Norn Iron Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 A great article. https://theathletic.com/3372897/2022/07/28/the-92-club-football-grounds/ I also bought the Simon Inglis book in 1982. It would often go with me on Coach 2 back in the day. The rules are interesting for qualification purposes re joining the 92. However, how many have done the 92 clubs with only one rule, that Bristol City were playing there at the time? In that case, I have done 73. Old Trafford doesn't count as I was watching England in a World Cup qualifier. But then what about visiting the grounds that are current for the particular club? I went to Roker Park in mid 90s (we drove. 0-0 btw). That won't count even though I'm scheduled to go to Stadium Of Light in Feb 23. Using this rule I am nearing 50 clubs. The 2 clubs demoted from the EFL were visited by me but then so are the new clubs to re-join League 2. I am sure there are some otibers that have achieved 92 status. If he hasn't, Slartibartfast would be pretty close. So, how many clubs have you visited (old stadium counts) purely to watch BCFC? How many current league grounds have you visited purely to watch BCFC? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 25 minutes ago, Norn Iron said: A great article. https://theathletic.com/3372897/2022/07/28/the-92-club-football-grounds/ I also bought the Simon Inglis book in 1982. It would often go with me on Coach 2 back in the day. The rules are interesting for qualification purposes re joining the 92. However, how many have done the 92 clubs with only one rule, that Bristol City were playing there at the time? In that case, I have done 73. Old Trafford doesn't count as I was watching England in a World Cup qualifier. But then what about visiting the grounds that are current for the particular club? I went to Roker Park in mid 90s (we drove. 0-0 btw). That won't count even though I'm scheduled to go to Stadium Of Light in Feb 23. Using this rule I am nearing 50 clubs. The 2 clubs demoted from the EFL were visited by me but then so are the new clubs to re-join League 2. I am sure there are some otibers that have achieved 92 status. If he hasn't, Slartibartfast would be pretty close. So, how many clubs have you visited (old stadium counts) purely to watch BCFC? How many current league grounds have you visited purely to watch BCFC? Would be surprised if anyone has seen City play at Barrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 I've just counted through the league tables & it's 70 plus Ashton Gate, obviously, for me. Many of those have been at old & new stadiums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 26 minutes ago, Norn Iron said: A great article. https://theathletic.com/3372897/2022/07/28/the-92-club-football-grounds/ I also bought the Simon Inglis book in 1982. It would often go with me on Coach 2 back in the day. The rules are interesting for qualification purposes re joining the 92. However, how many have done the 92 clubs with only one rule, that Bristol City were playing there at the time? In that case, I have done 73. Old Trafford doesn't count as I was watching England in a World Cup qualifier. But then what about visiting the grounds that are current for the particular club? I went to Roker Park in mid 90s (we drove. 0-0 btw). That won't count even though I'm scheduled to go to Stadium Of Light in Feb 23. Using this rule I am nearing 50 clubs. The 2 clubs demoted from the EFL were visited by me but then so are the new clubs to re-join League 2. I am sure there are some otibers that have achieved 92 status. If he hasn't, Slartibartfast would be pretty close. So, how many clubs have you visited (old stadium counts) purely to watch BCFC? How many current league grounds have you visited purely to watch BCFC? I tried it over many, many years, including our drop from the top to the bottom but, it's virtually impossible with clubs that we have visited dropping out of the league being replaced by others, new grounds don't help either. I gave up at 76 as we just didn't play the others and I've lost a fair few since then (Wrexham, Chesterfield, Notts C, Stockport (think they're back now), Rushden and Diamonds etc). I don't think it can be done TBH. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) A lot, but also so many of the grounds I saw us playing at no longer exist; Highbury, Maine Rd, Ayresome Pk, Roker, Chesterfield, Walsall, Cardiff, Swansea, West Ham, Oxford, Coventry, Hull, Wigan, Rotherham, Derby, Colchester off the top of my head. Edited July 28, 2022 by GrahamC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 Just now, Ska Junkie said: I tried it over many, many years, including our drop from the top to the bottom but, it's virtually impossible with clubs that we have visited dropping out of the league being replaced by others, new grounds don't help either. I gave up at 76 as we just didn't play the others and I've lost a fair few since then (Wrexham, Chesterfield, Notts C, Stockport (think they're back now), Rushden and Diamonds etc). I don't think it can be done TBH. Only with a convenient FA cup run..! Likewise, there's more on my list of been too's that are now non league, or were away Cup games against non league. