Maltshoveller Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 City Legend RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 OS: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/obituary-chris-garland/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 Before my time but sounds a real legend of the club. RIP Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciderhead433 Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 Very sad news R.I.P. Chris a Legend and my Hero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello Dave Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 That goal!!! 3 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 Bloody hell, that's sad news, the word legend is thrown about quite loosely these days but not in his case...up there with the best that has ever worn the red shirt. RIP CG...Will never be forgotten. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 A true south Bristol boy, brought up in the flats overlooking what became the Dolman Stand (The Nelson Mandela House flats from Del and Rodney fame) and never strayed from his roots. Played for City in three spells, earning the club a massive (for the time £100k) fee for his move to Chelsea, the second spell he came back and kept us in the top flight with his goals v Liverpool, and as a mark of the man he returned for a third time when the club was skint and on it's Knees in the old 4th division and helped us out signing on non contract terms ( ie he played for just expenses) to help the club . One of our own. RIP Chris 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 Thankyou Chris for all the great memories and your outstanding contribution to Bristol City FC You will NOT be forgotten. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 A true local hero. Like many on here Chris was the player that I always tried to emulate when I put my boots on for local kickabouts and, in supporting from the East End, someone who I was always in awe of as ‘one of our own’. Probably our first ‘superstar’ that actually made it on to the national stage. Rest easy Chris and thanks for the memories. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 Chris was one of my favourite players to watch and scored some cracking goals. Early 70s he accidentally stood on my wife to be's foot in Raquel's night club in Frogmore St. She was a bit miffed, and I was quite chuffed Sad loss RIP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 What a fantastic barnet... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Swan and Cemetery Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 Didn’t see him first time ‘round, lucky enough to see him second time ‘round. Leeds and Liverpool winners to keep us up come to mind. Legendary player in the most legendary of teams. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Niffty Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 So sad to hear of the passing of Chris. My top city hero. I was upset when he was sold to Chelsea, but when he came back during that first season in the old First division, I and many other City fans thought we were going to stay up. I Like many others on here remember his 2 goals against Liverpool and the atmosphere that night was the greatest I have ever experienced at the "Gate". RIP Chris, you will never be forgotten. He truly was the first one I could call "One of our own". Please Mr Lansdown, we need a really big effort to recognise this great servant to the club and keep his memory alive after we have gone. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hertsexile Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 A true City legend. He was in the Chelsea team that came for Gordon Parr testimonial match in 1972 my first game watching City at the gate. A proper player who always gave his best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redapple Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 Very sad to hear this news. I still have childhood memories of him , then watching him on TV for Chelsea, and quite clear memories of his 2nd spell here where he scored important goals and was so wholehearted. I met him a few times and he was a nice, easy going guy. Now free from illness but his legend lives on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 Top player, good bloke, absolute battler. R.I.P. Mr. Garland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red kev Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Hello Dave said: That goal!!! Sure I saw him score in the same way in the 6 nil win at Eastville in glos cup. Shortly after game City took over the rovers pub the Black Swan ( dirty duck) outside the ground. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 Even after Chris Garland made his City debut in the 60s, although dressed in smart clobber, he still found time to chat and muck around with us scruffy urchins, whilst his lovely girlfriend looked on and waited patiently. That simply wouldn't happen nowadays. My mates and I still treasure those little memorable moments. We will be forever grateful Chris was a truly talented and exciting player. I remember him as being modest, softly-spoken and friendly. I don't suppose he ever changed. The best tribute I can pay Chris Garland is to say that, in some ways, he was Atyeo-esque. A legend, a hero and, let us never forget, a saviour. RIP Chris Garland and thank you for everything. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityfan1958 Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 My boyhood hero. The only person I have ever got an autograph from. I remember, some time in the late ‘80’s, being in the White Heart at Congresbury. The place was packed and rocking. Chris came in with a lady and tripped over a mat. The place went silent, and then erupted in one of the biggest cheers I have ever heard. I was sat at the bar all evening and I know he had to pay for nothing that night. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stortfordred Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 Sad sad news. An absolute City legend. Probably one of the few of ours who was well known far and wide even without the Chelsea connection. Can’t believe it’s not featuring heavily on BBC website. RIP big man. May you hover in heaven like you did in the penalty area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippycar Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 4 hours ago, RedEd73 said: Sleep well Chris, and thanks for everything you did and the sacrifices you made for City. Flashback for the Fans link attached for those in a nostalgic mood. Condolences to his family and friends. RIP to my first footballing star. And thanks to RedEd73 for posting this, hadn't seen it before and whilst not the greatest quality, very interesting. How many Chealsea players today will be working as a greengrocer when they retire? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooered Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 Spotted playing football in Greville Smyth Park to watching his debut in 1966 under Alan Dicks then returning to play in a city shirt again to save us from relegation from the old first division Chris had city blood running through his veins a truly gifted player and a fantastic bloke RIP Chris you will not be forgotten by me or our club condolences to your family. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcnick Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Condolences to his family and friends. Earned an England under-23 cap and was a terrific player and I have fond memories of watching him in my childhood years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 6 hours ago, zippycar said: Condolences to his family and friends. RIP to my first footballing star. And thanks to RedEd73 for posting this, hadn't seen it before and whilst not the greatest quality, very interesting. How many Chealsea players today will be working as a greengrocer when they retire? great memories and a truly great player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDBS36 Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 R.I.P Chris thoughts with the family, a great player, remember him with his time at City especially helping to keep us in the old 1st division Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 RIP. A genuine club legend Always a Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elruliri Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Such sad news to wake up to. Rip Chris, you will always be a club legend. My condolences to your family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Robin Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Really sad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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