Curr Avon Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Sung by Lena Martell was number 1 in the UK Singles Chart, the last time City beat Leeds United in the League; on Saturday November 3, 1979: http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/uk-top-40-singles-chart/19791028/750140/ City won 3-1, but it was to be their final season in the top flight and relegation followed after a 5-2 defeat at Southampton in April 1980. Here is a brief summary, from 'Bristol City - The Modern Era: A Complete Record', by David Woods: Despite Eddie Gray driving in the opener after 28 seconds City gain a comprehensive win at Elland Road and move to within 6 points of the top of the table. A trio of headers clinches the points in front of a restless crowd who chant for the sacking of Leeds boss Jimmy Adamson. Here is the City Line-Up and scorers: 1. John Shaw 2. Gerry Sweeney 3. Clive Whitehead 4. Kevin Mabbutt 5. Alan Hay 6. Geoff Merrick 7. Tony Fitzpatrick 8. Tom Ritchie 9. Joe Royle 10. Jimmy Mann 11. Trevor Tainton Scorers: City: Mabbutt 20, 51, Merrick 54 Leeds: Gray 1 Attendance: 17,377 Returning to the charts, that week's top 30 singles contained a number of titles that could be directly related to City's current plight, or be a complete coincidence. I plump for coincidence, but what do I know. See for yourself: http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/uk-top-40-singles-chart/19791028/750140/ 1. One day at a time 3. Every day hurts 4. Gimme Gimme Gimme 7. The chosen few 9. Gonna get along without you now 18. Since you've been gone and last, but not least 23. Making plans for Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Sir Geoff Merrick on scoresheet !!! Blimey !! Didnt happen too often ! Didnt matter. - he was quality Edit Had to have a check - 10 goals (couple more than I expected) in 375 games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 No 23.... I know it's not exactly football related but any post that mentions XTC is brilliant! So what if they're from Swindle! Hopefully, we'll be Xtatic at 5 pm today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Everyday Hurts by Sad Cafe - Classic Also Rainbow in there - Saw Mr Blackmore and co a few times - Fannnntastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Mr Blackmore hails from Weston Super Mare. Saw Rainbow at the Hippo with Lita Forde as support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 1 hour ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Every Day Hurts by Sad Cafe - Classic Also Rainbow in there - Saw Mr Blackmore and co a few times - Fannnntastic Indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vespa Red Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Charlie Daniels there of course with his classic The Devil Went Down to Georgia at number, before he signed for Bournemouth 35 years later. Nice to see The Selecter, Specials, The Jam and (one hit wonders) The Jags there as well. When music was music! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 2 hours ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Everyday Hurts by Sad Cafe - Classic Also Rainbow in there - Saw Mr Blackmore and co a few times - Fannnntastic My band will be playing Since You've Been Gone later tonight at our gig in Weston... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 I can't believe there were only 17k for a Leeds home game back in the 70's..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vespa Red Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 40 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: My band will be playing Since You've Been Gone later tonight at our gig in Weston... And the award for shameless plugs goes to..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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