walshy-shuffle-carl-shutt Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 despite the pathetic comments of those 2 above morons, Christian was a Good Lad with a limited ability but punched above his weight for a time at City, had a good work ethic who's career highlights were probably with us, Scored 2 of the most Memorable City goals in recent years against Mansfield and Hartlepool which are up there alongside Tinnion at Anfield as "moments" we will all never forget, also can't forgot his 2 winning goals against Cardiff. Shame that after he fought back from his off field problems unlike many others,that haven't, it's a shame that his career is over so early due to injury. All the best for the future..... Just cos i do not share your opinion of the player doesnt make me a moron. I know many others who may not share my opinion of him but many others do. I have my reasons for knowing he never really reached his true potential but I'm not going to kick a bloke when he is down. He did give us some memroble moments but thats all the were moments. I prefer to rememeber players such as Junior Bent also really frustraiting player but always gave 100%. Some people seem to have some short term memory loss and forget that we had so many playboys on our books that held us back for so long. I know i'll get slated for that but what the hell. All the players we now have are 100% committed. BTW i sit in the williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh_red Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 BTW i sit in the williams. that's all you needed to say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAPA650 Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 He was talking to Papa650 in Cardiff the other day at the casino. I can confirm this, i see christian on regualary basis and is a great guy even give me 1 of his old city shirts with his name on it, had good chat and he confirmed to me his legs are well knackered and he is now doing scouting work with one of the cardiff scouts which i know also, yes he did have drink problem in the past some thing he quite openlly admitted to me but is tea total now and problem solved, i will defend him to any of you doubters about his personality and again i stress is a good guy to get on with, still learning to play poker mind small fry sorry chris like many others on this forum he he scored some memerable goals for the club and il always shake his hand,unlucky his career as ended early good luck boyooooooou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkyboy72 Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 If what is writen is true, all i can say is a big thank you to him, he was a good servant to BCFC, his problems only happened when he was at Swindown. All the best fella, thanks for what you tried to achieve at our beloved club.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 If what is writen is true, all i can say is a big thank you to him, he was a good servant to BCFC, his problems only happened when he was at Swindown.All the best fella, thanks for what you tried to achieve at our beloved club.... don't think that is strictly true.....but either way, best of luck to him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DanC Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 I was going to delete this message but decided that by leaving it up people will see just what a stupid comment you have made. An addiction is an illness, he didn't choose to have an addiction to alcohol and fair play for working his problems out which is a very difficult thing to do. I sincerely hope you or a close family member/friend does not put you through the pains of an addiction.Good call, I was going to say what you said but you put it superbly. All I can add is we have all had a addiction from time to time and it's not nice. I hope he shall be successful in whatever he chooses to do after football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lugger Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Met him a few times and liked the guy which made it even more painful when he flattered to decieve on the pitch, he was a pacy guy who could unleash a mean shot and you would think that he had all the trappings to take his career all the way but like many in this game it didn't work out for him. What is refreshing is that he clearly isn't afraid to make big decisions and has the rest of his life to do something really positive and if it isn't in football then I am sure he will be successful in another field. All the best Robbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunningdalered Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 I have absolutely no foundation for making this comment - other than human nature - but, I always felt that it must have gutted CR to see how well Earnshaw had done for himself given that they were peers in their younger days, and were considered to be of, roughly, equal ability. Christian was a genuinely exciting player to watch, and it was always a possibility that, IF HE FELT LIKE IT, he could go on one of those 'one end of the pitch to the other' type runs. He also possessed a quality strike. Sadly, too often he didnt seem in the mood for it, especially if we were playing gash for the first 20-30 mins. There's enough positive comments on this thread to suggest that he made a favourable impression on the city faithful - and thats an achievement in itself!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garfunkle Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 everybody talks about the hartlepool game as the 'roberts show' but to be fair in the 3 play-off games he did sweet fa apart from the final 2 minutes against a team with 2 fit defenders on the pitch. he also chose not to celebrate when scoring against cardiff with regards to teh people slating me for my first comment, how many of you, being honest, have slagged off tommy doherty for his extra curricular activities in the past? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 still learning to play poker mind :laugh: small fry sorry chris like many others on this forum he he scored some memerable goals for the club and il always shake his hand,unlucky his career as ended early good luck boyooooooou Very best wishes to CR, always thought he was a good'un for us. Hopefully not replacing one addiction with another! