Milo Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 No doubt things will improve on the pitch, but round at the Ship and Castle all the talk in recent weeks has been about great City players of old. Bring back John Galley, they say. If only we still had David Rodgers.It's extraordinary how vivid memories still are of those who wore the City shirt with pride.Ironically, many great players from yesteryear will indeed be back at Ashton Gate this month. On Monday 28th November they will join with many other special guests in helping to launch the Bristol City Supporters Trust, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to raise funds for the club in return for shares, improve ties between the club and the community, and give fans a bigger say in the way the club is run.The City legends who have so far confirmed their attendance are:Jack Boxley (1950-56 and 1960-61),Terry Bush (1960-70),Louis Carey (1995-2004 and 2005 to present),Paul Cheesley (1973-77)Brian Clark (1960-66)Don Clark (1937-51)Jantzen Derrick (1960-71)Alec Eisentrager (1949-58)Chris Garland (1966-71 and 1976-83)John Galley (1967-72)Trevor Jacobs (1965-1973)Andy Llewellyn (1984-94)Sid Morgan (1947-58)David Moyes * (1985-87)Scott Murray (1997-2003 and 2004 to present)Rob Newman (1981-1991)Gary Owers (1994-98)Glyn Riley (1982-87)Tom Ritchie (1969-81 and 1982-84)David Rodgers (1969-82)Gerry Sweeney (1971-82)Shaun Taylor (1996-2000)Brian Tinnion (1993-2005)Alan Walsh (1984-89)Johnny Watkins (1951-59)Bobby Williams (1958-65)Jack White (1952-58)*David Moyes is agreed pending confirmationOn the night, we'd like to present these players with a symbol of our respect and appreciation for their contribution to the club. We'd like this to include a "gift of memories" from the fans.Which is where you come in.Can you please, please, please put your writing caps on and jot down your memories of any of the great City players listed above? Your stories can help to make this a very special occasion. We'd like to use the best memories and anecdotes to introduce the players on the night with a view to collecting the memories in a presentation box and, ultimately, reprinting them in a City Legends book. The "Parade of Legends" on Launch Night will include footage and slides of great moments in City's past and of the legends in attendance. As well as the former greats listed above, members of the current squad, manager Gary Johnson, and BCFC Chairman Steve Lansdown will be in attendance. A number of celebrity fans will also be there, including Robert Del Naja of Massive Attack.Bristol City Supporters Trust Launch Night is FREE to enter for a maximum 900 people, on a first come, first served basis (except for those with formal invites). The launch is being held in the Dolman Exhibition Hall at Ashton Gate from 6.30 with speeches starting at 7.30.It promises to be an unforgettable occasion, and one that can only be enhanced by a heartfelt gift of memories from the fans.Please send your memories or anecdotes of any of the legends listed above to info@bristolcityst.org.uk, or to Bristol City Supporters Trust, Bristol City Football Club, Ashton Gate, Bristol BS3 2EJ, to reach us by 14th November at the latest or add your comments on threads set up on this forum. And keep an eye on the Supporters Trust website (www.bristolcityst.org.uk) in case more legends confirm their attendance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordofthebling Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Bumping back to the top...Will put my thinking cap on tomorrow Milo, but can I just say well done to you and the team.What an amazing list of past players.With the likes of Moyes, Newman, Llewellyn and Cheesley set to attend - amongst the interesting return of Tinnion and the appearance of Carey - I am positive that this will be a night to remember.You guys and gals can be very proud of yourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted November 8, 2005 Author Share Posted November 8, 2005 Bumping back to the top...Will put my thinking cap on tomorrow Milo, but can I just say well done to you and the team.What an amazing list of past players.With the likes of Moyes, Newman, Llewellyn and Cheesley set to attend - amongst the interesting return of Tinnion and the appearance of Carey - I am positive that this will be a night to remember.You guys and gals can be very proud of yourselves.Thanks for your comments and for agreeing to send some memories in.I agree that it's a great list of players. There's some really interesting ones in there too. Jack White for instance. When I heard Jack White was coming I thought "Great!! ... er... who's Jack White again?". And then I discovered that he is that last Bristol City player to captain a Bristol City team to a league title - 51 years ago!For me, the Parade of Legends will be a chance to see some of my favourites, to be reminded on the screen about what they did, and also to learn a bit about our Club's history. I think it will be interesting, uplifting and inspiring.I'm sure it's going to be a memorable evening - and entrance is FREE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest revkev Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I will be there. With the list of legends in attendance it will be a night to remember.Well worth a drive from Wigan!