BS15_RED Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 My mate is selling a signed first edition of Ivan Ponting's Bristol City Greats, here's the link if anyone's interested http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/112365059009?_mwBanner=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 1 minute ago, BS15_RED said: My mate is selling a signed first edition of Ivan Ponting's Bristol City Greats, here's the link if anyone's interested http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/112365059009?_mwBanner=1 I have just inherited a unsigned Ivan Ponting , Richard Jones forward by Alfie Biggs Bristol Rovers Greats When we all stop laughing, can you start to name them. Obviously I will not take part as I don't think they had any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 3 minutes ago, reddoh said: I have just inherited a unsigned Ivan Ponting , Richard Jones forward by Alfie Biggs Bristol Rovers Greats When we all stop laughing, can you start to name them. Obviously I will not take part as I don't think they had any. The obvious one is Geoff Bradford. I'll give another who I met, had coaching from him and cried like a baby when he was killed in a traffic collision a week before a local derby at Eastville. The great man, Harry Bamford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 What era are we talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Just now, cidered abroad said: The obvious one is Geoff Bradford. I'll give another who I met, gad coaching from him and cried like a baby when was killed in a traffic collision a week before a local derby at Eastville. The great man, Harry Bamford. quite spooky Harry page14 Geoff Page 28 . for any gas fans reading free to a bad home + postage unless I am near on match days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Just now, Red Right Hand said: What era are we talking about? Geoff Bradford played from 1950 tp approx 1963 and was very good friends with John Atyeo. The only non City player invited to the opening of the Atyeo stand. Harry Bamford died in 1957. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Just now, cidered abroad said: Geoff Bradford played from 1950 tp approx 1963 and was very good friends with John Atyeo. The only non City player invited to the opening of the Atyeo stand. Harry Bamford died in 1957. But how recent is it? Would it include Warboys & Bannister for instance or Penrice, Martyn etc. or does it stop before then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Just now, cidered abroad said: Geoff Bradford played from 1950 tp approx 1963 and was very good friends with John Atyeo. The only non City player invited to the opening of the Atyeo stand. Harry Bamford died in 1957. Before I started watching but watched rovers(with friends) and city(with my dad, gas) till they quit Bristol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 1 minute ago, Red Right Hand said: But how recent is it? Would it include Warboys & Bannister for instance or Penrice, Martyn etc. or does it stop before then. it has Skeletor in it Bruce page 18 Alan page 132 Nigel page 78 Gary page 86 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 5 minutes ago, reddoh said: it has Skeletor in it Bruce page 18 Alan page 132 Nigel page 78 Gary page 86 Ian Alexander? Vaughan Jones? Devon White? Pulis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Christian McClean? That bloke who broke into the school? Andy Spring? The one who went to jail? David Pipe? That match fixing goalie? You get the picture.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Just now, Red Right Hand said: Ian Alexander? Vaughan Jones? Devon White? Pulis? Ian page 14 Vaughan page 66 Devon page 140 Tiny does not seem to be in it will have to spend a bit of time laughing until I can post again sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Just now, reddoh said: Ian page 14 Vaughan page 66 Devon page 140 Tiny does not seem to be in it will have to spend a bit of time laughing until I can post again sorry I`m racking my brains to come up with a g*s player who is least deserving of the label `legend` BUT is in the book just to see how deep the barrel they had to scrape was. What about Brian Parkin? He`s never in there is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southstandoriginal Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 The City Greats book is a really good read, well written and highly recommended for students of the club's history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Just now, Red Right Hand said: I`m racking my brains to come up with a g*s player who is least deserving of the label `legend` BUT is in the book just to see how deep the barrel they had to scrape was. What about Brian Parkin? He`s never in there is he? Page 82 please can some gashead say they want it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Just now, Southstandoriginal said: The City Greats book is a really good read, well written and highly recommended for students of the club's history. Fortunately inherited that as well yet to read it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Just now, reddoh said: Page 82 please can some gashead say they want it Nooooooo! He never is! Try Carl Saunders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Just now, Red Right Hand said: Nooooooo! He never is! Try Carl Saunders. Page 108 I started at the bottom and worked my way up :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Just now, reddoh said: Page 108 I started at the bottom and worked my way up :-) Jesus! Most of these aren`t even legends in their own house! Gary Smart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 7 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: Jesus! Most of these aren`t even legends in their own house! Gary Smart? if its this "Gary James Smart (born 29 April 1964) is an English former professional footballer who played for Wokingham Town and Oxford United. Having started out as a PE teacher, he played in the Wokingham team that reached the 1987–88 FA Trophy semi final, before signing for Oxford United in July 1988.[2] He remained with Oxford United until 1994, making a total of 204 appearances in all competitions, without scoring once. He then dropped down into non-league football. He went to play with Stevenage Borough, Chertsey Town, Chesham United, Hayes, Slough Town, Aldershot Town and Oxford City". sounds familiar. else no he did not make the book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Yorkshire CideRed Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 10 hours ago, reddoh said: if its this "Gary James Smart (born 29 April 1964) is an English former professional footballer who played for Wokingham Town and Oxford United. Having started out as a PE teacher, he played in the Wokingham team that reached the 1987–88 FA Trophy semi final, before signing for Oxford United in July 1988.[2] He remained with Oxford United until 1994, making a total of 204 appearances in all competitions, without scoring once. He then dropped down into non-league football. He went to play with Stevenage Borough, Chertsey Town, Chesham United, Hayes, Slough Town, Aldershot Town and Oxford City". sounds familiar. else no he did not make the book Gary Smart. Unfortunately, scored the first goal I ever saw at Ashton Gate. 1st Jan 1987. How we never won that game, I'll never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Ray Warren - 450 appearances for them, one club man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 16 hours ago, reddoh said: if its this "Gary James Smart (born 29 April 1964) is an English former professional footballer who played for Wokingham Town and Oxford United. Having started out as a PE teacher, he played in the Wokingham team that reached the 1987–88 FA Trophy semi final, before signing for Oxford United in July 1988.[2] He remained with Oxford United until 1994, making a total of 204 appearances in all competitions, without scoring once. He then dropped down into non-league football. He went to play with Stevenage Borough, Chertsey Town, Chesham United, Hayes, Slough Town, Aldershot Town and Oxford City". sounds familiar. else no he did not make the book Who was the `Smart` they had then? Scored the winner at AG with a thirty yard screamer at the EE after we battered them for 89 minutes. Would have been early 80s I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Harold Jarman. All the team that beat Man U in the Cup in the 50s. Ray Mabbutt. Alan Ball, Bobby Gould, Mick Channon blah, blah, blah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 18 hours ago, cidered abroad said: Geoff Bradford played from 1950 tp approx 1963 and was very good friends with John Atyeo. The only non City player invited to the opening of the Atyeo stand. Harry Bamford died in 1957. Just slightly wrong, Harry Bamford died on Halloween, 1958. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 2 hours ago, Red Right Hand said: Who was the `Smart` they had then? Scored the winner at AG with a thirty yard screamer at the EE after we battered them for 89 minutes. Would have been early 80s I reckon. I think post 21 answers your question but the only opposition goal I remember is Freddy Sears :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcity1981 Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Wow, nice collection of signatures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBibs Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Is Vic Lambden in the Rovers book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 What about Pitt and the (in)famous rivalry with City's Peacock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 On 10/04/2017 at 15:30, handsofclay said: Just slightly wrong, Harry Bamford died on Halloween, 1958. Thanks for the correction. I should have looked up the one sheet programme issued by Rovers the following Saturday for the league game with City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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