthew Normand
in Boston Globe
It was difficult for the manager to change the team after the Manchester City win and I accept that
said Mido
in Sky Sports
It's a good point for us. I was concerned about this game. We gave so much on Wednesday [versus Manchester City]. I knew West Ham would be tough today. The three subs had a big impact today. It's an important point. We've lost games like that before. We gave everything in the second half and it was a good game of football
was said
in Goal.com
We got done with the penalty that wasn't against Manchester City - it was never a penalty - and we went to Everton and could have won it in the second half.
was said
in SoccerWay
Manchester recognises the profile and the economic benefits that hosting of major sports events can bring to the City. They also bring important opportunities for our residents and for our communities.
said Richard Lease
in ePolitix
Clearly, going into a recession, it would be naive to think they won't make some moves and have some sort of impact ... We will have to wait and see with Manchester City because whilst they clearly have a lot of money they have also pulled back from the rhetoric of the first guy who said they were going to buy this or that player for a lot of money.
was said
in ESPN
With great sadness, I submit a notice of retirement from my 32 years with the city of Manchester
was said
I could never imagine leaving Manchester United in order to join City. Reflecting on his move to Manchester United, Ronaldo was asked about the other clubs that were in the running and admitted that there were plenty of suitors after him. Well, I know that that when I was 17 a lot of teams wanted me. Real Madrid, Valencia, Juventus, Arsenal, they all asked about my situation
was said
in Goal.com
