Quinn reflects on Kendall's impact during Manchester City tenure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 8:10 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Niall Quinn honored his former manager Howard Kendall on the occasion of his 60th birthday, praising Kendall’s man-management skills. Quinn shared a memorable incident from the 1989/90 season when Kendall encouraged team bonding through a unique table tennis and beer activity. Despite City being in the relegation zone at the time, Kendall instilled confidence and camaraderie, leading the team to a 14th place finish that season. Quinn later excelled, scoring 22 goals the following season under a different manager after Kendall's departure to Everton.
- •Niall Quinn celebrates Howard Kendall's influence on his career.
- •Kendall signed Quinn for Manchester City in March 1990.
- •Quinn recalls a team-building exercise involving table tennis and beer.
- •City finished 14th in the league under Kendall.
- •Quinn scored 22 goals in the following season after Kendall's departure.
- 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Quinn hails Kendall influence in City career
"Niall Quinn has hailed the influence on his career of former boss Howard Kendall and says his man-management skills set him apart when he was manager at City. Men's Team Happy 60th birthday, Niall Qui...
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