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 28, 2022 Admin Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 Reckon I have been to more grounds no longer in the league from watching WSM and other teams that have fallen off the ladder For anyone unsure you can check here https://www.footballgroundmap.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Norn Iron said: A great article. https://theathletic.com/3372897/2022/07/28/the-92-club-football-grounds/ I also bought the Simon Inglis book in 1982. It would often go with me on Coach 2 back in the day. Yes, it was essential reading on that coach, I obviously thumbed through your copy before buying my own a nd also the updated version later on .In the first book I remember I worked out that I did 91 out of the original 92...........Newcastle being the only missing one (still is ). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Norn Iron said: A great article. https://theathletic.com/3372897/2022/07/28/the-92-club-football-grounds/ I also bought the Simon Inglis book in 1982. It would often go with me on Coach 2 back in the day. The rules are interesting for qualification purposes re joining the 92. However, how many have done the 92 clubs with only one rule, that Bristol City were playing there at the time? In that case, I have done 73. Old Trafford doesn't count as I was watching England in a World Cup qualifier. But then what about visiting the grounds that are current for the particular club? I went to Roker Park in mid 90s (we drove. 0-0 btw). That won't count even though I'm scheduled to go to Stadium Of Light in Feb 23. Using this rule I am nearing 50 clubs. The 2 clubs demoted from the EFL were visited by me but then so are the new clubs to re-join League 2. I am sure there are some otibers that have achieved 92 status. If he hasn't, Slartibartfast would be pretty close. So, how many clubs have you visited (old stadium counts) purely to watch BCFC? How many current league grounds have you visited purely to watch BCFC? Up to a couple of years ago (pre-covid) Nigal did the 92, including all the new ones. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 The first figure is including non league grounds, mostly all of those with City. But where skews the figures the same ground can get counted twice. I've seen City away to Charlton, at Palace and West Ham, as well as their own ground. Only done a couple of grounds without City. Highbury and Braintree spring to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 13 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: The first figure is including non league grounds, mostly all of those with City. But where skews the figures the same ground can get counted twice. I've seen City away to Charlton, at Palace and West Ham, as well as their own ground. Only done a couple of grounds without City. Highbury and Braintree spring to mind. Ah Charlton! That was the other team I've seem us play away, at a ground that wasn't theirs. Seen us play Charlton at Upton Park & The Valley. I've seen us play Brighton at Godstone, Withdean & Amex. I've seen us play Coventry at Ricoh & Northampton - although others will also be able to list Highfield Rd & possibly St. Andrews. Is 4 the highest number of grounds that you could have seen us play at, against 1 opposition (excluding Wembley)...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 20 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Up to a couple of years ago (pre-covid) Nigal did the 92, including all the new ones. A few of our acquaintances had the shirt last season Slarti but not, of course, seeing City play. Many years back I got fairly close counting only City visits (courtesy of the golden period of relegations,) but gave up what with the replacement and majorly remodelled grounds, not to mention the ins and outs of the league. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 A few of you must be desperate for Brentford to get relegated or for us to draw them in one of the Cups. Presumably their move and simultaneous promotion has messed a few people's record up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zookeeper WSM Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Norn Iron said: A great article. https://theathletic.com/3372897/2022/07/28/the-92-club-football-grounds/ I also bought the Simon Inglis book in 1982. It would often go with me on Coach 2 back in the day. The rules are interesting for qualification purposes re joining the 92. However, how many have done the 92 clubs with only one rule, that Bristol City were playing there at the time? In that case, I have done 73. Old Trafford doesn't count as I was watching England in a World Cup qualifier. But then what about visiting the grounds that are current for the particular club? I went to Roker Park in mid 90s (we drove. 0-0 btw). That won't count even though I'm scheduled to go to Stadium Of Light in Feb 23. Using this rule I am nearing 50 clubs. The 2 clubs demoted from the EFL were visited by me but then so are the new clubs to re-join League 2. I am sure there are some otibers that have achieved 92 status. If he hasn't, Slartibartfast would be pretty close. So, how many clubs have you visited (old stadium counts) purely to watch BCFC? How many current league grounds have you visited purely to watch BCFC? It’s 75 for me watching city (only counting each club once if I’ve been to old and new). Also including Ashton Gate! Also slight cheat that I’m counting Wimbledon but know it’s not the same club anymore (FA cup replay early 90s). Total grounds is 178 with the others being City games against teams not in the 92 anymore, Weston matches, England trips and a few European football road trips. