Blagdon Mike

I am a SC&T board member and moreover I write the minutes!

I am afraid I do not visit OTIB a lot because of my involvement not only with SC&T but also Local History Society, Parish Council and latterly the matchday programme.  I will start a new topic about the programme shortly - you will understand WHY then.  Having been alerted to this topic, I have read it all through before entering the fray:

The Club launched the new kit without any discussion or warning of any sort with the SC&T.  It does go against provisions of the Fans Led Review recommendations but more importantly against the Memorandum of Understanding SIGNED BY SC&T AND BCFC when Richard Gould was CEO.  We have gone back to the Club over this issue but I am afraid it is all done and dusted.  I can understand contributors being disappointed we did not make a public fuss over the issue; we did not think that was the way forward.  What prompted the new bird design - looking like anything but a robin - is a mystery.  Up to that point the Club had been adamant in using the new Robin badge.

I think we need to be seen more as a campaigning group.  We DO publish our meetings and since being online we have had a take-up that we did not get previously with traditional face to face meetings.  So there has been an improvement and we are sticking with online meetings as a result.  I would say the minutes are in a normal format - I have done them for several other organisations - and the ACTIONS are clearly listed and progress on them is reported at the next meeting.  YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO ATTEND MEETINGS - if you are interested they are on the first Wednesday each month and the link is available from me via info@bristolcitysupporters.org.

I think many OTIB contributors could provide a refreshing point of view.

We look forward to seeing you..

ALAN WALSH came to our Club in 1984.  City had just been promoted to Division 3 after spending two seasons in the bottom division - for a short time actually propping up

the entire Football League.

Alan was recruited from Darlington, where he was their all-time top scorer and I believe still is.

What a player!  We marvelled at his powerful left-foot shooting and long-range passing - natural choice for spot kicks.

After many years, Alan will finally receive his Hall of Fame goblet at the Norwich City game on 11th February.

It will take place in the Supporters Bar above the Sports Bar some time from 1pm onwards - this is is accessible by supporters.

The exact time will depend on his role as an Ambassador for the Former Players Association on the day.

I agree but it was not just those two, the whole team seemed to be playing at their individual and collective best.  Our forward line is really firing - if we can keep all three that would bode well for next season.  Our back four is looking solid,  With some good additions in the summer we could be knocking on the door next season.  Glad you enjoyed the game Geoff...

END OF SEASON AWARDS

It may not have been the best of seasons but there have been some inspiring performances looking to the future and now is the time for you to express your opinion.

Voting for the 2021/22 End of Season Awards is now live.

All supporters are entitled to vote for Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year for both the Men’s and Women’s teams.

Recall exciting match action as you choose your Champagne Moment.

You can also nominate your Supporter of the Year and say why they deserve to win that coveted accolade.

The deadline is midnight on Monday April 4th.

Cast your vote via this Supporters Club & Trust link:

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BCFCPOY2022

Your second chance

MEET CLUB LEGEND

GEOFF MERRICK

signing copies of his new book

LIFE WITH THE ROBINS AND BEYOND

THIS SATURDAY 12.30-2.00pm

Outside the Supporters Bar
(through the Independence Sports Bar and up the stairs)

ALL WELCOME!

THE FOUR SEASONS – book signing at Ashton Gate

Saturday 4th December, Ashton Gate

12.30pm onwards above the Sports Bar

The book, which chronicles the years City graced the top flight 1976-1980, contains over 400 photographs and will be on sale for just £25 (cash).

Four players from that great team (as at 1st December) will be on hand to sign copies and chat to fans:

Paul Cheesley (early on)

Tom Ritchie

Gerry Sweeney

Trevor Tainton

Please go through the Sports Bar, up the stairs and turn right.

An opportunity not to be missed!