Homer Simpson

Coventry away in 77 was my first ever away game so I remember it very well. My Dad would not go unless we got tickets as he new it was possibly going to hit capacity. Tickets were only issued for the stands in those days, not terracing. The initial allocation was 4500 tickets, I remember being gutted when they sold out. City then obtained another 3000 tickets in the Sky Blue stand, luckily we got a couple before they also sold out. So 7500 in the stands plus those on the terraces at both ends. I think a good 50% of the attendance was a realistic estimate. Not bad for a Thursday evening. A previous poster asked how so many got there. I remember the Evening Post reporting that coaches had been hired from as far away as plymouth. On the M5 we passed cement mixers with city scarves hanging from the wing mirrors and even a tarring truck with heat vapour still coming from the tar. It really was a surreal day, probably never to be repeated.

13 minutes ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said:

Ahh, tomorrow I will be telling everyone about our fantastic 14000 fans at West Ham today. I mean for a club like us to take 15000 to West Ham for a 3rd cup match is just superb.

Excellent effort from all 16000 of us. 

I think you'll find it was actually 9000 went up and 9000 came back. I make that atleast 18000.

1 hour ago, Never to the dark side said:

playing Preston next week?

You got it.

5 minutes ago, One Team said:

Is the crayon king designing their flags now?!

Couldn't resist a red and white pub.

24 minutes ago, GreedyHarry said:

I’m giving them a break about attendances today. There is Dinomania on at Thornbury Leisure Centre, so a rare chance for them to meet up with like minded creatures.

Top Dinosaur, giving his views on women in football.

 Mr Joeybag Barton.

9 minutes ago, phantom said:

Did you hicCUp when you were typing this?

Either a hicCUp or a fucCUp.

10 minutes ago, spudski said:

I believe it was bombed. 

The Mem was also bombed.

Repairs due to start next year.

32 minutes ago, mozo said:

I'm actually genuinely looking forward to a game again. Should I book an appointment with my GP...?

Probably a disappointment, hope not.

10 hours ago, Davefevs said:

You mean like this?

my daughter’s interpretation of jingle bells (aged 3 or 4)!!!

For crying out loud Dave, how many years have you been hanging it upside down?

11 hours ago, bcfc01 said:

 

Why has he got a bum for a chin?

16 hours ago, Sleepy1968 said:

It'll be available mid-March.

I've heard they're hoping for March 32nd.

3 minutes ago, Never to the dark side said:

Stratford station,NOT the  international one

Although a direct train would be difficult,a football special to London Paddington is possible.

What would you pay?

Will you be driving? I love a mystery tour. Assume it would leave from Parson Street.

22 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said:

Wonder how many home tickets are likely to be sold. With their European games and top flight stuff, I don't think we'll be high on their list of 'must see' games this year. 

 

They have season ticket holders in every block that is not designated for away fans, only one needs to buy a ticket to make a block unsaleable to us.

40 minutes ago, noize said:

I think City's objective this season is to avoid relegation, they can forget the play-offs  

I think this has become the fans objective. As to what the club hierarchy expect, I have given up trying to guess. If they really do think we can get to the play offs without spending, then they are sadly deluded.

24 minutes ago, pongo88 said:

If City play as they have done in recent matches it will be Malice in Blunderland  

Or, Malice through the crooked pass. 

So JL has voted, just waiting for BT to make it 2.

4 minutes ago, bcfc01 said:

Dickie is up for it ;

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/rob-dickie-bristol-city-rewarded-8968673

1 hour ago, Leveller said:

Have to admit, I’ve heard the phrase “baby shower” but have no idea what it is. Presumably it’s because I’m old!

Here you go mate, us oldies have to stick together.

Just now, Marina's Rolls Royce said:

YOU'RE

FFS

You're. 

40 minutes ago, Monkeh said:

I take a break from the forum and this thread grows by 500 pages

Love it

2 days. Not much of a break. 

Just now, petehinton said:

What a great start for the snake 

Also seen earlier they’re charging £36 adult and £32 for u18 for their games over Christmas period….wowza. Crazy how they need the money that badly when they’re the richest club in the world. 

Babestation is not free mind. Someone has to pay.

4 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said:

This is true - but then most people would recognise Susan Boyle aswell..... !

Yes, if Carlesburg did gas cheerleaders. 

1 hour ago, ExiledAjax said:

But it's concerning that a simple dummy can stop him. He may not be the answer.

 

I expect he was tired after jumping those hurdles.

I think you have to take into account the squad when nige spoke compared to the Scottless injury ravaged squad when JL spoke.