Long reign of King of the Kippaxis over after 35 years

Couple behind popular Manchester City fanzine are retiring at the top'

- CHRIS GEE

ALMOST every Manchester City fan over the last 35 years has heard the cry 'King of the Kippax!' as they approach the Etihad Stadium or Maine Road.

Now Dave and Sue Wallace, who have produced the football fanzine since 1988, have announced that the next edition, number 300, will be the last.

One of the last remaining printed fanzines, with the tagline 'for the fans, by the fans, it has been a labour of love for the couple for three and a half decades.

Dave, who under the late Franny Lee's chairmanship at the club, was elected by supporters to be a 'fan on the board' for a short period, said that the decision was made 'to go out at the top!

He said: "It's a bit ridiculous to be doing a fanzine at 80 years old. We didn't think we'd continue after Covid because it was difficult to get out and sell it. We were mainly doing it by subscriptions but they have gradually dropped.