How Mercer and Allison brought glory in Europe to Manchester City in 1970
City’s Cup Winners’ Cup triumph 51 years ago was overshadowed by another final and proved the last hurrah of a great side
January 2016
Guardian Sport Network
How Halifax Town were hypnotised into shocking Manchester City in the FA Cup
Malcolm Allison’s alleged failure to pay for the services of a hypnotist came back to haunt him, when his team of expensive imports were humbled by a hardworking Halifax side at their muddy ground
December 2010
Sporting deaths in 2010: 'The greatest coach this country ever had'
Greats are remembered by those who were alongside them when they performed at their peak
Malcolm Allison: A man who lived life large to the last
Malcolm Allison's last big interview was given to the Observer 10 years ago when he spoke about coaching, flying the flag at half-mast at Old Trafford and that famous fedora
Big Mal's larger than life outlook was sprinkled with stardust
David Lacey
Malcolm Allison - a life in pictures
Malcolm Allison was the best coach this country has ever had, says Mike Summerbee
Malcolm Allison obituary
The Fiver
Hovering In Mid Air Like A Humming Bird
Former Manchester City manager Malcolm Allison dies at 83
September 2009
The manager
The manager: the showman and the bootroom
In the fifth of a six-part series Barney Ronay looks at the seventies, and the showman managers, Brian Clough, Malcolm Allison, John Bond - and its counterpoint, the bootroom boys
September 2008
Sportblog
Something gorgeous in Allison's buffoonery
With Manchester City on the brink of a brave new era it's time to reassess one of their most memorable managers
May 2001
Allison admits alcoholism
Malcolm Allison has been admitted to hospital suffering from a broken collarbone and alcoholism.
November 2000
Boro beware cockney messiahs
Harry Pearson
The experience of Malcolm Allison should make Boro fans think twice about hankering after the services of Terry Venables.
January 2000
Big Mal's working lunch
Malcolm Allison, the man with the longest career in English football, looks back over more than half a century in the game.
