TinnionForEngland Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 To save our football team They ripped their contracts up so we could go on It's where we belong We're still going stronggggg We're Bristol City We're championship! My shout for the best song ever? Absolute hero whoever created that gem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 get a life.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 5, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 To save our football team They ripped their contracts up so we could go onNOW THIRTY YEARS ON We're still going stronggggg We're Bristol City We're championship! My shout for the best song ever? Absolute hero whoever created that gem! I thought this was the version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK0wnag3 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 I thought this was the version? Aye. We have to update it every year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 I have to say that having lived through the "Bristol City - No or Never" era, the eight had more of an ultimatum than a dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinnionForEngland Posted May 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 I've never been told to get a life for singing a song, interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegC Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 I have to say that having lived through the "Bristol City - No or Never" era, the eight had more of an ultimatum than a dream Eight men were given an ultimatum To save our football team They ripped their contracts up so we could go onNOW THIRTY YEARS ON We're still going stronggggg We're Bristol City We're championship! Pretty catchy that new version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Little bit different to what iv heard and been sung at away games 8 men had a dream To save our football team Tore their contracts up so we could go on Now 30 years on We're still going strong We're on our way back To where we belong But also heard were Bristol City were top of the league as the last two lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider-manc Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 I have to say that having lived through the "Bristol City - No or Never" era, the eight had more of an ultimatum than a dream Been saying this myself. I don't dislike the song- I'm undecided on it, but as much I appreciate the 8 tearing up their contracts it does romanticise the event a tad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunnyfunt Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 That's a weird dream to have in life. Tearing up your contract and not getting paid for a living. Poor lyric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UREDS_91 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 I think the song is ok, its a tad dreary and needs a better last line... other than that great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Not knocking the 8 or indeed the song but.... Is anyone really convinced that these 8 players had a career long ambition to sign a contract and then rip it up again? Top flight football? Yes. I imagine the dreamt about that. FA Cup success? I'd imagine that crept in to their subconscious at some point. International recognition? More than likely. Uncertain financial future and unemployment? Less so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTR Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Not knocking the 8 or indeed the song but.... Is anyone really convinced that these 8 players had a career long ambition to sign a contract and then rip it up again? Top flight football? Yes. I imagine the dreamt about that. FA Cup success? I'd imagine that crept in to their subconscious at some point. International recognition? More than likely. Uncertain financial future and unemployment? Less so. There are dreamers and there are realist,what camp are you in BR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3_RED Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Only being a kid at the time I do not fully understand A) the full events of what happened B) how the 8 players on top flight money are held as heroes when they must have been somewhat at fault for our drop down the leagues. The fact of the matter is, surely they could not have been giving it their all or we would not have had three relegation's on the bounce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
real_bristol Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 It's a good song if the clapping/drumming is right at the start - it wasn't at Bradford away and I believe this is why it never took off. Although I can't fault the effort and I tried to get it going in the POTD section. It was ace in the 3 lions in flag day. There's a video somewhere. Regards the dream thing; this is artistic license, never let the truth get in the way of a good sing song and more importantly the 8 should be proud of what they did, even if it wasn't a "dream" at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 It's a good song if the clapping/drumming is right at the start - it wasn't at Bradford away and I believe this is why it never took off. Although I can't fault the effort and I tried to get it going in the POTD section. It was ace in the 3 lions in flag day. There's a video somewhere. Regards the dream thing; this is artistic license, never let the truth get in the way of a good sing song and more importantly the 8 should be proud of what they did, even if it wasn't a "dream" at the time. Never got going? It was sang for about 10 minutes straight at Bradford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Only being a kid at the time I do not fully understand A) the full events of what happened B) how the 8 players on top flight money are held as heroes when they must have been somewhat at fault for our drop down the leagues. The fact of the matter is, surely they could not have been giving it their all or we would not have had three relegation's on the bounce. I see your point young 'un. The same players who had won at Highbury and Old Trafford were now losing 1-0 at places like Watford and Cambridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 There are dreamers and there are realist,what camp are you in BR. Can I sleep on it and get back to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Regards the dream thing; this is artistic license, never let the truth get in the way of a good sing song and more importantly the 8 should be proud of what they did, even if it wasn't a "dream" at the time. That's a very fair comment. I'm happy with that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Still prefer the version I posted a couple of years ago! 8 men had a dream To save their football team They got no money, they had no place to go They still went ahead Those 8 saved the Reds And 30 years later We're still going strong.