Top Robin Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 I was wondering if anybody know anyone who supports City and Rover with equal passion, goes to home games of each and wants them both to succeed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Just now, Top Robin said: I was wondering if anybody know anyone who supports City and Rover with equal passion, goes to home games of each and wants them both to succeed? One guy I know just loves the game and goes to AG one week and the Mem the next. He reckoned it was because he enjoys live football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 25 minutes ago, Robbored said: One guy I know just loves the game and goes to AG one week and the Mem the next. He reckoned it was because he enjoys live football. Anyone else you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Years ago . Some People went City one week . Gas the next . But I don't know of any today . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider-Head23 Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 I could understand being a neutral living in the area and going to both, but there's no way you can actually be a fan of both.. Rivalry in Football has to exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 12 minutes ago, Cider-Head23 said: I could understand being a neutral living in the area and going to both, but there's no way you can actually be a fan of both.. Rivalry in Football has to exist. Each to their own I say. Used to happen a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redmycolour Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Yeh I know a could of people got season tkts for both city &rovers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 10 minutes ago, RedDave said: Each to their own I say. Used to happen a lot. Used to happen a lot, but I get the impression from both of my grandfathers that you would go to watch your team one week and the other team the next, just to go with your mates, but would be rooting for the opposition. One of my grandads is a dyed in the wool City fan (the reason why, when asked how long I've been a City fan I tend to say about 80 years!) and the other has a very passive interest, with a leaning towards Rovers but both used to do this and the mindset seems to have been a common thing. Part of "loving" a team is taking on the rivalries as well (though I bloody hate derbies!). I can't imagine it being possible to be wired in such a way as to "love" both teams, as the OP suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 In the 1950's and early sixties, I went to both wen I could. City because I supported them and Rovers just to see a game. Some notable one's at Eastville were Newcastle 1951 6th round replay. Everton in their only season out of the top tier since the war. And also Workington and Barrow in 3rd Division! I always wanted the other team to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Top Robin said: I was wondering if anybody know anyone who supports City and Rover with equal passion, goes to home games of each and wants them both to succeed? Robbored? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: In the 1950's and early sixties, I went to both wen I could. City because I supported them and Rovers just to see a game. Some notable one's at Eastville were Newcastle 1951 6th round replay. Everton in their only season out of the top tier since the war. And also Workington and Barrow in 3rd Division! I always wanted the other team to win. Out of interest, how did Rovers get on against Barrow, on that occasion..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Just watch the old clips of City Rovers games and when someone scores the crowd wave their caps and rattle their rattles, then the other team scores and the same people wave their caps and rattle their rattles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 My Dad used to go down the Rovers with his mates if City's away game was off or City weren't playing, and in boding so one time he met my Mum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Meldrew Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 I often watched Rovers in the 1950s and early 1960s In the 50s because of school chums supporting Rovers. Can remember watching them play at Bolton in the late 50s The highlight was we had a night out in Blackpool Must admit they had decent teams at times. My first City match was in the early 50s with my dad,had to be lifted over railings As it was quite a crush. Anyone remember the guy with the Robin on a stick and WW2 Helmet Anything Bristol gets my support but City have my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 50 minutes ago, Tinmans Love Child said: My Dad used to go down the Rovers with his mates if City's away game was off or City weren't playing, and in boding so one time he met my Mum! NO!!! .....not, ....... IRENE ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 17 minutes ago, Victor Meldrew said: I often watched Rovers in the 1950s and early 1960s In the 50s because of school chums supporting Rovers. Can remember watching them play at Bolton in the late 50s The highlight was we had a night out in Blackpool **Must admit they had decent teams at times.** My first City match was in the early 50s with my dad,had to be lifted over railings As it was quite a crush. Anyone remember the guy with the Robin on a stick and WW2 Helmet Anything Bristol gets my support but City have my heart ** aww, come on, - surely you don't bloody believe that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 I went to Eastville afew timrs with a mate years ago, but he wouldnt come to AG. Got bored with their kick and run tactics very quickly and the fact that most of their fans appeared to be retarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Back when football was cheap, and entertainment opportunities sparse, my Grandad used to go and watch both. Mind you, he was from Cardiff originally, so no real allegiances either way. Now, can't really imagine it, although surely those vile half-and-half scarves must have a market? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 I was just sick a little bit in my mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderMB Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 I wouldn't go as far as to say they support both teams, but it's quite common for students that are football fans to attend a few City and Rovers games. I went to uni with a Swansea City fan and he went to at least 10 City and Rovers games each year. It's probably one of the main reasons why UWE and Bristol Rovers are so keen on the stadium on their land. Rovers get an influx of students attending their matches, and UWE get a stadium to host their own sporting events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 3 hours ago, Top Robin said: I was wondering if anybody know anyone who supports City and Rover with equal passion, goes to home games of each and wants them both to succeed? It is just so wrong !!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redysteadygo1 Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Victor Meldrew said: I often watched Rovers in the 1950s and early 1960s In the 50s because of school chums supporting Rovers. Can remember watching them play at Bolton in the late 50s The highlight was we had a night out in Blackpool Must admit they had decent teams at times. My first City match was in the early 50s with my dad,had to be lifted over railings As it was quite a crush. Anyone remember the guy with the Robin on a stick and WW2 Helmet Anything Bristol gets my support but City have my heart Ashton Alf, as opposed to Eastville Ernie. My father went to both team's matches but was a City fan and started me off at the age of 7. As I played on Saturday afternoons from the age of 12 I used to watch as many matches as I could at both Ashton and Eastville as I enjoyed watching football. Only games on telly then was the Cup Final and Home Internationals many of which were played on a Wednesday afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 As a nipper I went to both (mid 70's). City with my dad one week and the gas with my uncle the next. My old man wanted me to make my own mind up but it was always City for me as dad supported them plus the '76 side was building to it's eventual success. Fair play for giving me the choice I guess although I wouldn't let my kids watch that crap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 When I was at primary school (1980s) there was one kid I knew who went to Ashton Gate one week and Eastville the next, although he didn't really come across as a "fan" of either team - just someone who enjoyed going to matches. Personally I can't imagine going to watch the blue few unless City are playing against them, and even then the sight of those silly quartered shirts make me feel a little bit sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciderhead433 Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 When i was in school very early 70s had mate who supported Rovers we went to City one week Rovers the next also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 There was a guy from Eastville in the late 80s who had a season ticket at both City and Rovers. When both teams were away on the same night or if only City were away and Rovers not playing he would travel on CATS to watch the City. He used to get some dreadful stick but took it in good heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 10 hours ago, Red Army 75 said: Years ago . Some People went City one week . Gas the next . But I don't know of any today . Although a diehard City fan I can put my hand up for that. It was quite common back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevP Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Surely that's illegal ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 16 minutes ago, BigTone said: Although a diehard City fan I can put my hand up for that. It was quite common back in the day. My old man is City through and through as yourself. His best mates were staunch gas . Cadbury Heath boys . His best man was one of rovers top lads back in the 70s . He went away with rovers to wolves I think it was . And other away games. Not so much at eastvile . But he's red and white. Very different back in those days. I would rather chop my bollocks off then watch they ******* . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 My dear old dad used to go to City one week then Rovers the next and he always said that many did the same, he was City through and through though and had very little time for the gas, different times then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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