Peter Swailes
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Peter Swales was Chairman of Manchester City F.C.
from 1973 until 1993, when he was replaced by Francis Lee
after a long protest by supporters. He was blamed for the club's failure to keep pace with neighbours Manchester United F.C.
after City's late 1960s/early 1970s heyday and various acts of mismanagement such as allowing Malcolm Allison
's eccentric dismantling of the side in 1979. Swales was also a prominent figure in the Football Association and some fans believed he stayed on to preserve that status rather than further the fortunes of the club. He made his fortune in the radio and hi fi
business and had also invested in Altrincham F.C.
.
He held a variety of prominent positions within the game including Chairman of the FA's International Committee and he was also a vice-president of the F.A.
He died two years after leaving City, on 2 May 1996 aged 63, after suffering a heart attack. He was survived by his wife and three daughters.
The last interview recorded with him was performed by author Gary James and appeared in the fanzine Bert Trautmann's Helmet. It was quoted extensively in a profile of him in James' Manchester The Greatest City.
A minute's silence was impeccably observed prior to the City-Liverpool game of 5th May 1996.
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
from 1973 until 1993, when he was replaced by Francis Lee
Francis Lee
Francis Henry Lee is a former professional footballer, who played in the 1960s and 1970s, including 27 appearances for the England national team. Lee played for Bolton Wanderers, Manchester City, and Derby County...
after a long protest by supporters. He was blamed for the club's failure to keep pace with neighbours Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
after City's late 1960s/early 1970s heyday and various acts of mismanagement such as allowing Malcolm Allison
Malcolm Allison
Malcolm Alexander Allison was an English football player and manager. Nicknamed "Big Mal", he was one of English football's most flamboyant and intriguing characters because of his panache, fedora and cigar, controversies off the pitch and outspoken nature.Allison's managerial potential become...
's eccentric dismantling of the side in 1979. Swales was also a prominent figure in the Football Association and some fans believed he stayed on to preserve that status rather than further the fortunes of the club. He made his fortune in the radio and hi fi
Hi Fi
Hi Fi is Hugh Cornwell's 2000 album. All instrumentation Hugh Cornwell with appearances from Justin Chapman, Michelle Marti, Mike Polson, Gita Langley, Jesse Murphy, Rachel Helleur, Úna Palliser, John Dominic....
business and had also invested in Altrincham F.C.
Altrincham F.C.
Altrincham Football Club is an English association football club from Altrincham, Greater Manchester. They currently play in the Conference North, having been relegated from the Conference National at the end of the 2010–11 season.-History:...
.
He held a variety of prominent positions within the game including Chairman of the FA's International Committee and he was also a vice-president of the F.A.
He died two years after leaving City, on 2 May 1996 aged 63, after suffering a heart attack. He was survived by his wife and three daughters.
The last interview recorded with him was performed by author Gary James and appeared in the fanzine Bert Trautmann's Helmet. It was quoted extensively in a profile of him in James' Manchester The Greatest City.
A minute's silence was impeccably observed prior to the City-Liverpool game of 5th May 1996.