Norn Iron Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 6 hours ago, MichaelRobartes said: We had a dog that did keepie ups once. That was amazing. Think we signed him from Bolton. Edited 4 hours ago by downendcity Don't you mean we signed the dog from Blackburn? He was a Blackburn Rover. .... .... .... ...sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bs3 Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 6 hours ago, Welcome To The Jungle said: I remember the army doing some displays at half time a couple of times. Literally filled the Gate with smoke which obviously no one told there are illegal in football grounds I remember that, I think it was the TA but it was mint. 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, bs3 said: I remember that, I think it was the TA but it was mint. The TA - Or Tammy was call him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Old fourth division,dark,cold and a bit of rain in the air,half time,out walk about 10-12 girls no older than 10,they start doing the can-can,was stood in the enclousure in those days,next to the east end,we all joined in the can-can with gusto,can-can finishes,cue a huge round of applause from the whole ground,the girls looked so proud as they ran off the pitch,always sticks in my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 2 hours ago, RedM said: 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! The Viking has a feel of Wagner 'Ring Cycle' about it-must have been one hell of an abridged version!!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 I remember a Wurzels performance vaguely, cannot remember if it was pre game or Half time, but it was some kind of Anniversary about 15 years ago, v Port Vale. Certainly was September 2001 and I am sure the Wurzels were at the Gate that day performing or some such! But then, the Wurzels are synonomous with us so I guess it was Half Time Heaven maybe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 4 hours ago, Rudolf Hucker said: 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. Yes and I got hit by one in the back of the head when i was standing in the old enclosure, Saw stars for a few seconds, I can tell you, those were dangerous days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 7 hours ago, alandicks said: Wasn't the match where the chap who died whilst playing in a marching band the League Cup semi final 2nd leg v Notts Forest in 1989 ? Don't think it was. I watched the poor chap keel over from the Dolman Stand, but was in the enclosure for the Forest game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderrider Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 3 hours ago, nebristolred said: Pretty sure it was 6-1 and a 5-0 loss to Bradford. It was 6-1 Robbie Keane scored a hat trick. I think he was only about 19 at the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The dastardly red Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 1 hour ago, The Horse With No Name said: Don't think it was. I watched the poor chap keel over from the Dolman Stand, but was in the enclosure for the Forest game. Wasn't it against Notts county the band guy died? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 46 minutes ago, ciderrider said: It was 6-1 Robbie Keane scored a hat trick. I think he was only about 19 at the time wrong.....some other geezer scored 4 Connolly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted October 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Yeah I think it was a lad called Connolly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 1 hour ago, The Horse With No Name said: Don't think it was. I watched the poor chap keel over from the Dolman Stand, but was in the enclosure for the Forest game. I was sure it was the Forest match as well. I was in the open end and I was only 11 at the time so if it didn't happen then it some messed up 'memories' I have from somewhere. Poor poor bloke whatever game it was though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBrotherErnie Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Current half time entertainment is terribly boring. The Blackthorn glass chipping and shooting from halfway games need to come back. Surely it wouldn't be too hard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 2 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said: I remember a Wurzels performance vaguely, cannot remember if it was pre game or Half time, but it was some kind of Anniversary about 15 years ago, v Port Vale. Certainly was September 2001 and I am sure the Wurzels were at the Gate that day performing or some such! But then, the Wurzels are synonomous with us so I guess it was Half Time Heaven maybe! I'm sure that the original Wurzels played on the pitch in my early days back in the 60s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 8 minutes ago, MyBrotherErnie said: Current half time entertainment is terribly boring. The Blackthorn glass chipping and shooting from halfway games need to come back. Surely it wouldn't be too hard? Not sure they want people on their lovely playing surface and they seem to be watering it even in damp conditions. The Blackthorn chipping thing was too difficult for people in normal footwear. They need something a bit easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 2 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said: I remember a Wurzels performance vaguely, cannot remember if it was pre game or Half time, but it was some kind of Anniversary about 15 years ago, v Port Vale. Certainly was September 2001 and I am sure the Wurzels were at the Gate that day performing or some such! But then, the Wurzels are synonomous with us so I guess it was Half Time Heaven maybe! Pre game I think, in the DEH. Everyone was absolutely battered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 2 hours ago, The Horse With No Name said: Don't think it was. I watched the poor chap keel over from the Dolman Stand, but was in the enclosure for the Forest game. It was absolutely 100% the Forest game. It was a huge game game us, playing Forest in the Cup. (how far we have come, or how far they have fallen). The weather had been awful, loads of rain and the game had been doubtful I think. The bandsmen were marching up and down the pitch, it came to a turn and down he went. Of course the crowd had thought he had just slipped on the wet grass and the crowd let out a 'wha-hey' and a laugh. I can't remember much else at the time, eg treatment on the pitch etc. I'm sure each and everyone of us were utterly horrified when we found out later the poor chap had died. There was collections for his family etc at the next matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuntmeididntdoit Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Can no one else remember Brian ferry promoting his bride stripped bear album. Sure he played at half time. No idea which game but sure first season in div 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 7 hours ago, CyderInACan said: But only a SPECIFIC type of taxi driver, though. if you were thinking what i thought you were thinking of he had many jobs and then changed his name to Rudolf. if not whoops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 I seem to vaguely recall The Dooleys doing a couple of songs at HT back in the old Div 1 days and also, rather bizarrely, Joanna Lumley coming out to wave to the crowd on another occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityred exile Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 5 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said: I remember a Wurzels performance vaguely, cannot remember if it was pre game or Half time, but it was some kind of Anniversary about 15 years ago, v Port Vale. Certainly was September 2001 and I am sure the Wurzels were at the Gate that day performing or some such! But then, the Wurzels are synonomous with us so I guess it was Half Time Heaven maybe! I remember two occasions the wurzels preforming which I thought was enjoyable but got the impression that they were actually miming ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southstandoriginal Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 11 hours ago, slartibartfast said: 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 ! Reg says he's gonna use a pick on this next un. He's been playin with a shovel all night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 49 minutes ago, Southstandoriginal said: Reg says he's gonna use a pick on this next un. He's been playin with a shovel all night! Live at the Royal Oak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southstandoriginal Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 7 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Live at the Royal Oak? Correct! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 3 hours ago, wuntmeididntdoit said: Can no one else remember Brian ferry promoting his bride stripped bear album. So, NOT this one then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 14 hours ago, Rudolf Hucker said: I can't. What a night. 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...
stroud Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 who remembers the half time fun and games at West brom a few years ago now that was hell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Through His Belly - Win a Telly! Normally entertaining as most of the contestants were seemingly plucked at random from the crowd and would be in flip flops, or have a wooden leg or something and could barely get the ball off the ground. Even better as you won nothing at all on 22 matchdays, they just had the best people back on the last day for a final showdown....all for a TV from Curry's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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