Stan Horne, Paul Hince, Bobby Kennedy and the late Harry Dowd did not receive medals due to a smaller allocation being awarded by the Football League in previous eras, when City secured the league title in May 1968.
The four players will now be recognised for playing a role in a historic period for our Club throughout the 1960s, contributing to our second ever top-flight title win.
The Club’s official request to the EFL, that medals be awarded to Stan, Paul, Bobby and posthumously to Harry, was approved in January 2021.
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Horne, Kennedy and the sons of Hince and Dowd, will receive the accolades during half-time at today’s Premier League match against Burnley at the Etihad Stadium.
The 9ct yellow gold medals are exact replicas of those presented to their teammates at the end of the 1967/68 season.
Horne, who made five league appearances for City that season, said: “We are all absolutely ecstatic. When the letter came that I was going to receive this medal, I was absolutely overjoyed, over the blue moon as you might say!
“It was a fantastic time, playing with some of the best players of that era. The families of the four of us are so proud, you cannot describe it. I cannot dream of anything better.
“Being recognised is brilliant. We were very lucky to be a part of that team. I am just overjoyed to think that people will now, when they speak to us, say ‘you have won a First Division medal’, and that is something we will treasure for the rest of our lives.”
Current City manager Pep Guardiola added: “Stan, Paul, Bobby and Harry played a role in the history of Manchester City. They helped the Club win the league and it is so fitting that they are recognised.
“I always say this club’s history is so important. Without all the amazing people in the past who made this football club what it is today, we would not be here right now.
“I want to send a huge congratulations to all the guys and their families – and I know our fans will give them a fantastic reception at the Etihad today.”
Watch the video abovr to hear from Stan, Paul, Bobby and Harry!
