Mrdc Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 Listening to the Liverpool commentary from 25 years ago got me thinking about Phil Tottle is he still with us? As haven’t heard anything from him in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 1 minute ago, boatman said: Listening to the Liverpool commentary from 25 years ago got me thinking about Phil Tottle is he still with us? As haven’t heard anything from him in years. Yes He was at the reunion on Thursday night wasn’t he GT said he’s running half marathons ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady bunch Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 Yes he is, was mentioned on sound of the city, with Geoff twentyman. Living near by and running half marathons apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 Brings back memories listening to him. When they used to cut a record short to say we have a goal at ashton gate over to Phil Tottle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 Great bloke , knowledgable and red through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Great bloke , knowledgable and red through Did he used to do cricket as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrdc Posted January 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 4 minutes ago, Super said: Brings back memories listening to him. When they used to cut a record short to say we have a goal at ashton gate over to Phil Tottle! Now that really does bring back memories. i also remember Colin Howlett the Rovers reporter. 3 minutes ago, Super said: Did he used to do cricket as well? Yes am sure he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 Just now, boatman said: Now that really does bring back memories. i also remember Colin Howlett the Rovers reporter. “I welcome you to Spotland where a large contingent of Rovers fans have had a large contingent of Bovril and a large contingent of coffee but an even larger contingent of fans are locked out, kept company by a large contingent of Nailsea based minibus drivers” Yep, I remember Colin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 22 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Yes He was at the reunion on Thursday night wasn’t he GT said he’s running half marathons ! Glad to hear that Bob. Phil Tottle was brilliant to listen to and I was gutted when he went elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 Anyone have his commentary of the tinmam goal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevedon Red Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 Lives in clevedon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 33 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Great bloke , knowledgable and red through Not quite displaying his knowledge on stage the other night when he thought Alan Kennedy had played against us that night. Considering he’d left Liverpool 8 years earlier and was playing for Barrow, I think Tottle’s memory needs a jog, not a half marathon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isawjonshaw Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 Tottle get yer boots on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted January 25, 2019 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Super said: Did he used to do cricket as well? Yes Super Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 Phil lives in Horfield off monks park ave he was in our skittle team Rolls Royce Reds a few years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 2 hours ago, Silvio Dante said: “I welcome you to Spotland where a large contingent of Rovers fans have had a large contingent of Bovril and a large contingent of coffee but an even larger contingent of fans are locked out, kept company by a large contingent of Nailsea based minibus drivers” Yep, I remember Colin... Yes, and Beriiiiiiiiiiisol Rovers have just conceded...........leaving the goal keeper with no chance to save, whatsoever ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatn Over Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 Good memories of Phil Tottle speak without doubt but any oldies remember Herbie Gillam ? Crackly microphone from somewhere up north "...and its 1-0 to city here" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 Did they play his commentary from Anfield? Haven't heard it for years. For City it's my very own "some people are on the pitch". Last season we got "Still life in this perhaps for Bristol City. In by Taylor. It's SMITH!!!! THE ROOF HAS JUST COME OFF HERE..." But the original was Phil Tottle "Allison. Can he get a shot in. It's Tinnion with the effort. HE'S SCORED!!!!JKKDLHKDJSADR$&@" I think that's where he got the nickname "Full Throttle". Didn't he used to do the half time announcements too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Olé said: Did they play his commentary from Anfield? Haven't heard it for years. For City it's my very own "some people are on the pitch". Last season we got "Still life in this perhaps for Bristol City. In by Taylor. It's SMITH!!!! THE ROOF HAS JUST COME OFF HERE..." But the original was Phil Tottle "Allison. Can he get a shot in. It's Tinnion with the effort. HE'S SCORED!!!!JKKDLHKDJSADR$&@" I think that's where he got the nickname "Full Throttle". Didn't he used to do the half time announcements too? I was just about to post that he used to do announcements at AG in, I think, the mid to late 90s, that was while he was still doing updates for RB. Think it was considered that he had his fingers in too many pies so they cut back on his radio work covering