zyderiup Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Agostino was great in the air. Allison, Morgan, Turner were all pretty good and Wilbs is also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Can I change the subject a bit and ask if we've ever had a better header of the ball than Matty? e Forwards; Atyeo, Galley, Harford, Cheesley, Morgan, Turner, Brooker Defenders: Flint, Merrick, Rodgers, Connor, Rooks, Taylor Plus dozens of good headers of the ball from the years before anyone on the forum can remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Isn't that what they said? Or did they edit following your post? YAY, I've got the power ! It was deffo seven when I read it earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Best header of a ball ? No contest - Hugh McIlmoyle The ridiculous height he got up to head his debut goal from a corner v Hull will live with me forever ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Can I change the subject a bit and ask if we've ever had a better header of the ball than Matty? A long time ago but yes. John Galley and Paul Cheeseley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Ahhh yes, John Galley, superstar, How many goals have you scored so far? Matty Smith would fit nicely into that song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rag Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 The ridiculous height he got up to head his debut goal from a corner v Hull will live with me forever ! If my memory serves me correct he was not that tall a player neither. Did we get him from Carlise, or did he go there from us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 If my memory serves me correct he was not that tall a player neither. Did we get him from Carlise, or did he go there from us. Before my time, but the record books show McIlmoyle was signed in March '67 from Wolves for a record 27k, scored just 4 times for City in 20 apps. before joining Carlisle for a 'cut-price' 22k. in the September. What's the sorry here, why were City willing to splash a then record fee on him only to sell again only 6 months later? And with just 4 goals for City, why does he seem to be fondly remembered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Forwards; Atyeo, Galley, Harford, Cheesley, Morgan, Turner, Brooker Defenders: Flint, Merrick, Rodgers, Connor, Rooks, Taylor Plus dozens of good headers of the ball from the years before anyone on the forum can remember. It was probably an optical illusion, or dodgy eyesight on my part, but it often looked to me that Dickie Rooks headed the back of the forward's head when going up for the ball and it appeared that the forward headed it away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Before my time, but the record books show McIlmoyle was signed in March '67 from Wolves for a record 27k, scored just 4 times for City in 20 apps. before joining Carlisle for a 'cut-price' 22k. in the September. What's the sorry here, why were City willing to splash a then record fee on him only to sell again only 6 months later? And with just 4 goals for City, why does he seem to be fondly remembered? Thereby hangs a tale, depends on who you listen to. Shall we just say ,he er.... (allegedly) "fell out" with some of the hierarchy ! The official version was he couldn't settle in the south and chose the moment that Fred Ford was sacked to put in a transfer request and in the interregnum he was sold to Carlisle. He didn't feature too much, as when he came, we were involved in a huge cup run and he was cuptied, I think he was also injured/ill for a bit . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted January 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 This thread.One word.. Fickle Welcome Newby Red Ross One word:- getusedtoitandtrystartingyourownnewthreadthatdoesn'tturnoutfickleatsomepoint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Thereby hangs a tale, depends on who you listen to. Shall we just say ,he er.... (allegedly) "fell out" with some of the hierarchy ! The official version was he couldn't settle in the south and chose the moment that Fred Ford was sacked to put in a transfer request and in the interregnum he was sold to Carlisle. He didn't feature too much, as when he came, we were involved in a huge cup run and he was cuptied, I think he was also injured/ill for a bit . Amazing how memory plays tricks - Nogbad states that he played 20 times and scored 4 goals. I shall not dispute Nogbad's account (he would only correct me if I did), but my (fading) schoolboy memory was that he played at least twice as many games and scored 'loads' of goals - certainly more than 4! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfieldred Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 You can add Mick Harford to that list, gutted when he left us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Before my time, but the record books show McIlmoyle was signed in March '67 from Wolves for a record 27k, scored just 4 times for City in 20 apps. before joining Carlisle for a 'cut-price' 22k. in the September. What's the sorry here, why were City willing to splash a then record fee on him only to sell again only 6 months later? And with just 4 goals for City, why does he seem to be fondly remembered? Perhaps it was because McImoyle was one of the first big money signings at City since the war. But we or more accurately AD replaced him with John Galley who arrived with a leg in plaster from Rotherham but when it came off, he got a hat-trick at Huddersfield for a 3-0 City away win. I would still walk a million miles for one of his goals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfieldred Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Paul Cheesely was decent header too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 I remember that game. I was at home and me and my dad saw the result on telly and I said "I bet Galley got a hat trick". Half an hour later I had run down to get in the queue to get the Green 'Un (no internet or mobiles kids). I sprinted back home, bashed through the door shouting "I told you - he got a hat trick". Happy days. Mind you, I think he got a hat trick on every debut for all (or most) of his clubs... Yes, I can still remember the headlines writ large on the front of the Green'un.... "Great Galley, a hat trick!