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted November 8, 2005 Author Share Posted November 8, 2005 I will be there. With the list of legends in attendance it will be a night to remember.Well worth a drive from Wigan!! Great stuff. We hope to pack the room and make it a great event. A packed Dolman Exhibition Hall with 900 fans should make quite a noise after a couple of beers at the bar when re-living and celebrating some of the great moments from our past.As entry is FREE it's on a first come first served basis. The doorsafe staff will count people in to make sure we stick to the maximum safe limit. if you're travelling from Wigan, be sure to get there early. Or if you want to be guaranteed entry we're looking for supporters to volunteer to help set the room up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Block B Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 No doubt things will improve on the pitch, but round at the Ship and Castle all the talk in recent weeks has been about great City players of old. Bring back John Galley, they say. If only we still had David Rodgers.It's extraordinary how vivid memories still are of those who wore the City shirt with pride.Ironically, many great players from yesteryear will indeed be back at Ashton Gate this month. On Monday 28th November they will join with many other special guests in helping to launch the Bristol City Supporters Trust, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to raise funds for the club in return for shares, improve ties between the club and the community, and give fans a bigger say in the way the club is run.The City legends who have so far confirmed their attendance are:Jack Boxley (1950-56 and 1960-61),Terry Bush (1960-70),Louis Carey (1995-2004 and 2005 to present),Paul Cheesley (1973-77)Brian Clark (1960-66)Don Clark (1937-51)Jantzen Derrick (1960-71)Alec Eisentrager (1949-58)Chris Garland (1966-71 and 1976-83)John Galley (1967-72)Trevor Jacobs (1965-1973)Andy Llewellyn (1984-94)Sid Morgan (1947-58)David Moyes * (1985-87)Scott Murray (1997-2003 and 2004 to present)Rob Newman (1981-1991)Gary Owers (1994-98)Glyn Riley (1982-87)Tom Ritchie (1969-81 and 1982-84)David Rodgers (1969-82)Gerry Sweeney (1971-82)Shaun Taylor (1996-2000)Brian Tinnion (1993-2005)Alan Walsh (1984-89)Johnny Watkins (1951-59)Bobby Williams (1958-65)Jack White (1952-58)*David Moyes is agreed pending confirmationOn the night, we'd like to present these players with a symbol of our respect and appreciation for their contribution to the club. We'd like this to include a "gift of memories" from the fans.Which is where you come in.Can you please, please, please put your writing caps on and jot down your memories of any of the great City players listed above? Your stories can help to make this a very special occasion. We'd like to use the best memories and anecdotes to introduce the players on the night with a view to collecting the memories in a presentation box and, ultimately, reprinting them in a City Legends book. The "Parade of Legends" on Launch Night will include footage and slides of great moments in City's past and of the legends in attendance. As well as the former greats listed above, members of the current squad, manager Gary Johnson, and BCFC Chairman Steve Lansdown will be in attendance. A number of celebrity fans will also be there, including Robert Del Naja of Massive Attack.Bristol City Supporters Trust Launch Night is FREE to enter for a maximum 900 people, on a first come, first served basis (except for those with formal invites). The launch is being held in the Dolman Exhibition Hall at Ashton Gate from 6.30 with speeches starting at 7.30.It promises to be an unforgettable occasion, and one that can only be enhanced by a heartfelt gift of memories from the fans.Please send your memories or anecdotes of any of the legends listed above to info@bristolcityst.org.uk, or to Bristol City Supporters Trust, Bristol City Football Club, Ashton Gate, Bristol BS3 2EJ, to reach us by 14th November at the latest or add your comments on threads set up on this forum. And keep an eye on the Supporters Trust website (www.bristolcityst.org.uk) in case more legends confirm their attendance.GALLEY GALLEY GALLEY GALLEY, HE IS THE KING OF THE WEST COUNTRY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest poolered Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 No doubt things will improve on the pitch, but round at the Ship and Castle all the talk in recent weeks has been about great City players of old. Bring back John Galley, they say. If