JANUARY

2 City begin the new year as they finished the old one with another red card in a 1-1 draw with Cheltenham.

13 Goalkeeper Matt Glennon joins from Huddersfield.

19 City emerge from hibernation with a familiar feeling – playing well but losing at Bury.

23 The slump continues with two more soft goals against Lincoln.

27 James O’Brien needs a nose operation and will miss six weeks.

30 Gareth Evans scores a late double to earn City a dramatic win at Torquay.

QUOTES OF NOTE

“You don’t down tools halfway through a job. Anybody doing that is not welcome here,” STUART McCALL hits back at the critics.

“I need a purpose about Saturdays. It’s better than watching X Factor,” MATT GLENNON remembers what weekends are really for.

“I’m running out of ways to describe it,” STUART McCALL is lost for words after another empty evening.

“I’ll do anything in my power to keep him in a job,” GARETH EVANS is right behind his under-pressure boss.

FEBRUARY

6 Bury win at Valley Parade and the writing is on the wall for the manager.

8 Stuart McCall officially steps down after two-and-a-half years in charge.

13 Wayne Jacobs oversees a dire goalless home draw with Grimsby.

16 Peter Taylor is named City boss until the end of the season.

20 Taylor’s honeymoon period is short-lived as City sink at Accrington.

23 City bounce back with a superb win at leaders Rochdale.

27 A first home win since October as James Hanson sinks Darlington.

QUOTES OF NOTE

“Seeing grown men cry was tough to take,” STUART McCALL bids an emotional farewell to players and staff.

“A few need a rocket up their backside,” Michael Flynn declares war on the City slackers.

“I’m here for 15 weeks but I really hope it’s two or three years and 15 weeks,” New boss PETER TAYLOR thinks long term.

“4-3-3 can be 4-3-3 and not just 4-5-1,” MARK LAWN dismisses suggestions that Taylor’s teams are negative.

“I wasn’t aware of how good Hanson is in the air,” MARK McCAMMON praises his temporary strike partner.

MARCH

2 City’s two-game winning run is ended with defeat at Aldershot.

3 Big Wycombe defender Luke Oliver is the latest addition to the squad.

5 ... and Adam Bolder makes it five when he arrives from Millwall.

6 James Hanson heads home in stoppage time to earn a dramatic win at Rotherham.

9 City’s winning run at Vale Park is ended as Port Vale come from behind.

13 Omar Daley smashes his first goal for 13 months to sink Aldershot.

15 Michael Boulding and Peter Thorne are paid up.

16 Peter Taylor makes his sixth capture – striker Ryan Kendall from Hull.

20 City waste chances and go down in the pouring rain at Hereford.

23 Pride is restored with a 0-0 draw against second-placed Notts County.

27 City score five – but two in their own net – in a bizarre draw with Dagenham.

QUOTES OF NOTE

“It’s called contacts and you speak to people for some favours,” PETER TAYLOR makes it clear that some of his loan signings cost nothing.

“The gaffer reckons I should be averaging a goal every three games,” OMAR DALEY has a target to keep.

“Peter has been an absolute legend here,” PETER TAYLOR appreciates Peter Thorne’s contribution to City.

“I’ve got the bug,” PETER TAYLOR reveals his attraction to Valley Parade.

“I feel cheated,” CHRIS BRANDON is frustrated at his lack of opportunities with City.

APRIL

3 City’s Easter begins with a defeat at promotion-chasing Bournemouth.

5 … and a miserable Easter continues with a dire home loss to Macclesfield.

10 Jon McLaughlin comes in and saves a penalty to earn a point at Burton.

13 Injury-hit City end Morecambe’s winning run with a much-needed three points.

17 Michael Flynn’s stoppage-time winner seals an unlikely comeback against Barnet.

24 Ten-man City snatch a point at Chesterfield after Omar Daley is sent off.

27 James Hanson dominates the trophies in the club’s player of the year awards.

30 Peter Taylor signs a new one-year contract.

QUOTES OF NOTE

“I don’t blame the crowd being quiet because we didn’t give them anything to get excited about,” PETER TAYLOR agrees with the silent fans.

“I’ve become thick-skinned to it,” ZESH REHMAN ignores the jibes from a small section of Valley Parade.

“It’s been my dream to score in front of the Kop,” Fantasy finally becomes reality for LUKE O’BRIEN.

“He’s been a little bit selfish,” Peter Taylor is not happy with OMAR DALEY missing the start of next season.

MAY

1 City sign off at Valley Parade for the season with a third straight home victory.

6 Matt Clarke and Matt Glennon are among the seven out-of-contract players released.

8 Ryan Kendall nets at Crewe as City finish the campaign with a fourth win in five games.

11 City remember the 25th anniversary of the Valley Parade fire disaster.

27 Luke Oliver, Robbie Threlfall and goalkeeper Lloyd Saxton sign for City.

28 Tommy Doherty makes it four new faces in 24 hours.

QUOTES OF NOTE

“If the gaffer didn’t stay it would be a case of pressing the reset button again,” GARETH EVANS welcomes the stability of Peter Taylor staying on.

“I would say I’m a patient man in that respect,” PETER TAYLOR will not be rushed into summer signings.

“I think I’ve proved I’m more than good enough to play at this level as a first-team goalkeeper,” JON McLAUGHLIN eyes a regular starting role at last.

“He’s as good a passer as anyone at this level, the next level and probably the one after that,” PETER TAYLOR sings the praises of Tommy Doherty.

JUNE

3 Jon McLaughlin and Leon Osborne sign their City contracts.

9 Lee Bullock and Steve Williams commit their future to Valley Parade.

11 Michael Flynn follows suit with another new deal.

14 Luke O’Brien adds his name to the list of players staying put.

29 James Hanson signs an improved contract to tie him down until 2014.

QUOTES OF NOTE

“I always knew I’d come back,” LUKE OLIVER is not shocked by his Valley Parade return.

“Everybody’s optimistic. We can’t wait to get going,” Skipper SIMON RAMSDEN ticks off the days to pre-season.

“I had offers from the league above and for more money,” MICHAEL FLYNN won’t let his head get turned from City.

“It’s nice to see in this day and age somebody who’s got a bit of affection for their local club,” MARK LAWN is delighted to protect James Hanson’s future.

* Don’t miss part two of Simon Parker’s review of the year at City on Wednesday