shahanshahan Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/ashton-gate-eight-40th-anniversary/ City will mark the 40th anniversary of the Ashton Gate Eight with a weekend of celebrations including a pitch parade by the Robins heroes. It is four decades since Peter Aitken, Chris Garland, Jimmy Mann, Julian Marshall, Geoff Merrick, David Rodgers, Gerry Sweeney and Trevor Tainton selflessly tore up their contracts to save the club from financial ruin. And for the weekend of the Middlesbrough match on Saturday, February 19th – the closest weekend Ashton Gate fixture following the February 3rd anniversary – the club will host ‘The Eight’ and their loved ones as they travel from across the UK to attend. A visit to the new Robins High Performance Centre on Friday, February 18th will be followed by an evening dinner at Ashton Gate, while fans have the chance to salute the legends with a pre-match parade 15 minutes ahead of kick-off the following day. Activity at that Middlesbrough match will include a period of applause in the eighth minute of the game, a giant surfer flag and hand flags, as well as a tribute on the big screen. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 Can we make sure they do a proper lap of honour this time and nont the farce of last time please 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted January 18, 2022 Admin Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 1 hour ago, frenchred said: Can we make sure they do a proper lap of honour this time and nont the farce of last time please No doubt will be weather dependent, but completely agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Soldier Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 (edited) Just been sent this. At last some recognition. Edited January 18, 2022 by Tin Soldier 5 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, Tin Soldier said: Just been sent this. At last some recognition. To be fair, i think that’s been in the concourse for over a year 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Soldier Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: To be fair, i think that’s been in the concourse for over a year Yeh, meant the 40th anniversary, sorry. Good that the club are acknowledging also. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 2 hours ago, shahanshahan said: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/ashton-gate-eight-40th-anniversary/ City will mark the 40th anniversary of the Ashton Gate Eight with a weekend of celebrations including a pitch parade by the Robins heroes. It is four decades since Peter Aitken, Chris Garland, Jimmy Mann, Julian Marshall, Geoff Merrick, David Rodgers, Gerry Sweeney and Trevor Tainton selflessly tore up their contracts to save the club from financial ruin. And for the weekend of the Middlesbrough match on Saturday, February 19th – the closest weekend Ashton Gate fixture following the February 3rd anniversary – the club will host ‘The Eight’ and their loved ones as they travel from across the UK to attend. A visit to the new Robins High Performance Centre on Friday, February 18th will be followed by an evening dinner at Ashton Gate, while fans have the chance to salute the legends with a pre-match parade 15 minutes ahead of kick-off the following day. Activity at that Middlesbrough match will include a period of applause in the eighth minute of the game, a giant surfer flag and hand flags, as well as a tribute on the big screen. @shahanshahan - What's Gerry Sweeney done to upset you? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted January 18, 2022 Admin Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 34 minutes ago, Tin Soldier said: Yeh, meant the 40th anniversary, sorry. Good that the club are acknowledging also. It was slightly misleading that the club tweeted the picture you shared - it seemed like it was something new 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 We’ve been critical in the past but to be fair this looks pretty decent. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarwray Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 40 years on …. In December 1982 Bristol City were 92nd in the League. Fans still sing 30 years on …. Thirty years ago we were mid table in what is now the Championship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendip City Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 Anyone heard anything about a Terry Cooper tribute? That’s gone very quiet. I was hoping for the training ground to get a decent name! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted January 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 2 hours ago, richwwtk said: @shahanshahan - What's Gerry Sweeney done to upset you? Dammit, I thought I included his photo in the original post. Can't seem to edit it for some reason, so here you go! