bcfcredandwhite Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 19 hours ago, swindon fan said: No offence taken at all. Too old for that! Are you sure you spelt bankers correctly? I’m probably in a minority of 1 here amongst my fellow fans, but I wanted Swindon to win the playoffs THAT season - so the local derbies would continue. I actually live in Old Town and it would have been nice to be able to walk to a championship game. That Sheffield United semifinal was really entertaining. Sheffield United - now there’s an example of how fortunes can change..... i’ve played at Supermarine - nice pitch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 12 hours ago, BobBobSuperBob said: When it comes to the best player managers, Hoddle has to be up there - literally took you to another level Good Luck for the season , Swindon shouldn’t be a L2 club , and if you got promoted you could smash the Sags in our behalf 1 hour ago, bcfcredandwhite said: I’m probably in a minority of 1 here amongst my fellow fans, but I wanted Swindon to win the playoffs THAT season - so the local derbies would continue. I actually live in Old Town and it would have been nice to be able to walk to a championship game. That Sheffield United semifinal was really entertaining. Sheffield United - now there’s an example of how fortunes can change..... i’ve played at Supermarine - nice pitch! Cheers and I also love playing City and no we can never be as big as you or claim to be massive like your Bristol rivals but when we do well in the league the County ground can be very atmospheric especially when there's a decent away following. Living in Old Town you're probably aware how big the Town is with the Northern Expansion bringing in thousands of new families moving here as the house prices are much cheaper than neighbouring counties so the future fanbase potential is massive if we can get a new or redeveloped ground to attract them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 I think it was a draw when mark robins played for us there. I recall the whole end singing sign him on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 1 hour ago, bcfcredandwhite said: I’m probably in a minority of 1 here amongst my fellow fans, but I wanted Swindon to win the playoffs THAT season - so the local derbies would continue. I actually live in Old Town and it would have been nice to be able to walk to a championship game. That Sheffield United semifinal was really entertaining. Sheffield United - now there’s an example of how fortunes can change..... i’ve played at Supermarine - nice pitch! Why do the two Italian restaurants use shop bought pizza bases for their pizzas? Awful pizzas!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 I agree awful and skinflints trying to increase profits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 8 minutes ago, Shaun Taylor said: I agree awful and skinflints trying to increase profits! Surely that’s sacrilege though for an Italian to not make its own dough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TETBURY MASSIVE Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 14 minutes ago, Oh Louie louie said: I think it was a draw when mark robins played for us there. I recall the whole end singing sign him on. You are correct. https://www.11v11.com/matches/swindon-town-v-bristol-city-19-march-2003-15650/ Robert Fleck was the 3-0 game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 Thanks Shaun Taylor for an interesting thread that yet agsin has morphed! I wasn't aware of how much land was around the CG, let alone a cricket pitch, until you mentioned it. Here's a link for those interested.. https://earth.app.goo.gl/YThqVj You'll notice that the County Ground's pitch was waiting to be re-turfed. However, the pitch markings were already on the earth, unless that was your actual playing surface! Talking of Kenney Stroud, he was tasked to bring your yellow away kit to AG for our midweek away game at Mansfield. We wore your kit that night. I was there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicki's soulmate Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 11 hours ago, slartibartfast said: Back in the day they were left with no option ! Every season from 69 till 73 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 11 hours ago, slartibartfast said: Back in the day they were left with no option ! That’s how I remember it as well @slartibartfast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsince1994 Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 11 minutes ago, Norn Iron said: Thanks Shaun Taylor for an interesting thread that yet agsin has morphed! I wasn't aware of how much land was around the CG, let alone a cricket pitch, until you mentioned it. Here's a link for those interested.. https://earth.app.goo.gl/YThqVj You'll notice that the County Ground's pitch was waiting to be re-turfed. However, the pitch markings were already on the earth, unless that was your actual playing surface! Talking of Kenney Stroud, he was tasked to bring your yellow away kit to AG for our midweek away game at Mansfield. We wore your kit that night. I was there! It's actually the world's only naturally occurring football pitch, hence why they built the stadium there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 31 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Surely that’s sacrilege though for an Italian to not make its own dough? Only interested in making dough not kneading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 Surprised you’ve not been into us for loans @Shaun Taylor Cheltenham , FGR, Newport , Walsall all pinching the young ones coming through 40 mins along M4 , would probably suit both clubs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Whitchurch1966 said: I remember going there back in the day when we won 1-0, Peter Spiring with the only goal, funnily enough that day we took the Town End before they had a chance to give it to us ...back in the days of red 'postcoded' vests, was a very sunny October day too. Train from Lawrence Hill to Swindon, packed in like sardines, great atmosphere.. (what was it Mary Hopkins said ?... Oh yeah, I remember, so true my friends, so true!) (the Gas lost at home to that day Villa btw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 22 minutes ago, redsince1994 said: It's actually the world's only naturally occurring football pitch, hence why they built the stadium there. I've looked at many Football Forums over the years and so far haven't come across a better one for intellect, Mickey taking (the Gas) knowledge and the presentation. It also helps with you being local so often STFC will get a mention which is always a good read even if it's negative / humorous but never any offence taken Great Google earth shot of the County ground and the main obstacle will be the cricket stand at the top of the photo as it's listed building and one of the original redeployment plans was turn the ground around 90 degrees as believe it or not we can't put a roof on the Stratton bank because it will block out daylight to the houses behind As for the pitch it's ranked as one of the best in all leagues but then most pictures are of amgreat standard unless of course you play in North Bristol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Shaun Taylor said: I've looked at many Football Forums over the years and so far haven't come across a better one for intellect, Mickey taking (the Gas) knowledge and the presentation. It also helps with you being local so often STFC will get a mention