cider head Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 As just read on social media.. I am sad to hear of the passing of former Bristol City player and coach Ken Wimshurst who passed away today in Spain RIP... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Remember Ken like it were yesterday! Condolences to family and friends for a proper City Legend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Very good, very underrated player. Bought from Soton for £15k (a NOT inconsiderable sum then) RIP Ken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 1 minute ago, REDOXO said: Remember Ken like it were yesterday! Condolences to family and friends for a proper City Legend! Sad day indeed. Always had a soft spot for Ken, wasn't the most aggressive player you ever saw and lacked any pace. He seemed to float around the pitch and could always pick a pass. And for anyone who was there for the opening game of the season against Sunderland 71/72? They would remember his 20yarder, winning goal in a 4/3 win. R.I.P Ken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciderhead433 Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 RIP Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted July 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Says on wiki that Ricky Chandler is his son in law. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Wimshurst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 2 minutes ago, stephenkibby. said: Sad day indeed. Always had a soft spot for Ken, wasn't the most aggressive player you ever saw and lacked any pace. He seemed to float around the pitch and could always pick a pass. And for anyone who was there for the opening game of the season against Sunderland 71/72? They would remember his 20yarder, winning goal in a 4/3 win. R.I.P Ken. yes a great goal in a great match, I believe we were three one down at one stage, and he certainly played his part that day RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 4 minutes ago, pillred said: yes a great goal in a great match, I believe we were three one down at one stage, and he certainly played his part that day RIP. Yeah great game that. Would be in my top 10 games even now. Made even better by the fact that I was stood in the East End with one of best friends Norm. a Sunderland nut from Gateshead!!! As you can imagine he spoke in sign language that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 3 minutes ago, stephenkibby. said: Yeah great game that. Would be in my top 10 games even now. Made even better by the fact that I was stood in the East End with one of best friends Norm. a Sunderland nut from Gateshead!!! As you can imagine he spoke in sign language that day. yes I can see why you enjoyed that game, we were probably feet from each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 RIP to a city great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Echo every word written in tribute so far in this thread... such sad news, a real part of my childhood/youth has passed away today... Very much part of the City teams that got me hooked at the time... & that Sunderland game wow! Was so excited that day.. R I P Ken Wimshurst ..thanks for some great memories, maybe you weren't a 'star' as such, maybe Gibbo, Garland, Galley etc got the headlines but you were every bit as much of an important cog in the City engine as anyone... Gone now but you won't be forgotten by many of our generation.. cheers. (PS ... Pinkney ! ....wow never knew that before, and after all this time it has become another memory which will stay in my head forever... Pinkney! :laugh: what a crazy funny middle name.. Love it.. you've again made me smile on even on this the sad day of your passing... ) Cheers 'Pinckney' RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 40 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Very good, very underrated player. Bought from Soton for £15k (a NOT inconsiderable sum then) RIP Ken. Was he early 30s when he came to us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 4 hours ago, cynic said: Sad to hear this news. Knew him back in the day and I remember him as a very mild mannered bloke who carried that into his coaching - no yelling at players or belittling them just encouragement. Good player for us as well. RIP Ken. Indeed, he was a real gent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 4 hours ago, WhistleHappy said: Echo every word written in tribute so far in this thread... such sad news, a real part of my childhood/youth has passed away today... Very much part of the City teams that got me hooked at the time... & that Sunderland game wow! Was so excited that day.. R I P Ken Wimshurst ..thanks for some great memories, maybe you weren't a 'star' as such, maybe Gibbo, Garland, Galley etc got the headlines but you were every bit as much of an important cog in the City engine as anyone... Gone now but you won't be forgotten by many of our generation.. cheers. (PS ... Pinkney ! ....wow never knew that before, and after all this time it has become another memory which will stay in my head forever... Pinkney! what a crazy funny middle name.. Love it.. you've again made me smile on even on this the sad day of your passing... ) Cheers 'Pinckney' RIP Exactly this ^^^^^ Another hero of ours gone but never forgotten; Ken and all the others forever in my memories....thanks to them all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 I seem to remember that Ken scored the fastest goal scored at Ashton Gate. A free kick almost immediately after kick off that he floated into the box and everyone missed it, including the keeper. As others have said, he became a staple of my early days of watching City, as a player and then as a coach (which was Dicks plan all along I think). Thanks for the memories Ken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 As an older supporter I was saddened to hear of Ken's passing. Always looked immaculate on and off the field. RIP Ken and thank you for the memories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 7 hours ago, stephenkibby. said: Was he early 30s when he came to us? 29 apparently...one of those players who seemed older ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 RIP, just before my time as a player but pretty sure he had a sports shop Staple Hill way at some point & I remember having a lengthy conversation about the reds with him in it early 90s maybe.