42nite Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 Here at Galle today for the England game, we saw a City shirt and flag in amongst all the rest. Interestingly, mainly football league clubs. It's the first time at international cricket for me, and it just seems a bit odd showing football colours at cricket. Good feel about it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted November 8, 2018 Admin Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 Always been football flags at football, many of us on here have taken England / City flags to matches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks 1969 Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 Quite a few city fans follow the cricket. I know 4 or 5 that have gone over , apparently it’s a really nice place and cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 1 minute ago, phantom said: Always been football flags at football, many of us on here have taken England / City flags to matches Love England cricket. And looking out for all different football flags is quality. Seen the city shirt today. Also big rovers flag behind the bowlers arm . Wish I had the money to tour. Loads of English over there . Sri Lanka is one of the safest country’s in the world. Small fact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen humphries Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 Always see a big west huntspill city flag at england tours, whoever owns it must be minted that flag goes everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leader Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 west huntspill well known city fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 2 hours ago, 42nite said: Here at Galle today for the England game, we saw a City shirt and flag in amongst all the rest. Interestingly, mainly football league clubs. It's the first time at international cricket for me, and it just seems a bit odd showing football colours at cricket. Good feel about it though. I had a big City flag over there in 2012 at the Galle and Colombo tests. Know several City fans that have gone again this time. Great country for a cricket tour. It's all about Unawatuna though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks 1969 Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 28 minutes ago, glen humphries said: Always see a big west huntspill city flag at england tours, whoever owns it must be minted that flag goes everywhere. He has lecca gadansk on it as well (sorry if spelt wrong) as he married a polish girl great flag but don’t think he has gone this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Soldier Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 I went to Sri Lanka last year and travelled around the island with the missus. It is a beautiful country - Galle and the Old Fort is fantastic. Really stunning right next to the sea. Well jealous anyone there for the cricket. Some nice bars in Galle also. People are really friendly. The country is recovering from the Tsunami well but you can still see parts which are slower to recover. Will go back again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted November 8, 2018 Admin Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 50 minutes ago, leader said: west huntspill well known city fan 35 minutes ago, sticks 1969 said: He has lecca gadansk on it as well (sorry if spelt wrong) as he married a polish girl great flag but don’t think he has gone this time Known the owner many years, met him at Taunton in the summer with his family, great bloke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 Not sure if he's out there yet, but a mate had a new flag made up for the trip. I will be looking out for it , just nicked this from his FB page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen humphries Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 16 minutes ago, phantom said: Known the owner many years, met him at Taunton in the summer with his family, great bloke Just clicked on who he is , die hard city fan , don’t think he missed many games even when he was living in londonLondon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 I always try to read the various flags around the stadiums and have seen several Bristol City ones over the years but as yet I’ve not seen one with otib on it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Soldier Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 46 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: Not sure if he's out there yet, but a mate had a new flag made up for the trip. I will be looking out for it , just nicked this from his FB page. He is there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted November 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 4 hours ago, GasDestroyer said: He is there That's the one. The town is full of English! This is an amazing place, locals so friendly, and they love cricket. Torrential rain/thunder storms last night and cloudy this morning. Hope it stays away so that we can bowl them out. (And because we could only get tickets for the grass bank! £3 the pair). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chairman Mao Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Was there yesterday on the fort, great atmosphere and Galle old town is stunning. Have a massive BCFC Union Jack which I will be taking to the Kandy test, watching the first 3 days there. See all of you fellow City there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Soldier Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 3 hours ago, Chairman Mao said: Was there yesterday on the fort, great atmosphere and Galle old town is stunning. Have a massive BCFC Union Jack which I will be taking to the Kandy test, watching the first 3 days there. See all of you fellow City there! I’ve been lucky enough to visit a fair few places around the globe and Galle is up there with my faves. Best place in Sri Lanka for me. Great country to visit, will go back one day. Look forward to seeing that Union Jack! Will have to get a Bristol City St.George to take away with me at some stage as like the cricket as well as the football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RedRock Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Just heard a trumpet-led rendition of ‘Blackbird I’ll av e’. You reds. Keep the flag flying lads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Not related to flags, as such, but I thought this was amusing on the BBC site during Herath's last innings: A large crowd of people have gathered outside the 'Rangana Herath stand' which actually looks like a large gazebo, or at best tent. It's a bit like that stand behind the goal at Bristol Rovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 7 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: Not related to flags, as such, but I thought this was amusing on the BBC site during Herath's last innings: A large crowd of people have gathered outside the 'Rangana Herath stand' which actually looks like a large gazebo, or at best tent. It's a bit like that stand behind the goal at Bristol Rovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 6 hours ago, Chairman Mao said: Was there yesterday on the fort, great atmosphere and Galle old town is stunning. Have a massive BCFC Union Jack which I will be taking to the Kandy test, watching the first 3 days there. See all of you fellow City there! Kandy is great. Make sure you visit Temple of the Tooth. Only downside was a monkey broke into our room and nicked my ipod! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 11 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: Not related to flags, as such, but I thought this was amusing on the BBC site during Herath's last innings: A large crowd of people have gathered outside the 'Rangana Herath stand' which actually looks like a large gazebo, or at best tent. It's a bit like that stand behind the goal at Bristol Rovers. Is that real?!?!? Hahahahahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 8 hours ago, 42nite said: That's the one. The town is full of English! This is an amazing place, locals so friendly, and they love cricket. Torrential rain/thunder storms last night and cloudy this morning. Hope it stays away so that we can bowl them out. (And because we could only get tickets for the grass bank! £3 the pair). Did you spot a FC United flag reading "Luba Reds / Just The Two Of Us"? Friend of mine is over for the test and was planning on christening his new flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted November 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 3 hours ago, One Team In Keynsham said: Did you spot a FC United flag reading "Luba Reds / Just The Two Of Us"? Friend of mine is over for the test and was planning on christening his new flag. Didn't see that one. The only premiership shirt/flag I can recall was Wolves, but they don't really count. Well done EFL. Oh, I did spot some bloke wandering around in a clowns shirt. Great day in an amazing country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 4 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said: Not related to flags, as such, but I thought this was amusing on the BBC site during Herath's last innings: A large crowd of people have gathered outside the 'Rangana Herath stand' which actually looks like a large gazebo, or at best tent. It's a bit like that stand behind the goal at Bristol Rovers. Yeah, I read that while keeping up with the score in work, workmates wanted to know why I was pi$$ing myself laughing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 20 hours ago, Red Army 75 said: Also big rovers flag behind the bowlers arm . The Bowlers Arm, not a bad boozer, what are they doing with Gas related stuff though? BTW .. that wasn't a Rovers flag , think you'll find it was just a blue 'n white ground sheet, hung up to dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 37 minutes ago, harrys said: Yeah, I read that while keeping up with the score in work, workmates wanted to know why I was pi$$ing myself laughing ...incontinence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted November 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2018 On 09/11/2018 at 16:11, Kid in the Riot said: Kandy is great. Make sure you visit Temple of the Tooth. Only downside was a monkey broke into our room and nicked my ipod! Spooky that, last time I was there a monkey tried flogging me one! Next stop Kandy after Ella. I'll look out for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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