CyderInACan Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Just imagine the Chimps Tea Party being introduced by Sam Mason. Could've been, umm, interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbeans Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 We also had that goal competition in more recent years for the youngsters which got the crowd involved occasionally. I reckon a penalty competition for fans against our reserve keeper at half time would be decent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 8 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: As well as the Seals wasn't there also a Chimps Tea Party back in the old First Div days? Yeah v west ham....and mayhem on the east end at the same time 76 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Pretty sure I once saw a dog display team at half time once. And if memory service, some sort of horse display team. Noted for the fact they made massive dents in the pitch and crapped everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheddarReds Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 45 minutes ago, DavidNoble said: Chipping the ball into the big inflatable cider can was always fun. That did actually happen, right? Yeah it did, I thought it was one of the better half-time fillers too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 1 hour ago, Norn Iron said: In our old first division days, we had a few "interesting" half time acts: There was the bloke who could do all sorts of gymnastics on a push bike. Then there was a cowboy and Indian shoot out. There's a picture of Malcolm Mcdonald with them that made the newspapers.....gunners puns galore. We witnessed a game of Lacrosse. A Rock n Roll band (forgotten their name but they were well known in Bristol) played a set on the back of a low loader lorry. They drove around the pitch (on the running track) afterwards only to see the cymbals fly off. A local reggae band also once played. Needless to say the sound quality for both bands ranged from non-existent to awful. We had a British Leyland demonstration of their latest models....they were driven around the running track. It wasn't Clarks pies but another brand (Bowyers? ) drove a lorry around the track with helpers throwing their pies into the crowd. It still makes me laugh that the East Enders would catch the pies and throw them back using the helpers as targets! In our 4th division days we would have the occasional marching band. I remember one of the musicians had a heart attack on the pitch and died. Finally, who can forget our all girl dance group? The Rockin' Robins I think they were called. Bowyers it was. I believe there were some choruses of "get yer tits out for the lads" if I remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 1 hour ago, Midlands Robin said: 6-1, could have sworn it was 7. Thought it was Bradford who put 6 passed us? Still emotionally scared about it now. We did score first. Carl Hutchings I believe.The worst goal was Mark Shail and one of the othe defenders (Vegard Hansen?) having an 'after you, no after you' discussion before the Wolves player nipped through to pinch the ball and score. Definitely 6-1, I think it was still 1-1 at half time too! Bradford away was the game before and we lost 5-0. Benny Lennartson's first two games in charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 1 hour ago, Norn Iron said: Finally, who can forget our all girl dance group? The Rockin' Robins I think they were called. I can't. What a night. 47 minutes ago, ciderbeans said: Is it ever worth bringing back cheer leaders? If we do, then please let it be a new troupe. If the original ones returned, the sound of their hips clicking would even be heard in the Dolman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 2 hours ago, MichaelRobartes said: We had a dog that did keepie ups once. That was amazing. Think we signed him from Bolton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atyeo's lift Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 You can't beat the old brass band that used to march around the ground playing Blaze Away - was it the Boys Brigade or something similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 41 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: As well as the Seals wasn't there also a Chimps Tea Party back in the old First Div days? well Rudolph? ...... bet ya did didn't ya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 28 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Pretty sure I once saw a dog display team at half time once. And if memory service, some sort of horse display team. Noted for the fact they made massive dents in the pitch and crapped everywhere. Dont know abput half time but I've seen a team of dogs do 90 minutes at AG a few times on the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 23 minutes ago, richwwtk said: Definitely 6-1, I think it was still 1-1 at half time too! Bradford away was the game before and we lost 5-0. Benny Lennartson's first two games in charge. Surprised you didn't mention your own personal half time moment! Seem to recall you winning the half time draw once Rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride of the west Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Baldrick asking us if we could hear the rovers sing always sticks in my mind as one of the best half time moments I'd love Tony to be the match day announcer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 5 minutes ago, pride of the west said: Baldrick asking us if we could hear the rovers sing always sticks in my mind as one of the best half time moments I'd love Tony to be the match day announcer. I believe it was the other way around, with the Dolman questioning if Tony (in full Baldrick attire) could be heard singing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Back in 66 or 67 The actual Adge & the Wurzels did a three or four set gig BEFORE the game. Always remember Reg Quantrill doing an arm flayling "Pete Townsend" on his BANJO ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 58 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: I believe it was the other way around, with the Dolman questioning if Tony (in full Baldrick attire) could be heard singing. Certainly