 Manchester FC were also the first recognised association football side in Manchester, and they competed in the FA Cup before any of the region's other sides.In 1894 Newton Heath (present day Manchester United) were banned from changing their name to Manchester FC by the FA and RFU because of the existence of the rugby side.The full story of Manchester FC's association football history is detailed in "Manchester A Football History" where it is revealed they hold many Mancunian firsts.