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 We've been here before; http://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/topic/78850-hugh-mcilmoyle/ Thanks. I wasn't disputing the facts, simply that my memory suggested otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Amazing how memory plays tricks - Nogbad states that he played 20 times and scored 4 goals. I shall not dispute Nogbad's account (he would only correct me if I did), but my (fading) schoolboy memory was that he played at least twice as many games and scored 'loads' of goals - certainly more than 4! It's not my account of McIlmoyle Phil, the stats are taken straight from 'Bristol City, The First 100 Years.' No doubt our first City heroes when we were youngsters always seemed bigger, faster, jumped higher, scored more goals - absolutely incredible ones at that - never missed a sitter etc., than was the case in reality. Nothing was so exciting when I was 13 or 14 than a John Galley goal, and the East End in full voice straight afterwards. No doubt he missed his share, and the EE was often subdued, but that's not how I remember him, and the EE, of course, was always tumultuous. Shame we have to grow up really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 It's not my account of McIlmoyle Phil, the stats are taken straight from 'Bristol City, The First 100 Years.' No doubt our first City heroes when we were youngsters always seemed bigger, faster, jumped higher, scored more goals - absolutely incredible ones at that - never missed a sitter etc., than was the case in reality. Nothing was so exciting when I was 13 or 14 than a John Galley goal, and the East End in full voice straight afterwards. No doubt he missed his share, and the EE was often subdued, but that's not how I remember him, and the EE, of course, was always tumultuous. Shame we have to grow up really. I always remember Matt hill being able to jump 8ft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 It's not my account of McIlmoyle Phil, the stats are taken straight from 'Bristol City, The First 100 Years.' No doubt our first City heroes when we were youngsters always seemed bigger, faster, jumped higher, scored more goals - absolutely incredible ones at that - never missed a sitter etc., than was the case in reality. Nothing was so exciting when I was 13 or 14 than a John Galley goal, and the East End in full voice straight afterwards. No doubt he missed his share, and the EE was often subdued, but that's not how I remember him, and the EE, of course, was always tumultuous. Shame we have to grow up really. No, we don't! Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional. I mean, look a this forum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 No, we don't! Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional. I mean, look a this forum... I'm taking my lego and going home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 I'm taking my lego and going home I'm off to my playroom to work on my toy train. (Yes, really!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 I'm off to my playroom to work on my toy train. (Yes, really!) .......Too much information.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 .......Too much information.......... Not really. I could give you much more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 I'm off to my playroom to work on my toy train. (Yes, really!) Gauge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Gauge? O Gauge, 16mm/foot scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 I remember that game. I was at home and me and my dad saw the result on telly and I said "I bet Galley got a hat trick". Half an hour later I had run down to get in the queue to get the Green 'Un (no internet or mobiles kids). I sprinted back home, bashed through the door shouting "I told you - he got a hat trick". Happy days. Mind you, I think he got a hat trick on every debut for all (or most) of his clubs... I was at Ashton Gate watching the Reserves so we got score updates on the tannoy that had been phoned back from Leeds Road, Huddersfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Heard loan being terminated soon and he's off to wolves similar to Kane situation. Hopefully not true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Heard loan being terminated soon and he's off to wolves similar to Kane situation. Hopefully not true Smith? To Wolves? Wouldn't have thought so. Surely not. That makes no sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Smith? To Wolves? Wouldn't have thought so. Surely not. That makes no sense. Only passing on what I heard, I thought it seemed a strange one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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