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"My Granddad Got Me a City Shirt" - Elliot Anderson Opens Up on Childhood Affection for Manchester City

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Elliot Anderson has donned sky blue beneath Newcastle's black and white since childhood.Not every summer arrival hits the ground running, which makes City fans especially quick to warm to those players that...

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Elliot Anderson has donned sky blue beneath Newcastle's black and white since childhood.Not every summer arrival hits the ground running, which makes City fans especially quick to warm to those players that...

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  1. City Xtra | Manchester City News & More · reported · 2026-11-03 10:30 UTC

    "My Granddad Got Me a City Shirt" - Elliot Anderson Opens Up on Childhood Affection for Manchester City ↗

    After making a strong start to life at Manchester City, Elliot Anderson has reflected on the connection he has already formed with supporters and his lifelong soft spot for the Blues.

  2. City Xtra · reported · 2026-11-03 10:30 UTC

    "My Granddad Got Me a City Shirt" - Elliot Anderson Opens Up on Childhood Affection for Manchester City ↗

    Elliot Anderson has donned sky blue beneath Newcastle's black and white since childhood.Not every summer arrival hits the ground running, which makes City fans especially quick to warm to those players that...

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