headhunter Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 I was privileged to recently have the company of Alan Dicks as he shared with me his memories of managing City in this special episode of our Forever Bristol City podcast: https://foreverbristolcity.podbean.com/e/in-conversation-with-former-city-manager-alan-dicks/ [also on Google, Spotify & Apple] If you are over 60 you’ll be able to recall most of what former manager Alan Dicks has to say in this fascinating insight into his time at Ashton Gate. If you are younger then it offers the chance to hear tales from a man who took City to the top flight 46 years ago. When he became manager at City in October 1967 he was only 33 – that’s younger than LJ was and he’d not even had a no.1 role! In this interview you’ll hear Alan recount stories involving Jimmy Hill, Tommy Docherty, & Bryan Robson to name just a few. Also how Norman Hunter was never going to stay, Gary Collier leaving on freedom of contract and how, when his time at City came to an end, he wasn’t actually fired but instead rejected the chance to move upstairs and be finance director! 1 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 (edited) Sounds excellent HH Time to float off back to fun and nostalgic times And another episode without having to hear Mr Rude n Opiniated Win Win Look forward to listening Edited March 17, 2022 by Sheltons Army Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 Really enjoyed listening to that chat. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galley is our king Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 Was talking at the senior reds lunch today, recounted having the then Man U manager Tommy Doc up against the wall because he said something Dicks didn't like Legend.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 26 minutes ago, Galley is our king said: Was talking at the senior reds lunch today, recounted having the then Man U manager Tommy Doc up against the wall because he said something Dicks didn't like Legend.... Think AD enjoyed telling that story about Docherty, probably the aggression goes back to him twice increasing the price for your namesake Galley! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted March 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 Thanks for the positive comments so far! Asked him who was one player he tried to sign but who elected to stay where he was before going on to a stellar career for club and country - Gerry Gow + Mr.X in midfield and we'd have done at least a decade in the top flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 On 17/03/2022 at 11:06, headhunter said: I was privileged to recently have the company of Alan Dicks as he shared with me his memories of managing City in this special episode of our Forever Bristol City podcast: https://foreverbristolcity.podbean.com/e/in-conversation-with-former-city-manager-alan-dicks/ [also on Google, Spotify & Apple] If you are over 60 you’ll be able to recall most of what former manager Alan Dicks has to say in this fascinating insight into his time at Ashton Gate. If you are younger then it offers the chance to hear tales from a man who took City to the top flight 46 years ago. When he became manager at City in October 1967 he was only 33 – that’s younger than LJ was and he’d not even had a no.1 role! In this interview you’ll hear Alan recount stories involving Jimmy Hill, Tommy Docherty, & Bryan Robson to name just a few. Also how Norman Hunter was never going to stay, Gary Collier leaving on freedom of contract and how, when his time at City came to an end, he wasn’t actually fired but instead rejected the chance to move upstairs and be finance director! The fact that Dicksy was offered the financial director post tells you everything about how chaotic the admin of the club was at that time. Might as well have appointed Gerry Gow as club dentist. 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galley is our king Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 18 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: The fact that Dicksy was offered the financial director post tells you everything about how chaotic the admin of the club was at that time. Might as well have appointed Gerry Gow as club dentist. Can you imagine that? Would have cost a fortune in string and broken door handles...... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitrom Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 Great listen. Thank you for that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastred Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 Great listen- thanks for all the work you put into the podcasts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 A very relaxing way to spend an hour. Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redapple Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 A good listen on what was otherwise a stressful day ! Thanks . Brought back memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedsHeadIs Red Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 Well done for steering the aging Alan through those memories. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red hot poker Posted March 19, 2022 Report Share Posted March 19, 2022 Good listen that Dave , plenty of interesting stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 (edited) Lovely interview, and my favourite quote is about a quip from Gerry Gow, following our 1-0, opening day victory at Highbury in '76/77. Gow: Hey boss, I believe I didn't play at Arsenal. Dicks: I said, what do you mean? Gow: I'm never in the game on the television! Edited March 22, 2022 by Curr Avon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 He wasn't bad for a 14 year-old. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebounder Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 Before my time, but my Dad spoke about him all the time. I'll have a listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 5 hours ago, Superjack said: He wasn't bad for a 14 year-old. Actually I thought Dicks tenure as manager was ended in 1980 not 1981 so it would make him a thirteen year old. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted March 23, 2022 Report Share Posted March 23, 2022 I know it was a manager from that era, who called us the butchers of bristol. Was it the doc? Never forget on tv, did he fancy scotlands chances at the world cup. Home before the postcards he said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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