Picture Special

On this Day: City bid farewell to Maine Road

On 11 May 2003, we made an emotional farewell to Maine Road.

It proved to be a day full of emotion as City played our last-ever game at the atmospheric ground before moving to the Etihad Stadium and acclaimed photographer Kevin Cummins was there to chronicle the occasion.

A sell-out crowd saw Shaun Goater – playing his final game for the Club - skipper the team, against Southampton.

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Though we lost the match 1-0, it was an unforgettable occasion for those lucky enough to be there.

Here, to mark the 20th anniversary, we have put together a special gallery, featuring many of Kevin’s iconic images, marking our last game at Maine Road… a ground we were proud to call home for 80 years.

View the gallery below…

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POIGNANT PICTURE: The scene as fans begin to arrive for our final Maine Road fixture

POIGNANT PICTURE: The scene as fans begin to arrive for our final Maine Road fixture
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LEGEND: The late, great Malcolm Allison arrives at the ground ahead of the game

LEGEND: The late, great Malcolm Allison arrives at the ground ahead of the game
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TRUE BLUES: These City fans made sure they were dressed for the occasion!

TRUE BLUES: These City fans made sure they were dressed for the occasion!
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FLYING THE FLAG: The City fans show their true colours

FLYING THE FLAG: The City fans show their true colours
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FINAL FLING: City take the fight to Southampton in our last-ever match at Maine Road

FINAL FLING: City take the fight to Southampton in our last-ever match at Maine Road
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LEADING MAN: Sylvain Distin hands the captain's armband to Shaun Goater ahead of the final game

LEADING MAN: Sylvain Distin hands the captain's armband to Shaun Goater ahead of the final game
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TUNNEL CLUB: City step out at Maine Road for the last time

TUNNEL CLUB: City step out at Maine Road for the last time
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TIME TO REFLECT: This young fan takes in the emotional scenes

TIME TO REFLECT: This young fan takes in the emotional scenes
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WELL DONE: Manager Kevin Keegan greets Shaun Goater after the striker's final City appearance

WELL DONE: Manager Kevin Keegan greets Shaun Goater after the striker's final City appearance
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THE LAST POST: The City groundstaff remove the posts for the final time

THE LAST POST: The City groundstaff remove the posts for the final time
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TICKET TAPE TIME: The post match celebrations get underway

TICKET TAPE TIME: The post match celebrations get underway
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BLUE MOONCHESTER: Our Club mascot gets the fans in the party spirit

BLUE MOONCHESTER: Our Club mascot gets the fans in the party spirit
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A FOND FAREWELL: Shaun Goater bids goodbye to the City fans

A FOND FAREWELL: Shaun Goater bids goodbye to the City fans
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GOODBYE: Nicolas Anelka, Sylvain Distin and David Sommeil wave to the fans

GOODBYE: Nicolas Anelka, Sylvain Distin and David Sommeil wave to the fans
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END GAME: A poignant scene looking back at our famous old ground

END GAME: A poignant scene looking back at our famous old ground