Resident over the ‘Blue Moon’ with trophies visit

ONE of Manchester City’s longeststanding supporters, who is a resident at the Belong Morris Feinmann care village in Didsbury, was over the ‘Blue Moon’ with a special visit from all three trophies from the club’s recent treble winning season.

Geoffrey Rothband, who will be 103 next month and is a lifelong fan, was treated to a private viewing of the UEFA Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup trophies at the not-for-profit care village.

every day. Residents and relatives also reported to the inspectors that they felt “very respected”, and the home has a “family feel” to it. Manager Tracy Sayle said: “All of the team are very pleased to have received such high scoring and lovely comments from the Care Inspectorate. It is a testament to the hard work we do to enrich the residents’ lives, and it is brilliant to have the inspectors recognise the positive environment we work to foster every day.”

The club arranged for the silverware to be brought to him after finding out about one of their oldest supporters through his son Nigel, who hosts weekly Manchester City podcast ‘The Man City Show’.

Geoffrey, who has witnessed all of the Manchester City’s top-flight wins in the past 100 years, was joined by Nigel, his two grandchildren Harry and Oliver and great grandson Jacob, bringing together four generations of City fans for the occasion.

Belong Morris Feinmann general manager Carolyn Ball said: “It’s great when we can be involved in some of the best days of people’s lives, even at the age of 102.

“Seeing the three trophies together is rare, and it’s particularly special for our die-hard Manchester City fans. “We’re very grateful to Manchester City Football Club for this gesture and bringing the Belong community together, and I’d also like to thank the Rothband family for their part in making this happen.”

Other residents shared in the joy of the experience as the trophies were displayed for all to see in the village’s Venue. Amongst them was Norman Luft, who was the club’s doctor from 1976 to 2008 and is also a resident at Belong Morris Feinmann.