MC RISK77 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Just read on the sky sports app transfer news section that Man Utd are trying to prise away Man City's chief scout and transfer guru Rob Newman. i had no idea biff had such an important role at such a huge club. one of my favourite players from when I first watched city in mid 80's, great to see he has stayed in the game for so long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayOutWest Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Elegant player. Good shot on him too. He was far too good for us and I wasn't surprised he went on to a better team Norwich. With one caveat. Thought he might actually go further and really make it big. But glad to have seen him in City shirt. Would have walked into today's team Stevo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Legend. Came into the side when we were at our lowest ebb and became a stalwart of the fantastic 89/90 promotion year, mainly alongside Psycho in central defence. Didn't realise he was so important in the game nowadays thought. Blimey. Good shout @MC RISK77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 17 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: Legend. Came into the side when we were at our lowest ebb and became a stalwart of the fantastic 89/90 promotion year, mainly alongside Psycho in central defence. Didn't realise he was so important in the game nowadays thought. Blimey. Good shout @MC RISK77 Scored a few goals too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inactive user Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Quality player. I still remember being gutted when he moved on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reading Red Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 I got Rob Newman's autograph in 1983 it must have been. Think I was 9 or 10 years old as I blocked his path down the player's tunnel, pen and program in hand. Not sure what game it was, but I used to stand behind the home dugout, so always got an up close and personal view of the players. The smell of the deep heat was quite overpowering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry2157. Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 I saw him a few years ago at a Saville v Atletico Madrid match. I googled him then and he was a scout working for Birmingham City, he looked exactly the same! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 2 hours ago, WayOutWest said: Elegant player. Good shot on him too. He was far too good for us and I wasn't surprised he went on to a better team Norwich. With one caveat. Thought he might actually go further and really make it big. But glad to have seen him in City shirt. Would have walked into today's team Stevo I think his versatility hampered his progress as he could, and did, play in almost any position except goalkeeper. If he had just stuck to his best position, whatever it was, he might have had an even better career Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 2 hours ago, WayOutWest said: Elegant player. Good shot on him too. He was far too good for us and I wasn't surprised he went on to a better team Norwich. With one caveat. Thought he might actually go further and really make it big. But glad to have seen him in City shirt. Would have walked into today's team Stevo IMHO he did make it 'big' Remember Norwich were a top 6-8 Top Division side when he played for them Adid their European run , Bayern etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Absolute legend, had no idea he was still in the game and doing so well. Fair play to the bloke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 1 hour ago, pongo88 said: I think his versatility hampered his progress as he could, and did, play in almost any position except goalkeeper. If he had just stuck to his best position, whatever it was, he might have had an even better career And that was the problem, no one knew! Mr Versatile certainly, equally good at CB or in central midfield, and also a more than capable full back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Until Tomlin's goal last season Newman had scored the best goal if seen at AG (v Newport). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 came in my brothers stag party 28 years ago at mr Bees weston great bloke been in players bars with Rob all over the country still got a contact card for him at Man city wish the players were like that these days as you said great player great shot on him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 21 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Until Tomlin's goal last season Newman had scored the best goal if seen at AG (v Newport). my best goal was a topey rocket from about 30 or 40 yards out into the top corner, I think it was against Scunthorpe or some one like that, beadle not to be out done hit another about 5 minute later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Agree with all the above - all round absolutely top bloke. I would seriously have him in my City all time greats squad. He looked totally at home almost anywhere on the pitch. Leg end. tfj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveybadger Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Monkeh said: my best goal was a topey rocket from about 30 or 40 yards out into the top corner, I think it was against Scunthorpe or some one like that, beadle not to be out done hit another about 5 minute later Matt Bryant v Stoke 94. Strode forward from halfway and then unleashed hell. Was right behind it and worried the net would break! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 4 hours ago, BobBobSuperBob said: IMHO he did make it 'big' Remember Norwich were a top 6-8 Top Division side when he played for them Adid their European run , Bayern etc Agreed. He led his team out in European games at Inter Milan and Bayern Munich. Not bad at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 4 hours ago, Strawberry2157. said: I saw him a few years ago at a Saville v Atletico Madrid match. I googled him then and he was a scout working for Birmingham City, he looked exactly the same! I believe the role he has at Man C is head of european scouting or some such title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 1 hour ago, steveybadger said: Matt Bryant v Stoke 94. Strode forward from halfway and then unleashed hell. Was right behind it and worried the net would break! I missed that game because I was in the Navy and on deployment at the time. I got a letter (no e-mails in them days!!) From a mate of mine who actually drew a description of the goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry2157. Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 2 hours ago, Merrick's Marvels said: I believe the role he has at Man C is head of european scouting or some such title. Maybe he was already working for City then as Aguero left for City not long after I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshys shuffle Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Citys most talented utility player.what would he be worth now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 42 minutes ago, Strawberry2157. said: Maybe he was already working for City then as Aguero left for City not long after I think Yes quite possibly, although I think you, me and anyone with half a brain, never mind their head of european scouting, could have told Man C he'd be a good signing! You'd like to think the people currently running BCFC work hard at cultivating links with ex-players still working in the game, certainly ones who hold significant positions at major clubs. But there's a part of me that wonders whether anyone at Ashton Gate is even aware that Biff played for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaning To One Side Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 9 hours ago, Davefevs said: Until Tomlin's goal last season Newman had scored the best goal if seen at AG (v Newport). Top shout that Dave, am I right in thinking that's the goal Biff scored smashing the ball on the volley just above waist height...absolutely screamed into the net? Lovely goal that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayOutWest Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 12 hours ago, BobBobSuperBob said: IMHO he did make it 'big' Remember Norwich were a top 6-8 Top Division side when he played for them Adid their European run , Bayern etc Yes he did. But I meany household name big club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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