only we still had David Rodgers.It's extraordinary how vivid memories still are of those who wore the City shirt with pride.Ironically, many great players from yesteryear will indeed be back at Ashton Gate this month. On Monday 28th November they will join with many other special guests in helping to launch the Bristol City Supporters Trust, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to raise funds for the club in return for shares, improve ties between the club and the community, and give fans a bigger say in the way the club is run.The City legends who have so far confirmed their attendance are:Jack Boxley (1950-56 and 1960-61),Terry Bush (1960-70),Louis Carey (1995-2004 and 2005 to present),Paul Cheesley (1973-77)Brian Clark (1960-66)Don Clark (1937-51)Jantzen Derrick (1960-71)Alec Eisentrager (1949-58)Chris Garland (1966-71 and 1976-83)John Galley (1967-72)Trevor Jacobs (1965-1973)Andy Llewellyn (1984-94)Sid Morgan (1947-58)David Moyes * (1985-87)Scott Murray (1997-2003 and 2004 to present)Rob Newman (1981-1991)Gary Owers (1994-98)Glyn Riley (1982-87)Tom Ritchie (1969-81 and 1982-84)David Rodgers (1969-82)Gerry Sweeney (1971-82)Shaun Taylor (1996-2000)Brian Tinnion (1993-2005)Alan Walsh (1984-89)Johnny Watkins (1951-59)Bobby Williams (1958-65)Jack White (1952-58)*David Moyes is agreed pending confirmationOn the night, we'd like to present these players with a symbol of our respect and appreciation for their contribution to the club. We'd like this to include a "gift of memories" from the fans.Which is where you come in.Can you please, please, please put your writing caps on and jot down your memories of any of the great City players listed above? Your stories can help to make this a very special occasion. We'd like to use the best memories and anecdotes to introduce the players on the night with a view to collecting the memories in a presentation box and, ultimately, reprinting them in a City Legends book. The "Parade of Legends" on Launch Night will include footage and slides of great moments in City's past and of the legends in attendance. As well as the former greats listed above, members of the current squad, manager Gary Johnson, and BCFC Chairman Steve Lansdown will be in attendance. A number of celebrity fans will also be there, including Robert Del Naja of Massive Attack.Bristol City Supporters Trust Launch Night is FREE to enter for a maximum 900 people, on a first come, first served basis (except for those with formal invites). The launch is being held in the Dolman Exhibition Hall at Ashton Gate from 6.30 with speeches starting at 7.30.It promises to be an unforgettable occasion, and one that can only be enhanced by a heartfelt gift of memories from the fans.Please send your memories or anecdotes of any of the legends listed above to info@bristolcityst.org.uk, or to Bristol City Supporters Trust, Bristol City Football Club, Ashton Gate, Bristol BS3 2EJ, to reach us by 14th November at the latest or add your comments on threads set up on this forum. And keep an eye on the Supporters Trust website (www.bristolcityst.org.uk) in case more legends confirm their attendance.there are so many memories it is difficult to know where to start :1 We played the Gas at Eastville in the Glos Cup in the days when both clubs took the game seriously. We beat them 5-0 and nos 7 to 11 scored which I think were Skirton, Garland, Galley, Kellard and Derrick.2. Again against the Gas when we played them in the Second Division for the first time in many years (they must have got promoted). Anyway the weather was terrible and it was blowing a gale from one end to the other. The Gas had the wind with them in the first half and went 1-0 up. As you can imagine the Tote End was jubilant. In the second half we knocked in four goals and put them back where they belonged.3. Andy Llewellyn launching into two footed tackle which I think put Gerry Francis out the game on a stretcher 4. The 1986 Freight Rover final 5. Chris Garland will always be a legend for me. He was in the team that I first started to watch and then returned when we were in Div 1 to score vital goals in the run in against Leeds and Liverpool to keep us up6. Galley was surely the best header of a ball we have had (OOh Shaun Taylor excepted) 7 Tom ritchie and David Hirst scoring against the Gas in the cup when we looked beaten Those were the days !