City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloudyThatchers Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Olé said: Did they play his commentary from Anfield? Haven't heard it for years. For City it's my very own "some people are on the pitch". Last season we got "Still life in this perhaps for Bristol City. In by Taylor. It's SMITH!!!! THE ROOF HAS JUST COME OFF HERE..." But the original was Phil Tottle "Allison. Can he get a shot in. It's Tinnion with the effort. HE'S SCORED!!!!JKKDLHKDJSADR$&@" I think that's where he got the nickname "Full Throttle". Didn't he used to do the half time announcements too? Just found this on YouTube https://youtu.be/hIJkdrKC1Qk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 2 hours ago, Olé said: Did they play his commentary from Anfield? Haven't heard it for years. For City it's my very own "some people are on the pitch". Last season we got "Still life in this perhaps for Bristol City. In by Taylor. It's SMITH!!!! THE ROOF HAS JUST COME OFF HERE..." But the original was Phil Tottle "Allison. Can he get a shot in. It's Tinnion with the effort. HE'S SCORED!!!!JKKDLHKDJSADR$&@" I think that's where he got the nickname "Full Throttle". Didn't he used to do the half time announcements too? He did. Think he edited the programme for a bit too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 I’ve got very fond memories of listening to Phil Tottle’s commentaries and match reports -he was part of the fabric of being a City fan in the 80s/90s. One that stands out for me is when Ralph Milne got a late winner at York to help us sneak into the play offs - on the radio it sounded like Phil Tottle was jumping around in jubilation (and he probably was). I also remember, before there was always live commentary for away games, that sinking feeling when the presenter would say “There’s been a goal at .... over to Phil Tottle.” Whenever that happened I always assumed City had conceded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 14 minutes ago, Offside said: I’ve got very fond memories of listening to Phil Tottle’s commentaries and match reports -he was part of the fabric of being a City fan in the 80s/90s. One that stands out for me is when Ralph Milne got a late winner at York to help us sneak into the play offs - on the radio it sounded like Phil Tottle was jumping around in jubilation (and he probably was). I also remember, before there was always live commentary for away games, that sinking feeling when the presenter would say “There’s been a goal at .... over to Phil Tottle.” Whenever that happened I always assumed City had conceded. I know where I was , at the top of a fence in the Away terrace behind the goal Ralph had floated one in , with a fair few others ( @GasDestroyer ) the fence was struggling to cope IIRC ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 5 hours ago, BobBobSuperBob said: I know where I was , at the top of a fence in the Away terrace behind the goal Ralph had floated one in , with a fair few others ( @GasDestroyer ) the fence was struggling to cope IIRC ! We must have been close by each other mate! My birthday too, what a day that was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 9 hours ago, Float'n Over said: Good memories of Phil Tottle speak without doubt but any oldies remember Herbie Gillam ? Crackly microphone from somewhere up north "...and its 1-0 to city here" If I say yes I'll have to admit to myself how old I am. So I have no comment to make at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 23 hours ago, Silvio Dante said: “I welcome you to Spotland where a large contingent of Rovers fans have had a large contingent of Bovril and a large contingent of coffee but an even larger contingent of fans are locked out, kept company by a large contingent of Nailsea based minibus drivers” Yep, I remember Colin... 21 hours ago, slartibartfast said: Yes, and Beriiiiiiiiiiisol Rovers have just conceded...........leaving the goal keeper with no chance to save, whatsoever ! Verbatim. After all these years. It was pitiful, wasn't it? Like a neglected child, desperate to be noticed/mean something to someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 oh god I'd forgotten about Howlett, what an awful commentator - he nearly always said there was a massive away crowd in the terrace behind the goal for Rovers, yet when you saw the highlights on HTV News on the following Monday there were about two people there so was clearly BS (as it still is today) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 11 hours ago, stoke giiford red said: Just found this on YouTube https://youtu.be/hIJkdrKC1Qk Great video, managed to copy the link into the browser, but anyone who didn’t, here it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 Full Throttle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 After the 2-1 at Eastvile in the cup we went on a big time bender in Bristol. At about 12.30 am in Hotwells (I think) thought it would be a great idea to phone up Colin H............... and yes it was in the phone book (in the old phone box ).............Colin Howlett Muller Rd.............had to be him ! After a couple of "ring-outs" I had a go Mrs H.........."er hello?" me...............Can I speak to Colin? Mrs H............"Who's this?" Me....................tell him it's Geoff muffled shout Colin..............."Hello ?" Tout Ensemble..................One nil down, two one up, we knocked Rovers out the cup! Colin.........."splutter, splutter, something, .....police....splutter " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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