Manchester City 2021/22 home shirt with PUMA pays tribute to Sergio Aguero
The new Man City 2021/22 home shirt - designed with PUMA - contains an all-over repeated graphic of a digital clock and '93:20' scoreboard pattern - paying tribute to Ageuro's stunning last-gasp goal back in 2012.
Manchester City have paid tribute to their top goalscorer Sergio Aguero by imprinting the timestamp of his famous Premier League-winning goal in their new home shirt.
Aguero hit the back of the net 260 times for the Blues during ten years at the Etihad – earning himself a place in the record books and his very own statue outside the stadium.
But arguably no goal was greater than his strike against Queens Park Rangers in 2012 – as the Argentine netted with 93 minutes and 50 seconds on the clock to secure City their first ever Premier League title.
The new Man City 2021/22 home shirt contains an all-over repeated graphic of a digital clock / Image: Man City
The 32-year-old has departed for Barcelona for the upcoming season – but his legacy will remain very much intact in Manchester.
The new Man City 2021/22 home shirt – designed with PUMA – contains an all-over repeated graphic of a digital clock and ’93:20′ scoreboard pattern – paying tribute to Ageuro’s stunning last-gasp goal back in 2012.
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The timestamp is printed on the inside of the collar of the shirts, whilst ’10’ is highlighted.
The home jersey – complemented by sky blue shorts and hooped socks – revels in the fact that since the ’93:50′ strike, City have proceeded to win five Premier League titles, most recently in 2020/21.
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The new kit has been designed with PUMA / Image: Man City
Former City player Micah Richards told the City website: “Witnessing that moment [the Aguero goal in 2021] is something I will never forget.
“When the goal went in, we knew we had just seen greatness, something special.
“The league was hanging in the balance and then to secure it in the final minute, in that fashion, I don’t think will ever be replicated.
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“The new kit is a perfect tribute to one of the greatest moments in City’s history.”
Micah Richards has called the kit the “perfect tribute to one of the greatest moments in City’s history” / Image: Man City
The new home jersey combines 100% recycled polyester with advanced PUMA dryCELL thermoregulation technology to “ensure uncompromising fit and mobility, keeping the athlete dry and comfortable.”
An ultra-light jacquard structure is integrated into the back of the shirt for extra breathability.
The new Manchester City home kit is on sale now at the Man City shop.
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Alex Sanderson summons Rudyard Kipling as Sale Sharks scrape into the semi-finals
Danny Jones
Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson referenced the famous Rudyard Kipling after Sale Sharks managed to book their place in the playoffs of this year’s Gallagher Premiership following a nail-biter of a fixture against Exeter Chiefs.
The Sharks sealed their spot in the semi-finals with a 30-26 win over the Chiefs on Saturday night, with a trio of tries, a singular pen and calmness when it came to conversions proving just enough to make it to full time.
Speaking on the narrow score at Sandy Park, Sanderson himself applauded that same composure during his post-match duties, casually quoting Kipling ahead of the next big game.
Writing on social media after nerves had just about settled, the club simply said: “Apologies for raising the heart rate, Sharks Family… but Saturday we go again.”
Beginning with an expression of that same defiant spirit that has seen them across the line on so many occasions, the 45-year-old told TNT Sports, “We got another Monday in us.”
The Sale Sharks coach went on to add: “So if you can keep your head, when everybody else is losing theirs – I think that’s the old Rudyard Kipling poem – you’re in such a better place on the back of that, knowing what we can fix from the Leicester game and what we can do better from today.”
It’s not every day you hear sportsmen calling up the poetic words of the beloved British-India writer, but it certainly impressed plenty of supporters, though Sanderson has always been popular among fans for his candour and charisma in interviews.
Ultimately, it was Rekeiti Ma’asi-White, Bevan Rodd, Luke Cowan-Dickie and George Ford that the Greater Manchester outfit had to thank for the electrifying finish
You can see how much it meant, clear as day…
Not done yet…
Thank you for your support Sharks Family, it’s truly appreciated!
Sale Sharks will now take on Leicester Tigers (who the local side finished just behind in third place following the result against the Chiefs) in the Premiership semis as they look to get revenge for previous painful meetings
Are you feeling hopeful, Sharks Family?
You can see the full highlights from Sale Sharks’ tense victory over the Exeter Chiefs down below.
Alex Sanderson channelled Rudyard Kipling and Sale scrapped like true Sharks.
Luxury Manchester gym Blok confirms permanent closure after weeks of uncertainty
Daisy Jackson
Blok Manchester has announced its permanent closure, weeks after the doors to the premium fitness facility mysteriously closed.
Around a fortnight ago, members began to arrive to their classes to find the gym on Ducie Street locked up and a forfeiture notice on the door – but at the time, Blok said that it was fighting to reopen.
Sadly, in an email sent to members today, its founder has confirmed that the studio is now permanently closed.
Blok – which has several very successful sites down in London – said that its relationship with its landlord has ‘broken down to a point where trust has been lost’.
The gym wrote that it’s been left with ‘no workable way forward’.
They said: “BLOK Manchester was a space built by our loyal and dedicated community. Whether you joined us for one class or one hundred, we are deeply grateful. You helped create something genuinely special in an incredible city.”
In the immediate future, they said they’ll be supporting the team of fantastic trainers who worked here, as well as looking after members.
Members will be contacted within a few hours with options and refunds owed.
Blok Manchester has announced its permanent closure. Credit: The Manc Group
CEO and founder Ed Stanbury said: “While this marks the end of a chapter, we don’t see it as the end of our story in Manchester. We’re already speaking with developers about potential future sites and remain committed to returning to the city when the time is right.
“Thank you for being part of our story so far. Let’s shape the future of wellness. The mission continues.”
Commenting on Blok’s Instagram post – its first in almost a fortnight – people have been sharing their sadness at the closure of its Manchester site.
One person wrote: “beautiful space, beautiful staff and beautiful community.”
Another said: “Sending love to all the instructors !! :(((( gutted”
Someone else commented: “THE BEST CLASSES. I’m gutted.”
The Manc -
14th July 2021 
