spudski Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Does anyone else remember watching the Big Match on a Sunday afternoon during the 70's and 80's? If so this music will bring back some memories... We also had our own HTV Soccer special. I've found a website listing all the local matches that were shown. With the recent film found of City playing during this era, it shows that more matches are archived at our own HTV studio... http://homepage.ntlworld.com/carousel/ITV/HTV.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economou Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I remember the 1-0 win at Old Trafford in '74/'75, that was the season Man Utd romped away with the league. Think we got a bit of a panning from the the commentator due to the defensive nature of the performance ! Hopefully it'll eventually turn up on Youtube. Big Match theme is iconic, prefer it to MOTD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 I remember the 1-0 win at Old Trafford in '74/'75, that was the season Man Utd romped away with the league. Think we got a bit of a panning from the the commentator due to the defensive nature of the performance ! Hopefully it'll eventually turn up on Youtube. Big Match theme is iconic, prefer it to MOTD. The sad thing is I remember most of the City games. Check out how many times Kenny Whimshurst scored an OG when televised! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty-H Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Wasn't it 'The Big Match (Live)'? Either way, remember it well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 I remember the 1-0 win at Old Trafford in '74/'75, that was the season Man Utd romped away with the league. Think we got a bit of a panning from the the commentator due to the defensive nature of the performance ! Hopefully it'll eventually turn up on Youtube. Big Match theme is iconic, prefer it to MOTD. I've pontificated many times on Gerald Sinstadt and how sick he looked when (I think Gery Gow) scored in the 94th minute. The end of match summary went something like Bristol City came to spoile defend and waste time and ironically it was them that made the best of those added minutes when on a rare forray outof there own half 'Gerry Gow' scored an unjest and undeserved winner in injury time.... happy days.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpaul Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 I've pontificated many times on Gerald Sinstadt and how sick he looked when (I think Gery Gow) scored in the 94th minute. The end of match summary went something like Bristol City came to spoile defend and waste time and ironically it was them that made the best of those added minutes when on a rare forray outof there own half 'Gerry Gow' scored an unjest and undeserved winner in injury time.... happy days.... We did the double over Manchester United during 74/75...... Jon Emanual scored at Ashton Gate. And I think it was Trevor Tainton who got the winner at Old Trafford? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ateyomike Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 oh the hair cuts hair dryers in the changing rooms tight shorts 1st division man u chelsea liverpool at AG oh what memories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumpty Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 My earliest Big Match memory was 23/10/1977, Spurs 9 Gas 0. Happy days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pewsham Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 To clear up a couple of queries, The Big Match was only "live" in later years. It's previous format usually showed highlights of a London based game as the main match (with Brian Moore as commentator, and studio host), and then highlights from the ITV Regions. It was Don Gillies who scored at Old Trafford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 I wasn't alive in the 1970s but I do remember Big Match Revisited on ITV4 with Brian Moore amongst others. Man Utd 3 v WBA 5 stands out as a classic of that era, but it was 1978/79 season shown from halfway through 2008/09. Shame ITV didn't continue with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGHRIDGE BCFC Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Does anyone else remember watching the Big Match on a Sunday afternoon during the 70's and 80's? If so this music will bring back some memories... We also had our own HTV Soccer special. I've found a website listing all the local matches that were shown. With the recent film found of City playing during this era, it shows that more matches are archived at our own HTV studio... http://homepage.ntlw...el/ITV/HTV.html The Big Match always reminds me of being in junior school at Bishopsworth when you either liked City or didn't like football. Every break time the teams were sorted for the kick about,usually using the 'numbers' system to ensure fair play. When the teams broke to their respective ends to start,this would always be accompanied,due to a burst of excited energy,by a quick rendition of the Big Match theme. No-one could say why it was always that and not MOTD,though it was probably easier for a group of 8yr olds to croon. Brian Moore was a belter as well,a cross beteween Nosferatu and a 100w bulb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 My earliest Big Match memory was 23/10/1977, Spurs 9 Gas 0. Happy days! WRONG....it was MOTD ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpaul Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 The Big Match always reminds me of being in junior school at Bishopsworth when you either liked City or didn't like football. Every break time the teams were sorted for the kick about,usually using the 'numbers' system to ensure fair play. I remember my days at Bishopsworth School! Were you in the "New" or old school opposite the church? I remember the big play time game always being held up for a few minutes whilst "Mike Gibson" dived under the terrapin class room to retrieve a wayward shot, whilst "Kellard, Jacobs, Conner, Parr, Sharpe and Derrick" all formed a shield so that the prying eyes of Mrs Moss wouldn't catch "Gibbo" under the portable classroom... We couldn't afford to have our keeper disciplined by having to stand against the wall for any length of time!! As the whistle blew for the end of play time, our heroes would morph back into the familiar guise of class mates. But only until the next play time. Bishopworth School.....1968 - 1972 What a place.......................................................Where dreams were dreamt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGHRIDGE BCFC Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 I remember my days at Bishopsworth School! Were you in the "New" or old school opposite the church? I remember the big play time game always being held up for a