Contribution Quote by John Cooper Clarke

There've been lots of positive changes in the city since I worked at Salford Tech in the seventies, and I'm pleased to be known…

— John Cooper Clarke

I was of that generation of NME-reading, indie fans. Part of the reason I went to Manchester was because of New Order and The…

— Jesse Armstrong

We are very proud of our roots in Manchester. We like to back our own.

— Ricky Hatton

We're a tight-knit city in Birmingham. We have so much around us that brings the people together, no matter who you are or your…

— Moeen Ali

I'm Lancashire by name, and Lancashire was where I grew up - in Oldham.

— Sarah Lancashire

I first learned the power of a Labour government to transform lives growing up in my hometown of Stockport.

— Angela Rayner

I went to what can only be described as a slum school in Salford - rough and full of trainee punks - but I…

— John Cooper Clarke

I've received much from Manchester - a great career at the highest level, unconditional support from the fans through thick and thin, a lovely…

— Vincent Kompany

I grew up in Birmingham, where they made useful things and made them well.

— Lee Child

I have a long connection with Kent and Canterbury and I hope to help other young men and women to achieve their ambitions through…

— Gavin Esler

Adam Sandler, Chip Kelly, Dan Mullen and I all grew up within about a mile of one another. We had a nice community in…

— Ryan Day

I have spent four wonderful years with Manchester City. They have grown a lot over the years.

— Edin Dzeko