Guest handsofclayOLD Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Our most successful manager harolD thICKett had the word Dick in his name. Our second most successful, Alan DICKs was blessed with the plural of DICK in his name. Our fourth most successful frederICK forD was also blessed. No other manager of Bristol City in the 117 years of our existence has had the word DICK in their name except these three who each achieved promotions and in Thickett's case an FA Cup Final and League Championship runners-up spot. Ladies and Gentlemen, DereK mCInnes has the word DICK in his name, indeed like A.V. Dicks he has the plural. It is a sign that the new messiah has arrived. Obviously virtually every Bristol City manager has been called a Dick in his time, but only the blessed actually contain those prophetic letters that spell out that glorious name in the name they were actually christened with. Probably City's fifth greatest manager was patrICK beasley in the 1950s, just imagine how much more successful he would've been had the vicar been brahms and lidzt when he'd christened him and given him the name Padrick instead. If you think this isn't a sign, think of our least successful managers. There isn't one D or I or C or K in Benny Lennartsons name for instance, or Russell Osman. I hope the board our reading this as marK robIns applying this criteria is half the man DereK mCInnes is.
Bar BS3 Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 I think someone else really needs a football match to talk about! Some are going slightly mad!!
Guest handsofclayOLD Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 If you think there's nothing in this name lark, look at Man Utd. Their two most successful managers both had the word SIR in their name (Sir Matt and Sir Alex)
Rocky Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 If you think there's nothing in this name lark, look at Man Utd. Their two most successful managers both had the word SIR in their name (Sir Matt and Sir Alex) Tongue in cheek?
Bar BS3 Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 If you think there's nothing in this name lark, look at Man Utd. Their two most successful managers both had the word SIR in their name (Sir Matt and Sir Alex) Ah... BUT... Neither were "Sir" before being in the Mun Ure job for many years - so at the time they had little or no experience at that level so they were clearly destined to be terrible, unambitious appointments. The cheap option. Yes men blah blah blah etc etc!
Bar BS3 Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 This topic has got me thinking (not about DICKS) as per the OP! ... but i think you are onto something with the name trends at certain clubs. Take Rovers for instance. The nickname for many of their most successful "gasheads" has been the same (IMO) for as long as I can remember.. Holloway = **** Francis = **** Cureton = **** Penrice = **** Alexander = **** and so on.........
REDOXO Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Our most successful manager harolD thICKett had the word Dick in his name. Our second most successful, Alan DICKs was blessed with the plural of DICK in his name. Our fourth most successful frederICK forD was also blessed. No other manager of Bristol City in the 117 years of our existence has had the word DICK in their name except these three who each achieved promotions and in Thickett's case an FA Cup Final and League Championship runners-up spot. Ladies and Gentlemen, DereK mCInnes has the word DICK in his name, indeed like A.V. Dicks he has the plural. It is a sign that the new messiah has arrived. Obviously virtually every Bristol City manager has been called a Dick in his time, but only the blessed actually contain those prophetic letters that spell out that glorious name in the name they were actually christened with. Probably City's fifth greatest manager was patrICK beasley in the 1950s, just imagine how much more successful he would've been had the vicar been brahms and lidzt when he'd christened him and given him the name Padrick instead. If you think this isn't a sign, think of our least successful managers. There isn't one D or I or C or K in Benny Lennartsons name for instance, or Russell Osman. I hope the board our reading this as marK robIns applying this criteria is half the man DereK mCInnes is. Like your thought process Handsof....I only asked yesterday if Alan had applied for his job back!! Derek McInnes it is then!! Cmon Steve/Colin You know it makes sense
Guest handsofclayOLD Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 As I stated earlier, I hope the board are reading this. It is a sign. If you think there is nothing in this coincidence lark, I'll put this to you: The incident that sparked the first world war was the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914. What was the registration number of the car he was shot in...111118. The first world war ended on Nov 11th, 1918 (11/11/18). Furthermore, when Accrington Stanley went out of biz in 1962, who replaced them in the league...Oxford United. When Oxford United were relegated from the league a few years ago, who replaced them....Accrington Stanley. I kid you not, I have looked at the names of all City's managers throughout their 117 year history, and Derek McInnes is the first manager (if he is appointed) that contains the word Dick in his name since Alan Dicks....and coincidentally, our greatest manager, Harold Thickett also had the word Dick in his name. I think we have to reach the conclusion that at Bristol City our greatest managers are Dicks, and Derek McInnes is thus blessed.
