BigAl&Toby Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Well, well, well. Maybe it was all planned. Maybe he’s waiting in the wings, waiting to do a Winston. Nothing political about the post but a simple, easy question. Who would you like to see return to the hallowed turf in BS3. Player, manager, backroom staff. And why? @Robbored will go for his beloved Danny Wilson ……. Me? Terry Cooper - player or manager. A man who demonstrated values and commitment that few now no longer possess. Them’s the breaks. Over to you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 For those of my generation there’s one player I’d love to have back - Gerry Gow. However he’d spend more time suspended than playing in todays football. As for managers - Danny Wilson of course…………. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Player - John Atyeo, because he would be worth £100m+ and could solve City’s financial problem with one transfer to a Premier League club. Manager - Terry Cooper for the same reasons as @BigAl&Toby plus he could achieve a lot with very little 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 15, 2022 Admin Share Posted October 15, 2022 Imagine Murray and tinman still playing 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 29 minutes ago, phantom said: Imagine Murray and tinman still playing With Super Bob up front and Shaun Taylor at the back. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Gary Shelton 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneys Penalties Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 As @Robbored mentioned I'd love to see Gerry Gow but he'd never really fit with todays game. Norman Hunter for similar reasons. A manager? Terry Cooper. He achieved a lot with very little 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, Sweeneys Penalties said: As @Robbored mentioned I'd love to see Gerry Gow but he'd never really fit with todays game. Norman Hunter for similar reasons. A manager? Terry Cooper. He achieved a lot with very little Terry Cooper's reign was prior to the Social Media age, I wonder what the pressure on him would have been like when we lost 7-1 at Northampton Town and were rock bottom of the 4th division? Would the fans have given him the time to turn things around? I have said similar about the 6 seasons it took Alan Dick's to build his team. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wybmadwity Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Chris Garland, Adam Webster, or Bas Savage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 4 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Terry Cooper's reign was prior to the Social Media age, I wonder what the pressure on him would have been like when we lost 7-1 at Northampton Town and were rock bottom of the 4th division? Would the fans have given him the time to turn things around? I have said similar about the 6 seasons it took Alan Dick's to build his team. And unfortunately comments like (para phrase) ‘I was expecting more’ last season from invisible Jon don’t help when Nige is in the process of building a squad capable of reaching the PL. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Just now, Robbored said: And unfortunately comments like (para phrase) ‘I was expecting more’ last season from invisible Jon don’t help when Nige is in the process of building a squad capable of reaching the PL. Still here though isn't he? I was expecting a bit more last season too, if you asked Pearson he would probably admit we underachieved. What has your point got to do with the power of Social Media? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Adam Webster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzos Only Goal Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Port Said Red said: With Super Bob up front and Shaun Taylor at the back. I'd love Shaun Taylor what a cracking player. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Gary Collier, Geoff Merrick or Andy Cole 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Med/MadHatter Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 I believe Sir Geoffrey Merrick would still do a great job in todays game, and Gary Collier, both were class acts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNick Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 2 hours ago, phantom said: Imagine Murray and tinman still playing I know I'll no doubt get some flak for this but they were both League 1 players and wouldn't get in our team. Not taking anything away from them as they were quality for us at the time of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDarwall Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Russell Bromage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 In terms of players playing right now, and who are of an age where they could still contribute, Luke Ayling is probably the one who'd improve the team the most. I think Kelly is better (but left-sided), Webster is better but a bit too similar to our other defenders and I loved Tammy when he was here but his is not a priority position. In terms of anyone I've ever seen play for us. I think Marvin Elliott in his first season vintage is the player who'd improve us the most. Maybe an odd choice but - as @IAmNick says, a lot of my favourite players played for us at League One level and I'm not sure they'd actually be as good as we hoped in the Championship today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 4 minutes ago, IAmNick said: I know I'll no doubt get some flak for this but they were both League 1 players and wouldn't get in our team. Not taking anything away from them as they were quality for us at the time of course. I think they would have both been able to perform at a higher level in the right side. I actually think they both would have fit into our current set up well, at their respective peaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Who to reincarnate? Thee City team of 1906, arguably our best ever, with the addition of John Atyeo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of his pie crust Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Robbored said: And unfortunately comments like (para phrase) ‘I was expecting more’ last season from invisible Jon don’t help when Nige is in the process of building a squad capable of reaching the PL. It's annoying but we have to accept that some people,,despite their position lack grace & sense - Nigel shrugged it off pretty well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Noble or basso in this team. Both be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Oh Louie louie said: Noble or basso in this team. Both be nice. Not sure about Basso - too inconsistent. Noble was a far classier version of Palmer but with KPs unfortunate knack of going awol. Not sure that Nige would tolerate that. That said maybe Nige would have got the consistency out of Noble that every other manager failed to do... Edited October 15, 2022 by Robbored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 I can only go on players I watched live….so can’t choose Collier, who I think would be the most needed positionally, followed by a CM. I saw Gow but I was just too young, so didn’t really appreciate him. So I’m now in the realms of non-Div One players. In more recent times, the one player who I think we’ve never replaced was Marvin Elliott. