Marina's Rolls Royce Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Ivan is one of the most cultured midfielders to ever have played for Bristol City. A Moldovan International who has played at Wembley against the likes of Beckham: an award winning film was made about his life and that of the Moldovan national team after they won independence from the USSR. When he first arrived at BS3- the players nicked his clothes from his locker as they said he looked like a merchant sailor! He had never been to the West before. He only ever played for us in England so has very fond memories and avidly follows our results. He is now Director of football in Moldova and remains close friends with Pulis ( we have to forgive him that!). My partner who is Ukranian ( some of you met at the David Lloyd meeting) and close friends with Ivan and his wife asked him if he would send a message to us, for Wembley. Here it is- his English is not the best! Any nice comments will be sent on to him. Thanks to Ivan. Dear players and fans of Bristol City Football Club.I am a former player of BCFC Ivan Testemitanu.My dream did not come true, to play in the final at Wembley in 2000 against Hull City. But i hope that all of you together will be able to realize my dream.I know that for you all tomorrow this is a historic day of you life.I wish tomorrow you all think the same way,feel the same way,love the same way,and then i am sure that we will win the final. I believe in you guys.Come on you reds!!! Always yours,Ivan the Terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 He also play Tony Hawk at tennis. Woo! Go Ion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Top bloke Ivan, who can forget that goal at Chesterfield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 What a top man. And he was far from terrible. He was bloody good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Top bloke Ivan. But....Stoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 What a top man. And he was far from terrible. He was bloody good! Agreed, remember when he picked up his bad injury at West Brom. Wife was bought a piano by the club when he signed, if I remember right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted March 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Agreed, remember when he picked up his bad injury at West Brom. Wife was bought a piano by the club when he signed, if I remember right. Yep- it was a grand piano from Mickleborough's in Park St. I guess the FA doesn't allow stuff like that these days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 'Historic day' might be pushing it a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Ivan? I thought his nam was Ion! Great tribute wrong name surely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Ivan? I thought his nam was Ion! Great tribute wrong name surely. It's the same name. Ion is the Romanian version of Ivan. Most Moldovans are of Romanian stock, but the country was a former part of the Soviet Union. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayOutWest Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Top bloke Ivan, who can forget that goal at Chesterfield? Totally. Was a freezing cold night, but what a finish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ferret Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Proper cult player ... Was decent too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Yep- it was a grand piano from Mickleborough's in Park St. I guess the FA doesn't allow stuff like that these days! It was in Gloucester Rd wasn't it? Opposite APS motorbikes IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumcharred Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Ivan is one of the most cultured midfielders to ever have played for Bristol City. A Moldovan International who has played at Wembley against the likes of Beckham: an award winning film was made about his life and that of the Moldovan national team after they won independence from the USSR. When he first arrived at BS3- the players nicked his clothes from his locker as they said he looked like a merchant sailor! He had never been to the West before. He only ever played for us in England so has very fond memories and avidly follows our results. He is now Director of football in Moldova and remains close friends with Pulis ( we have to forgive him that!). My partner who is Ukranian ( some of you met at the David Lloyd meeting) and close friends with Ivan and his wife asked him if he would send a message to us, for Wembley. Here it is- his English is not the best! Any nice comments will be sent on to him. Thanks to Ivan. Dear players and fans of Bristol City Football Club.I am a former player of BCFC Ivan Testemitanu.My dream did not come true, to play in the final at Wembley in 2000 against Hull City. But i hope that all of you together will be able to realize my dream.I know that for you all tomorrow this is a historic day of you life.I wish tomorrow you all think the same way,feel the same way,love the same way,and then i am sure that we will win the final. I believe in you guys.Come on you reds!!! Always yours,Ivan the Terrible. nice bloke and how nice to take time out to send a message a big thank you to ivan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Cheers I! Gonna be a great day out for City fans COYR!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Very nice. Top man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 I remember this! What a man and what a player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 It was in Gloucester Rd wasn't it? Opposite APS motorbikes IIRC.I'll raise you Stokes Croft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted March 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 'Historic day' might be pushing it a bit Fair point but the club I've supported all my life has only ever got to Wembley 5 times in 120 yrs- and if we win will have won this Trophy more times than anyone else and it could be part of a League and Cup double. Our first ever. Call me old fashioned but , yes, I think this is an historic day for BCFC and the fans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Has to be in the top 5 list for best named City players! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 I really impressed a girl in the US once when I heard she was from Moldova. Most people had never heard of it but I said "Oh yes, Ion Testimentanu, he's a great footballer, makes some brilliant tackles". Good to know he's doing well and still supports us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol south end Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Great player back in the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 It was in Gloucester Rd wasn't it? Opposite APS motorbikes IIRC. Stokes Croft was their main shop, I know because I used to work for Hilti who were in Kings Sq Ave, just round the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craven arms Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 I just remember him from that bizarre goal celebration up at Newcastle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Great bloke - great player. You are not forgotten! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray White Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Yep- it was a grand piano from Mickleborough's in Park St. I guess the FA doesn't allow stuff like that these days! I always thought that was Sebok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Don't worry Ivan. 40000 Hull fans missed it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted March 23, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Fair point but the club I've supported all my life has only ever got to Wembley 5 times in 120 yrs- and if we win will have won this Trophy more times than anyone else and it could be part of a League and Cup double. Our first ever. Call me old fashioned but , yes, I think this is an historic day for BCFC and the fans! No, no, no, no, no - I cannot agree with you there. The h in historic is supposed to be pronounced so it is a historic day for BCFC and the fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted March 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 No, no, no, no, no - I cannot agree with you there. The h in historic is supposed to be pronounced so it is a historic day for BCFC and the fans. You are quite right. It is indeed a historic day for BCFC and the fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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