'Orns Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 11 Oct 1986 City 3 York 0 My Dad was a big Tottenham fan, and as such, as a kid I followed them too. Went to watch them a few times, but wanted to someone I could really 'support' as opposed to being a part time fan. Pestered Dad for ages to take me to City (could easily have been R*vers, but I always hated their shirts!), and he worked with some City fans who went down quite a bit. I was 13, from the next season me and some mates would get on the bus from Cheltenham that stopped in Gloucester, Dursley etc on the way through. The rest is history, now I've taken my eldest daughters, it's in the blood now. 30 year anniversary this year, been some highs, some lows, but I wouldn't swap City for anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Circa 70/71 and unbelievably for such a sad anorak I can't remember who it was against and my old man (a supporter for much longer than my 52 years on the planet), can't remember, either. He can still recall in vivid detail both of Atyeo's goals he saw in the World Cup win over Ireland at Wembley though.. I was 7 then and have only missed about ten home games since.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallaceboy Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Mansfield at Wembley.lost on pens.big glyn with a late equaliser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 3, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 10th January 1987, I was 12. FA Cup home to Plymouth Argyle, we drew 1-1. Remember the buzz of the atmosphere, then the craziness between the fans in the park afterwards. Was hooked from that day forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One BCFC Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 I did go a few times before but I dont really remember them, my first game that has always stood out was a 3-1 win in 2001 vs Swindon. We really bottled that season after Christmas in 2001/02. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red mist Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Fist game Jan 1962 v Peterbrough United 1-2, went with my late dad sat me on a crash bar in the East End. I was hooked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 46 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: I remember the first games I saw after I was allowed to cross town on my own , well with mates. 1970-71 friendly Vs Go Ahead Deventer won 2-0 and the First game of the season was Sunderland at home. In the middle-ish (slightly to the right as you looked at it) of the EE City won 4-3 and I could barely see a thing awesome. I seem to remember Ken Whimshurst getting the winner that day with a 20 yarder. Was also in the East End that day with a Sunderland supporting mate of mine!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 28 minutes ago, Woodsy said: 11 Oct 1986 City 3 York 0 My Dad was a big Tottenham fan, and as such, as a kid I followed them too. Went to watch them a few times, but wanted to someone I could really 'support' as opposed to being a part time fan. Pestered Dad for ages to take me to City (could easily have been R*vers, but I always hated their shirts!), and he worked with some City fans who went down quite a bit. I was 13, from the next season me and some mates would get on the bus from Cheltenham that stopped in Gloucester, Dursley etc on the way through. The rest is history, now I've taken my eldest daughters, it's in the blood now. 30 year anniversary this year, been some highs, some lows, but I wouldn't swap City for anything I remember Bobby Hutchinson scoring a bullet header in front of the park end. When I chat about this goal to the old man . York 3 0 was the game we recall from . God knows how many goals I have forgot about. But this goal has stuck with me because I couldn't believe how hard he headed the ball . Can u recall that woodsy or have I got the wrong game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red white and red Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 1 hour ago, Bullbag said: When I was 17, in a back alley up against the wall. ...and me! hi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 7 minutes ago, stephenkibby. said: I seem to remember Ken Whimshurst getting the winner that day with a 20 yarder. Was also in the East End that day with a Sunderland supporting mate of mine!!! I'd have to check on that, as I said couldn't see much but the atmosphere was brilliant. There were a few Sunderland fans on the EE when we got in, confused me a bit at the time. I think Gerry Shape got a couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 1 hour ago, Bullbag said: When I was 17, in a back alley up against the wall. 6 minutes ago, Red white and red said: ...and me! hi! Awww , it's like a dating site. Glad you two have found each other again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redysteadygo1 Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Sometime in 1956 sat on the wall at the front of "Crackers Corner" my dad being the "cracker" behind me. He used to watch both City and Rovers to get his football fix as due to his work he couldn't make regular Saturday afternoon games. Thankfully he didn't take me across to Eastville, although I did go occasionally later when there were away teams I wanted to see play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Sometime in 76/77 when I was 7 or 8. The first game I can remember is Joe Royle's four goal debut v Boro, which I just checked was 26 November 1977 so its possible I may have forgotten games before that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciderhead433 Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Went with a few mate during the Christmas holidays !967 Birmingham city at home won 4-0 was 10. Dad was a gashead he used to take me to eastrville with him he said i had to make a choice. Near the end of the season we played Aston Villa away and asked if i could go as it was only a mile away from Ashton gate then Dad pointed that was Ashton Vale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Cloud Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 losing 3-1 to Notts Forest at home either 77 or 78 (same score both years) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redapple Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 2 hours ago, COACH2 said: 1972 v Chelsea age 10, it was a testimonial match for Gordon Parr, It was a night match and we went by coach from Clevedon the the excitement when we scored has had me hooked ever since. I think this was my first match ! But memories are very blurred , I remember the smell of tobacco , the brightness of the flood lights but have no idea of the score . Was Chris Garland playing for Chelsea ? First game I vividly remember was against Cardiff on a February Saturday in I'm guesstimating 72 or 73 . I remember the Cardiff fans waving their blue scarves on the West side of the Eastend stands out for some reason . City won . