text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_53 (opposition VARCHAR, year VARCHAR, city VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Which Opposition has a Year smaller than 1977, and a City of manchester?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT opposition FROM table_name_53 WHERE year < 1977 AND city = "manchester"