Oh Louie louie Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Anyone been on it? I missed out by 6 seats, for a game at oxford about 97 in the ldv. I understand, it takes guts to come forward. I know a bloke, who lived off north street was on it for years. Didnt miss a game in twenty years, he was 3 minutes late, they went without him. Must be somebody on here been on it. Duke of wellington quote. I dont know what they did to the enemy, but these guys scare the hell out of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 I haven't traveled by coach for a few years now but used to be a regular CATS user. While I mostly traveled on coach 2 (Jerry's coach) I went on coach 1 a few times. It's alright and if you like to have a coffee or a snack when you travel it was the place to be. Different from coach 2 but I always found it friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Dont think you will ever beat the double decker trip to Sheffield Wednesday. That was an experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Back in the Fourth Div, you didn't get a choice (talking night games), very odd mixture..........there was dear old Reg (RIP) and then there was Denver & his dad !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 29 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Back in the Fourth Div, you didn't get a choice (talking night games), very odd mixture..........there was dear old Reg (RIP) and then there was Denver & his dad !! 100%. Think he was called Ray? I did the vast majority of away games that first season in Div 4 on it. Always remember Halifax away on what I think was a Wednesday night, from memory we might have had Hartlepool away on the previous Saturday, too. Wasn’t even 3/4s full, reckon there were barely 30 on it. Hardcore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 6 minutes ago, GrahamC said: 100%. Think he was called Ray? I did the vast majority of away games that first season in Div 4 on it. Always remember Halifax away on what I think was a Wednesday night, from memory we might have had Hartlepool away on the previous Saturday, too. Wasn’t even 3/4s full, reckon there were barely 30 on it. Hardcore. Yes, and didn't we get bricked or at least "mud pied" in the coach after the game (2-2) ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Werthers originals or peardrops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 29 minutes ago, GrahamC said: 100%. Think he was called Ray? I did the vast majority of away games that first season in Div 4 on it. Always remember Halifax away on what I think was a Wednesday night, from memory we might have had Hartlepool away on the previous Saturday, too. Wasn’t even 3/4s full, reckon there were barely 30 on it. Hardcore. I did a few CATS trips in the early 80s, where a less-than-full coach made up almost the entire City following. There were a couple of Hanham lads always at the back of the coach, and for some reason I recall a lad from Claverham who was always on there. Can't remember any names (I was very young back then mind!) but occasionally you spot a familiar face in the concourse on matchdays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 From the thread title I thought there was some bad news and number 1 was being retired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Musicworks Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 My boy is a regular on Coach 1 and gets well looked after by the other passengers , a good bunch indeed. Many of the regular Coach 1’ers are able to rebook each match generally without problems as Peter Carol know them well. However all about to change possibly as Peter Carol no longer contracted for next season so it’s a case of wait and see how it works now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 The first rule about Cats Coach #1 is you don't talk about Cats Coach #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red white and red Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Very Royston Vasey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desso Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Do they still hand out business cards for counselling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted June 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 There was a diamond of a steward, called steve, on the coaches. Always used to wear rugby tops, think he was from long ashton. Used to go up and down the coach chatting, which most didnt do. He also lent me 50p, overstreched my limits on the fruit machines at the services on the way to brentford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redandproud Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 2 hours ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: I haven't traveled by coach for a few years now but used to be a regular CATS user. While I mostly traveled on coach 2 (Jerry's coach) I went on coach 1 a few times. It's alright and if you like to have a coffee or a snack when you travel it was the place to be. Different from coach 2 but I always found it friendly. Is it true,that the regulars on coach 1 have the same seat on the coach every away game, if your sat in it , you're asked to move,any truth in this, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sheene Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 I got on through sheer (bad) luck in March 1988 when City were away at Fulham. Started out on Coach 3 which broke down half way down the M32. All coaches had pulled in to help and there was one space on Coach 1. As I was travelling on my own I was marched down the hard shoulder and put onto coach 1 with military percussion. I won't comment any further because as we know what happens on Coach 1 stays on coach 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Sorry i can't discuss my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBibs Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Rarely use CATS but was on it for West Brom away a couple of seasons ago. Some regulars were spitting feathers that fans not as loyal as them had managed to get Fulham