Bar BS3 Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 As I stated earlier, I hope the board are reading this. It is a sign. If you think there is nothing in this coincidence lark, I'll put this to you: The incident that sparked the first world war was the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914. What was the registration number of the car he was shot in...111118. The first world war ended on Nov 11th, 1918 (11/11/18). Furthermore, when Accrington Stanley went out of biz in 1962, who replaced them in the league...Oxford United. When Oxford United were relegated from the league a few years ago, who replaced them....Accrington Stanley. I kid you not, I have looked at the names of all City's managers throughout their 117 year history, and Derek McInnes is the first manager (if he is appointed) that contains the word Dick in his name since Alan Dicks....and coincidentally, our greatest manager, Harold Thickett also had the word Dick in his name. I think we have to reach the conclusion that at Bristol City our greatest managers are Dicks, and Derek McInnes is thus blessed. You could have saved us all a whole lot of time and worry by putting this case across long before now. I don't know why the board have even bothered to interview people when this catagorically proves that you have the solution sorted. One thing i would ask though - onebody knows for certain that McInnes is in the running for the job. So, who else would possibly qualify as a suitable candidate to be Bristol City manager....? People that are in the game today (not the likes of David Dickenson)
Guest paulie Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 i really hope this is true and del boy is our man, i feel he will really lift the whole doom and gloom that has been suffocating the club for to long now. i never even felt this optimistic when coppell was appointed, the futures looking brighter
glynriley Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 You could have saved us all a whole lot of time and worry by putting this case across long before now. I don't know why the board have even bothered to interview people when this catagorically proves that you have the solution sorted. One thing i would ask though - onebody knows for certain that McInnes is in the running for the job. So, who else would possibly qualify as a suitable candidate to be Bristol City manager....? People that are in the game today (not the likes of David Dickenson) DavId beCKham
Guest paulie Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 you love Dicks?! ha ha, na if i loved dicks i would of said ,them ,not it
Guest handsofclayOLD Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 I didn't really want to bring this into the equation, but there is a photo of Harold Thickett in his playing days with Sheff Utd, in which he looks the spitting image of Alan Dicks. It is on page 28 and 29 of a book called 'To The Palace for the Cup' the reason I haven't mentioned it before is because I haven't got the foggiest idea of how to reproduce it on here. I have a scanner, so if someone can give me instructions I will give it a bash. Thickett died in 1920 aged just 48 (the age I am now, although later next month I won't be). This was before Alan Dicks was born.
Bar BS3 Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 DavId beCKham So, it's clearly between Del Boy and Becks. Anyone got any other names to throw into the ring for the job? Dont let the bookies get hold of this new formula, we could all be rich!!
Red-Robbo Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Maybe we should get Dick Advocaat. Surely managing BCFC is more prestigious than managing Russia? Mind you, I'm not drinking any of his disgusting liqueur!
Guest paulie Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Kieran Richardson , took some looking for, you are indeed right handsonclay there are very few people with dicks in their name
NiceRed Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Gus Hiddink narrowly misses out unfortunately. Would've been happy with him as well.
Guest handsofclayOLD Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 The two greatest managers of England also had the word SIR in their names: SIR Alf Ramsey and SIR Bobby Robson. Also the two greatest managers of Liverpool had the words 'SLY B' in their names, BiLl ShanklY and Bob paiSLeY. I can't find any other Sly B's who have managed Liverpool. This might explain why Roy Hodgson never lasted long at either Ashton Gate or Anfield, because he was neither a Dick nor a Sly B. Kenny Dalglish is sly but not a B.
CotswoldRed Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Can't believe Sexstone failed to mention that this was in his recruitment criteria. I'm Bristolian, my surname is Dickson. Can I have the job?
Chivs Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Can't believe Sexstone failed to mention that this was in his recruitment criteria. I'm Bristolian, my surname is Dickson. Can I have the job? The son of Dick. It just can't be ignored. It's, it's....pre-destined! Welcome to the job CotswoldRed.
Oakleyson Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Not normally one to just spurt things out ... There could be something behind this, which would help to explain the skills of this fella: http://www.nelsondekok.com/site/en/index.htm
NOTR Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Not normally one to just spurt things out ... There could be something behind this, which would help to explain the skills of this fella: http://www.nelsondekok.com/site/en/index.htm :laughcont:
Guest handsofclayOLD Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 I stated about the uncanny resemblance between Alan Dicks and the only manager other than him to take us into the top flight, Thickett. I haven't found a way of getting the pic of Thickett in his playing days at Sheff Utd, but temporarily I have posted it at www.hystericalbristol.com once on there click on the ABOUT link and you'll find it on that page. Thickett was our most successful manager. He is the only manager to qualify us for the European Champions League (but about 90 years too early). The only Euro nations playing back in 1907 were the Isle of Wight and the Isle of Man. City were due to meet the Isle of Man in Douglas, but they insisted on sewing their flag into the pitch. This caused problems because UEFA were against matches being played over three legs. Thickett is also the only manager to get us to the FA Cup Final. Study the pic and I think you'll agree he could pass for A V Dicks. Thickett died in 1920, before Dicks was born. I'll keep the pic there for a couple of days.
