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  1. I recall seeing Atyeo score five in a game, it was my first match watching Bristol City. 5th November 1960 FA Cup 1st round. Opponents Chichester
  2. I’m still in Nottingham & am getting a train home in an hour or so. It was a great experience, I was a guest in one of the executive boxes. It appeared that most of the executive boxes were empty (presumably season tickets are for league matches?) although there were two attractive faked tanned young women in the adjacent executive box. We surmised that they were WAGs as they spent most of the time looking at their phones, instead of the match. After conceding early I thought “oh dear here we go. Is this a continuation of our performance against Leeds?” But no, we responded superbly. King’s shot was a thunderbolt & Knight’s finish was great. In the first half we were arguably the better team. Before the match I was worried how players who might not be match fit would perform, it’s one thing against championship teams but another when playing a Premier league one. Roberts grew into the game and my fears were unfounded, he is now a defender who can come into the team without real fears. Andy King was superb and played with real football intelligence (which I suppose I should have expected), he inevitably faded before he was subbed. Mehmeti had perhaps his best game for us and whilst in league matches he irritates by what often appears as poor decision making. Maybe he’s being coached better? I don’t know, but he didn’t let anyone down. Max O’Leary had another fine game. Yes, his mistake against Coventry cost points but, hey goalies who don’t occasionally get things wrong don’t exist. What does come across to me is that Max appears very cool under pressure & that must help the defence. Williams was brilliant & ran himself ragged, so much so that I doubt he could play 90 minutes against Middlesboro in what is only a couple of days away. Tommy Conway seems to be so much better when playing top teams & I echo the comments made by others. Sam Bell had an excellent game & I feel so sorry for him for that penalty miss. Centre backs Vyner & Dickie were dominant, the former being especially important to us. We matched or bettered Forest until they brought their subs on (wow, Hudson-Odoi, what a great player) then the differences in class showed. I expected us to lose in normal time but we hung on in there and showed grit. Despite Forest looking more skilled and also looking fitter, we had the best chances late on (but missed). Cornick I’m afraid looked like a player who isn’t up to Championship standard & don’t expect him to be here next season. Knight-Lebel came on and I feared for him, but oh how wrong I was, he acquitted himself very very well & contributed to a great team performance. He looks to have a great future with us, I was particularly impressed at how during a set play he took charge and was shouting at others, telling them where to go etc, No doubt I’ve missed a lot but my overall impression was of a performance that was memorable, not one would expect from a team in our current position in the bottom half of the Championship. If I have a concern, it’s that we have such a short time lag before we play Middlesbrough & most of those who played last night will feel both physically & mentally knackered. I expect a lot of changes for Saturday.
  3. It is understandable that Andy Weimann would want to finish his playing career nearer to where his family lives. I echo the comments about Andy being a great servant who had always given 100% and has been a leader and mentor for our younger players. Too often someone leaving results in thanks being given but capped off with snide comments. None of that for Andy Weimann which shows how much he is respected.. Reading this forum he will be sorely missed. I hope that when he comes back that he is given a generous applause. Thanks Andy and good luck for the future
  4. Incredibly sad. So young too. Condolences to his friends & family. RIP.
  5. Reading Ole’s match reports is always something I look forward to. Thanks !
  6. I’ve been watching City since 1960 & seen both the 4 seasons in the top league — and the awful time leading to 1982 & the Ashton Gate 8. In 1982 I bought shares (which I could barely afford). I reflect that the stadium & team are exponentially better than for most (not all) of my time as a supporter. Yes, I’m miffed at the way Pearson was dismissed, he did a great job with limited funds and was responsible for a lot of very positive changes. It’s obvious that Pearson was sacked as he didn’t get on with the Board & was (or on the verge of) being openly critical of those in power above him. The official rationale for sacking Pearson was one that few, if any, fans accept. However we move on, Manning might be a good appointment (it’s too early to tell). The biggest negative with many fans appears to be with the owner (and his son who is chair). Whilst I’m disappointed at the lack of dynamism & leadership from the Board, we have owners who are City supporters and have put huge amounts of money into the club and facilities. Looking at other clubs and ownership, we are fortunate. Its a no brainer for me, yes I’m renewing my season ticket.
  7. Yes he was there, but with the players. When subs were preparing to come on he was with them & someone around me joked that Scott Murray was about to come on as sub.
  8. Sad news. A few years ago I was living in Huddersfield & went to a local pub (“The Cavalry Arms”) & discovered he was the landlord. After his surprise at finding a City fan living Oop north, he was very friendly. A few weeks later we had a great (I think it was league cup) cup run & won away to Bradford, despite the Bantams being in a higher league, Gordon used his contacts to get me into the players bar after the match - so I was able to chat to the players. It was great how a former player who had retired umpteen years beforehand, was so kind to a stranger who happened to support his former club. I’ve just been reading an Evening Post publication (author Ivan Ponting) with profiles of 100 Bristol City Greats. Gordon Lowe features, with his being described as playing in 203 games, he succeeded John Atyeo as captain after big John retired. Gordon was an ever present in the 1964/65 Third Division promotion season and the following one when we finished fifth in the second tier. RIP
  9. I was stood on the terracing in front of what is now the Dolman stand. It was pouring with rain with a high wind - which assisted. I don’t often remember individual goals but this was different
  10. I paid £5 to watch the Portsmouth friendly, it didn’t seem to work, so I tried again. It transpired that the £5 fee was taken from my account twice. Whilst I have asked for a £5 refund, I’ve had no response. last near I bought loads of stuff from the club shop but never had any of the supposed benefits that were promised. I’ve never received any email about mates rates or about anything else. maybe it’s a generational thing, however I’m glad I’ve got a physical season ticket instead of a digital one. Until I am confident that the club’s IT works for me, I will continue to seek a physical season card.
  11. Same for me - but PayPal took money from my account twice.
  12. 5 November 1960 was the date when Atyeo scored five in the first round of the FA Cup against Chichester. I remember it as it was the first time I watched City.
  13. It was a fantastic night. I’d been working in BIrmingham & wanted to leave early, but circumstances conspired against me. I drove to Bradford & parked in a secure car park, paying a fortune for the privilege (parking near rhe ground useful if one wants class A drugs or services of a sex worker, but it’s not the best place to park.) even at 0-2 up I was reminding those with me that earlier in the same season Bradford were 0-2 down to Chelsea in a cup match, but came.back to win. Once the 3rd goal went in, it was clear that we would win and it was unremitting joy. I’ve watched all our promotion matches since we beat Oldham 2-0 with goals from John Atyeo & Brian Clark. To win 6-0 & get promoted was something I will never forget
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