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 7 hours ago, stephenkibby. said: Sad day indeed. Always had a soft spot for Ken, wasn't the most aggressive player you ever saw and lacked any pace. He seemed to float around the pitch and could always pick a pass. And for anyone who was there for the opening game of the season against Sunderland 71/72? They would remember his 20yarder, winning goal in a 4/3 win. R.I.P Ken. Yes. he was a bit of a Hegeler on the pitch... Never the most exciting player, but he anchored the midfield after a few years of struggling against relegation and at the time when Alan Dicks was beginning to build the young squad that eventually got into the top division. I remember that 4-3 against Sunderland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 Very sad news indeed. As already commented, may not have had the star quality of some but an excellent player for City. Immaculate on and off the pitch. I seem to recall that one goal he scored actually went through the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Binalong Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 RIP Ken. As I recall he took excellent penalties. I too remember the Sunderland match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 8 hours ago, cider head said: Says on wiki that Ricky Chandler is his son in law. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Wimshurst Didn't know that, if that is indeed correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 9 hours ago, slartibartfast said: Very good, very underrated player. Bought from Soton for £15k (a NOT inconsiderable sum then) RIP Ken. How times have changed. I doubt that City could buy a skillful experienced player from Southampton now. Allowing for inflation the fee might be too much, but even if it wasn't, the salary would be a problem. There was little to chose between City and Southampton in the 60s, but they were promoted to the first division and City just missed out. I've only just found out his second name was Pinkney! What a name and I'm not surprised he kept it quiet. Nowadays with social media everyone would know instantly and there would be lots of suggestions on the forum for pink songs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redapple Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 Sad news this morning . RIP Ken . A lovely bloke, also a very competitive and talented cricketer as many at Lodway C.C will remember . Woe betide anyone who made a fielding mistake while he was bowling, but a relaxed guy off the pitch with a great humour. Loved listening to him talk in his North Eastern tone. Commiserations to Sally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 RIP Ken and thanks for your efforts. Ken arrived in 1967 and was part of that transition era between the Atyeo years and the younger exciting team of the 70s. As for that game v Sunderland; it was the opening game of the 70 - 71 season at AG. The scoring went 1-0, 1-1, 2-1, 3-1, HT. 3-2, 3-3 and near the end Ken smashed the winner. Some of the Sunderland team that day were in the FA Cup winning team of 72-73 including goalie Jim Montgomery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 Ken Wimshurst. Not the sort of player who got you to the edge of your seat.With one or two exceptions didn't score too often. Didn't do thunderous tackles like a Quigley or Kellard. But always seemed to be in the right place. Hardly ever lost the ball and so dependable. For the young ones on here, he was very similar to how I see Hegeler as the defensive midfielder this coming season. Condolences to his family and thanks, Ken, for what you brought to City as a player and coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 Ken Wimshurst's career at City was before my time, but my dad has always spoken fondly of him. RIP and condolences to Ken's family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicki's soulmate Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 11 hours ago, stephenkibby. said: Sad day indeed. Always had a soft spot for Ken, wasn't the most aggressive player you ever saw and lacked any pace. He seemed to float around the pitch and could always pick a pass. And for anyone who was there for the opening game of the season against Sunderland 71/72? They would remember his 20yarder, winning goal in a 4/3 win. R.I.P Ken. August 1970 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 22 minutes ago, Nicki's soulmate said: August 1970 Opening of the Dolman at same game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristolNorthEndRed Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 RIP Ken. I have lovely memories of those City days. Seem to remember the nickname “Nimmo” used for Ken; due to his resemblance to Derek Nimmo the character actor of those times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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