Possible Clues:

• City called 'Knightsbridge of the North'
• The Who's first live album location
• Textile city of north-central England
• Directions announced for a city
• Soccer team with top players, so it's said
• City has scored first, we hear
• West Yorkshire metropolis
• City goes ahead, reportedly
• City director tucking into last of drink
• City ENE of Manchester