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mabbutts-Perm Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 That's a really very impressive list - well done on securing all these greats. Just a thought - any possibility of trying to attract any more of the Ashton Gate Eight to whom this club owes its existence? It may be hard to track down the likes of Julian Marshall or Peter Aitken these days, perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Just a thought - any possibility of trying to attract any more of the Ashton Gate Eight to whom this club owes its existence? We are on it as we speak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompo Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 John Galley inadvertently started an unfortunate trend at City. He must be one of the few players in history to sign for a club with a leg in plaster. Subsequent managers have tried the same sort thing and signed a procession of crocks who have not made the impact that JG made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bad_shrek Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 3. Andy Llewellyn launching into two footed tackle which I think put Gerry Francis out the game on a stretcherthats really nice isnt it? Tinnion, was asked to sign a birthday card for my brother as it would make his day. Instead he took it in and got the whole squad to sign it. True gent, and this was for a gashead!thats all i can add, but fair play to you lot, and perhaps you should have a bucket on the door for 'donations' if everyone put a pound in thats £900 which is nothing to sneeze at! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Well we are hoping that everyone who attends signs up to the trust and gives the Supporters Trust their money that way. We're in it for the long haul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Batman Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Shaun Taylor was my favourite City player of all time, no nonsence centre back, i cried when i heard about his injury against Watford, i didn't realise how serious it was until it was announced. If he wernt injured, we'd have won the league and wouldn't have gone down the season after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I can remember a J. Galley volley from a corner kick he was on the edge of the area and it went straight in the top corner; goalie didnt even see it cant remember who it was against, quite a few years back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest poolered Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 3. Andy Llewellyn launching into two footed tackle which I think put Gerry Francis out the game on a stretcherthats really nice isnt it? Tinnion, was asked to sign a birthday card for my brother as it would make his day. Instead he took it in and got the whole squad to sign it. True gent, and this was for a gashead!thats all i can add, but fair play to you lot, and perhaps you should have a bucket on the door for 'donations' if everyone put a pound in thats £900 which is nothing to sneeze at!Nice it was great ! Ranks alongside your players running from our fans and by mistake going up the wrong tunnel. Nothing personal obviously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukejones2 Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 That's a really very impressive list - well done on securing all these greats. Just a thought - any possibility of trying to attract any more of the Ashton Gate Eight to whom this club owes its existence? It may be hard to track down the likes of Julian Marshall or Peter Aitken these days, perhaps? Thanks for the note - I have spoken to Peter and have dropped him a line so await his response. If you know how to get hold of Julian (or anyone does) then that'd be grand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 I can remember a J. Galley volley from a corner kick he was on the edge of the area and it went straight in the top corner; goalie didnt even see it cant remember who it was against, quite a few years back The third of his hat trick against Charlton of a Tuesday night '69 won 6-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fgrsimon Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Rob Newman crashing home a volley to equalise in a 1-1 draw at Orient in 1990 which put one foot in the Second Divison. Singing "Champione, Champione, Ole Ole Ole" for ages after the game. At that point top flight football seemed within reach. Admittedly we then pfaffed around for several gamesin true Bristol City style after that before Scott Taylor of Reading confirmed promotion!Oh and Alan Walsh's shot against Forest in the dying moments of the 1989 League Cup S/F second leg which would have put City through to Wembley had Steve Hodge not cleared off the line. That image will stay with me until my dying day. It seems incredible now, City were that close to a real Wembley final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest revkev Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Rob Newman crashing home a volley to equalise in a 1-1 draw at Orient in 1990 which put one foot in the Second Divison. Singing "Champione, Champione, Ole Ole Ole" for ages after the game. At that point top flight football seemed within reach. Admittedly we then pfaffed around for several gamesin true Bristol City style after that before Scott Taylor of Reading confirmed promotion!Oh and Alan Walsh's shot against Forest in the dying moments of the 1989 League Cup S/F second leg which would