glynriley Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 6 minutes ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: JJ got us to play offs in 1997? That was JJ, wasn`t it? Knocked out by bloody Brentford. Pretty sure John Ward had taken over by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, Dynamite Red said: Didn't he bring in Goater from Rotherham in his 2nd stint. Shaun Taylor, Barnard, Agostino as well I think. Ward came in around the end of March, beginning of April that year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 13 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I've been watching the videos from that era that have been posted on here....didn't realise why you all rated Shelton. I didn't see many of those games, but boy, he was a good player. Shelton , for me , was right up there competing with any midfielder I've seen in a City shirt Dave, not as awesome as Gow but right up there for me (And we didn't have him at his peak) Was my idea of almost the perfect box to box dynamic midfielder - could tackle, great engine, could create, good passer, scored goals - what more could you want (Also one of the nicest guys I've ever / you could ever , meet) Wonderful leader and skipper to , did so by being an example and talking , talking , encouraging , advising - as important in that side IMHO as SuperBob in a lot of ways Boy we could do with him right now Another name that suddenly popped in my head was Andy May - Personally I liked him - Think opinions on him were more mixed , but I thought he had a touch of class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Shelton , for me , was right up there competing with any midfielder I've seen in a City shirt Dave, not as awesome as Gow but right up there for me Was my idea of almost the perfect box to box dynamic midfielder - could tackle, great engine, could create, good passer, scored goals - what more could you want (Also one of the nicest guys you could ever meet) Another name that suddenly popped in my head was Andy May - Personally I liked him - Think opinions on him were more mixed , but I thought he had a touch of class never wasted the ball did may and usually made something happen...did well after leaving city at millwall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipps69 Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 14 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I've been watching the videos from that era that have been posted on here....didn't realise why you all rated Shelton. I didn't see many of those games, but boy, he was a good player. What I'd give for a Gary Shelton in the team now (and no that's not Cockney rhyming slang). He was quite old when he came to us (beyond his peak) & wasn't one of those signings that got you excited but Christ, what a signing he turned out to be, I just wish we'd got him a few years earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, Tipps69 said: What I'd give for a Gary Shelton in the team now (and no that's not Cockney rhyming slang). He was quite old when he came to us (beyond his peak) & wasn't one of those signings that got you excited but Christ, what a signing he turned out to be, I just wish we'd got him a few years earlier. Shelton, Gow & AN Other in a midfield three !!! Yes please !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Miah Dennehy said: Pretty good. He even managed to get you a runners up spot in 1990 Ah yes 27 years ago, the last time you were in the championship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 12 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Shelton , for me , was right up there competing with any midfielder I've seen in a City shirt Dave, not as awesome as Gow but right up there for me (And we didn't have him at his peak) Was my idea of almost the perfect box to box dynamic midfielder - could tackle, great engine, could create, good passer, scored goals - what more could you want (Also one of the nicest guys I've ever / you could ever , meet) Wonderful leader and skipper to , did so by being an example and talking , talking , encouraging , advising - as important in that side IMHO as SuperBob in a lot of ways Boy we could do with him right now Another name that suddenly popped in my head was Andy May - Personally I liked him - Think opinions on him were more mixed , but I thought he had a touch of class Even to this day we've never replaced Gary Shelton. Class act Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 How about another one from that era A homegrown player that could have been up,towards there with Shelton and Gow if he had made the most of his outstanding talent Quite a few in here will have known / know him personally (For the young ones think Ross Berkeley but hard as nails) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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archie andrews Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 sir Michael tanner of Ldubshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: Even to this day we've never replaced Gary Shelton. Class act The reality is stevie that those players don't come around very often , top player and consummate pro We havnt picked up enough like him over the years, that's for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipps69 Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 4 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: How about another one from that era A homegrown player that could have been up,towards there with Shelton and Gow if he had made the most of his outstanding talent Quite a few in here will have know / know him (For the young ones think Ross Berkeley but hard as nails) Micky Tanner!! Bit of loon (in the nicest of ways). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: How about another one from that era A homegrown player that could have been up,towards there with Shelton and Gow if he had made the most of his outstanding talent Quite a few in here will have know / know him (For the young ones think Ross Berkeley but hard as nails) Was only chatting to Mickey the other day. He's got some stories that would make your hair curl!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Just now, glynriley said: Was only chatting to Mickey the other day. He's got some stories that would make your hair curl!! The interviews they did in the Bountyhunter were superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl&Toby Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 One of the best I've seen. Up there with Terry Cooper. After a tough period JJ was excellent. If I remember rightly he appeared as player manager too. The sight of watching him warm up with the rest of them were exciting times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 We had some very good players that played for the team, and there was good balance. Shelt's was good but Andy May was right up there. Always been convinced we would have challenged if he stayed, Lumsden was a nice bloke who actually said he didn't want the job but took it anyway. Good finish first year but lost momentum. Middlesboro away (only game I missed that year free beer all weekend in Ilfracombe) Ref stitched us up, should have had a pen then they went up and scored. Lost at Oldham (thrown out of Bernard Mannings club ) , lost at home to Millwall and at Sheff Wed (where the announcer asked us to leave as our singing was ruining their party, think they clinched promotion) . Missed out by 3 points. 1. OLDHAM ATHLETIC 46 17 5 1 55 21 8 8 7 28 32 88 2. WEST HAM UNITED 46 15 6 2 41 18 9 9 5 19 16 87 3. SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY 46 12 10 1 43 23 10 6 7 37 28 82 4. NOTTS COUNTY 46 14 4 5 45 28 9 7 7 31 27 80 5. Millwall 46 11 6 6 43 28 9 7 7 27 23 73 6. Brighton & Hove Albion 46 12 4 7 37 31 9 3 11 26 38 70 7. Middlesbrough 46 12 4 7 36 17 8 5 10 30 30 69 8. Barnsley 46 13 7 3 39 16 6 5 12 24 32 69 9. Bristol City 46 14 5 4 44 28 6 2 15 24 43 67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 9 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Shelton, Gow & AN Other in a midfield three !!! Yes please !!! Been trying to get the perfect third to add to compliment Gow & Shelton in a midfield three .... Cormack ? Any good suggestions ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 Oh happy days. Even the bad days seemed like good times compared with this season, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 6 minutes ago, glynriley said: Was only chatting to Mickey the other day. He's got some stories that would make your hair curl!! I bet we all know at least a few of them !!! Joe really tried to get him to take it seriously , thought he could be a top top player - He had unbelievable natural ability didn't he and no doubt could have made it in Div One IMHO Possibly the most unfulfilled potential , alongside Dwayne Plummer , that I can remember (Homegrown) at the club Shaun Penny too possibly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 btw Bob Taylor getting injured cost us the title. Not Joe, not the Gas being better... anyway 1990? ffs Sags this is 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Been trying to get the perfect third to add to compliment Gow & Shelton in a midfield three .... Cormack ? Any good suggestions ? In modern times I agree with Peter Cormack. But from olden times, it has to be Tommy Burden. Superb midfielder and almost up there with Sit Gerry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 6 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Been trying to get the perfect third to add to compliment Gow & Shelton in a midfield three .... Cormack ? Any good suggestions ? Lee Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 11 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: future Swindon manager in there.....and future England manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 6 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Been trying to get the perfect third to add to compliment Gow & Shelton in a midfield three .... Cormack ? Any good suggestions ? Newman. For height, presence, passing and long range shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Red Army 75 said: Loved him as a player and as a manager. Last I heard he was living in Clifton. Not that long ago He did miss a sitter up at Walsall in the 2nd leg after we had clawed it back. I know because I was sat right behind the shot and couldn't believe it went wide. joking aside, he was quality and defo a City legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonbed Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 33 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I've been watching the videos from that era that have been posted on here....didn't realise why you all rated Shelton. I didn't see many of those games, but boy, he was a good player. Still haven't seen a midfielder who is fit to lace his boots. Simply outstanding player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 1 minute ago, TRL said: Newman. For height, presence, passing and long range shooting. Very versatile player was biffo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 14 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Buster footman doesn't look comfortable with a jacket on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, TRL said: Newman. For height, presence, passing and long range shooting. Top player - but was thinking we needed that creative addition in there to compliment the other two He wouldn't be a bad default though !! Top man Biff - another great bloke off the pitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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