DT The Optimist Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 As others have mentioned, he came back too early from injury to play. He was rushed back to compensate for the loss of the influential Shaun Taylor, he had filled a similar role for Chesterfield in their magnificent cup run. He was never fully fit for City and his below par performances reflected that. The fact he was managerial material is reflected in the fact he was made our club captain. He is a better cook than SC however, coz Andre Gray felt compelled to sign for him after he had cooked a meal for the striker. I will agree with that some what. He was outstanding in a Chesterfield side that was unlucky not to get to a cup final as 'third Div side' ? I recall him having a few nightmares as a central defender with us and I reckon it was against Wolves at home he was taken off near half time when they were running riot and we got thumped 1.5 ? Perhaps someone might correct me if I am wrong. When he was taken off there were huge 'ironic' cheers from the crowd and i recall feeling sorry for the guy who when in effect he was in a totally inept team ? A year or so back i was working in the north of England and was put up in a reasonable hotel outside Blackburn. Dyche was staying in same hotel and in bar. I chatted with him for 5 mins, not wanting to be a pain in his butt, but he was a absoulte gent and quite chuffed me being from Bristol and I remembered him ! I think he had just taken over at Burnley at that time. I never told him i recalled he was , shall we say, not too good ! ( I also read somewhere, in press he had 5 years with us ? Thats not right is it ! Year at most ?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamon Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Scored a great goal for York against us. He was playing for us though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Scored a great goal for York against us. He was playing for us though. He did and picked the ball out of the net, tucked it under his arm and ran with it to the centre spot, head held high. Like I said Dyche is a top bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 He tried hard but he was crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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simon uk Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Remember 1st game of the season v oxford 98/99 score was 2-2, i think he was at fault for both goals playing them onside and seemed to blame the rest of the team. Met him once in the players bar and he came across very well, had lots of time to speak to the fans. Exactly the game I associate with dyche, and buster who had been treating him for the last 6 months came out to defend him. Soren Anderson got 2 for us, but I much preferred akinbiyi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Show Me The Money! Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Exactly the game I associate with dyche, and buster who had been treating him for the last 6 months came out to defend him. Soren Anderson got 2 for us, but I much preferred akinbiyi. I remember the game as well. What such in my memory was he was at fault for the 2 goals but seemed to blame everyone else. I do also remember watching that game and thinking this it going to be a tough season and it was. We couldn't defend for toffee. Not having seen any games this season but were there many of you fearing a similar season this year after out leaky start? Oxford went down with us didn't they that year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Good centre half. But absolute shit for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 I think you'd struggle to find a more inept pairing in our recent history than Dyche and Watts. Easy. McGivern and McManus with Fontaine as a super sub .... FML they were dark, dark, days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Slow and error prone is how I recall him as a BCFC player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Good centre half. But absolute shit for us. During almost of his time at City Dyche was carrying a serious back injury. That's a huge part of why never impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 During almost of his time at City Dyche was carrying a serious back injury. That's a huge part of why never impressed. Steady on Robbo. You're 2 from 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledBrizzle Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Burnley a small club?? FA cup winners, 3 times finalists, 8 times semi finalists, 53 years in the top division of England? Quarter finalists in the European Cup in 1961...won division 1 in 1960. I'd love for us to be that small!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Show Me The Money! Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 ame="Leveller" post="2347205" timestamp="1440796856"] Burnley a small club?? FA cup winners, 3 times finalists, 8 times semi finalists, 53 years in the top division of England? Quarter finalists in the European Cup in 1961...won division 1 in 1960. I'd love for us to be that small!! Historically they aren't that small but the town of Burnley is quite small in terms of population compared to the rest of the league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledBrizzle Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Historically they aren't that small but the town of Burnley is quite small in terms of population compared to the rest of the league I understand but the original poster called Burnley a small club rather than a small place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 I wince when I think back to when he played for us. All that money on forwards & him and Julian (40) Watts at the back . . A recipe for disaster. He wasn't cheap either, just a total pants of a pointing ginger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 For those too young to remember, Shaun Taylor, who Dyche replaced for about 5 months, was the best centre back I've seen play for City. Certainly up there with Norman Hunter. Even the most awkward hard fought header would always find a red shirt and was more prolific in front of goal than Hunter. Another good season for Flint could see him up there with those two, especially if he gets into double figures goals wise. Dickie Rooks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Good player but bought back to early when injured. Some people have short memories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 My dad says he was so awful he didn't even realise he'd broken his own leg at one point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 My dad says he was so awful he didn't even realise he'd broken his own leg at one point I was going to say something related; i don't really remember him playing for us but do remember his name on the team sheet. I suppose that sort of says it all. I am sure he must have had a few decent games and that he worked hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snufflelufagus Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 My brother saw him out in a nightclub whilst he played for us. He said despite being injured he was still being played. Would explain why he was rubbish for us but good elsewhere ie Watford etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Dickie Rooks ! Jack Connor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Original El Bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 I don't understand why Jack Connor and Dickie Rooks are mentioned in this thread. Dyche had a very poor time at City. Rooks did OK but was in the twilight of his career and AD could not afford better. Jack Connor was a very good centre half over 8/9 seasons. Bit prone to spectacular own goals but definitely one of our better defenders over the last sixty odd years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 I understand but the original poster called Burnley a small club rather than a small place. OK, a small town club. The point is, a great history (from an era when Lancashire mill towns were the heart of English football) is not relevant today. Today, a small town club with modest crowds is a small club again. As are we - Bristol is a large city but BCFC is a small club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Dickie Rooks ! Geoff Merrick! Small but fantastic in the air - like Joe Bryan, and also terrific with the ball at his feet. I always thought he was like a skinny Bobby Moore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfred Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 If I recall, his defining moment was the opening game if the 98/99 season when he two attempts to clear the ball in our penalty area; the first went straight up in the air and the second he attempted to head it away but it went the opposite way and out for a corner to Oxford. Cue hoots of derision from City fans and a half time substitution. He could also be remembered for causing thousands of pounds worth of damage to the away dressing room after City scored two late, late goals to beat Millwall on a Friday night in the 00/01 season. As others have said, he was very popular and a very good player for every club bar City. Injury did for him unfortunately. Clearly he's a very good manager too. Although I always thought he took Burnley up on a tiny squad, but I note that they have 42 professionals on their books, so maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Dickie Rooks ! Have to take your word for that, waaaaaay before my time [emoji3][emoji3][emoji3][emoji106] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie_Turner Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 He did and picked the ball out of the net, tucked it under his arm and ran with it to the centre spot, head held high. Like I said Dyche is a top bloke. No ones doubting he's a top bloke though are they ? The post above said he was crap and your reply was that he wasn't crap...that's your opinion. In my opinion, I think he was worse than crap. He was absolutely shocking. Just when you thought it couldn't get worse, the boo's got to him and he became a complete liability to have on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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