AshtonGreat Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 4 minutes ago, Offside said: That footage brings back so many memories from that season. Gavin's trickery. Smith's pace. Rennie's calmness. Taylor's goals. Shelton's grit. The excitement of standing behind the goal in the East End (I was 16 at the the time and loved every minute). I had completely forgotten about us getting thumped in the cup at Cambridge. Most vivid memory - when Taylor stroked the ball into the empty net vs Swindon. I'd forgotten Cambridge too. John Taylor and Dion Dublin destroyed us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Yorkshire CideRed Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 15 hours ago, AshtonGreat said: Rod from Eastenders - I remember that story! Argh the 3-0 at Trumpton was horrible. And then I seem to remember after our last home game of the season, a wave of joy began to go around the ground as a rumour spread that Rovers had lost. It was false... I remember spotting him in Raleigh Rd before the match. What a soggy day that was if my memory serves me right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 1 hour ago, East Yorkshire CideRed said: I remember spotting him in Raleigh Rd before the match. What a soggy day that was if my memory serves me right. It was - very! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 I love the muddy pitches as well. I remember thinking that how muddy a player got was a reflection on how hard he'd worked. I'd forgotten that Nicky Morgan signed for us during that season. His goal against Blackburn early the following season is one of my favourite ever goals. Great player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady bunch Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 22 hours ago, TRL said: Morgan possibly the most underrated player to play for city in my life time. 100% agreed, a very, very good player, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 19 hours ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Two other words that sum that season up for me Gary Shelton And Dave Rennie....you can't beat a bit of mad monkery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 22 hours ago, Red Exile said: Great stuff - thanks - really enjoyed that final home match...Rennie's chip...happy days! When the final whistle went against Walsall, some bloke can be seen toppling like one of Fred Dibnah's chimneys! Suitably refreshed I'd say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 5 hours ago, AshtonGreat said: I'd forgotten Cambridge too. John Taylor and Dion Dublin destroyed us Don't remind me, went both times. One mate was working in Plymouth and drove up on his own, have a horrible feeling that may have been for the 5-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Acton Red Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 21 hours ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Two other words that sum that season up for me Gary Shelton The unsung hero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Acton Red Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 2 hours ago, Offside said: I love the muddy pitches as well. I remember thinking that how muddy a player got was a reflection on how hard he'd worked. I'd forgotten that Nicky Morgan signed for us during that season. His goal against Blackburn early the following season is one of my favourite ever goals. Great player. Was'nt the Blackburn game the first game of season at home.I remember taking my missus in the park end and it was heavin,you couldnt move.She left after ten minutes and i saw rest of game on my own. I think Blackburn scored first through a guy called Gayle and we came back and won with Bob Taylor getting a couple of goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 1 minute ago, FramptonRed said: Was'nt the Blackburn game the first game of season at home.I remember taking my missus in the park end and it was heavin,you couldnt move.She left after ten minutes and i saw rest of game on my own. I think Blackburn scored first through a guy called Gayle and we came back and won with Bob Taylor getting a couple of goals. Yes I think it was. Pretty sure one of their goals was offside. Very good game if I recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnclosureSurge Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 21 hours ago, ThOmO said: Something I don't see in the modern game , the flick header at the near post on corners. was really prevalent in the late 80,s and effective Bring back the near post flick, with our big boys would be pretty effective I think Like this! https://thenatchwall.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/flick.pdf From The Bountyhunter August 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 A week or so before the rovers game Joe Jordan came and re opened our youth club (my mates uncle was vice chairman Leslie Kew who was there as well) It was supposed to be one or two of the playing staff but Joe opted to do it himself - a very shy and quite awkward appearance but he will always be a hero to me I was well and truely hooked to city but the gas defeat and them winning league felt like a massive anti climax, even though we got the runners up spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 23 hours ago, slartibartfast said: Weird ! I was at all those games, and yet I can only remember a few....Swansea, Chelsea Crewe and Walsall the est a total blank! The away games Tottle mentioned ,I can remember all those...but home ? nah. P.S. I was looking out for Walshy, had to check... he left that pre-season. Probably the season i watched most - still not many - because I played or trained on those days of the week. But remember Fulham, Orient and Crewe well That Fulham game we were outstanding. Gavin and Smith were unplayable, and Iain Ferguson was a clever player. Not to mention BBSB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 8 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Probably the season i watched most - still not many - because I played or trained on those days of the week. But remember Fulham, Orient and Crewe well That Fulham game we were outstanding. Gavin and Smith were unplayable, and Iain Ferguson was a clever player. Not to mention BBSB. My favourite season even though it was probably my 2nd full one at the age of 15 Paul Wimbleton I can remember quite well but looking at his record he only played 16 times for us - sold him mid season? less of a squad game then I can remember Sinclair and leaning, but can't remember rotation bailey, Llewelyn full backs who were centre halves rob Newman although he could play anywhere and? shelts, rennie, gavin, smith midfield 4 taylor, turner and Morgan late on cant remember Iain Ferguson at all thanks for posting this, does anyone have any more knowledge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThOmO Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 2 hours ago, EnclosureSurge said: Like this! https://thenatchwall.