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

Thursday 8^th August 1985

City’s tour of Ireland kicked off with a comfortable 4-1 win over League of Ireland side Waterford. Though the part-timers managed to get to half-time intact, goals from Scottish trio Gordon Smith (2), Derek Parlane and Jim Tolmie saw Billy McNeill’s side coast home.  The Blues drew with Drogheda 2-2 two days later and completed the tour with a 5-1 win over Finn Harps.

Monday 8^th August 2011

Joe Hart signed a new five-year contract with City. The former Shrewsbury keeper successfully fended off the challenge of Shay Given to earn the No.1 jersey and his form during the record-breaking 2010/11 campaign saw the club reward him with a deal that will last until 2016.