few minutes whilst "Mike Gibson" dived under the terrapin class room to retrieve a wayward shot, whilst "Kellard, Jacobs, Conner, Parr, Sharpe and Derrick" all formed a shield so that the prying eyes of Mrs Moss wouldn't catch "Gibbo" under the portable classroom... We couldn't afford to have our keeper disciplined by having to stand against the wall for any length of time!! As the whistle blew for the end of play time, our heroes would morph back into the familiar guise of class mates. But only until the next play time. Bishopworth School.....1968 - 1972 What a place.......................................................Where dreams were dreamt. New school mate,they got an orange mitre ball which was sweet for an explosive half volley,but if you caught said half volley on an exposed arm or leg it didnt half stop you whistling the Big Match for 10 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcityman Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 New school mate,they got an orange mitre ball which was sweet for an explosive half volley,but if you caught said half volley on an exposed arm or leg it didnt half stop you whistling the Big Match for 10 minutes. You should have tried the old leather laced ball, especially when wet and freezing. Both old and new for me, 72-76, always remember Mr Short officiating the odd match in a kit that was always 2 sizes two small for him, and gawd the shorts were short in those days, not a pretty sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpaul Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Both old and new for me, 72-76, always remember Mr Short officiating the odd match in a kit that was always 2 sizes two small for him, and gawd the shorts were short in those days, not a pretty sight. Good times.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oops Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 I miss Roger Malone, the poor mans Jed Pitman. (and the rich mans David Garmston) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hinsleburg Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 i remember sunday telly being crap in those days. we had to have lunch and me and my brother had to wash up before the telly went on at 5 to 3 exactly. one hour on a sunday that was our telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 I've pontificated many times on Gerald Sinstadt and how sick he looked when (I think Gery Gow) scored in the 94th minute. The end of match summary went something like Bristol City came to spoile defend and waste time and ironically it was them that made the best of those added minutes when on a rare forray outof there own half 'Gerry Gow' scored an unjest and undeserved winner in injury time.... happy days.... Gerald Sinstadt's main claim to fame is that he was once arrested after being caught pleasuring himself in an adult cinema Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hinsleburg Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 i remember sunday telly being crap in those days. we had to have lunch and me and my brother had to wash up before the telly went on at 5 to 3 exactly. one hour on a sunday that was our telly. i would like to point out the above post is actually dragonreds. silly me left my name logged on and the old fool didn't realise before posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED4LIFE Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Every break time the teams were sorted for the kick about,usually using the 'numbers' system to ensure fair play. I had forgotten all about "numbers". That made me smile as it brings back some memories of kick-abouts in the playground too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 WRONG....it was MOTD ! Yes the 9-0 thrashing was on MOTD and aren't I right in thinking we beat West Ham 3-2 the same day? A long time ago but I do remember it being a happy weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 I wasn't alive in the 1970s but I do remember Big Match Revisited on ITV4 with Brian Moore amongst others. Man Utd 3 v WBA 5 stands out as a classic of that era, but it was 1978/79 season shown from halfway through 2008/09. Shame ITV didn't continue with it... Yes I caught a few of them revisited programmes and was very disappointed when it wasn't on this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonwheeler Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Does anyone else remember watching the Big Match on a Sunday afternoon during the 70's and 80's? If so this music will bring back some memories... We also had our own HTV Soccer special. I've found a website listing all the local matches that were shown. With the recent film found of City playing during this era, it shows that more matches are archived at our own HTV studio... http://homepage.ntlw...el/ITV/HTV.html Am I on my own in thinking that "if" either HTV or BCFC or even both got together, there is the potential for a compilation DVD that would certainly shift quite a few copies???? I for one would buy it? Commercial department / City shop - Anyone on message? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I'm understood to believe that HTV have loads of archived footage of many sports, but charge an absolute fortune to relese it. So most will just rot and never be seen again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerRed Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I've pontificated many times on Gerald Sinstadt and how sick he looked when (I think Gery Gow) scored in the 94th minute. The end of match summary went something like Bristol City came to spoile defend and waste time and ironically it was them that made the best of those added minutes when on a rare forray outof there own half 'Gerry Gow' scored an unjest and undeserved winner in injury time.... happy days.... As I remember it, Sinstadt (or Cynic as my brother called him) intreviewed Alan Dicks after the match and concluded it by saying: "Thank you for that piece of robbery" and AD just grinned back. Gillies scored in the 93rd minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUEBRIT66 Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 The 9-0 thrashing I remember well, Colin Lee scored 4 and kept the match ball. He was actually married to my Mums cousin and stayed in Bristol that night. The following day we went to visit and he gave us the signed (by all the spurs players) ball to kick about in the back yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonreds Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 i would like to point out the above post is actually dragonreds. silly me left my name logged on and the old fool didn't realise before posting. sorry son my mistake, you're right, i really am an old fool!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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