sglosbcfc Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 Brighton supporting mate of mine told me that he had heard Baldock was on his way back to City. I can't find any mention on this site. Whilst looking on the Brighton forum I found a thread entitled 'most intimidating grounds'. Not surprisingly Brighton fans listed Millwall most frequently but there were also quite a few mentions of us. I can't recall any problems between City and Brighton fans at Ashton Gate in the past 30 odd years but obviously I've missed stuff based on their memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Cat Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 Don't think there's ever been anything... It's all down to perception. Talking to Brighton fans before and after our famous victory at the Amex in April many felt that the level of verbal onslaught against them at AG was scary, whereas Wolves fans thought it "great banter" They should man up.....no pun intended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BRISTOL86 Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 Hasn't he just been given a new contract? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Cat Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 5 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said: Hasn't he just been given a new contract? Yup....3 years. http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11741/10921602/sam-baldock-signs-new-three-year-contract-with-brighton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted July 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 1 hour ago, City Cat said: Yup....3 years. http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11741/10921602/sam-baldock-signs-new-three-year-contract-with-brighton Thought it was very strange, why would he get to the Premiership and then move away. The Brighton fan heard it from a mate of his who is usually reliable. I've not heard anything with regards problems behind the scenes with Baldock so I guess there is nothing in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted July 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 6 hours ago, City Cat said: Don't think there's ever been anything... It's all down to perception. Talking to Brighton fans before and after our famous victory at the Amex in April many felt that the level of verbal onslaught against them at AG was scary, whereas Wolves fans thought it "great banter" They should man up.....no pun intended Yes it does always surprise and irritate me when City fans talk about a lack of atmosphere at Ashton Gate. I think to most of the footballing world we are one of the more atmospheric English grounds. Still surprised though that a club like Brighton would see us as one of the most intimidating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire_red Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 Not many Wolves have have alleged boyfriends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 I don't think they particularly liked our homophobic chants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 11 minutes ago, shelts said: I don't think they particularly liked our homophobic chants They usually take those in the spirit of banter, with which they are meant and indeed, respond with their own ironic replies, kind of like Cardiff do regarding their relations with sheep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 44 minutes ago, sglosbcfc said: Thought it was very strange, why would he get to the Premiership and then move away. The Brighton fan heard it from a mate of his who is usually reliable. I've not heard anything with regards problems behind the scenes with Baldock so I guess there is nothing in it. Personally I never thought Baldock was a top striker. Over rated in my view. If the rumour was true I'd be very underwhelmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 7 hours ago, City Cat said: Don't think there's ever been anything... It's all down to perception. Talking to Brighton fans before and after our famous victory at the Amex in April many felt that the level of verbal onslaught against them at AG was scary, whereas Wolves fans thought it "great banter" They should man up.....no pun intended Think it was last season some of theirs came in late making a noise whilst there was a minutes silence ? Didn't go down well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distortia Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 This (2016/17) season at least, the Brighton fans started singing during the minute silence, which meant from the beginning of the game, the atmosphere was pretty malicious. That's the only things I can think of in recent times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 9 hours ago, sglosbcfc said: Not surprisingly Brighton fans listed Millwall most frequently but there were also quite a few mentions of us. Less than 20 years ago Dario Gradi told the press he was concerned about Ashton Gate's capacity being increased to 25,000 as "That ground has a very intimidating atmosphere for visiting teams". I must admit when I saw the title of this thread, I thought immediately of Baldock Town FC. The official club site proclaims them to be "Red Army" which some will consider intimidating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 4 minutes ago, 22A said: Less than 20 years ago Dario Gradi told the press he was concerned about Ashton Gate's capacity being increased to 25,000 as "That ground has a very intimidating atmosphere for visiting