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 When he was at city and had a decent run up front, his record was always about 1 in 2. He was useless on the right wing - but that should have been blamed on the manager - but it was blamed on CR - cos he's welsh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhyde Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 I can't really feel for the guy because of this. He would have made alot of money playing football. He didn't make the most of his potential and potential to earn more. It's not like he doesn't have time and resources to find another career. Well done in getting over his alcohol/whatever other problems although why was he in a Casino if he has an addictive personality? He doesn't help himself. I'd feel alot more for a player that had done his best and not wasted alot of money/time/talent. He'll be remembered for some amazing moments especially Hartlepool and also for the stupid amounts of stick he got. It didn't matter what he did, he was Welsh and some people couldn't get over that. Also his hillarious "y'know" interviews. Liked him as a player, as a guy..meh, caused himself problems and i can't feel sorry for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newboy Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 I see some people on here being very willing to pass judgement here. What right have we got to do that? It was his life, his decisions and he made mistakes, but at the end of the day they were his mistakes to make and affected no-one else. The fact that he admitted those and has put them right speaks volumes for his character. As paying fans, all we have the right to do is judge him on his performances - and although he blew hot and cold, he was better than most of the dross we've seen at AG. And for those who argue that his drinking affected his performance - how do you know that? At least in relative terms to everyone else in the squad at that time. Good luck to him for the future and thanks CR for some great memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiceRed Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 everybody talks about the hartlepool game as the 'roberts show' but to be fair in the 3 play-off games he did sweet fa apart from the final 2 minutes against a team with 2 fit defenders on the pitch. he also chose not to celebrate when scoring against cardiff with regards to teh people slating me for my first comment, how many of you, being honest, have slagged off tommy doherty for his extra curricular activities in the past? I actually respected him more after he did that. Anyway, cheers Christian, thanks for some amazing (yet unfortunately not very numerous) memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back of the net Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 wow the atmosphere when he scored against hartlepool was electric the only thing close is the palace play off at ashton gate very close in my mind but the hartlepool goal just shades it i think GOOD LUCK CHRISTIAN IN WHAT EVER U DO The greatest last 5 minutes of any game, ever. Graham Poll was quoted as saying the atmosphere was like a semi final of the champions league at Barcelona and was also quoted as saying he has never, in his career, seen 2 extremes of emotions (us and Hartlepool) as at the end of that game. That reminds me, where is that twit Neale Cooper nowadays? He was just a poor man's Neil Warnock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Yorkshire CideRed Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 As a lot of you mention above, Christian was (heavily!) involved in two of those unbridled, hair-standing-up-on-the-back-of-neck moments of joy, you rarely get as a City fan. The goals against Mansfield (God, I was glad I chose to go to that match!) and Hartlepool. I wish the lad all the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double-trouble Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 I see some people on here being very willing to pass judgement here. What right have we got to do that? It was his life, his decisions and he made mistakes, but at the end of the day they were his mistakes to make and affected no-one else. The fact that he admitted those and has put them right speaks volumes for his character. As paying fans, all we have the right to do is judge him on his performances - and although he blew hot and cold, he was better than most of the dross we've seen at AG. And for those who argue that his drinking affected his performance - how do you know that? At least in relative terms to everyone else in the squad at that time. Good luck to him for the future and thanks CR for some great memories. Judgement is what we all do from the moment we're born , often of each other . We are all a jury of just one . Christ thats why we are posting on here to have opinions and to enter into debate thus opening up , challenging and dismissing other peoples views ( and quite often in a friendly way ) . I'm pretty sure his mistakes have affected others as families have a big part to play in any addiction . He will not have suffered alone . We have seen dross and he was not what I would call dross but as many have said he was very frustrating to watch . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS10 RED Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Good luck for the future Roberts will never forget the goal against Hartlepool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garfunkle Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 I was going to delete this message but decided that by leaving it up people will see just what a stupid comment you have made. An addiction is an illness, he didn't choose to have an addiction to alcohol and fair play for working his problems out which is a very difficult thing to do. I sincerely hope you or a close family member/friend does not put you through the pains of an addiction. instead of debating whether to delete my post maybe you should do your job and move this thread to the right forum. just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 The greatest last 5 minutes of any game, ever. Graham Poll was quoted as saying the atmosphere was like a semi final of the champions league at Barcelona and was also quoted as saying he has never, in his career, seen 2 extremes of emotions (us and Hartlepool) as at the end of that game. That reminds me, where is that twit Neale Cooper nowadays? He was just a poor man's Neil Warnock. I have picture of me wearing the lads shirt in our dressing room before the Torquay game 1st match of the season about 4 years ago. Christian was 100% player who did everything he could on the field of play...If this thread is true it's tragic for the boy and he desreves not only the admiration of the supporters of this football club but also a testimonial. If GJ had been the manager and not Brian at the begining of that season he would probably never been sold as it was fairly common knowledge Mr Johnson was a fan of the lad... Good Luck to Chris and may this be the start of a drive to give this player the testimonial he deserves... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bully Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Christian was 100% player who did everything he could on the field of play...If this thread is true it's tragic for the boy and he desreves not only the admiration of the supporters of this football club but also a testimonial. Good Luck to Chris and may this be the start of a drive to give this player the testimonial he deserves... I agree with what most people have said about Chris - but not sure about a testimonial though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downend2005 Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Good call, I was going to say what you said but you put it superbly. All I can add is we have all had a addiction from time to time and it's not nice. I hope he shall be successful in whatever he chooses to do after football. Where do you get that from? I sympathise with people who have suffered (or continue to suffer) with an addiction but to say we have all had an addiction from time to time is just factually incorrect, naive and misinformed. Back on topic - good luck to Christian. While the career of a footballer is always relatively short, to end it prematurely is sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinC Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 instead of debating whether to delete my post maybe you should do your job and move this thread to the right forum. just a thought. I didn't know there was a "ee talks B*((*c&$" forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garfunkle Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 I didn't know there was a "ee talks B*((*c&$" forum ee? east end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DanC Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Where do you get that from? I sympathise with people who have suffered (or continue to suffer) with an addiction but to say we have all had an addiction from time to time is just factually incorrect, naive and misinformed. Back on topic - good luck to Christian. While the career of a footballer is always relatively short, to end it prematurely is sad.I wouldn't say it is incorrect, An addiction just isn't alcohol, It can be anything really, Drugs, Gambling, Food, Smoking or even a person. So yea I believe it is totally possible that most people have suffered some sort of addiction in there lifetime however mild it may be. If you haven't then fair play to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leadman Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 hatrick at barnsley=quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downend2005 Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 I wouldn't say it is incorrect, An addiction just isn't alcohol, It can be anything really, Drugs, Gambling, Food, Smoking or even a person. So yea I believe it is totally possible that most people have suffered some sort of addiction in there lifetime however mild it may be. If you haven't then fair play to you. I'm fully aware that an addiction isn't solely alcoholism. I don't want to drag this thread any further off topic. I just took exception to your original post, and I thought it warranted response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave to the rhythm Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 The greatest last 5 minutes of any game, ever. Graham Poll was quoted as saying the atmosphere was like a semi final of the champions league at Barcelona and was also quoted as saying he has never, in his career, seen 2 extremes of emotions (us and Hartlepool) as at the end of that game. That reminds me, where is that twit Neale Cooper nowadays? He was just a poor man's Neil Warnock. Agree with the opening sentence. Beating Palace at home after extra time to reach Wembley was fantastic, but the excitement generated by the Goodfellow and Roberts goals against Hartlepool produced an atmosphere which I find hard to believe will ever be recreated at Ashton Gate. Thanks for the memory Christian. As for Neale Cooper - last heard of in the Scottish lower leagues I believe but could well be selling pies outside Celtic Park on matchdays for all I know. Remember him trying to clamber into the Williams during that game in order to throw a punch at a City fan who'd been having a bit of a go at him? Tw_a_t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityfan Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 When Roberts was at City he was part of a drinking culture so not the only one. If I remember rightly we scored circa 100 goals in all competitions one season with him, Scotty and Peacock up front. That was a tremendous season. If GJ had been his manager he would have either been A) Sold because of discipline reasons B) Managed and nurtured to deliver good things Roberts certainly had two good feet which is rare, unbelievably in the modern game. Not many players can pass and shoot with either foot. He was very fast, physically very strong and invariably the ball never got released quickly enough for him. Danny Wilson putting him on the right wing was bizarre because up front and central was where he was most dangerous and had his best goal scoring season. He entertained us so everyone should wish him well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbespm Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 everybody talks about the hartlepool game as the 'roberts show' but to be fair in the 3 play-off games he did sweet fa apart from the final 2 minutes against a team with 2 fit defenders on the pitch. he also chose not to celebrate when scoring against cardiff with regards to teh people slating me for my first comment, how many of you, being honest, have slagged off tommy doherty for his extra curricular activities in the past? still ignorant i see.when you consider supporting city with all the cider connections i think it's a bit rich to slag off a player because he was addicted to booze. and no,i,ve not slagged off tommy doherty or any other city player who has had a problem with the drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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