Instead, he had to sit in the stand behind the dugout.

“It was brilliant and really did get to you. As a chuckling Francis Lee recalls, that day was also memorable for a somewhat unconventional motivational speech delivered by former City chairman Albert Alexander. Leicester became only the second club to reach a cup final and suffer relegation in the same season. The 1969–70 FA Cup was the 89th season of the world's oldest football cup competition, the Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup.First Division Chelsea won the competition for the first time, first drawing with Leeds United 2–2 in the final at Wembley, before winning 2–1 in the replay at Old Trafford. [14], Manchester City were appearing in the final for the seventh time. You can’t pick individuals out. The second half was again one-sided, with Swindon's tactics being those of all-out defence to protect their lead. The Football League Cup winners were given a place in the Fairs Cup, but only if they were in Division One. “Fortunately, though we were a side that always seemed to do well in big games and always came out on top.”, “It was an excellent Leicester side full of wonderful players,” Buzzer adds. This was the first FA Cup final since 1951 to take place in the month of April. Later in the second half Leicester claimed a third goal, but the referee adjudged that the ball had not crossed the line. For the City players there was not only the challenge of trying to release that pent-up tension and anxiety. The Mayor, Alf Bown, raised a glass to the club and called for "promotion" – which Swindon achieved after failing to lose any of their nine remaining matches. After a 0–0 draw at Maine Road, Leicester City came back from 2–0 down at Filbert Street to win 4–3. He was just a lovely lad and a hell of a player.”, Skipper Book concurs, adding: “Neil had an educated left-foot and was a wonderfully elegant player and a huge talent as he showed that day at Wembley. “The special kit was Malcolm’s idea I think,” reveals Tommy Booth. “When we went to the celebration, I can’t tell you as a young local lad what the experience was like.

On 26 April 1969, Joe Mercer guided City – wearing a striking black and white striped kit – to their fourth FA Cup triumph with another 1-0 win, this time the goal being scored by Neil Young leaving the thousands of City fans rocking. He was 12th man for Preston in the 1938 final but never played and he had passed away by the time we got there in 1969. Round 04/01/1969 H Luton Town 1:0 4. They were one game away from an appearance at Wembley and a place in the 1969 FA Cup final. When it was eventually played Manchester City were comfortable 4–1 winners. City went on to win the Cup Winners' Cup, beating Górnik Zabrze 2–1 in the final. I was lucky enough to play at Wembley for England on a lot of occasions but to be able to play there with City in a Cup final was indescribable.

Supporter Services +44 (0) 161 444 1894 (Option 1, option 2, option 1). Supremely gifted wing wizard of our '69 Cup-winning squad and now Club ambassador, Mike Summerbee, urged a special word of warning to the City squad.

The Football League Cup winners were given a place in the Fairs Cup, but only if they were in Division One. [30], A poll of journalists named Allan Clarke as man of the match. That three or four minutes of introduction was important in calming us all down.”. The midfield shield was chief engine room stoker Allan Oakes. [29] A dominant period by Manchester City then followed, which included a chance for Colin Bell from a free-kick. The dressing room was reeking of embrocation when Joe suddenly said: ‘Quiet boys, the chairman would like a few words with you.’. On this day: City sail past Shakhtar and Weah bags a brace!

He was also a brilliant man manager much like Pep today.”. The clubs had met in the FA Cup in each of the preceding three seasons. The 1969 Football League Cup Final took place on 15 March 1969 at Wembley Stadium. By coincidence, the other club to have done so was Manchester City, who were subject to the same fate in 1926.[35]. Home teams listed first. “To be captain of that side was something very, very special,” says Tony. “But this season, after the first half dozen games or so, given the way we shaped up I was genuinely confident we were capable of beating anybody. Swindon went on to win the Anglo-Italian League Cup in 1969 and the Anglo-Italian Cup in 1970. Reflecting on that special achievement fifty years on is, though, a bittersweet exercise.

However, the first goal came from Swindon in the 35th minute, against the run of play, scored by Roger Smart.

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