1960maaan Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 First trip to Wembley , and the real old twin tower Wembley too. Our coach was first there, which seemed clever at the time, not so much when it come to getting out. First in the pub, which also turned out not so clever as we were the wrong side so it kicked off a little before the game, a little after if I remember correctly . 3-0 win, good day out which, when we got back turned into a late lock-in at our old 'local'. And a few from the open top bus tour later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 Fantastic memories and a huge moment for the club considering what went on 4 years previous. Love that team and kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted May 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 30 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: Fantastic memories and a huge moment for the club considering what went on 4 years previous. Love that team and kit My favourite ever interview from my favourite manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjo Island Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 41 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: First trip to Wembley , and the real old twin tower Wembley too. Our coach was first there, which seemed clever at the time, not so much when it come to getting out. First in the pub, which also turned out not so clever as we were the wrong side so it kicked off a little before the game, a little after if I remember correctly . 3-0 win, good day out which, when we got back turned into a late lock-in at our old 'local'. And a few from the open top bus tour later. Fantastic memories mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Soldier Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 Proud to say I was there. Rebirth of the club in reality. We were a close knit family of City fans in those days. Great days to be a City fan. Fab picture of Tommy Hutchinson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 20 minutes ago, GasDestroyer said: Proud to say I was there. Rebirth of the club in reality. We were a close knit family of City fans in those days. Great days to be a City fan. Fab picture of Tommy Hutchinson. Bobby!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: Bobby!! Tommy Bobby? That doesn't sound right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 1 hour ago, 1960maaan said: First trip to Wembley , and the real old twin tower Wembley too. Our coach was first there, which seemed clever at the time, not so much when it come to getting out. First in the pub, which also turned out not so clever as we were the wrong side so it kicked off a little before the game, a little after if I remember correctly . 3-0 win, good day out which, when we got back turned into a late lock-in at our old 'local'. And a few from the open top bus tour later. Epic day. Totally arseholed ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted May 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 50 minutes ago, GasDestroyer said: Fab picture of Tommy Hutchinson. 29 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: Bobby!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 1 hour ago, 1960maaan said: My favourite ever interview from my favourite manager. Couldn’t have put it better. Thanks for posting that: made my day seeing TC again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richyy66 Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 Remember leaving work the day before and as the factory cleared out there were many shouts of Wembley Wembley. It seemed like the whole of Bristol was going apart from the Blue few..18 years old ...What a day..brings back memories..Nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider hoss rules Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 Great day out, but…… how crap does the ground look in these pics, even before the major overhaul the Williams looked so much improved when the red cladding was added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzos Only Goal Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 I was 10 and still supported Liverpool...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 A great day. City tweeted this earlier which I enjoyed watching: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 Up there with my favourite ever memories of watching City. I was about 12 and caught the train to London with my dad, mum and sister (the latter two spent the day shopping). I remember the feeling of disbelief at being at Wembley and vividly recall the first goal going in. And then in the evening walking along home after getting off the bus from Temple Meads, an old guy was at his living room window waving and sticking his thumbs up. That Terry Cooper interview gets me every single time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3City Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 Remember that day better than I can recall yesterday! So proud of who we were and what we achieved, the sea of red and white (and those dodgy yellow and black ski hats) brought tears to my 18 year old eyes. Went by coach, stuck for hours in the car park after the game, but no one cared! I've still got my FRT 1986 mug too. Fantastic memories, thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Alligator Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 What a day that was! I was doing my A Levels at what was then Brunel Technical College, up at Ashley Down. How the time goes by.... That post-match interview with TC still brings a gator tear to the eye. Everything that man had achieved in the game and you knew just how much winning that trophy (and the minibus too!) meant to him. Very moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevedon Red Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 Fabulous day out, my first trip to Wembley, what a great sight walking up the ramp into the ground. 4 hours ago, GasDestroyer said: Proud to say I was there. Rebirth of the club in reality. We were a close knit family of City fans in those days. Great days to be a City fan. Fab picture of Tommy Hutchinson. Rock on Tommy…..errr Bobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon79 Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 First ever live game I went to, not a bad way to start! Was hooked from that moment. 35 years ago, just wow. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 41 minutes ago, Simon79 said: First ever live game I went to, not a bad way to start! Was hooked from that moment. 35 years ago, just wow. COYR Glory hunter what a day , what a team & also my favourite manager . Many of us have asked the club to honour TC but always seems to fall on deaf ears. I really hope they do something before he passes away . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 1 hour ago, BS3City said: Remember that day better than I can recall yesterday! So proud of who we were and what we achieved, the sea of red and white (and those dodgy yellow and black ski hats) brought tears to my 18 year old eyes. Went by coach, stuck for hours in the car park after the game, but no one cared! I've still got my FRT 1986 mug too. Fantastic memories, thanks for posting! Still got mine...in mint condition(!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laner Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 Someone completely hammered near me cheered City onto the pitch and then slept for most of the game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 My first ever game- my dad drove us down with my uncle in his brand new cavalier Sri which he picked up the day before (beautiful car back in the day)... loved it but getting out of London I remember was a nightmare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Shadow Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 Every time I see a photo of Wembley's twin towers I can't help thinking how the hell the powers that be decided not to retain them in the refurbishment. They're so iconic. I was so proud approaching them in '86. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 This game and the Chester away promotion game are 2 of my favourites. Both games signalled the fact that not only were we not going bust or suffering continuous relegations to non league but we were actually going places. Well we haven’t really gone places since but at least we’re still here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 I`m not ashamed to say I cried like a baby when we picked up the trophy. I never in my wildest dreams thought I would see my club, my City win a cup at Wembley (back then playing there was something really special). I wasn`t alone either - there were a lot of big tough City fans that had something in their eye that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted May 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 1 hour ago, ralphindevon said: This game and the Chester away promotion game are 2 of my favourites. Both games signalled the fact that not only were we not going bust or suffering continuous relegations to non league but we were actually going places. Well we haven’t really gone places since but at least we’re still here Chester away, what a ******* amazing day. I have to say, although I loved the Wembley day all my nerves and tension was used up at the Hereford home game. We were in the enclosure and Neville seemed to take an age to knock the winner in. So glad we got to go to the Old Wembley a few times before the rebuild. Dark days in the 4th Division, but I loved them, and Terry Cooper will always be a special part of where we are now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richyy66 Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 Chester away up there with the best. Last time we came out the bottom division and thankfully not returned. Trevor Morgan scored if I remember right. Riotous scenes. I am sure they had a player sent off and someone landed a punch on him as he exited to the tunnel. People dancing around with John Shaw in the penalty area and massive pitch invasion at full time. Another one up there with the best.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted May 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, richyy66 said: Chester away up there with the best. Last time we came out the bottom division and thankfully not returned. Trevor Morgan scored if I remember right. Riotous scenes. I am sure they had a player sent off and someone landed a punch on him as he exited to the tunnel. People dancing around with John Shaw in the penalty area and massive pitch invasion at full time. Another one up there with the best.... Before the end, the mesh fencing around where we were was cut, and it was only the City lads holding it kept it up Always remember when some guy tried to pick TC up on his shoulders, looked like he was going to drop him out of the stand , bloody scary for a second . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elruliri Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 I look at that and it brings me back to being a 12 year old. I will remember that day until I die. Bristol City were back from the doldrums. 35 years ago wow. I loved that team and have never connected to any other and that's including the sides that have got us promoted since. We we're one back then. Happy memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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