Bedred31 Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 That 90th minute winner v Liverpool in 1977 that gave us a chance of staying up! The official attendance was about 38000, I think, but people were 4 deep on the Dolman steps. He was a good, genuine bloke who lived a good, latterly brave life. Rest in peace Chris and thanks for the memories. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Some nice comments from Leicester City fans on Foxes Talk: https://www.foxestalk.co.uk/topic/132419-rip-chris-garland/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpexile Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 I was fortunate to get his autograph in the 60's before I left for Oz & was taken by how friendly he was to everyone. Little did I realise what a City "Legend" he would become. RIP Chris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red hot poker Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 So sad to hear this new’s .I’ll always remember Chris as a very Quick, skilful & brave player , he was brilliant in the Garland / Galley partnership throughout the late 60’s & early seventies. Had the the pleasure of meeting my all time city favourite , when the city player’s visited my local community centre, due to the club lottery , that raised good revenue at the time . I found as expected that Chris was very friendly and easy to talk too. RIP Chris 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 RIP Chris, a lot of good memories watching you play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RoystonFoote'snephew Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 2 hours ago, headhunter said: Some nice comments from Leicester City fans on Foxes Talk: https://www.foxestalk.co.uk/topic/132419-rip-chris-garland/ And a nice piece on the Leicester official site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Just heard via Jantzen Derrick. RIP Chris, part of my growing up. A TRUE City legend 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEd73 Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 (edited) Nice piece on the Chelsea website https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/chris-garland-1949-2023 Edited July 14, 2023 by RedEd73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 RIP Bristol City Legend, from the high rise flats to the Ashton gate pitch thank you Chris Garland for the memories.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 16 minutes ago, cider head said: RIP Bristol City Legend, from the high rise flats to the Ashton gate pitch thank you Chris Garland for the memories.. That was my first ever City kit as an eight year old 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherrich Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Can’t believe it. Another one of my boyhood heroes gone. Great professional, loved City, always gave 100%. I sincerely hope the club does something to acknowledge CG. That 76 season was the best season for watching City. The Liverpool home game will live long in the memory of those who were there. RIP Chris Garland. A true gentleman. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 RIP Chris. I certainly remember Chris playing for us post 82, and he still looked the part then. To do that after what had happened was classy. Thanks everyone for posting your memories, and showing so much love and respect for a legend. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 18 hours ago, Eddie Hitler said: He will always have that special status for me as being part of the first Bristol City team I ever knew. This for me too. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Park Reds Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 A Bristol City legend.Another of the greatest generation that helped us back in 1982 along with earlier spells. My mates dad Keith is great friends with Geoff Merrick and Chris.He was at Geoffs farm today when Joe Royle and Howard Pritchard called to pass on best wishes. R.I.P Chris.A true robin. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Saddened to hear of his passing, but perhaps some sort of relief after the later years with his health. Condolencies to all the family and friends. I had the pleasure of meeting Chris when I was a scrawny, spotty-faced kid trying to break into local football as he often helped out in the club's training sessions. Older types may remember exercises where a player would be on piggy-back, then have to get off, through their legs forwards, then backwards, then round them, then back onto their backs again. Chris picked me (perhaps being the lightest) and I realised how solidly-built he was, although he was not so obvious on the park. Strong and balanced. Also remember him trying a diving header one City game but cracked into the post and spent the following week with his head in a support collar. Got some stick for that one. But it's difficult to compare him to most modern players and times. His commitment and love for his home club never faded, and that will be his lasting memory even among all the goals and glamour. Could you imagine a young player of today doing so many (unpaid) things for the club. His sort were few and far between in the day, never mind today. RIP Chris and thank you. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Legend is an overused word, but not in the case of Chris Garland. RIP Chris. Rest easy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Just heard about it, such a shame and no age, these days really at 74. What a good player he was and one of the Ashton eight. RIP Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 Just speaking to someone who said he used to live in Long Ashton behind the Bird in Hand. Shame to hear about his issues post-football. If he was in this era he'd have been financially set up for life, not that that would have necessarily made his addiction problems any easier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 RIP Chris, one of our own.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elruliri Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 1960's, takes over from Big John and becomes a sensation with John Galley. 1970's comes home to save his boyhood club from relegation in their first season and what important goals they were! 1980's Tears his contract up to save the club and comes back to play on non contract terms, literally for nothing. I'm pleased to of met you Mr Garland and you Sir in my eyes are a Bristol City LEGEND. May you RIP. Ps thanks for that goal against the gas, that really took the piss! Xxx 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 (edited) On 14/07/2023 at 00:58, hooered said: Spotted playing football in Greville Smyth Park to watching his debut in 1966 under Alan Dicks Fred Ford 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. I had the fortune to see him play in all of his three spells with the Club. I remember, as a young boy, his partnership with John Galley, and also his return when we were in the old First Division, especially the Leeds and Liverpool matches, and what a cracker that Liverpool match was. Unfortunately, I had become a very infrequent attendee when he returned for his third spell. Edited July 14, 2023 by PHILINFRANCE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakoe Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 Sad news. Genuine City legend. R.I.P Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul 1957 Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 On 13/07/2023 at 18:28, Thornbury Red said: Sad news. RIP Chris Thanks for one of my fondest memories, heading in, on his knees, from 6 inches in the Gloucester cup at the Gate. Remember that well in front of the gas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Male Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 Hi everyone. Just wanted to say I had a trial with Bristol City in the early sixties and met the legend that is Chris Garland.I will always remember he was just about to shower after training and asked me to get him some shampoo from the shop on the corner by Ashton Gate.A lovely friendly man and a memory I will treasure for ever. Graham Male. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cityboy1954 Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 On 13/07/2023 at 18:52, Dolman Block B said: As a lad growing up this man was my hero!!! Nothing has changed 40 years on GOD BLESS LEGEND XXX Same here was a great player iliked to model myself on Also block B r.i.p chris will never forget you mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Male Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 Hi everyone. I know it is all about personal opinions but I think the Chris Garland and John Galley partnership was one of the best Bristol City forward combinations.Watched them play together many many times. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 17, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 32 minutes ago, Graham Male said: Hi everyone. I know it is all about personal opinions but I think the Chris Garland and John Galley partnership was one of the best Bristol City forward combinations.Watched them play together many many times. Listening to those who watched at that time I'd say the vast majority of people are in agreement with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedsHeadIs Red Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 Very sorry to hear that news. RIP Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 10 hours ago, Graham Male said: Hi everyone. I know it is all about personal opinions but I think the Chris Garland and John Galley partnership was one of the best Bristol City forward combinations.Watched them play together many many times. add to them 2 other "G" icons Gow and Gibson, a rocking time to be watching The City from The Eastend, Ashton Gate; proper days at the footie.....thanks for the memories Chris and co .....R.I.P now, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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