have put City through to Wembley had Steve Hodge not cleared off the line. That image will stay with me until my dying day. It seems incredible now, City were that close to a real Wembley final.I remember both of those games, the Orient game was played in sunshine with City in their yellow and green. Cracking goal by Newman. And Walsh's shot cannoned off the legs of the keeper who frankly didn't have a clue where it had gone. One false move and City would have been at Wembley. Wonderful times..... may there be many more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest weaselfeatures Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Shaun Taylor was my favourite City player of all time, no nonsence centre back, i cried when i heard about his injury against Watford, i didn't realise how serious it was until it was announced. If he wernt injured, we'd have won the league and wouldn't have gone down the season after.What a pity he is not available nowBumping back to the top...Will put my thinking cap on tomorrow Milo, but can I just say well done to you and the team.What an amazing list of past players.With the likes of Moyes, Newman, Llewellyn and Cheesley set to attend - amongst the interesting return of Tinnion and the appearance of Carey - I am positive that this will be a night to remember.You guys and gals can be very proud of yourselves.What a pity John Atyeo is not around to be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompo Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 What a pity he is not available nowWhat a pity John Atyeo is not around to be thereI am sure he will be in spirit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest andiw30 Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 I am sure he will be in spirit.As the Wurzels always say, they are there in spirit with us!!! Pity he's not on the pitch in spirit, guiding the ball the right way!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 jack boxleyjack boxley wrote himself in to the history books when he scored Bristol city'sfirst ever goal in the football league cup. A fast, clever winger, he found the net in a 1-1 draw with Aldershot on 10th october 1960. Born at cradley, birmingham,on 31st may 1931, he played local football and represented the worcestershire youthFA before coming to the notice of of city manager, pat beasley, during 1950-51,when he was playing for stourbridge. Such was the competition for his services thatthe robins had to pay the non-league club £2,000 to secure his signature in october1950. Boxley overcame a serious leg injury sustained in 1951-52, and fought back tobecome a virtual ever-present for three seasons, winning the third division southchampionship medal in the process. In december 1956, he joined coventry city in a doubletransfer involving jimmy rodgers. Boxley scored 17 goals in 90 league appearences forthe highfield road club before returning to Bristol city in August 1960.He played for one more season before retiring from league football.Terry BushTerry Bush was a versatile player who divided his time between wing-half and the foward lineand who scored some spectacular goals for Bristol city, some of them quite remarkable effortsfrom 35 yards out. He certainly gave the supporters good value for their addmission money,both in terms of hard work and commitment, and sheer entertainment. Bush was born at Ingoldisthorpe,norfolk, on 29th january 1943, and he was a junior at Ashton gate before signing professionalforms in February 1960. Bush was a regular in the city first team during the mid-1960's, and amember of the side promoted to division two in 1964-65, but his career was eventually cut shortby a diseased knee. Like don clark before him, Bush joined the staff of Bristol city fc when hisplaying days had ended and he became the club's assistant secertary. Paul CheesleyPaul Cheesley renowned for his heading ability, burley striker Cheesley formed a notable partnershipwith tom ritchie in Bristol city's 1975-76 promotion campaign. Born locally, he signed professional from Norwich city in october 1971 and gained first division experience before moving to Ashton gatefor £30,000 in December 1973 - initially struggling to secure a first team place. He netted citysfirst goal back in the top flight to clinch a 1-0 win at Arsenal in August 1976 but a knee injurysustained against Stoke city three days later effectively ended his career after scoring 20 timesin 64 league outings. He went on to have stints at shepton mallett, frome town, odd down and yeoviltown before hanging his boots up for good.Paul can now be regulary seen at Ashton gate as a match day host.Brian ClarkBrian Clark the son of former city hero don clark, Brian Clark turned in to a goalscoring hero in hisown right, a dedicated professional who had a magnificent career with six different clubs. Bristol-born,on 13th january 1943, he played for Bristol boys while at Bristol technical school of