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/flick.pdf From The Bountyhunter August 2015 that's the one hegler can be rennie with Flinty, Maggers , Milan, Tammy barreling in late expecting the flick, undefendable!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 What I'd do for one of those red pinstripe hirerite shirts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 3 hours ago, Offside said: Yes I think it was. Pretty sure one of their goals was offside. Very good game if I recall. Howard Gayle.....miles off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 6 hours ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: And Dave Rennie....you can't beat a bit of mad monkery. Wasn't a massive Rennie fan if I'm honest Mike - undoubtedly showed touches of class but could be very frustrating and I felt he went hiding at times when the going got tough , especially after promotion Sure I'm in a minority with this ! TBf Rennie and Shelts complimented each other well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Rossi the Robin said: My favourite season even though it was probably my 2nd full one at the age of 15 Paul Wimbleton I can remember quite well but looking at his record he only played 16 times for us - sold him mid season? less of a squad game then I can remember Sinclair and leaning, but can't remember rotation bailey, Llewelyn full backs who were centre halves rob Newman although he could play anywhere and? shelts, rennie, gavin, smith midfield 4 taylor, turner and Morgan late on cant remember Iain Ferguson at all thanks for posting this, does anyone have any more knowledge? You've forgotten Psycho Glen Humphries Ferguson was slight but as @Davefevssaid skilful / clever , came on loan from Hearts for a dozen games or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 2 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: You've forgotten Psycho Glen Humphries Ferguson was slight but as @Davefevssaid skilful / clever , came on loan from Hearts for a dozen games or so And chopper Aizlewood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 1 minute ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: And chopper Aizlewood. He came after promotion Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 Just now, BobBobSuperBob said: He came after promotion Mike Did he? Blimey, age is a terrible thing! I went to every game too, apart from Chester at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 5 minutes ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: Did he? Blimey, age is a terrible thing! I went to every game too, apart from Chester at home. Maybe we actually signed him that season but he was suspended for a few months (Highly Likely !!! ) Nasty bit of work Got done a few years back for pushing a female TV reporter down some steps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 12 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Maybe we actually signed him that season but he was suspended for a few months (Highly Likely !!! ) Nasty bit of work Got done a few years back for pushing a female TV reporter down some steps Shit after dinner speaker too. if he said "when I was captain of Leeds Utd' once he said it a thousand times....I just don't have the words to express how much I like this post!! Alex Lockhart, the old City Physio was quite good value at end of season do's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 I think the auto correct has changed my post above. I used a series of 'zeds' after the dots above and it changed them. Cool feature! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 5 hours ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Maybe we actually signed him that season but he was suspended for a few months (Highly Likely !!! ) Nasty bit of work Got done a few years back for pushing a female TV reporter down some steps I remember him almost taking Trevor Francis apart at Hillsborough in about 1991! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: I remember him almost taking Trevor Francis apart at Hillsborough in about 1991! I seem to remember being asked to leave as our singing was ruining their celebrations. Got our coach to stop just down the road and watched it again on midweek sports special. That challenge would be a jail term now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderingred Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 My first ever game was that season.. Vs Mansfield Town. Interesting to see the highlights from it 27 years later. I still remember Mansfields green away kit and Taylors headed equaliser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfieBiggs Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Its interesting that the 89/90 squads are revered so much by both clubs. Two great squads rammed with proper characters but more importantly, some excellent players. Bob Taylor and Rob Newman always stood out for me, although I'd say Holloway & Yates were equally as good. A lot of players from these squads played top flight. A very strong division that season as well. Tranmere, Notts County & Reading all great teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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