Big Red Rich Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 I remember this game like it was yesterday, I remember when Beads came on and changed the game for us...ironic as that prick Pethick had injured Peacock in the first half who was on form at the time only to be replaced by Beads! Football League One - KO 19:45 Bristol C 3 (0) - 2 (1)Bristol R Millen 49 Beadle 55 Thorpe 74 Bignot 1 Cameron 78 At Ashton Gate on 22-12-2000 Bristol C: Phillips, Carey, Bell, Millen, Murray, Thorpe, Hill, Peacock (Beadle, 48 ) , Brown, Tinnion, Clist Subs not used: Amankwaah,Goodridge,Burnell,Malessa, Bristol R: Culkin, Foster, Jones, Thomson, Pethick, Bignot, Bryant, Hogg, Evans ( Meaker, 61 ) , Ellington ( Astafjevs, 61 ) , Cameron Subs not used: Vaaler, Challis, Bookings: Astafjevs , Evans , Foster (Bristol R) Attendance: 16696 Referee: C R Wilkes (Gloucester) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc_sandhurst Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 I remember this game like it was yesterday, I remember when Beads came on and changed the game for us...ironic as that ***** Pethick had injured Peacock in the first half who was on form at the time only to be replaced by Beads! Football League One - KO 19:45 Bristol C 3 (0) - 2 (1)Bristol R Millen 49 Beadle 55 Thorpe 74 Bignot 1 Cameron 78 At Ashton Gate on 22-12-2000 Bristol C: Phillips, Carey, Bell, Millen, Murray, Thorpe, Hill, Peacock (Beadle, 48 ) , Brown, Tinnion, Clist Subs not used: Amankwaah,Goodridge,Burnell,Malessa, Bristol R: Culkin, Foster, Jones, Thomson, Pethick, Bignot, Bryant, Hogg, Evans ( Meaker, 61 ) , Ellington ( Astafjevs, 61 ) , Cameron Subs not used: Vaaler, Challis, Bookings: Astafjevs , Evans , Foster (Bristol R) Attendance: 16696 Referee: C R Wilkes (Gloucester) This is my favourite city game of all-time. It was everything a derby match should be and it was also televised on Sky for all non-Bristolian's to enjoy. I still remember to this day Tony Thorpe's goal - the finest poachers goal he ever scored and the perfect example of counter-attacking football. Murray picked up the ball on the edge of the box by the Wedlock stand, ran the entire length of the Williams stand with two defenders in pursuit, got to the edge of the Rovers 18 yard box and whipped in the perfect cross between keeper and defender and Thorpe got in between them to put the ball in the back of the net - and then he had lengthy celebrations in-front of a euphoric Ateyo stand. Sat watching all of that unfold from Block D of the Dolman stand was just mesmerising and it still makes me smile now just thinking of it. It was also the first time I had taken an ex-girlfriend to the Gate and I think the buzz and excitement of the game made her - (how can I put this without offending minors) - liberated/charged up! If anyone has a clip they could upload to Youtube I would be most grateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Took penalties on the pitch at half time in that game. scored all 3 and won 20 quid to spend in hmv. Loved Beadle scoring for us against them - even though I hated him. Good times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC&T Board Members Blagdon red Posted December 22, 2010 SC&T Board Members Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 This is my favourite city game of all-time. It was everything a derby match should be and it was also televised on Sky for all non-Bristolian's to enjoy. I still remember to this day Tony Thorpe's goal - the finest poachers goal he ever scored and the perfect example of counter-attacking football. Murray picked up the ball on the edge of the box by the Wedlock stand, ran the entire length of the Williams stand with two defenders in pursuit, got to the edge of the Rovers 18 yard box and whipped in the perfect cross between keeper and defender and Thorpe got in between them to put the ball in the back of the net - and then he had lengthy celebrations in-front of a euphoric Ateyo stand. Sat watching all of that unfold from Block D of the Dolman stand was just mesmerising and it still makes me smile now just thinking of it. It was also the first time I had taken an ex-girlfriend to the Gate and I think the buzz and excitement of the game made her - (how can I put this without offending minors) - liberated/charged up! If anyone has a clip they could upload to Youtube I would be most grateful. Surely the run and cross for Thorpe's goal came from Aaron Brown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc_sandhurst Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Surely the run and cross for Thorpe's goal came from Aaron Brown? Blagdon Red - now you mention it you're absolutely right - it was Mr Tamworth himself - Aaron Brown. Old age - it's a devil on the finer details! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc_sandhurst Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Blagdon Red - now you mention it you're absolutely right - it was Mr Tamworth himself - Aaron Brown. Old age - it's a devil on the finer details! It's all going wrong now - the BBC claim it was Matt Hill! http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/1081724.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC&T Board Members Blagdon red Posted December 22, 2010 SC&T Board Members Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 It's all going wrong now - the BBC claim it was Matt Hill! http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/1081724.stm BCFC confirms Aaron Brown: Red and White nights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 The BBC's wrong, it was Aaron Brown with the run for the 3rd goal. Missed the opening goal sparking up a ciggy - It was only the cheers from the away end that made me realise the game had kicked off - And the sags had gone 1 up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Maybe the best Derby day of my generation? What a day! I still remember drinking vodka and red bull at 11.00am on the way to town. Waiting all day for Rovers to turn up, but alas no show (how do they all get to bedminster???), laughing at the usual rumour that they've trashed the Colessuem (how many times as that place been 'burnt down' by Millwall, Cardiff etc!!!). My abiding memory is going 1-0 down, but just not being phased by it at all. I simply knew we would win. Attendance only 16,600?? Really?? Great days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Maybe the best Derby day of my generation? What a day! I still remember drinking vodka and red bull at 11.00am on the way to town. Waiting all day for Rovers to turn up, but alas no show (how do they all get to bedminster???), laughing at the usual rumour that they've trashed the Colessuem (how many times as that place been 'burnt down' by Millwall, Cardiff etc!!!). My abiding memory is going 1-0 down, but just not being phased by it at all. I simply knew we would win. Attendance only 16,600?? Really?? Great days! Obviously down to the "no shows"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bringbacktherobin Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Waiting