Dollymarie Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 How is he only 34! Christ I'm so old now! Always thought he was older than me, turns out I'm ruddy nearly 4 years older! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 2 minutes ago, Dollymarie said: How is he only 34! Christ I'm so old now! Always thought he was older than me, turns out I'm ruddy nearly 4 years older! You`re lucky missy. When I watched FGR in the playoffs and Mark Cooper`s son was playing I realised I was watching the grandson of a player I saw play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave L Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Of all the players I got to know a little in my time at AG, Jamie was one of the nicest, friendliest most genuine men you could wish to meet. I remember arriving early at Wembley for the play off final as I was due to do a bit of pre match announcing. An hour or so before kick off I was standing in the tunnel as the players came out onto the pitch to warm up. To my surprise, Jamie was standing there in his matchday suit. 'Why aren't you playing?' I asked, mystified as to why our defensive linchpin wasn't in the team. 'I've not been well', he replied, simply. I'll never forget the look in his eyes as he stood there, watching his mates warming up on the pitch, knowing that his chance of playing at Wembley and competing for a place in the Premier League had been cruelly snatched away. It was a frozen moment in time that will last long in the memory. Great interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Island Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 21 minutes ago, City Rocker said: I did too, generally he was with the scouse contingent of Orr, Jevons and Russell. They were great times in Clifton Village back then. Now it's just full of pompous c***'s with stupid beards. Like North Street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnclosureSurge Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 51 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: John Ruddy in goal for us IIRC Called in on loan the morning of the game from Everton, the nearest club with a keep' available, Bob. That was his one game, Bass' played the other 45. Remember hearing on the morning in Carlisle that Bass' was injured (or summat). Began thinking, this is it, this is where it all goes tit shaped. We're foo-barred. Remember the away end (corner) welcoming Ruddy like a hero before the game and then, after a few decent saves, like he'd been playing for us all year. How crazy must it've been to turn up for one game, on the morning of k-o, not knowing any of the players, and not ''caring'' about how things were going bar being professional. Did a top job, as I recall, that day, Ruddy. He'll be the only player for Wolf I applaud when they come down on NYE eve. And the way they've started, we won't be beating them at home this season. But back to Jamie McCombe... top stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scare_Man Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Echo other comments on here about meeting him in person, remember one sunny afternoon (or evening, blurred vision slightly) outside the Apple and this big fella walks past. My mouth worked quicker than my brain after a few Janet's Jungle Juice and instead of thinking 'that looks like Jamie McCombe' I just shouted out 'JAMIE!' He was just heading down the steps and I was outside on the tables, but he stopped and came back and chatted with me for a good 10 mins or so about general shit - so completely down to earth so much as that when he left, my missus (clueless about football) thought he was just one of my mates she hadn't met before. Lovely to hear he still thinks of the place in such high affinity. BOOM BOOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 30 minutes ago, City Rocker said: I did too, generally he was with the scouse contingent of Orr, Jevons and Russell. They were great times in Clifton Village back then. Now it's just full of pompous c***'s with stupid beards. They're everywhere in BS3 now too. For fekin fooks sake. What the heck is the world coming to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Met him outside the away end at Bramall Lane before a game a few years back, he was injured so went in with the City fans. Top man as everyone else has said. His brother John has just signed for Chester and is making a similar impression with the locals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 2 minutes ago, Merrick's Marvels said: They're everywhere in BS3 now too. For fekin fooks sake. What the heck is the world coming to. Wow! For fekin fooks sake gets through the filter! But back on topic... only met him once, after the home game where he'd stuck his head in to tackle someone and got kicked in the eye for the pleasure. I was at BRI A&E at the same time he was getting checked out - his eye was all over the shop, he must have been in all sorts of pain, yet he still found the time to stop and chat as he was leaving with his parents! Top man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Tears in rain said: Is it just tall men? and centre-halves Watch out Micky Droy (one for the older OTIBers, ie not Dolly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Major Isewater said: Would he want it though ? Almost certainly depends on what "it" is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tears in rain Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 6 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: and centre-halves Watch out Micky Droy (one for the older OTIBers, ie not Dolly Haha oh yeh well pointed out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 3 minutes ago, Tears in rain said: Haha oh yeh well pointed out! Nevermind the ol' boat race, if he plays centre back and is a giant... watch out, Dolly's coming (oops, you know what I mean) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Dollymarie said: How is he only 34! Christ I'm so old now! Always thought he was older than me, turns out I'm ruddy nearly 4 years older! Don't look a day over 21 Dolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 The best £50k we ever spent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohbasso Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 I thought it was a 5k release clause! Bargain of the century, might as well have not put one in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 42 minutes ago, alexukhc said: Don't look a day over 21 Dolls ... more like 30,000 days We all know that joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 4 hours ago, Phileas Fogg said: Lots of great guys in those promotion/playoff sides. Alex Russell, who he mentioned in the interview, is another one. I'd forgotten about him. Very intelligent and nice guy - his interview would also be worth a watch if we did one. I know he was coaching one of our youth sides a few years back but not sure what he's up to now. Felt he had the makings of a coach/manager. Alex Russell is playing for Clevedon Town this season, alongside Clayton Fortune, Mickey Bell being the manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsRed Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 57 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: The best £50k we ever spent? Albert close second Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 9 hours ago, Ohbasso said: I thought it was a 5k release clause! Bargain of the century, might as well have not put one in! I thought it was £5k too - but then I thought it just couldn't have been!? You can't even get a decent car for that. Even if it WAS £50k it was still a bargain. If it was £5k it was daylight robbery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 5 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: I thought it was £5k too - but then I thought it just couldn't have been!? You can't even get a decent car for that. Even if it WAS £50k it was still a bargain. If it was £5k it was daylight robbery! Well up there with Walshy & Wilbs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 The following link suggests it was £5k http://m.thefootballnetwork.net/main/s261/st152490.htm Then came the moment that surprised everyone. When joining he had a clause put into his contract that was agreed by Keith Alexander and then chairman, Rob Bradley, that he had just a £5,000 clause that would allow any club to speak to him about a move, even to this day Steff Wright still gets blamed for that clause, even though he had nothing to do with it. Bristol City met that clause and McCombe left for Ashton Gate. A fantastic signing by Gary Johnson and a key part of a great period for watching City. Even better that he is a good bloke. Good interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride of the west Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 5 hours ago, David Brent said: The following link suggests it was £5k http://m.thefootballnetwork.net/main/s261/st152490.htm Then came the moment that surprised everyone. When joining he had a clause put into his contract that was agreed by Keith Alexander and then chairman, Rob Bradley, that he had just a £5,000 clause that would allow any club to speak to him about a move, even to this day Steff Wright still gets blamed for that clause, even though he had nothing to do with it. Bristol City met that clause and McCombe left for Ashton Gate. A fantastic signing by Gary Johnson and a key part of a great period for watching City. Even better that he is a good bloke. Good interview. I'm surprised they didn't cry to the FA that we had conveniently bid his low release fee bang on the button. That's what you do in these situations isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry may Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 As Bar BS3 and Enclosure Surge recount with Boom Boom it will always be that tackle at Carlisle. Losing 1-0 , and it should have been 2-0 apart from a giant of a man makes a game changing tackle with a telescopic leg. We went down the other end almost immediately and score. We went on to win 1-3. Another thing about that game - apart from the large "boisterous" away support - was the Carlisle supporters clapping off our team at the final whistle . One of my favorite away days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 6 hours ago, David Brent said: The following link suggests it was £5k http://m.thefootballnetwork.net/main/s261/st152490.htm Then came the moment that surprised everyone. When joining he had a clause put into his contract that was agreed by Keith Alexander and then chairman, Rob Bradley, that he had just a £5,000 clause that would allow any club to speak to him about a move, even to this day Steff Wright still gets blamed for that clause, even though he had nothing to do with it. Bristol City met that clause and McCombe left for Ashton Gate. A fantastic signing by Gary Johnson and a key part of a great period for watching City. Even better that he is a good bloke. Good interview. That Pete Johnson, eh? Instrumental when we picked up Basso from Woking too. I thought he only was supposed to have made us sign shit players.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 On Friday, August 18, 2017 at 19:52, Red Right Hand said: Boro away in the cup - scenes! Doncaster away aswell..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon uk Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 I will always have fond memories of mccombe playing for city, a really excellent player for us and a sharp contrast to the likes of tomlin in terms of a pro should conduct themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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