Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 3 hours ago, Nogbad the Bad said: My first City game was a Glos. Cup Final at Eastville. Our Cub Master was a gashead and took the whole pack in an attempt to indoctrinate us towards favouring his nauseating club. He took us in the open end with the City fans where we stood against the wall at the front. I thought the noise and colour of the City fans banked up behind us was fantastic and I couldn't stop turning round just to watch them.To keep an oft repeated OTIB story short I instinctively disliked everything about Rovers at first sight - their colours, their ground, their dirge, and City smashed Rovers 5-0. A love affair was born that night, and a 'hate affair' as well. My deep dislike of all things BRFC is well known, and the Cub Master not only failed miserably to indoctrinate me to follow his vile club but inadvertantly created a new supporter for BCFC. My Dad wasn't interested in football so it was a couple of years later I made my way to AG with some schoolmates for the League Cup semi final against Spurs. Queuing up at the juveniles with the racket coming from inside the East End was in itself an incredible experience, an exciting new world discovered, so different to everything else in my, admittedly, boring life at the time. There followed entry to the ground - I say the ground but we didn't make it any further than the top of the entry slope such was the mass of bodies at the top. And then... a chant, CITY! CITY! erupted from the middle and my first look to my right across at the masses of heads in the darkened East end, the hands clapping in the air, the constant flicker of cigarette lighters, red and white everywhere.... and the noise. WOW, absolutely hooked, from day 1. Looking back it was the fans and incredible atmosphere that did it for me at least as much as the football, which let's face it was often pretty dull. I often wonder if today's young fans could possibly get hooked in the same way, staring in absolute awe at the atmosphere, seeing adults shouting and swearing and really letting themselves go was in itself exciting and different. It seems such a diluted experience now that it's hard to see how today's first time youngster could feel the same excitement. Oh, and deciding to go on the day while chatting at school and meeting up with a group of 11/12 year old mates from all across Bristol in the crowds outside the ground and being able to 'misbehave' without parents was the best thing of all. It seems these days groups of unaccompanied youngsters are not only actively discouraged but I've even heard stories of unaccompanied groups of 13 year olds actually being refused tickets at the ground and sent away. A disastrous short sighted policy indeed, if that had been the case in 1970 it's quite possible I'd never have gone to AG again, and BCFC would have missed out on 45 unbroken seasons of my support... and counting. Mind you, it would have been my loss as well, in fact much more so. As City fans we know full well we don't support ' by far the greatest team the world has ever seen', unfortunately, but we also know we follow a truly unique football club nonetheless, and a hell of a lot of that uniqueness is down to the passion of the fans. Up the City. "Nauseating club"...love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 11 hours ago, Reading Red said: Saturday September 5th 1981 - City v Doncaster Rovers. It ended up as a 2-2 draw and I was sat behind the dugout. It was just before my 9th birthday. Difficult times for City but this is when the love affair began! I think we were 2-0 up, and I remember "Altered Images" being played on h/t tannoy! Weird how you remember obscure things like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 I have no idea, the earliest game I can really remember was beating Charlton 4-0, I looked it up and it was early in the 1966/67 season, I would have been 4 years old, but I remember it because my cousin came down from London to go to the game with us (Charlton supporter) and I have a memory of telling him who my favourite players were so I must have been going before that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.J.Thribb Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 4th February 1995, day before my 12th birthday. I got into football around 10-11, having previously turned down my dad's attempts to take me to watch in the old East End-I bitterly regret this as I missed out on experiencing the old school Gate.. Anyway my first match was in the Dolman with City beating Barnsley 3-2, they took the lead until the Chief knocked in a brace if memory serves. At 3-1 Danny Wilson pulled one back for them (he was player-manager at the time!) but City held out. I remember loving the buzz when City scored, pity we went down that year.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vespa Red Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 3rd January 1981, 0-0 draw v Derby in the FA Cup. Stood in the Enclosure with @BS4 on Tour... who was already a seasoned pro. Spent much of my childhood watching Torquay United and had a bit of a thing for Chelsea at the time but watching City was a completely different entity. Of course, I then had to endure 2 relegations on the bounce having missed the glory years of the 70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 42 minutes ago, Vespa Red said: 3rd January 1981, 0-0 draw v Derby in the FA Cup. Stood in the Enclosure with @BS4 on Tour... who was already a seasoned pro. Spent much of my childhood watching Torquay United and had a bit of a thing for Chelsea at the time but watching City was a completely different entity. Of course, I then had to endure 2 relegations on the bounce having missed the glory years of the 70s. I thought we went to the 6-2 game vs Derby in Jan 1980 not this one?! Although the old memory is fading a tad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 12 hours ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: He manages the Co op in Longlevens...he's been there for years. Doesn't watch City anymore...he's a birdwatcher now! There was also a curly haired oaf called Jonah? Really? That isn't too far away from me, maybe I'll pop in and see him. He won't recognise me without the mullet! His younger brother Shane was a big City fan too, but he's all about FGR now, follows them all round the country with his daughter. Can't imagine