We dived into the archives to see how fashion has changed over the years
These stunning photos show the changing face of Manchester footballers from the 60s to the 00s.
Rediscovered in our archives Mirrorpix and beyond, these photographs capture hairstyles, fashion trends and more from both Manchester City and Manchester United players through the generations.
From Mike Summerbee’s sixties tailoring to Remi Moses afr – these nostalgic images tell a story of changing times.
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Here are 26 photos of Manchester footballers over the decades.
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Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson with Eric Cantona in a clothing store. April 29, 1994
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Manchester City captain Tony Book trudges through the snow on the terraces at Highbury before training with the rest of the team. After Tony is Ken Mulhearn and the club’s physique. Peter Blakey. March 1970
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Manchester City players are about to board the train at Picadilly station on their way to Wembley for the FA Cup final against Leicester City. lr Alan Oakes, Mike Doyle, Colin Bell, Neil Young and Tony Coleman. April 24, 1969
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Manchester City manager Joe Mercer and Manchester United manager Matt Busby enjoy drinks with players, 1967
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Remi Moses from Manchester United, 1983, with manager Ron Atkinson
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Wayne Rooney signs autographs for fans after signing for Manchester United on 31 August 2004 at Old Trafford in Manchester
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David Beckham and Gary Neville of Manchester United with the Premiership Trophy during the party parade on 12 May 1996
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Manchester United and Scottish footballer Denis Law are jumping for joy. April 1964
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Manchester United footballer George Best celebrates the opening of his fashion store with friend Mike Summerbee. September 14, 1967
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Gordon McQueen, Manchester United’s defender, with a copy of Elton John’s album, Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy, which he likes to listen to when he relaxes at home. December 2, 1982
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“It’s my brother,” says the young man on the left, “it’s my son,” said the happy mother. , who plays for Manchester City, was there to greet Joe after arriving at East Fortune Airport from Italy.Joe flew in with the rest of the Hibs boys, who were beaten 6-0 by Roma in the Fairs Cities Cup the semi-final in Rome last. Saturday. ” May 1961
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Manchester City’s ‘new’ manager George Poyser. June 1963
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Alex Ferguson, Manchester United manager with his strikers Dwight Yorke and Jesper Blomquist, enjoys playing Subbuteo the day before a big match against Arsenal. February 1999
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Georgi Kinkladze, Manchester City’s midfielder, with the FA Cup, sponsored by Littlewoods. February 1997
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Malcolm Allison on his arrival at Maine Road when he returns to Manchester City as manager. January 1979
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Norman Whiteside from Manchester United. November 1982
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Manchester City footballer Don Revie pictured at Roker Park to discuss transfer deals with Sunderland directors. November 9, 1956
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Sir Alex Ferguson greets Cristiano Ronaldo as the young Portuguese player signs for Manchester United at Carrington Training Ground, Carrington on 12 August 2003
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Manchester City’s football team celebrates in a Manchester club after winning the league title in 1968. Mike Doyle poses in the trunk of a car. May 14, 1968
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Manchester City players Maurizio Gaudino and Uwe Rosler, February 1995
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Manchester City captain Paul Power is taking a break from training. March 24, 1985
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Manchester United and English footballer Nobby Stiles fit his car engine at Old Trafford after a training session. March 9, 1965
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Local rivals, Brian Kidd of Manchester City Forward (left) and Stuart Pearson of Manchester United, battle each other in the Manchester Derby. March 5, 1977
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Former Manchester City winger Mike Summerbee in Burnley, June 1976
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Gordon McQueen signs autographs for young fans outside Old Trafford, Manchester, February 1978
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Ryan Giggs, from Manchester United, holds the ITV Young Sports Personality of the Year Award
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