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Still prefer the version I posted a couple of years ago! 8 men had a dream To save their football team They got no money, they had no place to go They still went ahead Those 8 saved the Reds And 30 years later We're still going strong.... Technically, they did get some money. And a testimonial. AND they have a plastic number eight on the stadium in their honour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Only being a kid at the time I do not fully understand A) the full events of what happened B) how the 8 players on top flight money are held as heroes when they must have been somewhat at fault for our drop down the leagues. The fact of the matter is, surely they could not have been giving it their all or we would not have had three relegation's on the bounce. Have a read of this post from our very own cider head written in 2009. It explains events in some detail. If you've then any questions, I'm sure there are enough of us who lived through it who will chip in with answers. http://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/topic/118527-ashton-gate-8/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
real_bristol Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Never got going? It was sang for about 10 minutes straight at Bradford Probably longer than that. But mostly by a small section behind the goal. Did you read the bit where I said I could not fault the effort? My definition of getting going would be to hear most people sing it & that didn't happen at Bradford. Probably because most people don't know it/the words. Let's keep it going though, top song, we just need to persist and try to convert the nimby's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 30 Years on? more like 33 years on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 The eight had a nightmare, not a dream. They consulted with the PFA chairman Gordon Taylor regarding the best course of action. One of the 8 was Peter Aitken who'd spent most of his career with the Gas. I doubt when he was turning out at Eastville week in and out that he mentioned to his teammates about this dream he was having to save their bitter rivals. I notice that this 8 men had a dream nonsense seems to come from the younger element among our fan base who weren't around when the events occurred. Anyone around at the time would think such a claim that 8 men were having a dream to save Bristol City was absolute pie in the sky fantasy compared to what was really happening. It is also crass and insensitive. 8 men tore up their contracts because basically they had no alternative. It was not altruistic, or inspired by a dream. It was just the most sensible option, advised by PFA chairman Taylor, that enabled them to get some financial recompense rather than none at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinnionForEngland Posted May 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 I dont think '8 men had a nightmare when they had to consult with PFA chairman Gordon Taylor regarding the best course of action' has the same ring to it to be honest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 The eight had a nightmare, not a dream. They consulted with the PFA chairman Gordon Taylor regarding the best course of action. One of the 8 was Peter Aitken who'd spent most of his career with the Gas. I doubt when he was turning out at Eastville week in and out that he mentioned to his teammates about this dream he was having to save their bitter rivals. I notice that this 8 men had a dream nonsense seems to come from the younger element among our fan base who weren't around when the events occurred. Anyone around at the time would think such a claim that 8 men were having a dream to save Bristol City was absolute pie in the sky fantasy compared to what was really happening. It is also crass and insensitive. 8 men tore up their contracts because basically they had no alternative. It was not altruistic, or inspired by a dream. It was just the most sensible option, advised by PFA chairman Taylor, that enabled them to get some financial recompense rather than none at all. I know Peter pretty well, and he most certainly 'one of ours'. I have taken the piss out of him a few times for helping to 'save' City, but as others have said, none of the 8 had a choice. What City did at the time was in the rules, and quite possibly your board at the time were doing what they thought was the right thing, however quite a few people did suffer because of their actions. I do allow myself a wry smile when- quite often on this forum- City fans complain that Rovers 'stole' The Mem, and that they acted immorally with regards to the rugby club, if you are looking to follow a team with a long history of good business ethics in the hope that somehow your team is 'better' than others off the pitch, then football is probably the wrong sport for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfred Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 I know Peter pretty well, and he most certainly 'one of ours'. I have taken the piss out of him a few times for helping to 'save' City, but as others have said, none of the 8 had a choice.What City did at the time was in the rules, and quite possibly your board at the time were doing what they thought was the right thing, however quite a few people did suffer because of their actions.I do allow myself a wry smile when- quite often on this forum- City fans complain that Rovers 'stole' The Mem, and that they acted immorally with regards to the rugby club, if you are looking to follow a team with a long history of good business ethics in the hope that somehow your team is 'better' than others off the pitch, then football is probably the wrong sport for you! Mismanagement had forced us into the AG8 situation. Bristol Rugby's mismanagement did not force you to steal their ground. Typical non-league view on things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Mismanagement had forced us into the AG8 situation. Bristol Rugby's mismanagement did not force you to steal their ground. Typical non-league view on things If it makes you feel better, you keep thinking that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 I know Peter pretty well, and he most certainly 'one of ours'. I have taken the piss out of him a few times for helping to 'save' City, but as others have said, none of the 8 had a choice. What City did at the time was in the rules, and quite possibly your board at the time were doing what they thought was the right thing, however quite a few people did suffer because of their actions. How did the players not have a choice? When Pompey were going bust the majority of their players owed money didn't tear their contracts up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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