You thought I’d forgotten, didn’t you ? 22 May 2022. The day we stopped the Scouse winning the league, to the jubilation of the rest of England (Liverpool is a separate country).. Colin would have been proud. I nearly didn’t go the Villa game; I’ve been too nervous of late and Matt and James have… Continue reading MANCHESTER IS BLUE
Tag: Manchester
HIGH TABLES AT THE HOLT HALT, LOW AT MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL
Last Wednesday’s day on the Holt’s had ground to a halt, but perked up briefly as I met Matt after work for a pre gig pint at the rather overlooked Crown & Anchor in the shadow of Cathedral Square. I’d actually come here in 2015 before a Low gig at the cathedral. Who says I’m… Continue reading HIGH TABLES AT THE HOLT HALT, LOW AT MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL
HOLT GOES CHERRY MILD CRAZY
In 1987 the New Musical Express that The Jesus & Mary Chain were now so old that they couldn’t do their famed fifteen (15) minute sets anymore, as they drifted towards an hour of Darklands dirge. In 2022 the top bloggers bring you SIX (6) or even SEVEN (7) pubs in one blog. I still… Continue reading HOLT GOES CHERRY MILD CRAZY
I MAY BE BIG BUT I AM FIERCE
Blimey, a blog post from last Wednesday, only a week ago. I’ve had enough for football, it’s gig day, Low in Manchester, and I’ve decided it’s going to be a Holt day. But first, Fierce, everyone’s favourite Aberdeen craft brewery. Manchester looks lovely, I’ve brought the sunshine with me. The previous Saturday I’d tried for… Continue reading I MAY BE BIG BUT I AM FIERCE
OH, MANCHESTER etc etc
Mrs RM didn’t recognise Frank Sidebottom. She’s not a TRUE Manc like what I am. Bet she didn’t recognise this bloke, either, a headliner at Simon’s upcoming Blackpool “punk” festival with his disco covers of Joy Division classics. After a night of curry in Lymm we were back in Manchester for another of those annoying… Continue reading OH, MANCHESTER etc etc
SUNSET OVER MANCHESTER
Wednesday night is football night in Manchester, unless you play in Trafford in which case it’s Thursdays. I treated Mrs RM to a stopover in Eccles (I know, I know, I spoil her) on our way to Wales, combining City v Brighton, a haircut at top barbers Maclure’s and a Northern Quarter curry. Life gets… Continue reading SUNSET OVER MANCHESTER
MATILDA IN MANCHESTER
Like a nervous 17 year old, I’d bought my ticket for Matilda Mann ‘s gig in Manchester on the first day. Then I watched in horror as Mrs RM became her second biggest fan and wanted to come with me. On the other hand, at least I wouldn’t look like one of those weird old… Continue reading MATILDA IN MANCHESTER
BACK IN BLIGHTY, BITBURGER BEATS BITTER
We arrived back in Manchester from Malaga just after 20:00. I’d once again saved £9 by not sitting with Mrs RM. She said she’d have paid £90 not to sit with me. Despite it taking 15 minutes for Mrs RM to disembark the plane, and 10 to clear passport control, we actually made the Welsh… Continue reading BACK IN BLIGHTY, BITBURGER BEATS BITTER
OVER THE IRWELL
No new GBG entries to tick in Manchester, of course, but a slew of brewery Tap houses offering pizza and burgers to tempt that lads away from the Northern Quarter before Thursday’s gig at the Uni. I was actually tempted to walk through Spinningfields* by the appearance of a Rise Pizza food cart outside the… Continue reading OVER THE IRWELL
TOP 100 PUBS – CITY ARMS, MANCHESTER
Back to Manchester on Thursday for a haircut and a gig with James. Much less depressing than football at the moment. Blackpool Jane will never know the pain of only being six (6) points ahead of the Scouse having played a game more and with a six-pointer to come. We’ll struggle to stay up. While… Continue reading TOP 100 PUBS – CITY ARMS, MANCHESTER
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