Super Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 For me he was a legend back in the day when i first started supporting City. Also the Rovers guy Colin Howlett (i think his name was) was also very good. Certainly a lot better than what Radio bristol have these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Last time I heard him, he was reporting on the cricket on Radio Bristol. Tottle was great. I have a recording of his commentary when tinman scored at anfield. Let's just say fair and non biased commentary flew out the window that day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talksense Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 he died about 5 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Dan Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Dear God he was dreadful. He used to get so engrossed in the action he'd forget to describe it. Games would descend into complete silence for long periods then resurface with a different scoreline. He's probably much better suited to reporting cricket. The current commentators are much, much better than Tottle was. Edit: I'm very sorry to hear of his passing, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Last time I heard him, he was reporting on the cricket on Radio Bristol. Tottle was great. I have a recording of his commentary when tinman scored at anfield. Let's just say fair and non biased commentary flew out the window that day could you upload it? I remember listening to the match on the radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 For me he was a legend back in the day when i first started supporting City. Also the Rovers guy Colin Howlett (i think his name was) was also very good. Certainly a lot better than what Radio bristol have these days. Colin was a nice bloke , I used to play football with his son and he'd pop along and watch from time to time. I always thought his son was alright until I read this. ! http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Football-fan-banned-hurling-abuse-Muslims/story-11260481-detail/story.html#axzz2Nubt1cug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 he died about 5 years ago He must arrange the Bristol Grammar School OB reunion dinners by ouija board then! No, AFAIK he's still going strong and freelancing, working very occasionally for BBC Somerset and RB as well as the WDP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 He must arrange the Bristol Grammar School OB reunion dinners by ouija board then! No, AFAIK he's still going strong and freelancing, working very occasionally for BBC Somerset and RB as well as the WDP. That is good news! Welcome back Phil!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talksense Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 My apologies I have mixed him up with another BBC reporter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 could you upload it? I remember listening to the match on the radio If I can find it I will. It will be in the attic somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculus Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Colin was a nice bloke , I used to play football with his son and he'd pop along and watch from time to time. I always thought his son was alright until I read this. ! http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Football-fan-banned-hurling-abuse-Muslims/story-11260481-detail/story.html#axzz2Nubt1cug Appalling!! A low-life behaves like that and gets rewarded by our so-called judicial system. Just what sort of punishment is being banned from watching the Gas for three years? No wonder the country's in a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtucks Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Colin was a nice bloke Yes he was a very nice bloke. He used to work in the cash office for Imperial Tobacco at Hartcliffe (paying out my expenses) during the week, whilst doing the football commentaries at the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Colin was a nice bloke , I used to play football with his son and he'd pop along and watch from time to time. I always thought his son was alright until I read this. ! http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Football-fan-banned-hurling-abuse-Muslims/story-11260481-detail/story.html#axzz2Nubt1cug Used to see him down the County Ground . Didn't see him last year, but last time I saw him (how can I put this) he was not a well man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderArmyy Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Colin was a nice bloke , I used to play football with his son and he'd pop along and watch from time to time. I always thought his son was alright until I read this. ! http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Football-fan-banned-hurling-abuse-Muslims/story-11260481-detail/story.html#axzz2Nubt1cug aah, a gashead... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 My apologies I have mixed him up with another BBC reporter! Gone are the days when the prerequisite of any radio Bristol sports reporter was to be called Phill Tottle. I miss those days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Gone are the days when the prerequisite of any radio Bristol sports reporter was to be called Phill Tottle. I miss those days... I thought he'd changed his name by deed poll to Full Throttle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Yorkshire CideRed Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 For me he was a legend back in the day when i first started supporting City. Also the Rovers guy Colin Howlett (i think his name was) was also very good. Certainly a lot better than what Radio bristol have these days. Also known as Colin "Large away following from Bristol" Howlett, as he had a tendency to over exaggerate the Sags' away crowds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Also known as Colin "Large away following from Bristol" Howlett, as he had a tendency to over exaggerate the Sags' away crowds! Didn't he use the words "large contingent..." :laugh: hhahahhahha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider hoss rules Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Also known as Colin "Large away following from Bristol" Howlett, as he had a tendency to over exaggerate the Sags' away crowds! Was going to post the same, always a standing joke when he read the crowd figure including 'a large contingent from Rovers' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 For me he was a legend back in the day when i first started supporting City. Also the Rovers guy Colin Howlett (i think his name was) was also very good. Certainly a lot better than what Radio bristol have these days. Really ?! He was as bad as Malone. Unable to pronounce "off", it came out as "awf". "Ian Alexander sent awf for Rovers again......" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Good old Full Throttle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 That is good news! Welcome back Phil!! Hallelujah it's a miracle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park End Boy Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Hallelujah it's a miracle. Well it is almost Easter ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Colin was a nice bloke , I used to play football with his son and he'd pop along and watch from time to time. I always thought his son was alright until I read this. ! http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Football-fan-banned-hurling-abuse-Muslims/story-11260481-detail/story.html#axzz2Nubt1cug He'll be back at the Gas just as the season finishes then. His Dad let him go off the rails there then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Also known as Colin "Large away following from Bristol" Howlett, as he had a tendency to over exaggerate the Sags' away crowds! Ah, but back then all the R*vers goals were screamers that left the keeper "with no chance to save the the ball whaught-so-ever" Bless him... Totts will always be my BBCRB commentator! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Ah, but back then all the R*vers goals were screamers that left the keeper "with no chance to save the the ball whaught-so-ever" Bless him... Totts will always be my BBCRB commentator! He would of been spot on with that Gary Smart goal against us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Always remember City's pre-season tour of Scotland 1991 Tottle was a legend on that trip. Rangers trained everyday where we were staying and every day Tottle armed with his tape recorder would stand by the side of the training pitches trying to get an interview some of thier big name players Butcher, Hateley ,Walters, Steven, Stephens McCoist Woods they all just ignored him to the great amusment of all on the trip :laugh: Never play him at table tennis tho he was awesome for a rotund little chap he could certainly move around a table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberts Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Westonred, I went on that trip as well & am now married to the coach driver & have been for 20 years. I remember we all had nicknames & Phil Tottle's was Ronnie Corbett, someone else was Pavorotti, there was the Thompson Twins & Sam Torrance to name but a few. You have brought back some happy memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 My apologies I have mixed him up with another BBC reporter! Which one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oops Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Which one ? Gubba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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