It is probably one of the most iconic moments in football history. Whether you’re a Red or a Blue, or anything else for that matter, you can’t deny how iconic Sergio Aguero’s 2012 title-winning goal is.
Moreover, one lucky person could get their hands on a piece of that history, as the actual match-worn Aguero 93:20 shirt is finally going up for sale.
The 2011/12 Manchester City home kit which the Argentinian striker was wearing when thatmoment happened is being auctioned off to the highest bidder and is expected to net at least £20,000.
Credit: Graham Budd Auctions
This particularly precious piece was actually due to go up for sale back in May by Graham Budd Auctions Ltd, a specialist auction house for iconic sporting items and memorabilia, but ended up being withdrawn due to “unforeseen circumstances”.
Now, though, the number 16 jersey – Aguero’s number before he picked the 10 – is due to go for auction at Hansons Auctioneers in Etwall, Derbyshire, on 3 November.
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Hansons’ head of sports memorabilia David Wilson-Turner described the shirt as “arguably the most important goal in the club’s history”, with the auctioneers adding that teammate Mario Balotelli apparently asked to keep the shirt but that it was ultimately left in a bag at the Etihad Stadium.
Credit: Sky SportsCredit: Sergio Kun Aguero (via Twitter)Credit: Man CityThe Aguero goal as it happened and how it’s been remembered.
Following the game that saw City win their first title in 44 years over rivals Manchester United, Aguero’s muddied and champagne-soaked shirt was picked up by a former Manchester City kitman who donated it to the National Football Shirt Collection, which loans shirts to museums around the country.
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The collection’s owner Neville Evans said that he “never planned to sell it but [his] curator is currently undergoing medical treatment” and the proceeds ‘will be shared between him and two charities important to him, Testicular Cancer UK and the Stroke Association.”
Having been forced to retire due to heart problems back in December 2021, the 34-year-old City legend will no doubt be pleased to hear that whatever fee it fetches will go towards a good cause.
As you might expect, Aguero has regularly described the goal as “the best moment of my life”. We dare say you and every other City fan, Serg.
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It was the 10th anniversary of the 93:20 goal back in May, with City fans as well as current and former players reliving the moment back at a special club event.
Whilst you’re here, you might as well watch Martin Tyler’s unforgettable commentary and that ridiculous goal for the umpteenth time as well:
Tommy Fury announces huge fight against former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall
Daisy Jackson
Tommy Fury has announced his next major boxing match – against a rather unlikely opponent.
The Manc boxer and former Love Island star will face Eddie Hall, who once reigned as the World’s Strongest Man and was the first person on the planet to deadlift 500kg.
The match, billed as Beauty vs The Beast (we’ll let you decide who’s who…), will take place at the AO Arena this summer.
Tommy Fury and Eddie Hall will be facing off in Manchester as part of the Misfits Boxing series, a sports promotion company founded by YouTube sensation KSI.
26-year-old Fury – younger brother of heavyweight legend Tyson Fury – remains unbeaten, seeing off all-comers in the crossover boxing world.
As for 38-year-old Eddie Hall (nicknamed The Beast), he retired as a strongman competitor, where he’s previously been crowned the World’s Strongest Man, and has now pivoted into combat sports.
The pair have collaborated recently on several videos online, taking on challenges like a One Punch Knockout and a breakfast eating competition.
But this will be the first time they’ve publicly faced off in the ring.
Misfirst Boxing has once more delivered the biggest match-ups possible in the crossover boxing space, with Fury vs. Hall promising to be a titanic tussle that will captivate fans around the world.
Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall, Beauty vs The Beast, will take place on Saturday 13 June at the AO Arena in Manchester – you can get tickets HERE.
Corey Blackett-Taylor ruled out injured for the rest of the season
Danny Jones
Bolton Wanderers winger Corey Blackett-Taylor has been ruled out for the rest of the season following injury.
With not that long left in this year’s campaign and the playoff scrap set to ramp up even further in the coming weeks, it’s an unfortunate twist of fate for the Trotters.
Despite still being only a relatively recent signing, having just joined Bolton in the most recent January transfer window, it didn’t take long for him to make a good impression.
Scoring on debut in a 1-0 away win against AFC Wimbledon, the 28-year-old is now set to miss the remainder of the 2025/26 term, letting supporters know the news on Friday, 27 March.
Blackett-Taylor was forced off in the game against Rotherham United after pulling up in the wake of taking a shot, ultimately being subbed in the first half.
It was quickly confirmed to be a thigh injury, and while the specific nature and severity of the damage haven’t been fully detailed, he has now informed fans that his season is over.
Writing on Instagram, he said: “Instantly from arriving at the club, I felt the passion and support from the fans, club, staff and players.
“I have no doubts [about] the club achieving their targets of promotion – I want to say a huge thank you for making me feel so welcomed and comfortable. Unfortunately, my season is concluded due to my injury, but I’ll be here supporting the team to the very end.”
He isn’t the only impactful League One player at a side eyeing up the Championship to have been hampered by setbacks on the physio bench, with rivals Stockport County also confirming an absence at this crucial point in the campaign.
Not ideal for either of the Greater Manchester hopefuls.
Once again, while the recovery period for both of these players has already begun, the exact timelines for their return remain to be seen.
That being said, chances are we’ll see the Derby County loanee back in action before Hills, though we’ll have to wait to find out whether it will be at the Toughsheet Stadium or back with his parent club.
Who do you think is going to clinch that third promotion place at Wembley come this May?
Danny Jones -
27th October 2022 
