REDOXO Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 I was in a bar in a town just south of London last night talking to the bar manager and she is the G G Granddaughter of Laurie Banfield a City player around the Wedlock era https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurie_Banfield A little research led me to the fact that City were in the 1920 FA cup semi losing to Huddersfield, having beaten Arsenal and Cardiff-on the way. Do we have any/many who are related to pre war ex players and who knew we were in the cup semi circa 1920 https://www.google.com/search?q=laurie+bandield+bristol+city+images&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari#imgrc=xqbne1MwzMe_KM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 As the use of substitutes was decades away City played effectively with nine men as two players were injured during the 2-1 defeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted September 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, handsofclay said: As the use of substitutes was decades away City played effectively with nine men as two players were injured during the 2-1 defeat. Had no idea! Sounds like you s mind you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 We were in the final in 1909 - must be the closest we ever got? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearlstreetrob Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 My claim to fame is that I am the Great nephew, by marriage, of William 'Billy' Pocock who played for the City in the 1920s. He made 255 appearances, scoring 48 goals. Never met him as he died before I was both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Final 3 Star Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 My grandfather played a few games for City - including the benefit game for bereaved families after the Titanic disaster - before choosing a more stable career as a bookkeeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 I knew we lost in the 1909 final, but I didn’t know we got to the semi in 1920. It really irks me that we didn’t win the FA Cup in those early years, when we had a good chance, because at least we’d have a major trophy to our name to counteract all the years of mediocrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 33 minutes ago, pearlstreetrob said: My claim to fame is that I am the Great nephew, by marriage, of William 'Billy' Pocock who played for the City in the 1920s. He made 255 appearances, scoring 48 goals. Never met him as he died before I was both. I've found this reproduction of the programme for the semi-final for sale on ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173867664148). Lists your great uncle as wearing the No.10 shirt as part of a front 5 (oh to bring back the 235 formation). @REDOXO the match was played at Stamford Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted September 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 27 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: I've found this reproduction of the programme for the semi-final for sale on ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173867664148). Lists your great uncle as wearing the No.10 shirt as part of a front 5 (oh to bring back the 235 formation). @REDOXO the match was played at Stamford Bridge. I believe the final was at the bridge too. Love the 235 damn those Magyars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearlstreetrob Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 Those certainly were the days my friend! A century on and we're still awaiting another FA Cup semi final....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P'head Red Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 2 hours ago, ExiledAjax said: I've found this reproduction of the programme for the semi-final for sale on ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173867664148). Lists your great uncle as wearing the No.10 shirt as part of a front 5 (oh to bring back the 235 formation). @REDOXO the match was played at Stamford Bridge. This would be an interesting one. Of the current team, who would you pick to play the 235? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted September 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 15 minutes ago, P'head Red said: This would be an interesting one. Of the current team, who would you pick to play the 235? That deserves a thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 1 minute ago, P'head Red said: This would be an interesting one. Of the current team, who would you pick to play the 235? 4 minutes ago, REDOXO said: That deserves a thread. It does doesn't it. Top international break fayre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackofromSanJavier Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 3-0 down at half time v Peterborough North Star at home, I spent the next 15 minutes trying to explain 2-3-5 to bloody youngsters on the dressing room chalkboard. I threatened the lads I’d nominated for outside left and outside right that if they came off at the end without 1 white boot each from hugging the touch line and hoofing crosses in to the big ugly defender who I’d put up front as center forward, I’d deliver violence at full time. Once we’d got back to 3-3, the Peterborough manager came and sat in the home dugout with me and said, “I know what you’re doing, but these beauties don’t know how to deal with it!” . Those early years watching Bury at Gigg Lane in the 70’s put me up there with Matt Busby that day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P'head Red Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 10 minutes ago, REDOXO said: That deserves a thread. Feel free to start one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackofromSanJavier Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 24 minutes ago, P'head Red said: This would be an interesting one. Of the current team, who would you pick to play the 235? Cash with the gloves on, then Drysdale and Sweeney, Merrick, Rogers, Gow, with the 5 up front being Whitehead, Garland, the Cheese, Ritchie and Albert (in his prime......close the stadium gates). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted September 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 3 hours ago, P'head Red said: Feel free to start one I will, on your behalf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 9 hours ago, AshtonGreat said: We were in the final in 1909 - must be the closest we ever got? Well you can’t get much closer than the final itself ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 21 hours ago, REDOXO said: I was in a bar in a town just south of London last night talking to the bar manager and she is the G G Granddaughter of Laurie Banfield a City player around the Wedlock era https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurie_Banfield A little research led me to the fact that City were in the 1920 FA cup semi losing to Huddersfield, having beaten Arsenal and Cardiff-on the way. Do we have any/many who are related to pre war ex players and who knew we were in the cup semi circa 1920 https://www.google.com/search?q=laurie+bandield+bristol+city+images&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari#imgrc=xqbne1MwzMe_KM Just before Huddersfield dominated for a few years? Then Arsenal after them with Chapman instrumental for both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 18 hours ago, ExiledAjax said: I've found this reproduction of the programme for the semi-final for sale on ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173867664148). Lists your great uncle as wearing the No.10 shirt as part of a front 5 (oh to bring back the 235 formation). @REDOXO the match was played at Stamford Bridge. RB was a top player a real Treasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Super said: RB was a top player a real Treasure. The goalie was good in all seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 10 minutes ago, Davefevs said: The goalie was good in all seasons. Can't believe Huddersfield were allowed a band of players at right back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 17 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said: Can't believe Huddersfield were allowed a band of players at right back. Hehe, converted to a Holder in midfield in latter years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 3 hours ago, Davefevs said: The goalie was good in all seasons. He was just a big girl, but at least she didn't cry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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