Guest handsofclayOLD Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 Forgot to say Thickett is third on left in back row next to Fatty Foulke
REDOXO Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 Can't believe Sexstone failed to mention that this was in his recruitment criteria. I'm Bristolian, my surname is Dickson. Can I have the job? DICKS SEX TONE this thread gets better DereK mCInnes DICK MENS EER....any other offers?
reddoh Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 i have been through my forename middle name and surname and my friends are wrong there is no dick in my name and my surname is not head
Guest Liverpool 0 Bristol City 1 Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 Mick Wadsworth, Paul Dickov are the final 2. Paolo Di Cani 3rd choice
A Horse With No Name Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 Not sure if this is what prompted the OP to mention Alan Dicks, but he was actually at the Gate yesterday, and before any joker says it, no, he was not on the shortlist. Alan Dicks was the greatest manager in my lifetime, and after a very shaky start to his AG career, which in this day and age wouldn't have been tolerated by supporters or directors, he built a very good young side, littered with Scots, which ultimately took us up into the top division. As we all know, relegation and 1982 happened, and Dicks was to be history, and I am ashamed to say I have a photograph of me on holiday in Paignton with the words DICKS OUT emblazoned across the front. ( thinking about it now, it's a good job I didn't walk into a gay bar wearing that ), but Alan Dicks will always be a legend at this club and we owe him our eternal thanks.
Guest handsofclayOLD Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 I second that Horse With No Name, but don't be too hard on yourself. It was probably the right time for him to go, and he then failed at Div 3 Gillingham where Brian Moore was a director, despite all his experience at top flight and second flight level! You are right about the fact Dicks would've been fired well before getting us promoted to the top flight if it was nowadays. Indeed, it has often been thought that he would've been axed in 1974, but we got that fantastic win at Leeds Utd in the cup replay, Leeds who had been unbeaten all season and were miles out in front at the top of the First Div (prem lge). Incidentally, another coincidence between Thickett and Dicks....they were both full-backs in their playing careers.
Warwickshire Red Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 Our most successful manager harolD thICKett had the word Dick in his name. Our second most successful, Alan DICKs was blessed with the plural of DICK in his name. Our fourth most successful frederICK forD was also blessed. No other manager of Bristol City in the 117 years of our existence has had the word DICK in their name except these three who each achieved promotions and in Thickett's case an FA Cup Final and League Championship runners-up spot. Ladies and Gentlemen, DereK mCInnes has the word DICK in his name, indeed like A.V. Dicks he has the plural. It is a sign that the new messiah has arrived. Obviously virtually every Bristol City manager has been called a Dick in his time, but only the blessed actually contain those prophetic letters that spell out that glorious name in the name they were actually christened with. Probably City's fifth greatest manager was patrICK beasley in the 1950s, just imagine how much more successful he would've been had the vicar been brahms and lidzt when he'd christened him and given him the name Padrick instead. If you think this isn't a sign, think of our least successful managers. There isn't one D or I or C or K in Benny Lennartsons name for instance, or Russell Osman. I hope the board our reading this as marK robIns applying this criteria is half the man DereK mCInnes is. That's brilliant - bring on Derek McInnes, the new Alan Dicks!
REDOXO Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 Not sure if this is what prompted the OP to mention Alan Dicks, but he was actually at the Gate yesterday, and before any joker says it, no, he was not on the shortlist. Alan Dicks was the greatest manager in my lifetime, and after a very shaky start to his AG career, which in this day and age wouldn't have been tolerated by supporters or directors, he built a very good young side, littered with Scots, which ultimately took us up into the top division. As we all know, relegation and 1982 happened, and Dicks was to be history, and I am ashamed to say I have a photograph of me on holiday in Paignton with the words DICKS OUT emblazoned across the front. ( thinking about it now, it's a good job I didn't walk into a gay bar wearing that ), but Alan Dicks will always be a legend at this club and we owe him our eternal thanks. Gets my vote!
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