Major Isewater Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Hot on the heels of my last thread , how about your favourite City player ? The lad for whom you have, or had, a real affinity with. We will have have lots of votes for the Warrior ,Gerry Gow ,evidently but what about the others ? A player who helped out a charity of yours or carried your mum's shopping for instance . For me it was Bob Taylor . Yes arise Sir Bob . We always had a chance of getting something out of a game when he played . I met him before a game away at Notts County and he was free with his time, chatted about stuff and signed my programme ( still got it ) Top bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan djurichimovic Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Andriano basso for me havnt seen that kind of passion for years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxo Jr. Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 As a "younger fan", Scott Murray. Devastating at his peak, and a true fan favourite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
where's the joy Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 geoff merrick for me, debut at 17, cultured left boot, leader of men, articulate, loved his farming and took us to the top division and then accepted norman hunters arrival to take up his favourite position. finally accepted his contract being torn up as part of the 8 who saved the gate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 From the old school it would be GG. From the modern times, Super Scott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Brian Tinnion, for 12 years it was a privilege to watch his exquisite passes, the way he linked up with Martin Scott, Darren Barbara and Mickey Bell own the left, described by Shaun Goater as left sided magic! That goal goal at Anfield helped too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Alan Walsh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123456789000 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Albert Adomah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Hard Red Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 John Galley for me, idolised him from when I first stated watching City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 5 minutes ago, Die Hard Red said: John Galley for me, idolised him from when I first stated watching City. Big John Galley for me also. He showed genuine concern for me when I was about 9/10 after I got smashed in the face from a wild shot (not by him) during the pre-match warm up, and he scored one of the best goals I have ever seen against Swindle (the team I love to hate). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Rob Newman / Bob Taylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciderhead433 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Been so many over the years but its got to be my 1st football here John Galley never stopped talking about him in school. He scored 2 goals in my 1st ever City game against Birmingham City In 1967 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky89 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Greg Goodridge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Lee Trundle, Noble JET and Sproule stand out for me.. all of them exciting and talented (especially Trundle and JET) but all had flaws. I'll never forget Noble & Trundle's goals vs Palace and JET's vs Rovers. Three of those players from the playoff season.. don't think I've ever enjoyed following City as much as that season, before or since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 24 minutes ago, Die Hard Red said: John Galley for me, idolised him from when I first stated watching City. Same here, I was just too late for John Atyeo, but being in my early teens, JG stood out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 33 minutes ago, BS15_RED said: Brian Tinnion, for 12 years it was a privilege to watch his exquisite passes, the way he linked up with Martin Scott, Darren Barbara and Mickey Bell own the left, described by Shaun Goater as left sided magic! That goal goal at Anfield helped too! When someone starts a "most over-rated" thread Tinnion's my man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 From different eras mine are Donnie Gillies & Gerry Gow, Bobby Hutchison & Glyn Riley, Bob Taylor, Scott Murray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 6 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: Lee Trundle, Noble JET and Sproule stand out for me.. all of them exciting and talented (especially Trundle and JET) but all had flaws. I'll never forget Noble & Trundle's goals vs Palace and JET's vs Rovers. Three of those players from the playoff season.. don't think I've ever enjoyed following City as much as that season, before or since. Interesting choices, given that 3 of them often struggled to hold down a first team slot and JET needed a lot of freedom in order to be effective. Not knocking your choices btw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 That's better Major. Paul Agostino, ran his socks off every game and clearly enjoyed playing. That the club admin staff were too slow to wake up to the implication of the Bosman ruling on player contracts is their fault and not his. See also Liam Rosenoir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 An on-form Marco Van Gavin was a joy to watch, the Walshy step over unplayable bit if I have to pick one.... Jacki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider-Head23 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Louis Carey deserves a mention surely. Legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Uhhhhh, how dare no one have mentioned Shaun Taylor yet. And Ade Akinbiyi too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 6 minutes ago, Eddie Hitler said: That's better Major. Paul Agostino, ran his socks off every game and clearly enjoyed playing. That the club admin staff were too slow to wake up to the implication of the Bosman ruling on player contracts is their fault and not his. See also Liam Rosenoir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 57 minutes ago, Septic Peg said: From the old school it would be GG. From the modern times, Super Scott. good calls . