Work on the North Stand, including a huge new hotel, will see capacity pass 60,000. There will also be 3,000 safe-standing rail seats after consultation with fans.
There’s a chance some of those fans might even remember standing at Maine Road, or heard a family member talk about those days of years gone by.
As City press on with a bright future we thought there was no harm in having a nostalgic look at the past. So here’s some iconic Maine Road scenes from down the years, right the way from a 1951 training session to the final game in 2003.
1. Maine Road in the sun
Maine Road during the FA Barclaycard Premiership match between Manchester City and Blackburn Rovers played at Maine Road in Manchester, England on September 15, 2002. The match ended in a 2-2 draw. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) | (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
2. 1971- Team photo day
The Manchester City FC football team line up at Maine Road in Manchester, UK, August 1971. From left to right, (back row): Peter Blakey (physiotherapist), Willie Donachie, Mike Doyle, Tommy Booth, Glyn Pardoe, Ron Healey, Joe Corrigan, George Heslop, Tony Towers, Alan Oakes, Derek Jeffries and Malcolm Allison (head manager); (front row) Colin Bell, Wyn Davies, Freddie Hill, Tony Book, Francis Lee, Ian Mellor, Mike Summerbee, Neil Young and David Connor. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) | (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
3. 1993- Flitcroft scores at packed Maine Road
City's Gary Flitcroft celebrates after scoring in a 1-1 draw FA Premier League match with Leeds United as Leeds players David O' Leary, Chris Fairclough (floor) and Gary Speed (r) react at Maine Road on August 14, 1993 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Munday/Allsport/Getty Images/Hulton Archive) | (Photo by Steve Munday/Allsport/Getty Images/Hulton Archive)
4. 1995- a 1-1 draw with Tottenham
A general view of Maine Road the home of Manchester City Football Club in Manchester, England. This picture was taken during the FA Carling Premiership match against Tottenham Hotspur. The match finished in a 1-1 draw. \ Mandatory Credit: Gary M Prior/Allsport | Mandatory Credit: Gary M Prior/Allsport