Julian as a birdwatcher! Presume Jer Tocknell still goes? Yes, Jonah was one of ours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 3 minutes ago, Woodsy said: Really? That isn't too far away from me, maybe I'll pop in and see him. He won't recognise me without the mullet! His younger brother Shane was a big City fan too, but he's all about FGR now, follows them all round the country with his daughter. Can't imagine Julian as a birdwatcher! Presume Jer Tocknell still goes? Yes, Jonah was one of ours! Is that Jeremy from Slimbridge? Tache and completely City-obsessed? I've seen him at away games, so guessing he's still at it! First time I remember Julian was at an away match at Torquay on a Saturday night in Div4 (Nolans/boat sinking). He got shitfaced on the coach home and was pretty much challenging everyone to a dust up....was pretty close to being chucked off in Torbay somewhere! He used to go away with us in the car a fair bit...when he rammed the rum and blacks down...ooh shit! Remember Jonah sitting his lumpen frame on poor unsuspecting lads in the coach. Could never work out if his gormlessness was an act or not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 15 minutes ago, Woodsy said: Really? That isn't too far away from me, maybe I'll pop in and see him. He won't recognise me without the mullet! His younger brother Shane was a big City fan too, but he's all about FGR now, follows them all round the country with his daughter. Can't imagine Julian as a birdwatcher! Presume Jer Tocknell still goes? Yes, Jonah was one of ours! Are you in Longlevens? Bakes and Forbes PM, who both get on here, are in Longlevens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vespa Red Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 50 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: I thought we went to the 6-2 game vs Derby in Jan 1980 not this one?! Although the old memory is fading a tad! No, wasn't that exciting sadly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 21 minutes ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: Is that Jeremy from Slimbridge? Tache and completely City-obsessed? I've seen him at away games, so guessing he's still at it! First time I remember Julian was at an away match at Torquay on a Saturday night in Div4 (Nolans/boat sinking). He got shitfaced on the coach home and was pretty much challenging everyone to a dust up....was pretty close to being chucked off in Torbay somewhere! He used to go away with us in the car a fair bit...when he rammed the rum and blacks down...ooh shit! Remember Jonah sitting his lumpen frame on poor unsuspecting lads in the coach. Could never work out if his gormlessness was an act or not! That's Jer, went an obscene amount of time without missing a game. I'm sure someone on here said a while back he's up Leicester way now, in my head he may work for Walkers Crisps?? That sounds like Julian, a flick switched after a beer or two! Nice guy though. As for Jonah, I suspect that was one of my lot who got sat on. He was a few years older, and one of our lot christened him 'Brains', and I think he may have said it within earshot, and got squashed as his punishment! 17 minutes ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: Are you in Longlevens? Bakes and Forbes PM, who both get on here, are in Longlevens. I'm in Abbeymead, so just the other side of town, but the in laws used to live there, so know the Co Op. I've seen the odd City shirt around Gloucester, but not many. Nice to know there's a couple more out there. Maybe we should start a Gloucester drinking club when (if!) we get a live game this season. I recognise their user names, but don't think either are 'big' users of the forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 27 October 1979 lost 1-0 to Arsenal at home. Shaw, Sweeney, Whitehead, David Rodgers, Merrick, Fitzpatrick, Ritchie, Mabbutt, Tainton, Mann, Royle As others have said I had experienced nothing remotely like it before. The noise, the crowds, wow. Not living in Bristol opportunities to go were very few for many years (that was my once in the 70s, and then once in the 80s) until I got a job and could afford to get myself to games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 13 minutes ago, Woodsy said: That's Jer, went an obscene amount of time without missing a game. I'm sure someone on here said a while back he's up Leicester way now, in my head he may work for Walkers Crisps?? That sounds like Julian, a flick switched after a beer or two! Nice guy though. As for Jonah, I suspect that was one of my lot who got sat on. He was a few years older, and one of our lot christened him 'Brains', and I think he may have said it within earshot, and got squashed as his punishment! I'm in Abbeymead, so just the other side of town, but the in laws used to live there, so know the Co Op. I've seen the odd City shirt around Gloucester, but not many. Nice to know there's a couple more out there. Maybe we should start a Gloucester drinking club when (if!) we get a live game this season. I recognise their user names, but don't think either are 'big' users of the forum? I used to live in Abbeymead, and until recently was seeing a girl there, although I am up in Derbyshire. Bakes and Forbes PM went on the coach in the 80s. Deffo should establish a Gloucester branch...there are more City than you realise, although the amount of plastics is shocking! Used to be a fair few of us that went...met up in the old Prince of Wales (RIP). