Silvio Dante Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 I know that many of you on here were members of the Junior Reds back in the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s where there were many awaydays and the club room, formerly behind the Williams and latterly under the Dolman. The main man running the Junior Reds, which took up many hours and with many stresses, all for nothing, was my father, John Banks. Even after ceasing involvement in the Junior Reds, he continued to attend every home game in the South stand despite deteriorating health. John died today at the age of 72. Fittingly, the team won for him and he passed shortly after the final whistle. RIP Dad. Proud of you and the work you did at our great club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highburnred Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 RIP sorry for your lost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 RIP fellow Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 So sorry, R I P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Stay strong mate, it’s the toughest of times. Hold on to your good memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citydaisy Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 RIP Dad, will leave a big gap in all our lives xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 And proud you should be mate. Stay strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjo Island Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Really sorry to hear this very sad news my son was a member of the junior reds john and clare gave so much my lad was mascot twice there was coach trips away where aĺl the lads would play against other junior teams fond memories rip john top man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Thoughts are with you mate. Rip John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 17 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: I know that many of you on here were members of the Junior Reds back in the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s where there were many awaydays and the club room, formerly behind the Williams and latterly under the Dolman. The main man running the Junior Reds, which took up many hours and with many stresses, all for nothing, was my father, John Banks. Even after ceasing involvement in the Junior Reds, he continued to attend every home game in the South stand despite deteriorating health. John died today at the age of 72. Fittingly, the team won for him and he passed shortly after the final whistle. RIP Dad. Proud of you and the work you did at our great club. RIP to your father John Banks @Silvio Dante, I was a member of the Junior Reds in the 90’s and still have my birthday card from Jackie. Our club is built on the hard work if your dad and many others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Sad news, sounds like a top man. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 So sorry for your loss. I knew your dad from the Junior Reds in the 80's and 90's. Was a proper dyed in the wool red and a great man who did so much for us back then. Rest in Peace Mr Banks. You will be remembered fondly by this (now not so) Junior Red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Sorry for your loss. Rest in peace, John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martnewts Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Really sorry to hear this. RIP and condolences to your family. I had some great trips with junior reds in the 90’s and made some great friends. In the days when the club was built on volunteers like your mum and dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 I wore the red and white with the Junior Reds a few times in the early 90s so I guess he was the nice fella organising those games? Sorry about your loss mate. The win today is most definitely dedicated to John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Really sorry to hear that. He made a great contribution to our club. May he rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westred1 Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Devastated by the news. CJS allowed me to meet so many great people as a kid and was the reason I fell in love with City. I owe John a lot. RIP Mr Banks. Thoughts to Claire and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antlers Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 RIP John I use to do plenty of away games with the junior reds early to mid 90's, John was a great bloke who gave up a lot of time to serve the club and help young fans enjoy the experience of following City home and away. I am sorry for your loss, i hope you take comfort in the fact that he was loved and appreciated by so many. I for one wouldn't have enjoyed following City as much as i did was it not for Johns dedication to the junior reds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire reds Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 R.I.P very sad news. at least city gave a good perfomance today. I an sure your dad would have been pleased. love to your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Condolences, love and best wishes to the family and friends you’ve left behind. Rest peacefully, John. You’ve made a positive difference to the great club that we all love. Thank you. CTYD CTID Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Flipping ‘eck SD, so sorry for your loss. Looks like you can be very proud of your father. Thoughts with you and family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 That’s such sad news. I was in the Junior Reds as a kid in the 80s and I loved it. People like John are the lifeblood of football clubs. RIP John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Sorry to hear this sad news, my condolences and thoughts with you and your family. RIP John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Sorry to hear that. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Really sorry for your loss. Thoughts are with you and your family. Stay strong and hold your head high. RIP John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 I remember him from away games. True City fan and always pleasant company. Condolences to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optored Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Your dad was a top man SD. Spent many a Saturday away day on the JR coach setting off early to play a game against other teams junior supporters before going on to the ground. There will be thousands of city fans along with their children who turn up week in, week out, directly because of your dad. RIP John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 RIP your Dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Corner Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 51 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: I know that many of you on here were members of the Junior Reds back in the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s where there were many awaydays and the club room, formerly behind the Williams and latterly under the Dolman. The main man running the Junior Reds, which took up many hours and with many stresses, all for nothing, was my father, John Banks. Even after ceasing involvement in the Junior Reds, he continued to attend every home game in the South stand despite deteriorating health. John died today at the age of 72. Fittingly, the team won for him and he passed shortly after the final whistle. RIP Dad. Proud of you and the work you did at our great club. Hi its Matt Gardner here, I've known your family for a long time and played for your dads teams, really shocked and sorry for your loss, I remember your dad taking me to one side and having a good chat on how to improve my game. he always made time for people and football was his passion. my thoughts are with you and your family. Stay strong Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatcham red Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Sorry to hear this. Met John a few times back in the day. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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