John Cunningham, who is a resident at HC-One’s De Brook Lodge Care Home in Flixton will celebrate his 101st birthday on December 14.
The care home is asking for people to send birthday cards to Mr Cunningham to help make his day 'extra special.'
Mr Cunningham, who was born in Gorton, Manchester, in 1923, has led an 'exciting life', including serving in the Merchant Navy as a signalman on the Ocean Peace ship that was bombed.
He is a proud father of four children and has been an avid Manchester City supporter since he was a young boy.
Mr Cunningham went to watch his first football match with his father at Maine Road when he was six years old, and he was a season ticket holder until his late 80s.
He was also a member of the Manchester City Social Club, and his favourite player is Erling Haaland.
HC-One’s John Cunningham celebrated his 100th birthday last year with his family, the Navy, and of course, Manchester City memorabiliaHC-One’s John Cunningham celebrated his 100th birthday last year with his family, the Navy, and of course, Manchester City memorabilia (Image: Supplied)
When asked what his wish is for his 101st birthday, Mr Cunningham said: "I’d love to be able to meet my favourite player Erling Haaland at the Manchester City Etihad Stadium and score a goal against him."
Mr Cunningham will be celebrating the special occasion with friends and family.
However, the team at HC-One’s De Brook Lodge Care Home would like to make it extra special.
Danielle Aikenhead, lifestyle manager at HC-One’s De Brook Lodge Care Home, said: "From everyone here at De Brook Lodge, we would like to wish John a fantastic 101st birthday.
"We look forward to celebrating John’s birthday with him.
"To mark this amazing milestone birthday, we’re rallying together to get John at least 101 birthday cards – one for every year of his incredible life.
"Whether it’s a store-bought card, a handmade masterpiece, or just a simple note, we want to fill his day with lots of love and laughter.
"It would mean so much to John, reading the well wishes and messages from others in the local community."
The care home's address is HC-One’s De Brook Lodge Care Home , 110 Irlam Road, Flixton, M41 6NA.