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 5 minutes ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: I used to live in Abbeymead, and until recently was seeing a girl there, although up in Derbyshire. Bakes and Forbes PM went on the coach in the 80s. Deffo should establish a Gloucester branch...there are more City than you realise, although the amount of plastics is shocking! Used to be a fair few of us that went...met up in the old Prince of Wales (RIP). It's the plastics that kill it for me.....! I know the PoW, covered in graffiti now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 3 minutes ago, Woodsy said: It's the plastics that kill it for me.....! I know the PoW, covered in graffiti now! Its been demolished! Block of flats there now. Was practically my second home once. Did you know Martin Tudor (Clarence) and Gibbo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 3 minutes ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: I used to live in Abbeymead, and until recently was seeing a girl there, although up in Derbyshire. Bakes and Forbes PM went on the coach in the 80s. Deffo should establish a Gloucester branch...there are more City than you realise, although the amount of plastics is shocking! I lived in Barnwood for a few years. I was surprised that I didn't encounter any fellow reds though I did know a couple of gasheads. An unofficial Gloucester branch would have been great, I used to watch some games in the Pint Pot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 3 minutes ago, Eddie Hitler said: I lived in Barnwood for a few years. I was surprised that I didn't encounter any fellow reds though I did know a couple of gasheads. An unofficial Gloucester branch would have been great, I used to watch some games in the Pint Pot. Used to know a few Clampetts...they were OK. Better than all the bloody manyoo armchairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 3 minutes ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: Its been demolished! Block of flats there now. Was practically my second home once. Did you know Martin Tudor (Clarence) and Gibbo? Ha - could've sworn we walked past it like two weeks ago!! Oh yeah, Clarence I know quite well. He's worth a follow on facebook, he comes out with some good stuff! He was linesman at a City ladies game not so long back. Gibbo I knew, but not seen him in years. Think he went up to Manchester, had a drunken convo with him in Dursley years ago, the memories of that are pretty vague! His Mum was a dinner lady at my primary school! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 3 minutes ago, Woodsy said: Ha - could've sworn we walked past it like two weeks ago!! Oh yeah, Clarence I know quite well. He's worth a follow on facebook, he comes out with some good stuff! He was linesman at a City ladies game not so long back. Gibbo I knew, but not seen him in years. Think he went up to Manchester, had a drunken convo with him in Dursley years ago, the memories of that are pretty vague! His Mum was a dinner lady at my primary school! Know Clarence on FB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 6 minutes ago, Eddie Hitler said: I lived in Barnwood for a few years. I was surprised that I didn't encounter any fellow reds though I did know a couple of gasheads. An unofficial Gloucester branch would have been great, I used to watch some games in the Pint Pot. To be fair, it's all rugby shirts you see in Gloucester, far more than football shirts. I wear my colours from time to time just in case there are any others around. There is a G*shead lives on the road behind me, and saw one bloke in the local with a shirt on when they scraped their way out of non league. The show off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 8 minutes ago, Eddie Hitler said: I lived in Barnwood for a few years. I was surprised that I didn't encounter any fellow reds though I did know a couple of gasheads. An unofficial Gloucester branch would have been great, I used to watch some games in the Pint Pot. If Gloucester City could get all the plastic Premier ***** to attend, then they could actually go places! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 4 minutes ago, Woodsy said: To be fair, it's all rugby shirts you see in Gloucester, far more than football shirts. I wear my colours from time to time just in case there are any others around. There is a G*shead lives on the road behind me, and saw one bloke in the local with a shirt on when they scraped their way out of non league. The show off Yeah to be fair, rugby is big in Glos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 4 minutes ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: If Gloucester City could get all the plastic Premier ***** to attend, then they could actually go places! Me and my Swindon mate have contemplated getting season tickets if! they ever come back to town. Can't help but think he's the winner there though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 7 minutes ago, Woodsy said: 4 minutes ago, Woodsy said: Me and my Swindon mate have contemplated getting season tickets if! they ever come back to town. Can't help but think he's the winner there though! Pity that they can't ground share at Kingsholm. The rugger buggers would have a fit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 11 minutes ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: If Gloucester City could get all the plastic Premier ***** to attend, then they could actually go places! Yellows! I was there too late for their big run with Leroy Rosenoir and some money. When I went down there I knew half the crowd. Not that I'm hugely social more that there weren't many there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 5 minutes ago, Eddie Hitler said: Yellows! I was there too late for their big run with Leroy Rosenoir and some money. When I went down there I knew half the crowd. Not that I'm hugely social more that there weren't many there. Tigers! I remember a workmate raving about Matt Bryant (think it was him) when he was on loan there. The crowds are pretty paltry, but have been to Meadow Park when it was rocking...the halcyon days when they almost got to the Conference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky89 Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 1997 home to Luton Town. Won 3-0, Micky Bell scored, became my hero, we went up that year - thought that being a City fan was amazing and would never let me down . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 21 minutes ago, Clarky89 said: 1997 home to Luton Town. Won 3-0, Micky Bell scored, became my hero, we went up that year - thought that being a City fan was amazing and would never let me down . . . Hahaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS13 Robin Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 My first game was City v Fulham think it was 1971 and we lost 0-1 if I remember rightly(my late dad was a big Fulham fan} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS13 Robin Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 7 hours ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: Apparently they approached Gloucester Rugby on a number of occasions but they have been refused Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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