away tickets whilst they couldn’t. Thought best we didn’t mention we had Fulham tickets. Have followed City all over the country but obviously nowhere near as loyal as them. You could get a tea or coffee for 50p which was a nice touch and they had cans of soft drinks in for the regulars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 43 minutes ago, Redandproud said: Is it true,that the regulars on coach 1 have the same seat on the coach every away game, if your sat in it , you're asked to move,any truth in this, I can't comment on that specifically but in the days that I traveled on CATS City usually took 3 coaches away from home on average. Both coach 1 and 2 had their regulars with spare spaces filled on each with the overspill on coach 3. As is usual for us Brits the regulars like to sit in their same seats, not just for football travel but also for coaching holidays, in pubs etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 In the few years after 82, and when options were limited, I did go on the CATS occasionally. I made it on to coach 1 for a Christmas or Boxing Day game, we even got a selection box ( not a euphemism ) . I have no noticeable long term effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Hankey Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Been on it once about 17 years ago when i was about 12/13……never made the mistake to do it again after. I got booted out of my seat because it was where a “regular” would always sit……i was a child ffs and this “regular” was like 50 years old, proper odd jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Oh Louie louie said: There was a diamond of a steward, called steve, on the coaches. Always used to wear rugby tops, think he was from long ashton. Used to go up and down the coach chatting, which most didnt do. He also lent me 50p, overstreched my limits on the fruit machines at the services on the way to brentford. DId he have fair hair (now grey)? If it's the person I'm thinking of it's Beryl Fudge's son. Good lad. 3 hours ago, slartibartfast said: Back in the Fourth Div, you didn't get a choice (talking night games), very odd mixture..........there was dear old Reg (RIP) and then there was Denver & his dad !! Denver and his dad.....was Denver the one with the beard who stank to high heaven? Ended up being relegated to coach 2.....I have the phrase "Chicken in a puddle" in my head....any coach 2 regular from the mid to late 90's will remember I'm sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 7 minutes ago, Steve Watts said: DId he have fair hair (now grey)? If it's the person I'm thinking of it's Beryl Fudge's son. Good lad. Denver and his dad.....was Denver the one with the beard who stank to high heaven? Ended up being relegated to coach 2.....I have the phrase "Chicken in a puddle" in my head....any coach 2 regular from the mid to late 90's will remember I'm sure! You've got him ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basshead Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Used it a lot during early 80's .Like previous comment their wasn't much option. Beryl ran the show brilliantly, just phone up and if they had space I jumped on at temple meads. Their always was a few strange un's on board but normally a few that could be relied on if needed tuba and little Ronnie rip were regulars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneys Penalties Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 only used CATS once (happy being an independent traveller. Away to Leyton Orient.... we arrived at Half Time. Never again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redandproud Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 2 hours ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: I can't comment on that specifically but in the days that I traveled on CATS City usually took 3 coaches away from home on average. Both coach 1 and 2 had their regulars with spare spaces filled on each with the overspill on coach 3. As is usual for us Brits the regulars like to sit in their same seats, not just for football travel but also for coaching holidays, in pubs etc. So it is true then, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 5 hours ago, slartibartfast said: Back in the Fourth Div, you didn't get a choice (talking night games), very odd mixture..........there was dear old Reg (RIP) and then there was Denver & his dad !! And you and me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamski Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Steve Watts said: DId he have fair hair (now grey)? If it's the person I'm thinking of it's Beryl Fudge's son. Good lad. Denver and his dad.....was Denver the one with the beard who stank to high heaven? Ended up being relegated to coach 2.....I have the phrase "Chicken in a puddle" in my head....any coach 2 regular from the mid to late 90's will remember I'm sure! Beryl’s son was always one coach 1, sat at the back, Steve was not her son...coffee maker supreme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 6 hours ago, Oh Louie louie said: Anyone been on it? I missed out by 6 seats, for a game at oxford about 97 in the ldv. I understand, it takes guts to come forward. I know a bloke, who lived off north street was on it for years. Didnt miss a game in twenty years, he was 3 minutes late, they went without him. Must be somebody on here been on it. Duke of wellington quote. I dont know what they did to the enemy, but these guys scare the hell out of me. I've been on 'coach one' a few times. Otherwise known as the Royston Vasey Express.... It's a badge of honour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 I think I used CATs three times. Once to Preston for the last match of the season in 98, once to Sheff Wednesday for the FA Cup game under Clueless and finally to Wembley for the Freight LDV paint pot trophy against Stoke. The coach broke down on the way back from Sheffield and we lost all three matches. Probably explains why I usually drive everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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