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Wonder how Paul Cheesly would do up against modern day centrebacks 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Henry Mckop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Dave martin wonder how he would do today. If it moved dave kicked it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Port Said Red said: Terry Cooper's reign was prior to the Social Media age, I wonder what the pressure on him would have been like when we lost 7-1 at Northampton Town and were rock bottom of the 4th division? Would the fans have given him the time to turn things around? I have said similar about the 6 seasons it took Alan Dick's to build his team. I was there and I would say that all the 2,500 City fans clapped the teenagers plus a couple or four oldies, off the field. They gave their all that day for the red shirt. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 16 minutes ago, Rocking Red Cyril said: Wonder how Paul Cheesly would do up against modern day centrebacks If you ever get the chance watch the highlights of City’s first match back in Division 1 when Cheesley terrified the Arsenal defence. Here’s a shorted version 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 1 hour ago, 22A said: Who to reincarnate? Thee City team of 1906, arguably our best ever, with the addition of John Atyeo. The 1954-55 side was pretty good too, even if it was Div 3 instead of Div One Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 1 minute ago, pongo88 said: If you ever get the chance watch the highlights of City’s first match back in Division 1 when Cheesley terrified the Arsenal defence. Here’s a shorted version So happy I was there to experience it live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 My brother had a scrap book and i recall a beauty. Big macs gunners debut ruined by bumpkin invasion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNick Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 (edited) Quick reminder for everyone picking players from 50 years ago that this was I believe Man U vs Liverpool in the 80s. Now THAT'S an offside trap... Edited October 15, 2022 by IAmNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 7 minutes ago, pongo88 said: If you ever get the chance watch the highlights of City’s first match back in Division 1 when Cheesley terrified the Arsenal defence. Here’s a shorted version And how many sweet Crosses from Whitehead. Now we could do with that in today's city side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Lee Trundle (if we played him how he's supposed to be played) - Imagine him on top form alongside Weimann and Semenyo. Could easily interchange him for JET/Noble/Murray. I also think Eliasson would be a great asset to this side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 For me, it has to be Stefan Marinovic. It's a rare experience to have watched a goalkeeper of his calibre. During his illustrious career at Ashton Gate, I believe he only concede one goal, whilst making headlines for his performance, 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Another vote for Geoff Merrick. An incredibly “modern” central defender in a different era. Better than Adam Webster in my view. And - controversial view here - pushing him out of position to play Norman Hunter was a questionable decision. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 10 minutes ago, Leveller said: Another vote for Geoff Merrick. An incredibly “modern” central defender in a different era. Better than Adam Webster in my view. And - controversial view here - pushing him out of position to play Norman Hunter was a questionable decision. I remember being told by Les Bardsley that Alan Dick's had told Geoff that if he worked on the position he would play for England. From the way things went I am guessing that Merrick didn't feel that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 27 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: I remember being told by Les Bardsley that Alan Dick's had told Geoff that if he worked on the position he would play for England. From the way things went I am guessing that Merrick didn't feel that way. Interesting. I remember thinking at the time that he was similar to Bobby Moore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Nicky Morgan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 We’d.luck and Atyeo for true quality, bordering on fooTball genius. I believe both would easily adapt to the modern game, altho Fatty might have to lose a stone or three! But also for their whole hearted commitment in every game. When I watched City with Atyeo playing I never lost hope. He could easily win any game on his own with football magic. When my grandfather watched City with Wedlock in it he always expected clean sheets. I would walk a million miles for one of John’s goals, or at least face the cost of reaching Ashton Gate from deepest Sussex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Rob Newman (never saw John Atyeo play otherwise I suspect it would be him). Biff could play anywhere and was bloody good wherever he did. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 (edited) With the current pace of play in Championship and counter attacking Andy Cole Was too good for us , and capable of making us a top six side even with our obvious frailties Edited October 15, 2022 by Sheltons Army 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Park Reds Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 The fab 3 Jacki,Andy Cole and Leroy. Brian Mitchell was fullback no wonder we struggled but what a front line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzos Only Goal Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 9 hours ago, Out of his pie crust said: Easy FML I can't take jokes like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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