<p>With David Bernstein, ex-Man City Chairman. </p><p>In 2002, Manchester City left their beloved Maine Road for a glamorous new stadium which was the centrepiece for that year’s Commonwealth Games.The move was hailed as the start of a new era for a club trying to establish itself as a Premier League team. How much of a role has the stadium played in City’s rise to the top of football? And what role did it play in attracting Sheikh Mansoor to the club? </p><p>David Bernstein was the chairman of City during this time and explains how the move came about. </p><p>This episode is part of a series of podcasts, called: The Fall and Rise of Man City.</p><p>HOSTS: How To Buy A Football Club is hosted by BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent, BBC economics editor Faisal Islam and BBC Sport football reporter Simon Stone.</p><p>PRODUCTION TEAM: This episode was made by Josh Jenkins. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.</p><p>JOIN THE CLUB: Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 0330 123 9480, email [email protected], or use the hashtag #HowToBuyAFootballClub.</p>