2. Manchester City: A New Stadium And A New Era

With David Bernstein, ex-Man City Chairman.

In 2002, Manchester City left their beloved Maine Road for a glamorous new stadium which was the centrepiece for that year’s Commonwealth Games.The move was hailed as the start of a new era for a club trying to establish itself as a Premier League team. How much of a role has the stadium played in City’s rise to the top of football? And what role did it play in attracting Sheikh Mansoor to the club?

David Bernstein was the chairman of City during this time and explains how the move came about.

This episode is part of a series of podcasts, called: The Fall and Rise of Man City.

HOSTS: How To Buy A Football Club is hosted by BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent, BBC economics editor Faisal Islam and BBC Sport football reporter Simon Stone.

PRODUCTION TEAM: This episode was made by Josh Jenkins. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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