fanjita Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 I was wondering if there are any members on this forum that have played in a competitive game at Ashton Gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 I haven't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hippo Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Yeah I have and I was bloody exhausted! Played as centre back and think I only got into the opposing half 3 or 4 times in the entire match. Pitch is so much bigger than most park pitches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 It was one of the biggest pitches in the league. I remember rolling up to Wembley and thinking how small the playing surface was. Must still be one of the biggest pitches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librajulz Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Played an U16 cup final there in the 80's. The ball never seemed to go out and I remember the noise that was made by only 100 or so in the crowd. Must be mental in front of 20,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Does tomorrow count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Joe Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 not at the gate but at upton park and fratton park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent Pepper Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Played at Ashton Gate in a charity match. Defiantly one of the best moments of my life.. Also made up the numbers for a Bristol City legends team once. Oh and myself and BarBS3 have once..... ahem! "performed" on the Memorial ground centre circle late one night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NifflerNomad Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 I scored a free-kick (see Link below) Can chalk that off my to do list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brislingwood Red Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Played in a supporters game against Dundee years ago. Notched the 3rd in a 3-1 win, top right corner! Dream. Crowd was about 60 but felt like 60 thousand!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambodinho Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Played there today. Loved every minute of it. Scotty Murray was on my team too. Great day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgeRed Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 I have played there twice, Bristol Media v Bristol City media matchs, First season i scored a goal in front of the EastEnd. A moment i shall never forget. Millen, Dave Lee, Scott Murray were in the BCFC team bloody ran rings around us. Hope to get an invite again in years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Oh and myself and BarBS3 have once..... ahem! "performed" on the Memorial ground centre circle late one night! I have that moment on CCTV. Have PM'ed NTTDS to see if he wants it for his 'special' BCFC DVD compilation he is putting together...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stockwood bcfc Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Does the old directors tournament count? I scored a cracking own goal!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGAZRUSS Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 yeah and i loved and hated it in equal measure loved it as its something ive always wanted to do and hated it because its the biggest pitch i ever played on thought i was really fit till i played on that pitch haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meltonmowbrayred Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Does tomorrow count? Hi Badger 8 All the very best for tomorrow(today). Can you help me get involved the next time any game of this kind is played (11 a-side or 5 s-side) My Dad was at City in the 50,s and i am just about still playing in the Melton Mowbray league at 53yrs old. My time is running out and its always been my dream of playing at Ashton Gate. Got to the Somerset Senior Cup Final one year but they switched it to Taunton Town and was to play in a 5 a-side a few years back but that was cancelled due to the play-offs and pitch relay. Big sob story i know, but any help you can give would be greatly appreciated. C.O.Y.R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordie Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 played there about 25 years ago against City reserves when they used to play in the Western League, Joe Jordan was manager at the time and he played against us, pitch was like a marsh right down the centre and we lost 5-1 but it was excellent getting the chance to play there. Also got to play on yeovil(old and new) Torquay, Plymouth all in the Western league and then at Swindon in a couple of cup finals, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Hi Badger 8 All the very best for tomorrow(today). Can you help me get involved the next time any game of this kind is played (11 a-side or 5 s-side) My Dad was at City in the 50,s and i am just about still playing in the Melton Mowbray league at 53yrs old. My time is running out and its always been my dream of playing at Ashton Gate. Got to the Somerset Senior Cup Final one year but they switched it to Taunton Town and was to play in a 5 a-side a few years back but that was cancelled due to the play-offs and pitch relay. Big sob story i know, but any help you can give would be greatly appreciated. C.O.Y.R Of course mate, anyone is welcome. Next year (if I'm still organising) give us a shout. Making a dream happen is what is all about, that's why we added 3 pros to the squad this year for a twist to see how is worked. At the end of the day money is made for charity, is a fun day, people seem to enjoy watching and people get to fulfill their dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Hi Badger 8 All the very best for tomorrow(today). Can you help me get involved the next time any game of this kind is played (11 a-side or 5 s-side) My Dad was at City in the 50,s and i am just about still playing in the Melton Mowbray league at 53yrs old. My time is running out and its always been my dream of playing at Ashton Gate. Got to the Somerset Senior Cup Final one year but they switched it to Taunton Town and was to play in a 5 a-side a few years back but that was cancelled due to the play-offs and pitch relay. Big sob story i know, but any help you can give would be greatly appreciated. C.O.Y.R Of course mate, anyone is welcome. Next year (if I'm still organising) give us a shout. Making a dream happen is what is all about, that's why we added 3 pros to the squad this year for a twist to see how is worked. At the end of the day money is made for charity, is a fun day, people seem to enjoy watching and people get to fulfill their dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only way is up.... Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Played there for the 3 rd time only just this week. Still a great buzz everytime from changing in the changing room, walking out of the tunnel and them obviously playing on the pitch. Agree with everyone else about size of pitch - but fantastic experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggers Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 I used to train on the pitch when there was terracing at the park end and no lower Dolman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 It was one of the biggest pitches in the league. I remember rolling up to Wembley and thinking how small the playing surface was. Must still be one of the biggest pitches. I couldn't believe how small it is. Emirates (understandably tbf) is huge in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtonphil Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 I have played in goal there on the day that Wilson was sacked and was seen collecting the ball on Sky Sports News. My son led our team out.. You could hire the pitch then and a mate worked for Hargreaves Lansdown. Brilliant day out and a clean sheet. Have also played at The Mem in a charity game (Awful pitch) and at Notts County in a Uni final. That's about it for my football claims to fame (Oh and I coached Joe Bryan as well!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meltonmowbrayred Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Of course mate, anyone is welcome. Next year (if I'm still organising) give us a shout. Making a dream happen is what is all about, that's why we added 3 pros to the squad this year for a twist to see how is worked. At the end of the day money is made for charity, is a fun day, people seem to enjoy watching and people get to fulfill their dream. Thanks for that; how will i get in touch; my e-mail is David@dssalesmanagement.com if that helps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby kellard hero Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Played there when I was 15 in 1963 in the Woodcock shield final.biggest pitch I ever played on. It had rained all day and it was a mud heap and the leather ball seemed to weigh a ton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Played there when I was 16 in Glos.Junior Cup Final. That was 1964. I'm pretty sure the pitch was even bigger then than it is now. Older members may know more but wasn't it reduced in size when the Dolman or Atyeo stands were developed? Just remember it being huge and like was said before, the ball was really heavy then. But a great experience to play there, and we won! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebristolred Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 I have, was back in 2001. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanjita Posted May 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Played there when I was 15 in 1963 in the Woodcock shield final.biggest pitch I ever played on. It had rained all day and it was a mud heap and the leather ball seemed to weigh a ton. Woodcock shield was my appearance as well,,I was lucky enough to score the winning goal,,,,,,,also played rugby at the Memorial GROUND (will never be stadium) as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC1984 Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Played this afternoon in a 5 a side tournament. Dream come true playing & scoring at the Gate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Haven't ever played at Ashton Gate, but played at The Memorial Ground in a couple of Cup Finals and the pitch was appalling. I mean obviously I'm extremely biased and would have found fault in it however good it was, but it was truly embarrassing for a league club. Much worse than Bitton, Longwell Green and Cadbury Heath's first team pitches for crying out loud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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