Malago Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 As a matter of interest, does anyone know what the club record is for the number of unbeaten games from the start of the season? I know we won 14 in a row in 1905, but I think Im correct in saying we lost the first game of that season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad blit Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 I'm sure I read somewhere the league record is 24 games unbeaten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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formerly known as ivan Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Didnt we win 9 on the bounce under ward the season we got promoted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Didnt we win 9 on the bounce under ward the season we got promoted? Won 11 under Wilson. Still didn't go up!!! Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 As mentioned, if we don't lose on Tuesday we will beat the current record which has stood since 1954. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 1954-55 promotion team went the first 13 (thirteen) games unbeaten before getting the only title in my lifetime with 70 points (2 for a win) in Third South. The only real blip all season was three consecutive defeats over New Year but with John Atyeo and Jimmy Rogers scoring goals for fun, they were a joy to watch. For me still the best team I have seen at BCFC but this one is looking very special so far. Another win or draw on Tuesday night will set a new record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malago Posted October 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Thank you. I'm 54 and have never seen a championship winning City team, so hopefully this will be the season we come good again after what will be 60 years. As a side note, Tuesday night could be a 1 in a 115 year event, City going 14 games unbeaten at the start if the season. You would think the commercial dept would be going into overdrive to publicise that, to sell some extra seats. The silence us deafening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stoke_Gifford_Red Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Thank you. I'm 54 and have never seen a championship winning City team, so hopefully this will be the season we come good again after what will be 60 years. As a side note, Tuesday night could be a 1 in a 115 year event, City going 14 games unbeaten at the start if the season. You would think the commercial dept would be going into overdrive to publicise that, to sell some extra seats. The silence us deafening. To be fair, it is pretty much sold out already. On a separate thread it was posted that Block D of the Atyeo is the only place with spare seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Thank you. I'm 54 and have never seen a championship winning City team, so hopefully this will be the season we come good again after what will be 60 years. As a side note, Tuesday night could be a 1 in a 115 year event, City going 14 games unbeaten at the start if the season. You would think the commercial dept would be going into overdrive to publicise that, to sell some extra seats. The silence us deafening. If there is a frustration at all, I suspect it is that in a season when things are going so well, seats are so limited at AG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Fleuriot Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 As a side note, Tuesday night could be a 1 in a 115 year event, City going 14 games unbeaten at the start if the season. You would think the commercial dept would be going into overdrive to publicise that, to sell some extra seats. The silence us deafening. Maybe because there aren't many seats left to sell? Think that's a daft criticism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nick Malago Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Before this current unbeaten run of games the top three unbeaten City sides were: 4 Dec 1926 to 26 March 1927 17 games in total. We ended up winning the league and promotion to Div 2. 29 Jan 1955 to 22 Aug 1955 20 games in total (over 2 seasons) and the last City side to win a league title. 9 Sept 1905 to 10 Feb 1906 24 games 2 Div Champions and promotion to 1 Div. The current run began on the 5 April v Preston and yesterdays win at Coventry was our 18th unbeaten, putting us 3rd in this esteemed company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Malago Posted October 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 To be fair, it is pretty much sold out already. On a separate thread it was posted that Block D of the Atyeo is the only place with spare seats. If that's the case, I apologise. However, it's still an opportunity to make a splash, publicise the club to the wider Bristol public. We knew a draw or better at Coventry would set this up, so a pre- thought out campaign could have been prepared. I would still be surprised if the gate on Tuesday is north of 11,500. Hopefully I will be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Given they are already selling block D of the Atyeo I'd expect near sell out. Don't think the marketing team need to do much right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Malago Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Apologies yesterday was the 19th unbeaten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 we haven't had under 11500 yet this season so why when we are top and unbeaten going to drop below that now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Chelsea have Manchester United away next week.. There's always hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 1954-55 promotion team went the first 13 (thirteen) games unbeaten before getting the only title in my lifetime with 70 points (2 for a win) in Third South. The only real blip all season was three consecutive defeats over New Year but with John Atyeo and Jimmy Rogers scoring goals for fun, they were a joy to watch. For me still the best team I have seen at BCFC but this one is looking very special so far. Another win or draw on Tuesday night will set a new record. Perhaps I should qualify my comment about the 1955 team being the best. This is not in any way to diminish the achievements over six or seven years of the AD side that had good cup runs and won promotion to First Division and stayed there for four years. Those teams were also very special. But perhaps a football team is like one's first girlfriend; one does not forget them ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Yes but that was our longest run, not the longest unbeaten start to the season. I see your distinction. I'd still like us to smash that record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Apologies yesterday was the 19th unbeaten. Is that our unbeaten run going back into the end of last season? Anyone know what the unbeaten record amount of games is? Was it Arsenal when they went a whole season and a bit undefeated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Is that our unbeaten run going back into the end of last season? Anyone know what the unbeaten record amount of games is? Was it Arsenal when they went a whole season and a bit undefeated? Aye, 49 games according to this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_records_in_England Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Malago Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Yes into last season...'Most consecutive league games without a loss: 49, Arsenal (Premier League, 7 May 2003 to 24 October 2004)' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Perhaps I should qualify my comment about the 1955 team being the best. This is not in any way to diminish the achievements over six or seven years of the AD side that had good cup runs and won promotion to First Division and stayed there for four years. Those teams were also very special. But perhaps a football team is like one's first girlfriend; one does not forget them ever! Agreed. I seem to have a soft spot for the 1989/90 Jordan promotion winning side over any of the others since. I guess it was my first proper promotion season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoliver92 Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 If that's the case, I apologise. However, it's still an opportunity to make a splash, publicise the club to the wider Bristol public. We knew a draw or better at Coventry would set this up, so a pre- thought out campaign could have been prepared. I would still be surprised if the gate on Tuesday is north of 11,500. Hopefully I will be wrong. Winning football matches creates good publicity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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