Manchester pipped to City of Football title by… Nottingham
Nottingham pipped Manchester and Portsmouth to win the right to stage a £1.6million two-year pilot project aimed at testing ways of getting more people playing football regularly
City of Football title would get youths out for a kickabout on Manchester streets, promises footy chief
Manchester is confident that a focus on youth will see it named England’s first City of Football next week.
Train franchise bids: Hyde MP demands cheaper rail fares as competing companies are revealed
Stalybridge and Hyde MP Jonathan Reynolds wants affordable train fares for his passengers as TransPennine Express and Northern Rail train services are up for refranchising.
Comment: Gareth Bale’s move to Real Madrid is huge mistake – Old Trafford would give him the silverware
Welshman should snub Spanish sun for magnificent Manchester
Northern Quarter’s Kosmonaut hosts silent auction of graffiti artwork in aid of Manchester-based landmine charity
The auction runs until August 31
Money is no issue: Eye-watering price tag on Manchester City’s Vincent Kompany won’t put Barcelona off
Transfer speculation: Barcelona prepare move for Manchester City captain
Mona-go: Money bags Monaco make offer for Manchester United’s tricky winger Nani
Talented but inconsistent winger Nani may be saying ciao to Manchester United
Tell me where I stand or I go: Bayern Munich target Micah Richards after season on Manchester City bench
Micah Richards is admired by Bayern boss Pep Guardiola
Restless Wayne Rooney ignites bidding war between Barcelona and Chelsea for want-away Manchester United star
Jose Mourinho wants Rooney at Chelsea
Edinson Cavani Manchester-bound? Napoli president hints at striker swap deal with City’s Edin Dzeko
Cavani’s release clause is a reported £54million
Manchester’s HMV and Fopp stores saved from closure in Hilco rescue deal – with mixed reactions from music fans
Thousands of jobs saved in HMV acquisition