engineering.Signing professional forms for city in march 1960, he made his debut at the same time as rodger peters -in tommy burden's farewell match against Brentford at the end of the season 1960-61.Clark soon formed an effective inside-trio alongside john atyeo and bobby 'shadow' williams, andmany third division defences suffered in the early 1960's. Clark hit 12 goals in the first eight gamesof the 1964-65 season, and city were on course for the 2nd division; and his goal in the final game,against Oldham, capped a tremendous season. Two seasons later, goals were temporarily less easy to comeby and he moved to Huddersfield. City recived £2,500 plus johnny quigley. Eighteen months later clark wentto cardiff, where he formed a feared partnership with john toshack. The goals continued to come, for Bournemouth, Millwall, Cardiff again and Newport county. It says a lot for his fitness that he appearedin more that 600 football league games, scoring 217 goals, and was five times ever-present, includingthree seasons for Bristol city. In Only a Game, Eamon Dunphy wrote of brian clark when he arrived atMillwall: ''He is a much respected player in the second division. He has been around a lot of clubs:Huddersfield, Bristol city, Bournemouth, and always does a good honest job. Very skilled, good in the air.He is the kind of pro other pro's respect and like.Don ClarkDon Clark's lasting place in Bristol city's history was assured when he topped the list of Third DivisionSouth goalscorers in 1946-47. His 36 league goals still stand as the most in a season by a Bristol city player.In all games he scored 42 times that season, in only 41 games. Born in Bristol on 25th october 1917, Don Clarkattended north Bristol central school where he played rugby as a centre-three-quater. After leaving school heturned to football. From North Bristol old boys he joined Bristol city as a wing-half. Towards the end of the war,manager Bob hewison converted him to centre-foward with great success. In four-seasons period (1944 to 1948) hescored 128 goals in 156 games for Bristol city in all competitions. But in february 1949 he suffered a seriousknee injury. By the time he recovered from an operation he was almost 32 and 'so say' past his best. He becameassistant secretary at Ashton gate, staying untill 1956.Jantzen DerrickJantzen Derrick a fast, skillfull winger, was the youngest (at the time) player ever to appear in a league game for Bristol city when he turned out against Plymouth argyle on 28th December 1959, at the age of 16 years and 355 days. Derrick was the stat of England schoolboys team and was a target for several first division clubs but decided to join his local team. He served city well, yet he was an enigmatic character and, despite his impressive array of skills, he sometimes appeared to lack the motivation neccessary for success at the very top. That meant that his talents were not always reflected by his play. After 12 seasons at Ashton gate, Derrick went on loan to Mansfield town in march 1971 but only made two league appearences for the stags before returning to Bristol city. He managed only one appearence in 1970-71 and was not retained for the following season when hejoined the french league club, Paris St-Germain.Alous ''Alec'' EisentragerAlous Eisentrager was a german prisoner-of-war who remained in Britain after his release and played footballfor Trowbridge town before signing for Bristol city in the close season of 1949. He was an extremely cleverball-player and made an immediate impact with four goals in only his fith league game for city, againstnewport county on 3rd september 1949. Eisentrager-known as 'Alec' to city players and supporters - was bornin Germany on 20th july 1927. He settled down well in England and became a great favourite at Ashton gate,and a regular member of the team. His career 'dipped' slightly after he earned himself a regular place andhe managed only ten league games when the Robins won the Third division south title in 1954-55. The following season, however, as City returned to the Second division, this clever foward was a regular choice. He was transferred to Merthyr tydfil in july 1958. He still lives in Bristol.Chris Garland the well built fair-haired Chris Garland cut a striking figure, and as a striker he figured often.He had three spells with city, during which time he appeared in all four divisions of the league.Garland was first signed as an apprentice in May 1966, and Alan dicks introduced him to the first team.Garland struck up an understanding with john galley and soon was attracting the attention of first divisionscouts. In 1970, he was capped for England under-23 side, coming on as substitute early in the game againstBulgaria. In september 1971, Garland moved to Chelsea for a fee of £100,000, and in the same month Chelseapaid £170,000 for steve kember, suggesting Garland would be destined for good service and a few medals.Six months later he was playing