was, to which he replied in on the microphone "Can you hear Baldrick sing? Yes I ******* can" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 1 hour ago, Bristol Rob said: Surprised you didn't mention your own personal half time moment! Seem to recall you winning the half time draw once Rich. I did, my brother crossed the pitch with me to collect the winnings and he knelt down to kiss the centre spot on the way, which actually drew a cheer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 2 hours ago, ciderbeans said: Didn't they once have people on matts doing martial arts or self defence? Was real random. Is it ever worth bringing back cheer leaders? I remember being part of a Tae Kwon-Do demonstration team at half time against Swindon in the early 90's. We didn't have mats so we were bare footed on very slippery and very muddy turf - the combination of filthy feet and kicks to a white suit didn't look too great :laugh:. One thing I do remember is hearing the voices from the crowd quite clearly, so when we shout abuse at the players - they can hear it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 City Pussy I always thought it was City Kitty tbf. Whatever happened to City Cat? Does anyone know? Nowt against Scrumpy but I miss that cat... I can remember a QPR game when Skeletor was in charge. I was sat in Atyeo Block H with my little brother. At HT, the Wurzels came on the pitch and did a few numbers and the crowd sang back. When Holloway came back out, the whole Atyeo sang "Cheer Up Ian Holloway" at him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 3 hours ago, MichaelRobartes said: We had a dog that did keepie ups once. That was amazing. I think you may have had your pre match pint spiked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 The old half time entertainment used to be provided by the blokes putting up scores alongside letters on boards behind the goals. You searched down through the matches listed alongside letters in the programme to find what the score had been probably 30 minutes before! There was also generally a charitable collection made whereby people carried a white sheets around the perimeter of the ground, into which supporters were urged to hurl coins! How times change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 3 hours ago, Never to the dark side said: Didn't Sam Mason say during half time,the other lot, are winning at Wrexham lets hope it stays that way? LEAD BALOON? Sam seems to have a nack for wrong words wrong place(wrong time).."taxi for Sam Mason"?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 28 minutes ago, Septic Peg said: City Pussy I always thought it was City Kitty tbf. Whatever happened to City Cat? Does anyone know? Nowt against Scrumpy but I miss that cat... I can remember a QPR game when Skeletor was in charge. I was sat in Atyeo Block H with my little brother. At HT, the Wurzels came on the pitch and did a few numbers and the crowd sang back. When Holloway came back out, the whole Atyeo sang "Cheer Up Ian Holloway" at him. You'll never beat beat the Robins(rocking)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 27 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: I think you may have had your pre match pint spiked! Unlikely. I was about seven years old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 3 minutes ago, Robert the bruce said: Sam seems to have a nack for wrong words wrong place(wrong time).."taxi for Sam Mason"?? But only a SPECIFIC type of taxi driver, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted October 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 1 hour ago, Septic Peg said: City Pussy I always thought it was City Kitty tbf. Whatever happened to City Cat? Does anyone know? Nowt against Scrumpy but I miss that cat... Now unless my memory has failed again, I believe the very first time she announced it she said 'pussy' and there after it became 'kitty' for obvious reasons. Either way it was a dark period in City's Half Time history. Back when the only other distractions were long queues for a cold pie and a badly made cuppa and the half time scores. Thank christ for the days when a new One Team hit the streets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 I remember back in the 80's, think it was a Boxing Day game maybe. We were absolutely packed in the heaving Eastend that was, a milkfloat type vehicle was driven around hurling out little cartons of orange juice into the crowd. One hit me right in the throat, I probably had a scarf on which saved me from being decapitated. It fell down into my hands and for a brief second I thought 'bloody hell that hurt but at least I now have a half time drink' only for it to be snatched from my hands to promptly hurled back hitting the person on the vehicle and almost knocking them to the ground. My little carton of orange juice was almost lethal! And yes I remember the poor Neil Diamond tribute act in the pouring rain, if I hear Neil Diamond now I think back to that. Wasn't he ( the real ND) doing a concert at the ground and this was meant to publicise it, sure the attendance must have been halved on the strength of it. Away entertainment, well similar to Neil Diamond if I hear Tina Turner it takes be back to Wolves away, dunno when but they had Neil's equivalent. And Sheffield Utd away had some lady opera singer screeching out dressed as a Viking for some unknown reason! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebristolred Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 5 hours ago, Midlands Robin said: 6-1, could have sworn it was 7. Thought it was Bradford who put 6 passed us? Still emotionally scared about it now. We did score first. Carl Hutchings I believe.The worst goal was Mark Shail and one of the othe defenders (Vegard Hansen?) having an 'after you, no after you' discussion before the Wolves player nipped through to pinch the ball and score. Pretty sure it was 6-1 and a 5-0 loss to Bradford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted October 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Just more proof you can have Cider or you can have memories but you can't have both together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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