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1990–91 Manchester City F.C. season

The 1990–91 season was Manchester City's second consecutive season in the top tier of English football, the Football League First Division.

1990–91 season
Howard Kendall (until 7 November)Peter Reid (player-manager; from 7 November)
Maine Road
5th
Fifth round
Third round
Fourth round
League: All: Niall Quinn (21)
39,194 vs Sunderland 10 May 1991
12,204 vs Torquay United 10 October 1990
27,769 (6th highest in league)
Home coloursHome colours
Home colours

The 1990–91 season was Manchester City's second consecutive season in the top tier of English football, the Football League First Division.

Howard Kendall built a strong Manchester City side that spent the first few months of the season near the top of the table, but left in November, with City in fifth, to return to Everton, justifying his move by claiming that Manchester City was his affair but Everton was his marriage. Midfielder Peter Reid was named as caretaker before being appointed permanent City manager; he led the Mancunians to fifth place. Andy Hill became Peter Reid's first major signing as a manager paying Bury £200,000 for his capture.

Irish striker Niall Quinn was City's top scorer with 21 goals in all competitions. He was named the club's Player of the Year.

DateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorers
24 August 1990Tottenham HotspurA1–333,501Quinn
31 August 1990EvertonH1–031,456Heath
4 September 1990Aston VillaH2–130,199Ward, Pointon
7 September 1990Sheffield UnitedA1–121,895White
14 September 1990Norwich CityH2–126,247Quinn, Brennan
21 September 1990ChelseaA1–120,924Ward (pen)
28 September 1990WimbledonA1–16,158Allen
6 October 1990Coventry CityH2–126,198Harper, Quinn
10 October 1990Derby CountyA1–117,884Ward
27 October 1990Manchester UnitedH3–336,427White (2), Hendry
2 November 1990SunderlandA1–123,137White
10 November 1990Leeds UnitedH2–327,782Ward (pen), White
16 November 1990Luton TownA2–29,564White, Redmond
23 November 1990LiverpoolA2–237,849Ward, Quinn
30 November 1990Queens Park RangersH2–125,080Quinn (2)
14 December 1990Tottenham HotspurH2–131,263Redmond, Ward
21 December 1990Crystal PalaceH0–225,321
25 December 1990SouthamptonA1–216,029Quinn
28 December 1990Nottingham ForestA3–124,937Quinn (2), Clarke
31 December 1990ArsenalH0–130,579
12 January 1991EvertonA0–222,774
18 January 1991Sheffield UnitedH2–025,741Ward (2)
1 February 1991Norwich CityA2–115,194Quinn, White
8 February 1991ChelseaH2–125,116Megson, White
1 March 1991Queens Park RangersA0–112,376
4 March 1991Luton TownH3–020,404Quinn (2), Allen
8 March 1991LiverpoolH0–333,150
15 March 1991WimbledonH1–121,089Ward
22 March 1991Coventry CityA1–313,198Allen
29 March 1991SouthamptonH3–323,163Brennan, White, Allen
1 April 1991Crystal PalaceA3–118,001Quinn (3)
5 April 1991Nottingham ForestH3–125,169Ward (pen), Quinn, Redmond
9 April 1991Leeds UnitedA2–128,757Hill
16 April 1991ArsenalA2–238,412Ward (pen), White
19 April 1991Derby CountyH2–124,037Quinn, White
22 April 1991Aston VillaA5–124,168White (4), Brennan
3 May 1991Manchester UnitedA0–145,286
10 May 1991SunderlandH3–239,194Quinn (2), White
RoundDateOpponentVenueResult
R34 January 1991BurnleyA0–1
R425 January 1991Port ValeA1–2
R515 February 1991Notts CountyA1–0
RoundDateOpponentVenueResult
R2 1st leg25 September 1990Torquay UnitedA0–4
R2 2nd leg10 October 1990Torquay UnitedH0–0
R329 October 1990ArsenalH2–1

City's kit was manufactured by English company Umbro and sponsored by Japanese electronics manufacturer Brother.

Squad at end of season

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Pos.NationPlayerPos.NationPlayer
GKENGTony Coton
GKWALMartyn Margetson
GKWALAndy Dibble
DFENGAlan Harper
DFENGNeil Pointon
DFENGSteve Redmond
DFENGDavid Brightwell
DFENGIan Brightwell
DFSCOColin Hendry
DFENGAndy Hill
MFENGMark Brennan
MFENGAdrian Heath
MFENGSteve McMahon
MFENGPaul Lake
MFENGGary Megson
MFENGMike Quigley
MFENGPeter Reid (player-manager)
MFENGMark Ward
MFENGDavid White
FWENGClive Allen
FWENGJason Beckford
FWENGWayne Clarke
FWENGAshley Ward
FWIRLNiall Quinn

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Pos.NationPlayer
DFENGMark Seagraves (to Bolton Wanderers)

  • Andy Hinchcliffe - Everton

  • Mark Seagraves - Bolton Wanderers

  • Andy Hill - Bury

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