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A poignant and historically significant piece of Manchester City memorabilia, this traditional green goalkeeper shirt was match worn by Alex Williams during his final appearance for Manchester City, against Manchester United in October 1985.

This classic green goalkeeper design was worn by Manchester City across the 1984/85 and 1985/86 seasons and is instantly recognisable to supporters of the era. Representing the traditional style of 1980s goalkeeping shirts, it remains one of the most iconic goalkeeper designs produced by the club.

Alex Williams was one of the brightest young goalkeeping talents in English football. An outstanding shot-stopper with remarkable agility and composure, he appeared destined for the very highest honours, with many believing an England call-up was only a matter of time. Tragically, a serious back injury brought his playing career to a premature end, denying both Manchester City and England one of the country’s finest young goalkeepers.

Although his playing career was cut short, Alex’s contribution to Manchester City has continued for decades. As one of the club’s most popular former players, he has devoted many years to City in the Community, inspiring generations of supporters through his outstanding work within the local community. His dedication, warmth and unwavering commitment to the club have made him one of Manchester City’s most admired ambassadors.

Every shirt featured on this website is an original match-worn or match-issued example, carefully sourced over many years and forming part of Mark’s world-renowned Manchester City collection. These shirts represent some of the rarest and most historically important pieces of Manchester City memorabilia in existence.

This shirt will be supplied with a signed Letter of Provenance, confirming its authenticity and history, providing complete confidence for collectors and investors alike.

Whether you’re a lifelong Manchester City supporter or a serious football memorabilia collector, this is a rare opportunity to own the shirt worn by one of the club’s most popular goalkeepers in his final Manchester City appearance—a poignant reminder of a career that promised so much and a player whose service to the club continues to this day.

Please contact Mark for further information or to enquire about purchasing this shirt.