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 1 hour ago, harrys said: Would be surprised if anyone has seen City play at Barrow Or any other team that was in Div 3 North and then in Div 4 before or after City were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 30 of the current 92 for me, not all with City. Not particularly high compared to others but probably the highest amongst my non-city supporting friends. Hoping to add to this once I stop playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Zookeeper WSM said: It’s 75 for me watching city (only counting each club once if I’ve been to old and new). Also including Ashton Gate! Also slight cheat that I’m counting Wimbledon but know it’s not the same club anymore (FA cup replay early 90s). I went there as well - we won 1-0, but wasn't it played at Selhurst Park? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 29 visited to watch city. Not sure what that’s out of as obviously it isn’t 91. Guess it is in the 80s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 Off the top of my head i have done 63 if think Gas mate of mine (Used to post on here as Redneetot has been to over 140 grounds watching the gas He closest he came to the 92 was 90 Elland Road and Bramall Lane were the 2 he didnt have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 I've done 71 grounds, 40 of the 92. All a while back though, Saturday is going to be my first away game in 15 years! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 3 hours ago, Maltshoveller said: Off the top of my head i have done 63 if think Gas mate of mine (Used to post on here as Redneetot has been to over 140 grounds watching the gas He closest he came to the 92 was 90 Elland Road and Bramall Lane were the 2 he didnt have He cheated, they went down to non-league....not fair ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted July 29, 2022 Report Share Posted July 29, 2022 That is one of my fave books norm, i was known to carry it around too. Reckon ive done at least 60 leauge and couldnt put a figure on non leauge. Harrogate railway, and bradford park ave, i recall going wilson days i think. For one of the games, recall we left about 5am, think there was road issues, and early ko. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted July 29, 2022 Report Share Posted July 29, 2022 10 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said: I went there as well - we won 1-0, but wasn't it played at Selhurst Park? Yes it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted July 29, 2022 Report Share Posted July 29, 2022 14 hours ago, harrys said: Would be surprised if anyone has seen City play at Barrow Ive come close, I saw a ex city defender play cricket at hobbs lane barrow. He had a few in the ich dien after as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zookeeper WSM Posted July 29, 2022 Report Share Posted July 29, 2022 2 hours ago, weepywall said: Yes it was. Yes it was and I think I remember Andy May scoring the winner for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptr6 Posted July 29, 2022 Report Share Posted July 29, 2022 12 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said: I went there as well - we won 1-0, but wasn't it played at Selhurst Park? Yep on a cold night on the open terrace. Didn’t Andy May score ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted July 29, 2022 Report Share Posted July 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Oh Louie louie said: Ive come close, I saw a ex city defender play cricket at hobbs lane barrow. He had a few in the ich dien after as well. Not close enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted July 29, 2022 Report Share Posted July 29, 2022 (edited) 16 hours ago, GrahamC said: A lot, but also so many of the grounds I saw us playing at no longer exist; Highbury, Maine Rd, Ayresome Pk, Roker, Chesterfield, Walsall, Cardiff, Swansea, West Ham, Oxford, Coventry, Hull, Wigan, Rotherham, Derby, Colchester off the top of my head. Likwise: Chester, Derby, Brighton, Sags (x2), Brentford, West Ham, Oxford, Millwall...and Spurs, but I wasn't watching City (went with a mate who was an Oldham fan) Edited July 29, 2022 by SecretSam West Spam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted July 29, 2022 Report Share Posted July 29, 2022 (edited) 26 minutes ago, SecretSam said: Likwise: Chester, Derby, Brighton, Sags (x2), Brentford, West Ham, Oxford, Millwall...and Spurs, but I wasn't watching City (went with a mate who was an Oldham fan) Thanks for the prompt, Brentford should have been on my original list, too. Seen us play the few at 3 grounds (Eastville, Twerton & Horfield) but I still include them because unlike those above, I’ve seen us at their current one. Edited July 29, 2022 by GrahamC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted July 29, 2022 Report Share Posted July 29, 2022 Seen us play rovers at clevedons ground too. Think it was phillips testimonial too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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