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackofromSanJavier Posted February 12, 2022 Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 I seem to recall reading somewhere that they'll be in the Lansdown Lounge and also a little time in the Sports Bar before the game on the 19th. Is my memory correct or is the vodka taking its usual Friday night / Saturday morning toll please? Anyone confirm or otherwise? COYR AG8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2022 https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/8-matchday-timings-for-40th-anniversary-of-the-ashton-gate-8/ KEY TIMINGS By 2.40pm Fans to take their seats 2.45pm Paul Cheesley introduced to crowd 2.46pm Showing on big screen of the recently unearthed video of THAT Jimmy Mann goal from 1979 against Nottingham Forest From 2.45pm Surfer flag moves along South Stand from the corner with Lansdown Stand to the Section 82 corner 2.47pm Paul Cheesley welcomes the Ashton Gate 8 to the centre circle* with images on the big screen 2.56pm City and Middlesbrough players line up 2.57pm The Ashton Gate 8 leave the field 3pm Kick-off On 8 minutes: 8:01 to 8:59 applause and a giant '8' card mosaic** in the Upper Dolman central three blocks *In the event of adverse weather preventing the pitch parade, the Ashton Gate 8 will be welcomed on to the Heineken Lounge balcony. Timings will remain the same. **Subject to weather conditions 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2022 (edited) Boro fans are expected to join in on Saturday... Edited February 17, 2022 by shahanshahan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted February 17, 2022 Report Share Posted February 17, 2022 It's a pity that neither Jimmy or Chris can be there but Adam representing Chris made me think about footballers families and netball. Many will be aware that Gary & Phil Neville's sister Tracy played for and was head coach of the England Roses but I wonder how many know that current England Roses (and former player) Jessica Thirlby is Chris Garland's daughter. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 7 hours ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: It's a pity that neither Jimmy or Chris can be there but Adam representing Chris made me think about footballers families and netball. Many will be aware that Gary & Phil Neville's sister Tracy played for and was head coach of the England Roses but I wonder how many know that current England Roses (and former player) Jessica Thirlby is Chris Garland's daughter. Had a very brief dealing with Jimmy Mann on behalf of the supporters club , let’s just say not at all surprised to hear he won’t be in attendance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/ashton-gate-8-commemorative-brochure/ Free brochure to be sent to STHs later in the season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 Absolutely gutted I’m going to miss tomorrow. It’s also 40 years I’ve been going to Ashton Gate . Me and the boy both got covid. FFS 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 22 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: Absolutely gutted I’m going to miss tomorrow. It’s also 40 years I’ve been going to Ashton Gate . Me and the boy both got covid. FFS Get well quickly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 Just now, Davefevs said: Get well quickly Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 I just want to see a well-interviewed (not by "Downsy" obviously) video with the group. I want to actually hear from them all on what they remember at the time, looking back on it, etc. etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bearded_red Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 2 hours ago, TBW said: I just want to see a well-interviewed (not by "Downsy" obviously) video with the group. I want to actually hear from them all on what they remember at the time, looking back on it, etc. etc. Yeah there is absolutely no chance that City strike the correct tone tomorrow if ‘Downsy’ is in any way involved. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 2 hours ago, TBW said: I just want to see a well-interviewed (not by "Downsy" obviously) video with the group. I want to actually hear from them all on what they remember at the time, looking back on it, etc. etc. Skip the first minute and half of this, but it's not the worst interview ever conducted. No Downsy in sight. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 Well said “Sir” Geoff. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted February 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 As a follow-up for all members that received the latest email from the Supporters Club & Trust: https://www.bristolcitysupporters.org/dont-be-late-for-the-ashton-gate-8/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Soldier Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 @Davefevs Agreed, Well said Sir Geoff. What a legend. People need to remember what Bristol City is all about to most of us. There was a double page on the AG8 in the WDP last weekend. For those that don’t remember those dark days, worth reading the digital copy if you haven’t already. The way they were treated at the time was nothing short of scandalous. The club was so badly run at the time. Seems to be an ever reoccurring problem at AG. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 1 hour ago, TomF said: Richard Latham would be my pick Jonathan Pearce would also be an option but I guess the Lansdowns and the club may not like that option 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewisdabaron Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 Surfer flag for the South Stand for tomorrow. 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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