teams". I'm pretty sure Alan Curbishley described Ashton Gate as the most intimidating ground he'd ever visited as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 6 minutes ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: I'm pretty sure Alan Curbishley described Ashton Gate as the most intimidating ground he'd ever visited as well. On it's day, Ashton Gate produces one of the best atmospheres of all English stadiums. Of course, that's not every game, week in, week out, although it's generally not bad compared to most other grounds I've been too. When it is one of those special matches, it's hard to beat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheatus is back Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 2 hours ago, sglosbcfc said: Thought it was very strange, why would he get to the Premiership and then move away. The Brighton fan heard it from a mate of his who is usually reliable. I've not heard anything with regards problems behind the scenes with Baldock so I guess there is nothing in it. To be honest I cant imagine he will get many games at that level , I expect the 3 year deal was given so they could sell for an inflated price , around 10 million i daresay . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 41 minutes ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: I'm pretty sure Alan Curbishley described Ashton Gate as the most intimidating ground he'd ever visited as well. DONT . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 10 hours ago, sglosbcfc said: Brighton supporting mate of mine told me that he had heard Baldock was on his way back to City. I can't find any mention on this site. Whilst looking on the Brighton forum I found a thread entitled 'most intimidating grounds'. Not surprisingly Brighton fans listed Millwall most frequently but there were also quite a few mentions of us. I can't recall any problems between City and Brighton fans at Ashton Gate in the past 30 odd years but obviously I've missed stuff based on their memories. their favourite ground is craven cottage I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 6 hours ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: I'm pretty sure Alan Curbishley described Ashton Gate as the most intimidating ground he'd ever visited as well. Was Curbishley in charge of Charlton when they came down for the FA Cup game the round after we'd beaten Liverpool? If so, and I've said it on here before, it was the most intimidating I can remember the old girl. The place was absolutely toxic that day. It was great! As for Brighton, again, said it on here before, they've usually bought good numbers with them to the Gate, which always helps the atmosphere. I like to read things like that, always feels a little stale to me nowadays. Nice to know we can still put on a show from time to time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 7 minutes ago, Woodsy said: Was Curbishley in charge of Charlton when they came down for the FA Cup game the round after we'd beaten Liverpool? If so, and I've said it on here before, it was the most intimidating I can remember the old girl. The place was absolutely toxic that day. It was great! As for Brighton, again, said it on here before, they've usually bought good numbers with them to the Gate, which always helps the atmosphere. I like to read things like that, always feels a little stale to me nowadays. Nice to know we can still put on a show from time to time Yep Woodsy Agree - that and the Chelsea FA CUP game two of the most electric / spicy 'atmospheres' outside some of the Sag games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 Weird. Charlton were normally nothing special, but it appeared half of London turned out for that one. I'll never forget -aside from the riot after the match - a guy head butting another City fan, and the crack of a broken nose, just for daring to mildly criticise a player. Jesz, hope that guy doesn't read OTIB otherwise he'd have gone on a cyber rampage by now and locked up in Barrow. Nothing, bar nothing, could beat 'that' Millwall match though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 30 minutes ago, Woodsy said: Was Curbishley in charge of Charlton when they came down for the FA Cup game the round after we'd beaten Liverpool? If so, and I've said it on here before, it was the most intimidating I can remember the old girl. The place was absolutely toxic that day. It was great! As for Brighton, again, said it on here before, they've usually bought good numbers with them to the Gate, which always helps the atmosphere. I like to read things like that, always feels a little stale to me nowadays. Nice to know we can still put on a show from time to time Scott Minto I think wasn't getting particular attention from the Enclosure lads!