To keep it in manageable chunks, the diary is split into approximately three-monthly sections. The latest events are at the bottom of the page. Autumn '94 also sees the inauguration of the Internet mailing list and the World Wide Web home page. A truly bleak Winter as City fail to register a single league victory, losing to Arsenal, West Ham, Blackburn, Liverpool, Leicester and Manchester United. The Cup competitions bring some cheer, with victories at Newcastle in the Coca-Cola Cup and against Notts County and Aston Villa in the FA Cup, but dreams of Wembley are shattered by defeats at Crystal Palace and Newcastle.
City go into Spring facing another relegation battle.
Spring 95 Wins over Ipswich, Sheffield Wednesday, Liverpool and Blackburn, combined with an assortment of draws, are enough to keep City in the Premiership - just. In the final match of the season, the Blues lose at home to QPR for the first time ever, thereby ending the season on a low note, four points and two places above the relegation zone. The start of Alan Ball's reign at Maine Road, the worst start to a season in the club's history. In typical City fashion though, the Blues concede only one goal during November, winning three and drawing the other game during the month, winning Alan Ball the Carling Manager of the Month award. City go out of the F.A. Cup at Old Trafford, with the help of a controversial penalty decision just before half time with the Blues 1-0 up.