Midlands Robin Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 In 2004, to celebrate 100 years of Bristol City at Ashton Gate, the club released a special shirt with the names of every single player to have played at the gate in those 100 years printed on it. On Wednesday night I figured that this shirt would contain the name of every single City player who had ever beaten Man Utd in a competitive fixture at Ashton Gate and therefore, if I wore it to the game then those players would be represented in the ground and bring a bit of luck. (I know, daft as **** but what the hell). Having read the thread on lucky Curly Wurlys I was wondering, is there any one else out there who does something for luck prior to a game? Do we have lucky underpants? A routine that you have to follow? A certain food for breakfast or a pre-match snack? It's all a load of cobblers of course but it shows the lengths we go to to help the team win. I still haven't got over Wednesday night yet and sure as hell hope to be wearing my new lucky shirt at the Gate for the home leg of the Semi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 I have a lucky hat I used to wear for years. Still do- took it out again after the Leeds home loss 2 months ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry may Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 I always play the same music before the game if we are on a non-losing run. If we lose , I change it to something else. Currently Rancid - "..............And out come the wolves " is getting played very loudly and frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 I often avoid wearing certain shirts on a matchday if I've worn them to a game where we have been dicked. This was a real problem during our first season back in the Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 I have lucky pants and cup for matchdays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, JoeAman08 said: I have lucky pants and cup for matchdays. What do you cup on matchdays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbo Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 5 minutes ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: I often avoid wearing certain shirts on a matchday if I've worn them to a game where we have been dicked. This was a real problem during our first season back in the Championship. And our 2nd I’d imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B block Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 Cup of tea in my city mug on day of game seems to do the trick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 The Things we do for Luck - Hit for 10cc in the 70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 I've done the lot over the years and have come to a strange, bizarre and even ludicrous sounding conclusion. I don't think what I eat , wear or even which direction I go to the Gate has any direct effect on the result !! Mental eh?? That said, I still do certain things on certain days leading up to the games, you know, just incase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted December 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 7 minutes ago, downendcity said: The Things we do for Luck - Hit for 10cc in the 70s. Almost. It was 'the things we do for love' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 4 minutes ago, Midlands Robin said: Almost. It was 'the things we do for love' No. I think you’re getting confused with dreadlock holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 Usually go to KFC but for Man U we went up north street, now in a dilemma about what works the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted December 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: No. I think you’re getting confused with dreadlock holiday. While Dreadlock Holiday is a good song it definitely wasn't the lead single from the Deceptive Bends album that was 'The things we do for love' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 Just now, Midlands Robin said: While Dreadlock Holiday is a good song it definitely wasn't the lead single from the Deceptive Bends album that was 'The things we do for love' I bow to your superior knowledge. I don’t like Reggae. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 I play 5:15 by the Who, then Hail H.I.M by Burning Spear, then Sally Cinnamon by the Stone Roses in that order to get in the mood. I walk behind the toilets in Greville Smyth Park, then buy my program from the same place, before entering through the second turnstile from the left in to the Dolman stand. I then take a shit in the khazis on your left as you go in, then I go and sit in my seat, and read my programme for 5 minutes. I'll then get up and have a piss in the toilets by the entrance to S23. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 12 minutes ago, Midlands Robin said: Almost. It was 'the things we do for love' Wooooosh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, ZiderEyed said: I play 5:15 by the Who, then Hail H.I.M by Burning Spear, then Sally Cinnamon by the Stone Roses in that order to get in the mood. I walk behind the toilets in Greville Smyth Park, then buy my program from the same place, before entering through the second turnstile from the left in to the Dolman stand. I then take a shit in the khazis on your left as you go in, then I go and sit in my seat, and read my programme for 5 minutes. I'll then get up and have a piss in the toilets by the entrance to S23. You don't want to get them mixed up on match days then ZiderEyed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 8 minutes ago, downendcity said: You don't want to get them mixed up on match days then ZiderEyed! Wouldn't believe the outrage on the faces of the S23 ultras when I curled one out, then went and sat in the bogs til the game was over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider-manc Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 The day before a game i make sure i listen to the same bands i listened to the day before the previous win.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsince1994 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 1 hour ago, harry may said: I always play the same music before the game if we are on a non-losing run. If we lose , I change it to something else. Currently Rancid - "..............And out come the wolves " is getting played very loudly and frequently. What a song (and album) that is. Matt Freeman is one of the finest bass players I have ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotham Brow Red Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 I actually need to stand on the same crack in the paving at a certain place with my right foot. Utterly foooooked if the council ever mend that bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Fordy62 said: I bow to your superior knowledge. I don’t like Reggae. I love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fjmcity Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 3 hours ago, harry may said: I always play the same music before the game if we are on a non-losing run. If we lose , I change it to something else. Currently Rancid - "..............And out come the wolves " is getting played very loudly and frequently. "Good morning heartache, your like an old friend, come to see me again" rings true with city all too often! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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