The English Football League have announced that promotion and relegation will stand in all divisions even if clubs vote to curtail the 2019/20 season.
02.05.2020 - 11:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
On 3rd May 1998, Manchester City were relegated to the third tier of football for the first time in their history.
A 5-2 away win against Stoke City was not enough to save them, and their demotion to Division Two was confirmed.
We take a look to see what happened to the players from that match.
The Welshman left City in the close season, heading to Southend United on a free transfer.
He spent a season there before signing for Huddersfield Town for a nominal fee. He joined Cardiff City on a free
The English Football League have announced that promotion and relegation will stand in all divisions even if clubs vote to curtail the 2019/20 season.
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