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Septic Peg said: From the old school it would be GG. From the modern times, Super Scott. My two choices exactly. If it were allowed I add Shaun Goater - top goalscorer and a top bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Dave Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Old triangle feet Junior bent or Colin Cramb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Way too many Super Bob, Jacki, Biff, Scotty, Walshy, Shuan Taylor, the left back trilogy, Glen Humphries, Glyn Riley, Stevie Neville, Bobby Hutch..... The one who I didn't really appreciate at the time, but the second he left I realised what he gave us - Gary Shelton Don't make me choose. All a massive part of my childhood / early adulthood - all gave me the best memories. City don't have piss me off at times, but no other club could have given me all these, and 100s of others who I've not mentioned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Just now, RedDave said: Dave Smith Pretty sure that Roger Malone once said of Dave Smith... 'Where he's from, this man can catch pigeons' No idea if this was to compliment his pace, or of Roger was suggesting Dave was a pigeon worrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Basso hands down. Though I did idolise Tony Thorpe as a yoof! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Easy for me , Tommy Doherty! Just loved the way he played the game and also a bloody good player! Very underated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDziek Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 5 minutes ago, Woodsy said: Way too many Super Bob, Jacki, Biff, Scotty, Walshy, Shuan Taylor, the left back trilogy, Glen Humphries, Glyn Riley, Stevie Neville, Bobby Hutch..... The one who I didn't really appreciate at the time, but the second he left I realised what he gave us - Gary Shelton Don't make me choose. All a massive part of my childhood / early adulthood - all gave me the best memories. City don't have piss me off at times, but no other club could have given me all these, and 100s of others who I've not mentioned Stevie Neville and Glyn Riley for me as well - used to get birthday cards from them when I was in the Junior Reds. Great memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Rich Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Steve Phillips for 'that' penalty save... Christian Roberts for 'that' goal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rag Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Die Hard Red said: John Galley for me, idolised him from when I first stated watching City. John Galley gets my vote also. I believe i am correct in saying that when we bought him he had his leg in plaster. True boyhood hero of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Close call between Gerry Gow and Paul Cheesley for me. As I've got older I don't see players in the same way I did as a youngster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Louis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingbat Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Got to be Tins. Honourable mention for Andy Cole too - he was exciting in a red shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der no.2 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Gerry Gow, followed by Tom Ritchie and the quiet but dependable Gary Collier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 54 minutes ago, Spoons said: Easy for me , Tommy Doherty! Just loved the way he played the game and also a bloody good player! Very underated. Shame he didn't have the full commitment needed else he'd have ended up in the Premier League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKM Len Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Alan Walsh/Glyn Riley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 46 minutes ago, Red Rag said: John Galley gets my vote also. I believe i am correct in saying that when we bought him he had his leg in plaster. True boyhood hero of mine. Our medicals were less rigorous in those days , the physio probably never even noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 1 hour ago, harrys said: When someone starts a "most over-rated" thread Tinnion's my man Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 30 minutes ago, Dingbat said: Got to be Tins. Honourable mention for Andy Cole too - he was exciting in a red shirt. giggedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 1 minute ago, BS15_RED said: Really? Only my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Just now, harrys said: Only my opinion Fair enough, just I'm genuinely surprised! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sello Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 The mercurial Jantzen Derrick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverRed Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Woodsy said: Way too many Super Bob, Jacki, Biff, Scotty, Walshy, Shuan Taylor, the left back trilogy, Glen Humphries, Glyn Riley, Stevie Neville, Bobby Hutch..... The one who I didn't really appreciate at the time, but the second he left I realised what he gave us - Gary Shelton Don't make me choose. All a massive part of my childhood / early adulthood - all gave me the best memories. City don't have piss me off at times, but no other club could have given me all these, and 100s of others who I've not mentioned Yep, mine has to be from the same era, and far too difficult to single one out. But Bob Taylor, Gary Shelton, Glyn Riley, Dave Smith, and obviously Walshy would have to be my top five! But closely followed by Joe Jordon, Tinnion, Jacki, Rennie, and Neville. Totally agree with Woodsy, the questions too hard!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hertsexile Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 What about Paul Cheesely and Tom Richie possibly one of our best attacking partnerships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 1 hour ago, RedDave said: Shame he didn't have the full commitment needed else he'd have ended up in the Premier League. Not sure his commitment can be judged? Everytime he went on the pitch he was easily our most commited player! Just because he enjoyed one to many pints of Guinness doesn't mean he wasn't commited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 30 minutes ago, Spoons said: Not sure his commitment can be judged? Everytime he went on the pitch he was easily our most commited player! Just because he enjoyed one to many pints of Guinness doesn't mean he wasn't commited. Committment to the life of a professional athlete. Committment to make the best of his abilities. Mind you, not many of his team-mates did either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 2 hours ago, BS15_RED said: Fair enough, just I'm genuinely surprised! I accept I'm in a minority of probably one!! For what it's worth I just missed Atyeo but no one comes even close to Gerry Gow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheatus is back Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 5 hours ago, Major Isewater said: Hot on the heels of my last thread , how about your favourite City player ? The lad for whom you have, or had, a real affinity with. We will have have lots of votes for the Warrior ,Gerry Gow ,evidently but what about the others ? A player who helped out a charity of yours or carried your mum's shopping for instance . For me it was Bob Taylor . Yes arise Sir Bob . We always had a chance of getting something out of a game when he played . I met him before a game away at Notts County and he was free with his time, chatted about stuff and signed my programme ( still got it ) Top bloke. Norman Hunter , With Gerry Gow a very close second . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 44 minutes ago, Spoons said: Not sure his commitment can be judged? Everytime he went on the pitch he was easily our most commited player! Just because he enjoyed one to many pints of Guinness doesn't mean he wasn't commited. Um, yes it does. Commitment works on and off the pitch. His off field commitment was dire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry may Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 As a kid John Galley. Then................. One day my kids were coming home from school ( Caldicot Comp ) when they told me somewhat excitedly they had just seen Matty Hill running around the school playing field . Didn;t believe them for a minute , until about a week later I saw him out running. .turns out Matt had purchased a house at the bottom of our road in Caldicot. A genuinely decent bloke. After one City game , my good mate Vespa Red bumped into him on the saturday evening in the local shop. Matt stopped him and asked him how he thought he had played ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWred Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Bas Savage, competition closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 21 minutes ago, RedDave said: Um, yes it does. Commitment works on and off the pitch. His off field commitment was dire. Would have to disagree. I only care about on the pitch! His performances were far better than his team mates and often he was captain. He led the team by his performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Just now, Spoons said: Would have to disagree. I only care about on the pitch! His performances were far better than his team mates and often he was captain. He led the team by his performance. So you are okay with players not being in peak shape? Drinking and smoking is okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzos Only Goal Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Scott Murray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elruliri Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Alan Walsh, quality player and a real gentleman. My footballing idol growing up as a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Louie Donowa goal Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 As the name suggest Louie Donowa as I had never seen a Bristol Derby win until this goal after watching a number of derbies in the mid to late 80s. Carey Walsh both Taylor's up there too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordofthebling Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Albert Honourable mentions to Rob Newman, Junior Bent, Super Scott, Basso, Tinman and Noble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC OF SWEDEN Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Gerry Gow and Paul Cheesley meet both of them and they was really nice and once they also was superplayers! Took a pint with both of them! If i could pick a third it should be Kevin Mabbutt, a hattric at Old Trafford. Nothing more to say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 34 minutes ago, RedDave said: So you are okay with players not being in peak shape? Drinking and smoking is okay? In tommy Doherty's era yes I was. Now you can't fart without it being on social media! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BCFCBristolRed Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 When I was a young un, I loved Greg Goodridge. Quite liked watching Tony Thorpe too. As an all out favourite though, it's a very close thing between Scotty Murray & Louis Carey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCT10 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 6 hours ago, BS15_RED said: Brian Tinnion, for 12 years it was a privilege to watch his exquisite passes, the way he linked up with Martin Scott, Darren Barbara and Mickey Bell own the left, described by Shaun Goater as left sided magic! That goal goal at Anfield helped too! I agree with this 100%... for several seasons Tinnion was our quarterback.... those diagonal balls for Scotty to run on too... BT made it look easy and (in my memory) assisted pretty much every SM goal in Scotty's super season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 13 minutes ago, Spoons said: In tommy Doherty's era yes I was. Now you can't fart without it being on social media! His era wasn't a big drinking one in the game. It didn't help that he didn't love the game. Dont know what social media has to do with professionalism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redapple Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Paul Cheesely from my youth ( he was superb promotion season and came from same village as me) . Basso from more recent times . He was just so different ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 No contest for those of us privileged to have seen Gentleman John play Atyeo for me and my late father and surprisingly for my late grandfather too, and he saw Billy Wedlock play ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 23 minutes ago, RedDave said: His era wasn't a big drinking one in the game. It didn't help that he didn't love the game. Dont know what social media has to do with professionalism Are you having a laugh regarding his era wasn't a big drinking culture??!! Not sure if you're taking the mick or not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 7 minutes ago, Spoons said: Are you having a laugh regarding his era wasn't a big drinking culture??!! Not sure if you're taking the mick or not! In the game it wasn't. Club it was. Moot point anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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