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Necromancer Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 My dad took me to my first game in 1990, lost 1-3 to tranmere. Seem to remember it being a miserable Tuesday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Roper Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 City v Rovers FA cup 1968 . I was nine ,went with my Dad ,he said it was up to me who I supported but always knew it was City for me . Match finished 0-0 City won the replay. That was when the Rovers had a proper kit ,before they got back into those ridiculous quarters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted August 3, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 1967 is the earliest programme I had ( recently had a big clear out and got rid of the lot) can't remember my first game but it would have been mid 60's. Fond memories of meaningless evening games like the Anglo Scottish cup. I always wanted to be a goalie, so Mike Gibson was my hero back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Homer Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 17th September 1988 Bristol City 1-1 Preston North End Stood in the East End with my uncle, who introduced me to life as a red. Seems to remember Joe Jordan scoring, but could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 44 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: I remember Bobby Hutchinson scoring a bullet header in front of the park end. When I chat about this goal to the old man . York 3 0 was the game we recall from . God knows how many goals I have forgot about. But this goal has stuck with me because I couldn't believe how hard he headed the ball . Can u recall that woodsy or have I got the wrong game I bought the program for this game a few months ago from ebay, someone has written on the back page, against the line ups, that Walsh got 2 and Neville 1, so I don't think this is the game you're thinking of Oddly, I do remember Hutch scoring a goal similar to the one you describe, so could well be same season. What a great player he was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballwinningcentrehalf Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Late September baaaaaack in.... '95... 0-0 draw at home to Wycombe. Wouldn't say I instantly got the bug after that, but my father tried again a couple of weeks later and we saw a 4-0 win against Hull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 6 minutes ago, Woodsy said: I bought the program for this game a few months ago from ebay, someone has written on the back page, against the line ups, that Walsh got 2 and Neville 1, so I don't think this is the game you're thinking of Oddly, I do remember Hutch scoring a goal similar to the one you describe, so could well be same season. What a great player he was Cheers long time ago. 30 years me and the old man have mentioned that goal . Against the wrong team . Ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Oldham, promotion decider '65 Having said that ,my old man took me to an FA Youth cup game against Barnsley (late 50's) Only thing I remember was Jantzen Derrick was playing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 8 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: Cheers long time ago. 30 years me and the old man have mentioned that goal . Against the wrong team . Ha ha The memory plays tricks! It's like the Jacki flick vs Ipswich, there was a conversation on here about it a while back, can remember it clear as day in my head, yet someone remembered it in a different part of the pitch all together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 34 minutes ago, Red Necromancer said: Seem to remember it being a miserable Tuesday night. .......the first of many eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izza Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 1974 at 7 years old. My Dad is gas so my Grandad took me. I remember paying peanuts to go in the school boy enclosure in front of the Dolman stand then my Grandad leading me up the steps to the spare seat next to his, no one ever questioned a 70 year old man with his grandson. Sorry City for the lost revenue but you have had an awful lot of money off me in the past 40 odd years so I don't feel guilty :-) So I have seen us hit the peak and almost gone bust, what a ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC in my DNA 1957 Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 February 13th 1965. at the gate...With my red and white scarf and a wooden rattle...i was coming up to my 8th birthday. Went with dad and late grandad heard the F word for the first time from both of them and was immediately told that horrible blue and white ...over there are not very nice and don't tell your mum or nan. City versus Rovers...City won 2..1. I guess that made it ok for them looking for me as i got lost in the tunnels going to the toillets!!!!! Surprising what a box across the ear'oles does to make a memory stick!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 3 hours ago, Red Exile said: 1969. Family lore states that my brother (late of this forum) went to watch Pinocchio or some such with my Mum at the Rex, while my Dad, Uncle and cousin went down to the Gate. I never let him forget that choice... Does he still support that lying wooden git ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmers Green Red Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 4 hours ago, RaspberryRed said: Looking forward to the new season with much anticipation combined with the onset of middle age it got me thinking back to my first ever game watching the Mighty Reds Bristol City vs St Mirren 0 - 2 1979/80 I was eight years old but clearly remember being in awe of the crowds of people around the ground, the brightness of the floodlights before being manoeuvred to the front of the old Williams Stand terracing and perched on a concrete block wall to watch the game. I can't remember anything about the game whatsoever but was obviously bitten by the bug as am still coming back. There's been some immense Highs & Lows in the subsequent 36 years from being huddled around a transistor radio by an old school portacabin to hear the news that the club had been saved from bankruptcy in 1982 (at the 11th hour) right up to the double winning season we have recently experienced So what are your recollections of your first match? COYR That was my first game also when I was 5 years old ... only time I ever sat in the Dolman but remember vividly walking up the steps on the East End side and standing open mouthed as I saw the pitch bathed in the flown of the floodlights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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