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 22 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Yep Woodsy Agree - that and the Chelsea FA CUP game two of the most electric / spicy 'atmospheres' outside some of the Sag games I may have picked up a season ending injury (lets call it a ban, shall we!), which prevented me from going to the Chelsea game! Looking back now, quite how they could have enforced it in those days is beyond me. So young, so naive!! Just now, glynriley said: Scott Minto I think wasn't getting particular attention from the Enclosure lads!! I was on the other side of the ground, I think they all copped some that day. Minto did have lovely hair back in the day though, didn't he! 5 minutes ago, Moor2Sea said: Weird. Charlton were normally nothing special, but it appeared half of London turned out for that one. I'll never forget -aside from the riot after the match - a guy head butting another City fan, and the crack of a broken nose, just for daring to mildly criticise a player. Jesz, hope that guy doesn't read OTIB otherwise he'd have gone on a cyber rampage by now and locked up in Barrow. Nothing, bar nothing, could beat 'that' Millwall match though. There were certainly rumours that Chelsea and / or West Ham were in the ground that day as well. Even though we lost that day it really is in my top 5 games at the Gate ever. Proper old school game of football, with an old school atmosphere to match. The good old days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 38 minutes ago, Woodsy said: Was Curbishley in charge of Charlton when they came down for the FA Cup game the round after we'd beaten Liverpool? If so, and I've said it on here before, it was the most intimidating I can remember the old girl. The place was absolutely toxic that day. It was great! As for Brighton, again, said it on here before, they've usually bought good numbers with them to the Gate, which always helps the atmosphere. I like to read things like that, always feels a little stale to me nowadays. Nice to know we can still put on a show from time to time Was that when it kicked off in the park after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 1 minute ago, Woodsy said: I may have picked up a season ending injury (lets call it a ban, shall we!), which prevented me from going to the Chelsea game! Looking back now, quite how they could have enforced it in those days is beyond me. So young, so naive!! I was on the other side of the ground, I think they all copped some that day. Minto did have lovely hair back in the day though, didn't he! There were certainly rumours that Chelsea and / or West Ham were in the ground that day as well. Even though we lost that day it really is in my top 5 games at the Gate ever. Proper old school game of football, with an old school atmosphere to match. The good old days Met Hickey and Ginger Terry and a couple of others of Chelsea Headhunters fame in Sardinia some months later at World Cup Suffice to say they remembered the day well and were shocked at what they encountered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 4 minutes ago, Super said: Was that when it kicked off in the park after? Apparently so. I wasn't in or around the park, I'm sure others can confirm for sure 3 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Met Hickey and Ginger Terry and a couple of others of Chelsea Headhunters fame in Sardinia some months later at World Cup Suffice to say they remembered the day well and were shocked at what they encountered Ha, good to know! Don't want them to think we're a bunch of carrot crunching hicks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 45 minutes ago, Woodsy said: I may have picked up a season ending injury (lets call it a ban, shall we!), which prevented me from going to the Chelsea game! Looking back now, quite how they could have enforced it in those days is beyond me. So young, so naive!! I was on the other side of the ground, I think they all copped some that day. Minto did have lovely hair back in the day though, didn't he! There were certainly rumours that Chelsea and / or West Ham were in the ground that day as well. Even though we lost that day it really is in my top 5 games at the Gate ever. Proper old school game of football, with an old school atmosphere to match. The good old days Small point of order: we didn't lose the home game, we lost the replay at the Valley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Hard Red Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 54 minutes ago, Woodsy said: There were certainly rumours that Chelsea and / or West Ham were in the ground that day as well. Even though we lost that day it really is in my top 5 games at the Gate ever. Proper old school game of football, with an old school atmosphere to match. The good old days The rumours are/were not true, at least according to the Charlton old boys I know, we are still mocked in certain quarters for perpetuating them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Woodsy said: Was Curbishley in charge of Charlton when they came down for the FA Cup game the round after we'd beaten Liverpool? If so, and I've said it on here before, it was the most intimidating I can remember the old girl. The place was absolutely toxic that day. It was great! As for Brighton, again, said it on here before, they've usually bought good numbers with them to the Gate, which always helps the atmosphere. I like to read things like that, always feels a little stale to me nowadays. Nice to know we can still put on a show from time to time I'm not sure whether Curbishley was their manager at the time, but Charlton equalised after a certain Scott Minto took a throw in to his own player down at the Open End of the ground rather than returning it to City, who had kicked the ball out following an injury - I can't remember if the injury was to a City player or a Charlton player. I remember when Charlton scored from the cross, SM turned around and shrugged his shoulders in fake innocence when he started receiving abuse from what was then the enclosure. It is fair to say that the atmosphere did heat up a little bit after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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