which is always a good read even if it's negative / humorous but never any offence taken Great Google earth shot of the County ground and the main obstacle will be the cricket stand at the top of the photo as it's listed building and one of the original redeployment plans was turn the ground around 90 degrees as believe it or not we can't put a roof on the Stratton bank because it will block out daylight to the houses behind As for the pitch it's ranked as one of the best in all leagues but then most pictures are of amgreat standard unless of course you play in North Bristol! Hopefully if you xpcan acquire the ground - Surely scope for redeveloping the stadium , or maybe even a new build on the same site , with commercial use of the space / land ? Hotels , shops etc etc either selling the land or using it as a income stream ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 7 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Surprised you’ve not been into us for loans @Shaun Taylor Cheltenham , FGR, Newport , Walsall all pinching the young ones coming through 40 mins along M4 , would probably suit both clubs Yes I'm surprised too espevially with Luke Williams there on the coaching staff but then again you can't blame him for no the wanting to help Mr Power! We're desperate for another centre forward at the moment so if you know of any as the season is nearly.upon us and it looking like Swindon are putting in a bid for Bennett as his loan period from the Gas was quite successful last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 Just now, Shaun Taylor said: Yes I'm surprised too espevially with Luke Williams there on the coaching staff but then again you can't blame him for no the wanting to help Mr Power! We're desperate for another centre forward at the moment so if you know of any as the season is nearly.upon us and it looking like Swindon are putting in a bid for Bennett as his loan period from the Gas was quite successful last season Maybe you just want to develop your own which isn’t always the worst policy As for Centre forwards , Mclousky would have been a good pinch for you , and young Janneh would definitely look to be ready for a tilt in the league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Hopefully if you xpcan acquire the ground - Surely scope for redeveloping the stadium , or maybe even a new build on the same site , with commercial use of the space / land ? Hotels , shops etc etc either selling the land or using it as a income stream ? Moving the cricket ground is key then the stadium could be moved back/ turned around 90 degrees etc. Another one of Powers plans was to build a hotel in the car park towards the magic roundabout and as far as I'm aware the land has to be used for recreation purposes so can't be sold on to a developer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 Just now, Shaun Taylor said: Moving the cricket ground is key then the stadium could be moved back/ turned around 90 degrees etc. Another one of Powers plans was to build a hotel in the car park towards the magic roundabout and as far as I'm aware the land has to be used for recreation purposes so can't be sold on to a developer A council stipulation if they sell you the ground / site I guess ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 11 minutes ago, WhistleHappy said: ...back in the days of red 'postcoded' vests, was a very sunny October day too. Train from Lawrence Hill to Swindon, packed in like sardines, great atmosphere.. (what was it Mary Hopkins said ?... Oh yeah, I remember, so true my friends, so true!) (the Gas lost at home to that day Villa btw) Yer tiz... http://www.swindon-town-fc.co.uk/MatchCentre.asp?MatchID=19720110 read all about it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 I noticed you have a nice rolex clock at the county ground. Do any other clubs sport a rolex shaun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcredandwhite Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: Why do the two Italian restaurants use shop bought pizza bases for their pizzas? Awful pizzas!! I must admit I don’t eat pizza when I go for an Italian meal - I tend to go for a fillet steak. I quite like the Italian restaurants around Old Town; Fabios, Il Capricorno, Carbonara, Marios - I’ve had some fine food there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, WhistleHappy said: Yer tiz... http://www.swindon-town-fc.co.uk/MatchCentre.asp?MatchID=19720110 read all about it!! Wow there's some great old names there from both sides and and I love that website for old footage and general information/facts ans I'm guessing BCFC has the equivalent John Gary Emmanuel is that the same guy who played for us in the early 80's and we knew him as Gary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 8 minutes ago, Oh Louie louie said: I noticed you have a nice rolex clock at the county ground. Do any other clubs sport a rolex shaun? Funny you mention the Rolex as it's just been fixed and been there for many years and I'm not aware of any others. I'm surprised Power hasn't sold it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 10 minutes ago, bcfcredandwhite said: I must admit I don’t eat pizza when I go for an Italian meal - I tend to go for a fillet steak. I quite like the Italian restaurants around Old Town; Fabios, Il Capricorno, Carbonara, Marios - I’ve had some fine food there! It was Fábios and Leonardos I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 You can have marley watkins for the rolex. It would look more at home in our surroundings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 27 minutes ago, Shaun Taylor said: Wow there's some great old names there from both sides and and I love that website for old footage and general information/facts ans I'm guessing BCFC has the equivalent **John Gary Emmanuel is that the same guy who played for us in the early 80's and we knew him as Gary? ** dont know but I think your Emmanuel was more likely 'Nurse Glady's' Re: The website, very impressed, I'm not aware that we have anything similar... (I'm probably wrong) but I'd love to see one. The format of yours is first class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southport Red Posted July 25, 2019 Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, WhistleHappy said: ** dont know but I think your Emmanuel was more likely 'Nurse Glady's' John Emmanuel, Welsh International, known to us as ‘John Emmanuel’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swindon fan Posted July 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2019 Here’s a faintly interesting story of how I ended up supporting Swindon. 1968 it twer, and I was a Chippenham boy. Me and a few mates decided to go to our first live football game. Swindon v Bristol Rovers and there we were living half way between both Bristol and Swindon and, as yet, no affiliation. As no doubt some of you older members remember fans used to turn up early to get in, so we we’re hanging around the ground not knowing where to go or who to support. There was a fairly small queue forming outside The Town End and there was a fella wearing a large Swindon rosette (remember them!). A couple of Rovers fans walked up to him taking the piss, ripped off his rosette and tore it to bits. The fella just stood there and watched them do it. When they finished and started laughing,the fella swiftly laid them both out sparko. That was it - I was a Swindon supporter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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