Looking back through the history books for the events, signings and memorable matches that happened on this day in City’s history.

Monday 7^th August 1978

Norwegian part-timers Hamar are put to the sword by a touring City team. The Blues, who had already drawn 1-1 with Djurgaarden and beaten Fredrikstadt 5-0 during the previous week, stroll home 7-0 with Brain Kidd notching a brace – his sixth and seventh goals of the tour – plus another two from Tony Henry and efforts from Colin Bell, Asa Hartford and Russell Coughlin seal the win.

Sunday 7^th August 2011

City lose the Community Shield clash with Manchester United after throwing a two-goal lead away at Wembley. Goals from Joleon Lescott and Edin Dzeko give the Blues a comfortable two-goal cushion but Chris Smalling and a Nani brace – the last of which came deep into injury time – saw the bragging rights return to Old Trafford – for now!