'Orns Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 Currently out of work and spending some quality time with my young son, but time to start getting some feelers out there, so been getting the CV out to see what is going on Yesterday morning I had a missed call from a Leicester number and a message from Tony at ATA Recruitment to give him a call. Never heard of them before, so googled them and they had a useful 'meet the team' page on their website. Tony looks very much like the Tony Thorpe. So give him a call back, little chat about the situation then I ask the question, and it's the man himself Great guy and remembers his time here with great affection. Also described his spell at Swindon as his worst time in the game! Had a follow up conversation this afternoon and another little chat. Still good mates with Scott Murray and Louis Carey and gets down a couple of times a season. I said that he's remembered fondly by the fans, suspect the winner against the Blue Few in the Christmas game helps, and the lightning quick opening day hat trick at Northampton are the highlights Anyway, ex player so of no interest to some (keep the comments to yourself if so ) but thought I'd mention it to anyone else who remembers him in the same way I do If he gets me the dream job then he'll be even more of a legend in my eyes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsince1994 Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 4 minutes ago, Woodsy said: Currently out of work and spending some quality time with my young son, but time to start getting some feelers out there, so been getting the CV out to see what is going on Yesterday morning I had a missed call from a Leicester number and a message from Tony at ATA Recruitment to give him a call. Never heard of them before, so googled them and they had a useful 'meet the team' page on their website. Tony looks very much like the Tony Thorpe. So give him a call back, little chat about the situation then I ask the question, and it's the man himself Great guy and remembers his time here with great affection. Also described his spell at Swindon as his worst time in the game! Had a follow up conversation this afternoon and another little chat. Still good mates with Scott Murray and Louis Carey and gets down a couple of times a season. I said that he's remembered fondly by the fans, suspect the winner against the Blue Few in the Christmas game helps, and the lightning quick opening day hat trick at Northampton are the highlights Anyway, ex player so of no interest to some (keep the comments to yourself if so ) but thought I'd mention it to anyone else who remembers him in the same way I do If he gets me the dream job then he'll be even more of a legend in my eyes! Remember Thorpe well! Scored the first City goal I ever saw live so will always be a legend in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 I thought this was going to be 'a suggestion'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 I really liked Thorpe. I remember a period - I think the beginning of 1999/2000 but I'm not sure - when he was up-front alongside Beadle and it was obvious he was a decent player who was struggling for form but he ultimately did a good job for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 Oh Tony Thorpe! Tony, Tony Thorpe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 Time is democratic. There is no thing as quality time. Total bullshit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tully Bascomb Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 6 minutes ago, bristolcitysweden said: Time is democratic. There is no thing as quality time. Total bullshit. As is almost everything you post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 1 minute ago, BoneyardTIM said: As is almost everything you post. Tommy is one of the few that posts anything that makes sense !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastManStanding Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 Up until about the 8th min his goals for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 29 minutes ago, Woodsy said: Currently out of work and spending some quality time with my young son, but time to start getting some feelers out there, so been getting the CV out to see what is going on Yesterday morning I had a missed call from a Leicester number and a message from Tony at ATA Recruitment to give him a call. Never heard of them before, so googled them and they had a useful 'meet the team' page on their website. Tony looks very much like the Tony Thorpe. So give him a call back, little chat about the situation then I ask the question, and it's the man himself Great guy and remembers his time here with great affection. Also described his spell at Swindon as his worst time in the game! Had a follow up conversation this afternoon and another little chat. Still good mates with Scott Murray and Louis Carey and gets down a couple of times a season. I said that he's remembered fondly by the fans, suspect the winner against the Blue Few in the Christmas game helps, and the lightning quick opening day hat trick at Northampton are the highlights Anyway, ex player so of no interest to some (keep the comments to yourself if so ) but thought I'd mention it to anyone else who remembers him in the same way I do If he gets me the dream job then he'll be even more of a legend in my eyes! What did you do previously Woodsy and what are you looking for? People have found jobs from contacts on here before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jimmer Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 He was in our box last year for the Cardiff game. He said he was working as a football scout, so clearly BS'ing :laugh:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southstandred Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 Loved Tony Thorpe, very intelligent player, an instinctive finisher who would have bagged a hatful in today’s squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 Great story and good luck with your search @Woodsy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWred Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 Never forget his most important goal for the club... the last minute equaliser at home to Kingstonian in the FA Cup! Scenes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted May 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 36 minutes ago, bristolcitysweden said: Time is democratic. There is no thing as quality time. Total bullshit. The in original post. That was for the likes of you 23 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: What did you do previously Woodsy and what are you looking for? People have found jobs from contacts on here before. Worth a throw, Ska! Operations Manager, general Supply Chain background mainly in FMCG 21 minutes ago, Collis1 said: He was in our box last year for the Cardiff game. He said he was working as a football scout, so clearly BS'ing :laugh:. Maybe he does some on the side, or was doing that before he turned his hand to recruitment. Sure he has no reason to lie about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsince1994 Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 6 minutes ago, WWred said: Never forget his most important goal for the club... the last minute equaliser at home to Kingstonian in the FA Cup! Scenes! That was the one I was on about! I was 5, on someone's shoulders and ended up about halfway down the Atyeo. Kids bounce luckily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 Id love it if we could sign a player with Thorpes attributes, proper fox in the box. Good luck @woodsy with the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 City spent more in the summer of 1998 than ever before. Forwards Ade Akinbiyi came from Gillingham for £1.2 million, Tony Thorpe from Fulham for £1 million and Danish International Soren Anderson was secured for £700,000. During 1999/2000, Tony Thorpe was loaned to Luton where he teamed up with Adam Locke who had moved there under the Bosman ruling. Tony Thorpe played for Luton on Boxing Day and against them two days later in the last game of the century, a goal less draw watched by nearly 12,000 at Ashton Gate. The following season Tony scored his 100th goal in a 4-0 win over Notts Co. The opening fixture of 2001/02 was at Northampton. Thorpe scored a hat trick in the first 26 minutes of the season and City won 3-0. During the summer of 2002 Tony Thorpe went on a free transfer to Luton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkz 76 Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 I remember I went to Northampton away he scored a hat-trick in 27 mins we won 0-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, 22A said: City spent more in the summer of 1998 than ever before. Forwards Ade Akinbiyi came from Gillingham for £1.2 million, Tony Thorpe from Fulham for £1 million and Danish International Soren Anderson was secured for £700,000. During 1999/2000, Tony Thorpe was loaned to Luton where he teamed up with Adam Locke who had moved there under the Bosman ruling. Tony Thorpe played for Luton on Boxing Day and against them two days later in the last game of the century, a goal less draw watched by nearly 12,000 at Ashton Gate. The following season Tony scored his 100th goal in a 4-0 win over Notts Co. The opening fixture of 2001/02 was at Northampton. Thorpe scored a hat trick in the first 26 minutes of the season and City won 3-0. During the summer of 2002 Tony Thorpe went on a free transfer to Luton If we can keep the current back four Thorpe and Akinbyi would be a blinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 Can't remember the name of the Saints central midfielder loanee.. David.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 He was class for us A pity Benny had to start pre season training in September Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Goch Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, bristolcitysweden said: Can't remember the name of the Saints central midfielder loanee.. David.. Howells Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 Players complaining about having to train twice a day (we are not even doing it today!!) as it would disturb their golfing, players throwing up at training having been out in Birmingham all night. No education. zero confidence in daily life, computer games, fast food crying out for mum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 Last kick of the game equaliser at home to Kingstonian after coming on as sub sticks in my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, Gazred said: Last kick of the game equaliser at home to Kingstonian after coming on as sub sticks in my mind. And he was around the time they used to play music after goals. Unfortunately, they stuck it on once when the ball hadn't actually gone in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 17 minutes ago, bristolcitysweden said: If we can keep the current back four Thorpe and Akinbyi would be a blinder Think they might be a bit past it now tbh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Island Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 26 minutes ago, 22A said: Thorpe played for Luton on Boxing Day and against them two days later in the last game of the century, a goal less draw watched by nearly 12,000 at Ashton Gate. I remember him missing a pen in front of the Atyeo in a 0-0 might’ve been this game. Anyway, a good player for City and sounds like still a good character with some ties to the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 One of my favourite City strikers. Just the sort of player we need to sign now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWred Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 Also absolutely dynamite on LMA Manager 2002! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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