all day for Rovers to turn up, but alas no show (how do they all get to bedminster???), Tunnels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderArmyy Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Is there a clip anywhere for this game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 <br />Tunnels<br /><br /><br /><br /> Sewers more like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bringbacktherobin Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 <br /><br /><br /> Sewers more like! Rumour has it, they start in horfield and appear in the car park of ashton gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Attendance only 16,600?? Really?? Rovers didn't bring many and we had alot of City fans in the East End. As someone else has said, possibly the most memorable City game in my lifetime, despite Coventry game having a bigger significance. it had everything a local derby should have. Last working day before xmas, Local derby, live on sky and a big crowd. still got it somewhere on VHS, any highlights of it anywhere? (apart from world) without doubt a CLASSIC match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Rollason Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Surely the run and cross for Thorpe's goal came from Aaron Brown? twas indeed. Can see it now, Tony thorpe unmarked on the 6 yard line- bullet header- pandemonium. Great goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 wow, doesnt time fly, I remember this game so well, it was the last working day and we all finished work in town and got on the beer by 12. I fell asleep in Edwards bogs by 6pm, absolutely steaming. Woke up at 7, big of a hang over and got to the game 5 minutes before kick off. What a night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 wow, doesnt time fly, I remember this game so well, it was the last working day and we all finished work in town and got on the beer by 12. I fell asleep in Edwards bogs by 6pm, absolutely steaming. Woke up at 7, big of a hang over and got to the game 5 minutes before kick off. What a night! Same ere. I was chundering in Yates' bar in town by 6pm. Banging hangover by the time I arrived at the Gate, not helped by the gash getting that early goal. Turned into an incredible night though. It is a shame we haven't had a derby for a while. The feeling of sickness and hatred seeing those blue and white quarters and gay pirate flags in the East End is something else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bringbacktherobin Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 It is a shame we haven't had a derby for a while. The feeling of sickness and hatred seeing those blue and white quarters and gay pirate flags in the East End is something else And something anyone under the age of 21 havent had the feeling of yet properly, bar that rubbish JPT game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty is a legend Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Took penalties on the pitch at half time in that game. scored all 3 and won 20 quid to spend in hmv. Loved Beadle scoring for us against them - even though I hated him. Good times! What did u buy from HMV brr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bcfc3660 Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Was that really ten years ago? Ten years? Bloody hell!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 What did u buy from HMV brr Bob the builder was no 1 then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Is it wrong that I have no memory of this game whatsoever? Reading all of these comments, and I don't remember this game at all........how pissed was I, because I'm damn sure I was there!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red10 Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 It was also the first time I had taken an ex-girlfriend to the Gate and I think the buzz and excitement of the game made her - (how can I put this without offending minors) - liberated/charged up! If anyone has a clip they could upload to Youtube I would be most grateful. So would we!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InCider Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Bob the builder was no 1 then Tweenies, S Club 7, Ricky Martin and Westlife were also all in the top 40 at the time. What did you spend the remaining fiver on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonreds Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 i went with my son dan who was 6 at the time. i remember him being on my shoulders for a while an hour before kick off. i was approched by a photographer from the eve post asking if he could take a few snaps which i said was ok. a week later my phone was red hot with people telling me they had published so i brought a copy and there was dan on my shoulders hands up with the caption underneath saying daniel age 6 celebrates city,s win over rovers with his dad. maybe the eve post knew something i did,nt as they were taken an hour before kick off. hope you enjot my memories and if you read this son i,m sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Tweenies, S Club 7, Ricky Martin and Westlife were also all in the top 40 at the time. What did you spend the remaining fiver on? gay porn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastienick Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 notice on youtube theres loads of clips of rovers winning the 3 derbies they won, but none of our wins?? anyone know where they can be seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 A couple of mates, gasheds, were drinking in the Plume at Hotwells. They quietly made their way to Ashton, walking along outside The Riser (as it was then). I spotted them and shouted "Hello, Gas", everybody looked round at them, they went all different shades of puce and scurried off into the crowd, well, that's what mates are for! I also remember the police cheif making a big hoo-ha about players not over celebrating if they scored, so what did Bignob do after he scored early doors, cupped his ears to the Ateyo then remembered the directive and waived away his team mates a la Roberts at Baadiff., what a cock. We mercilessly taunted him the rest of the game after it turned our way (as you do ) ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave to the rhythm Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 Same ere. I was chundering in Yates' bar in town by 6pm. Banging hangover by the time I arrived at the Gate, not helped by the gash getting that early goal. Turned into an incredible night though. It is a shame we haven't had a derby for a while. The feeling of sickness and hatred seeing those blue and white quarters and gay pirate flags in the East End is something else The game being discussed here was actually the last league game we played against them at Ashton Gate. They were relegated to the basement at the enof the season, and we've been streets ahead of them ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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