By Isle of Wight Observer
Five of the most famous trophies in world football are heading to the Island this week … courtesy of the Wight Blues, the Island branch of the Official Manchester City Supporters’ Club.
With City holding the World Club Championship, UEFA Champions’ League, European Super Cup, The Premier League and FA Cup at present, their events team has organised a World Trophy Tour.
The trophies have visited China, Korea, India, Greece, Norway, Australia, The UAE, Belgium, the USA and most recently Brazil. And prior to heading to Buenos Aires in Argentina in February, they will visit the Isle of Wight on Thursday (January 25).
The silverware will be on display at Ryde Town Club on Star Street, at a once-in-a-lifetime event from 4pm until 8pm.
Wight Blues chairman, John Nightingale, said: “It is fantastic that City have allowed this amazing collection of trophies to come to the Isle of Wight and we are sure people will be keen to see them up close.
“Branch members will be able to have their photographs taken with the trophies, and we are hopeful that there will be the opportunity for others to have a photograph with the trophies too, but we can’t guarantee this. The earlier anyone can get to the event, the more chance there will be to have a photograph. Naturally no one is allowed to touch them.”
“In the evening, former City captain Andy Morrison to talk about his colourful career playing for Plymouth, Blackburn Rovers and City, amongst others.”
John said although the cost of organising the event was high, the supporters’ club has tried to keep the entrance fee as low as possible, with any surplus funds supporting the IW Prostate Cancer Support Group, City’s own charity ‘City in the Community’, and the Wessex Cancer Trust.
Entry to the event is via a souvenir wristband and is just £10 per person, payable on the door, with accompanied U18’s free before 6:00pm. Anyone visiting the event can use the wristband to return to hear Andy’s talk, starting around 8:15pm.
