Popular Post Tomo Posted January 31 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 31 I first went to Ashton Gate with my father during the 77/78 season and was a proud owner of the legendary home kit worn by my heroes. It must be going back about 15 years ago that the club had 'those replica shirts for sale' in the club shop. Admittedly, they didn't have the Umbro Badge and the Stripes down the arms, but it was my first ever City top, so I had to purchase the home and away replica. I've not really worn them at all since purchasing, but, once my mancave was completed, I had an idea... Let's ignore the Anglo Scottish Cup, that was the pre-season before the 76/77 season kicked off. The league is always the most important thing and we were back in the top flight again, waiting for Arsenal away (I'm not exactly sure what kit we wore in pre-season but that doesn't matter anyway). It was Paul Cheesley who scored the very 1st 'league goal' at Arsenal in that away shirt and 3 days later at home to Stoke, Donnie Gillies replaced Cheese (famous injury) as the 'only sub', to score the very 1st 'league goal' in the home shirt. Whilst, I was not attending games that season, I still thought it would be a brilliant idea to get them signed by these 2 great men. That I did, and both Donnie and Cheese were absolutely amazing. I spent over an hour with Donnie having a beer and talking about the good old days. The Canvas Style shirts are now perfectly displayed in my mancave. If anyone is interested in getting their old shirts looking amazing for a display, just PM me. I have a contact. Donnie and myself spoke about my very 1st game sat in the Dolman on my 8th Birthday (30.12.1978) when we hosted Manchester City. During all my previous visits to Ashton Gate (77/78), I was literally 'hanging on for dear life' holding onto the railings at the back of the open end. The Dolman Birthday Experience was so memorable, I decided to revisit the Matchday Programme and get confirmation of the 12 players in the squad that day. Ping, using a chalkboard and 13 old panini stickers, another display was born... Thanks to Donnie and Paul - Legends! 14 4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tomo Posted January 31 Author Report Share Posted January 31 I wish I had been old enough (in Mum's eyes) for Dad to take me that day - :laugh:! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 3 minutes ago, cider hoss rules said: If it's not a daft question how did that rip/hole in his shirt happen? It's not apparent in the picture of him heading the goal, but it's there by the time of the celebration? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 I'm in that picture somewhere...was a good day out. Nice shirts Tomo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted January 31 Author Report Share Posted January 31 2 hours ago, BobbyC said: I'm in that picture somewhere...was a good day out. Nice shirts Tomo. Beautiful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonkyone Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 I do love that old badge. My shirt disintegrated but the badge survived. In a draw somewhere..... Some of us are showing our age 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 5 hours ago, Tomo said: I first went to Ashton Gate with my father during the 77/78 season and was a proud owner of the legendary home kit worn by my heroes. It must be going back about 15 years ago that the club had 'those replica shirts for sale' in the club shop. Admittedly, they didn't have the Umbro Badge and the Stripes down the arms, but it was my first ever City top, so I had to purchase the home and away replica. I've not really worn them at all since purchasing, but, once my mancave was completed, I had an idea... Let's ignore the Anglo Scottish Cup, that was the pre-season before the 76/77 season kicked off. The league is always the most important thing and we were back in the top flight again, waiting for Arsenal away (I'm not exactly sure what kit we wore in pre-season but that doesn't matter anyway). It was Paul Cheesley who scored the very 1st 'league goal' at Arsenal in that away shirt and 3 days later at home to Stoke, Donnie Gillies replaced Cheese (famous injury) as the 'only sub', to score the very 1st 'league goal' in the home shirt. Whilst, I was not attending games that season, I still thought it would be a brilliant idea to get them signed by these 2 great men. That I did, and both Donnie and Cheese were absolutely amazing. I spent over an hour with Donnie having a beer and talking about the good old days. The Canvas Style shirts are now perfectly displayed in my mancave. If anyone is interested in getting their old shirts looking amazing for a display, just PM me. I have a contact. Donnie and myself spoke about my very 1st game sat in the Dolman on my 8th Birthday (30.12.1978) when we hosted Manchester City. During all my previous visits to Ashton Gate (77/78), I was literally 'hanging on for dear life' holding onto the railings at the back of the open end. The Dolman Birthday Experience was so memorable, I decided to revisit the Matchday Programme and get confirmation of the 12 players in the squad that day. Ping, using a chalkboard and 13 old panini stickers, another display was born... Thanks to Donnie and Paul - Legends! Wonderful memories that will never leave you. It's why most of us get hooked on the club and why it's almost impossible to change clubs at any time of your life. Keep the faith. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 Great story & let’s face it, our greatest ever kit. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted January 31 Author Report Share Posted January 31 (edited) My son may not agree with you Graham. Here are some more upto date shirts that have been made, which were worn by my son. I collected them these evening and they are now ready to display in his room. He will be buzzing in the morning... Making Memories...that he will remember, just like I did back in the day. COYR Tomo Edited January 31 by Tomo 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Tomo said: My son may not agree with you Graham. Here are some more upto date shirts that have been made, which were worn by my son. I collected them these evening and they are now ready to display in his room. He will be buzzing in the morning... Making Memories...that he will remember, just like I did back in the day. COYR Tomo That’s gold parenting for me Father / son shared football memories #PRICELESS Edited January 31 by Sheltons Army 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted February 1 Author Report Share Posted February 1 (edited) Tempting... Love a long sleeve. Hunter style! https://www.sloganite.com/products/bristol-city-football-shirt?_pos=32&_sid=45c3b2aa3&_ss=r Edited February 1 by Tomo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedred31 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 And wasn’t that bit of the Clock End for Arsenal fans? Maybe mistaken, but seem to recall that City fans were everywhere at Highbury that afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 I read this thread wrong…. Cheese and Chillies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 Great stuff @Tomo Donnie - or Donald as he seems to now prefer - certainly likes a good natter. He loved his time at City, loves the West Country, whilst still retaining an accent that 100% Highlander. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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