Rare tee released during the season the side thrashed United 5-1 at Maine Road. The game would live long in the memory for both sides, the Blues revelling in a glorious victory and the Reds' gaffer Sir Alex Ferguson describing it as his most embarrassing result. In front of 43,000, goals from Morley, Bishop, Hinchcliffe and a brace from David Oldfield ensured the game would go down in City folklore. The following campaign, Peter Reid guided the Cityzens to 5th place, a spot above their cross-town rivals with Niall Quinn enjoying his most prolific campaign