Gazred Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 7 minutes ago, Woodsy said: I never saw the great man play for City, one of the big regrets I have as a red. Remember watching him play for Man City in the 81 Cup Final and thinking that their kit didn't quite suit him in the same way the red and the robin did His legend will live on, RIP Gerry Likewise. Lucky for me my Dad and my Brother were huge fans and saw him play many times. Their experiences were passed on to myself and I've only grown up knowing that Gerry was a legendary player for us and a true midfield warrior with a touch of class. My Dad had only mentioned the other day that he thought Gerry was a player who would not look out of place in the modern game. I'd implore any younger reds who don't know him to speak to your Dad, Uncles, Grandfathers etc and learn a bit about him. He really is a legendary player for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Block B Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 A true hard midfielder who gave everything for BCFC R.I.P Gerry x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 48 minutes ago, COACH2 said: I grew up watching the great man and went to all away matches late seventies in the eighties.... there was a bit of fuss about his song 'He's Here He's There He's Every F****n Where Gerry Gow Gerry Gow.....' and we had been asked to stop singing is cos of the F******n The next match after this request was Bolton away, we met the players as they were coming off the team coach and as Gerry came into vie we started his song he paused looked at us and he broke into a broad smile as we sang 'He's Here He's There He's Every Flippen Where Gerry Gow Gerry Gow..... Rest in Peace and thanks for the memories There was another version of his chant. He's here, he's there, we're not allowed to swear. Gerry Gow, Gerry Gow. The word legend is used too liberally these days and often in the wrong context. However, the gist of it is that in Gerry's case, he and John Atyeo should be the first two names in any City Hall of Fame. I was privileged to have seen one of the best, if not the best player to have worn a Bristol City shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 6 minutes ago, Sargent Pepper said: Sad, sad news. I never got to see him play but he was unquestionably my Dads favourite player as he was a lot of people on the forums and at the Gate. Met him a few times in latter years and he seemed a genuine and humble man with lots of great stories. A sad loss to us and more importantly his family. In his memory, how about printing red t-shirts with the image taken from the surfer flag and selling them and any proceeds going to http://www.cancerresearchuk.org ? I know there are some on here that know all about printing t-shirts and I'm sure they would be popular and would be great to see Ashton Gate decked out in these t-shirts. @Olé Great shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Very sad news too young to appreciate ever being able to watch him but the stories are always great to hear from the older members of the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 RIP, Gerry thanks for the memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 A true City great. My father's driving instructor was also Gerry's instructor in the early 1970s and got me a big signed black and white photo of the young Gerry. My first ever autograph. He had only just broken into the team at the time and there was no indication that he would become such a legend for us. As others have said he would walk into any team of ours. Billy Wedlock is probably recruiting him for the Bristol City All Time Greats XI as I write this. RIP Gerry Gow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3City Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Proud to say I saw him play. My favourite player of all time, warrior, legend, hero - words aren't sufficient to describe the man. Condolences to his family and friends, Gerry Gow will never be forgotten. He will always be "here, there, and every ****** where". Goodnight Gerry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverRed Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 RIP Gerry, true club legend My thoughts are with your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Sad news that my childhood city hero has passed away. Will always be in my city memories RIP Gerry - Legend!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Nice tributes from man City fans http://forums.bluemoon-mcfc.co.uk/threads/gerry-gow-rip.324774/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arden Red Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Absolute City legend, RIP Gerry. Agree with the minutes silence, and wont hide my tears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 RIP Gerry. My all time City favourite in 50 years of watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 For those of you who didn't see him play, can you imagine a 17 year old walking into a team of experienced players and leading the team from day 1? That was Gerry Gow, he ran games by sheer force of will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Probably the best and hardest tackler I've seen play for City, never stopped was relentless for the whole 90 minutes, but also had the skill and vision to see a pass. He was the heartbeat of that successful Alan Dicks team. Had the pleasure of meeting him briefly at the old Harry's Bar and he was quietly spoken and unassuming, not what I'd expected from his presence on the pitch but you could see why he was so popular and respected by the other players in the dressing room, he wasn't any 'big time Charlie'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Will always remember him Graham Sounness trading challenges for 90 minutes and shaking hands after every hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Am really shocked to open up the forum this morning, and see 'RIP Gerry Gow' as a Topic headline. Such sad news... For me when Bristol City is mentioned, the first picture that comes into my head is Gerry Gow.in a City shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 19 minutes ago, Super said: Nice tributes from man City fans http://forums.bluemoon-mcfc.co.uk/threads/gerry-gow-rip.324774/ That shows you what a player Gerry was. Two sets of fans saying almost the same thing. Why he never got loads of Scottish caps is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 OMG... awful news to hear, Thanks Gerry for the massive memories you gave us all, you were a huge part of our City supporting younger days.. One of the Best for sure.... thoughts go out today for the immediate Gow family - your grief is shared by so many Reds. Sad day today, but what a great guy & life to remember. RIP Gerry Gow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 'Legend' is a title most football supporters use far too easily but Gerry Gow is definitely one, what a player! My hero as a youngster by an absolute mile and probably the main reason I carried on following the City as a little one. Absolutely gutted to read of his passing. R.I.P legend and thank you, you'll always be remembered fondly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Nicely written piece on the Manchester City website too. https://www.mancity.com/news/first-team/2016/10/10/gerry-gow-passes-away-at-64/1476092321281 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Always regret that I never got to see Gerry Gow play. The way that other fans speak of him says it all. Thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time. A true City Legend! RIP Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollywhyte Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Only 21, but I can appreciate what a big impact he had on this club through stories and the reaction to the sad news on here. Quite clearly he was a special player and man, and for that he will always be remembered. Thoughts of course with his family at this sad time. Always important to remember those of yesterday make the club what it is today - RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Legend. RIP Gerry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Got up this morning to the news. To us older supporters, Gerry Gow epitomised how Bristol City became great under Alan Dicks. He was a 101% player and was committed to the team as were the others, Merrick, Gillies, Trev Tainton to name a few. With him came the knowledge that City were on the way up and loved to watch him in every match as he was a battler. Condolences go to his family in this very sad of times, I personally feel a deep sense of loss as another part my past has just gone to the vilest of diseases and months ago when we learned of his battle, I for one prayed Gerry would beat it but sadly the great footballer in the sky must have a greater need RIP Gerry- and thank you for lovely memories- OldStandRobin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcityman Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Rip peace Gerry Gow, condolences to family and friends He may have gone on to pastures new but will never be forgotten, a player who played when it was all about playing, not about the money, a player for the fans, he was one of us. A true City legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Now on our OS too. http://mobile.bcfc.co.uk//news/article/2016-17/gerry-gow-1952-2016-3354974.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 steve lansdown @stephenlansdow1 17m RIP Gerry Gow @bcfctweets has lost a real friend. Thank you for the memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 I wish I'd had the chance to see him play live because the footage I've seen of him showed a man playing the game the way it should be played. RIP Gerry Gow . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Very sad day. No City player ever inspired me as much, not even the great John Atyeo. The pick of our most successful team ever and a terror on the pitch. If there is an afterlife, maybe he and Billy Bremner can go hammer and tongs again. Just for once the fans' chant He's here..." had it just right. Sincere condolences to family and friends. He was Bristol City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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