at wembley in the league cup final which Chelsea lost 2-1 to Stoke.In 1975, Garland moved to Leicester city and regained his scoring touch - eight goals in ten games.Leicester stayed up. Chelsea went down. In December 1976, the prodigal son returned to Bristol city inthe first division and they needed a striker of first division class. A fee of £110,000 was paid to Leicester.Again he helped keep a team in the first division. Five goals in the last seven games of the season sent thefans wild with delight. They included the winner against Leeds and two against Liverpool. A knee injuryrestricted his apperarences the following season, but he stayed with the club during the financial crisisof the early 1980's, untill his contract was cancelled in february 1982, along with seven others.However, Garland spent a third spell with city, on a match-by-match basis, helping in the difficultfourth division days of 1982-83.John Galley John Galley was onced described by alan dicks as his best-ever signing, John Galley was an inelegantbut effective goal scorer. Strong in the air, ungainly but deceptive on the ground, Galley's recordfor Bristol city was admirable for his team were battling relegation for most of his stay at Ashton gate.Born at clowne, derbyshire, on 7th may 1944 he played for wolverhampton wandereres and rotherham unitedbefore dicks' £25,000 offer lured the millmoor club into parting with him. His debut for city came inDecember 1967, when he scored all three goals in a 3-0 win at Huddersfield. A replacement for hughiemcllmoyle, his goals undoubtedly saved city from relegation in 1967-68 - and probably saved dick's hisjob. He left Ashton gate in December 1972, signed for £30,000 by dave mackay of Nottingham forest.From there he moved to Peterborough united and then to Hereford united, where he dropped back tocentre-half. With hereford he won a third division championship medal.Trevor Jacobs Trevor Jacobs a popular right-back partnered Alec briggs and Brian drysdale while at Ashton gate.Signing professional from apprentice under Fred ford in july 1965, he had the misfortune to scorean own goal on his league debut at rotherham united in november 1966 and displaced Tony ford -featuring in the 1970 - 71 league cup semi-final and netting three goals in 131 second divisionoutings. Following a loan spell at Plymouth argyle, he moved accross to Bristol rovers on a freetransfer in may 1973 and was ever present in the 1973-74 promotion success. Subsequently withBideford, Paulton rovers and Clevedon town, he was a publican at the 'horseshoe inn' in sheptonmallett, then the Baccy jar in Whitchurch.Andy LlewellynLong-serving former England youth right-back Andy Llewellyn was ever present in Bristol city's1989-90 promotion success. Born locally, he attended the chase school, mangotsfield and Terrycooper gave him his league debut at rochdale in december 1982 just five months after joining city as an apprentice. Partnering the likes of Rob newman, Brian williams, john bailey and Martin scott,he played in the 1987 freight rover trophy final at wembley and the 1987-88 promotion play off's,also featuring in the FA cup wins over Chelsea in 1989-90 and Liverpool in 1993-94. Voted 'playerof the year' in 1990-91, he scored three times in 313 league outings prior to joining Terry coopersExeter city on loan in march 1994 and has since played for yeovil town, bishop sutton and weston-super-mare.Sid MorganGoal keeper Sid Morgan gave Bristol city loyal service for over ten years at Ashton gate.Born locally, this former royal marine was discovered playing on the downs for works teamAG Farmer & Sons and signed by Bob hewison in December 1947. Given his league debut at Torquayunited in march 1949, he provided reliable cover for the likes of Franck clack, Frank coombs,Con sullivan, Tony cook and Bob anderson. He made 71 Third division south appearences beforefollowing his assistant manager jimmy seed to Millwall in march 1958 and later played forSailsbury in the western league, the assisted Arnold rodgers at welton rovers and Bath city.David MoyesPopular ex-scottish youth central-defender David moyes featured prominently as Bristol citycontested two successive freight rover trophy finals and was a wembley winner in 1986.He developed with Celtic under youth team boss jimmy lumsden, featuring in the 1981-82scottish league title success and gaining European cup experience. Moving to Cambridge unitedin october 1983, Terry cooper paid £10,000 for him two years later and he became captin,netting six goals in 83 Third division outings before following Brian williams to Shrewsburytown for £25,000 in October 1987. Ever present in 1989-90, he moved to Dunfermaline in july1990 and was top scorer in 1991-92. Briefly with Hamilton academicals, he joined Preston NEin september 1993 and starred in their 1995-96 third division title success, he later went on tobecome manager of preston and then on to be manager of premiership club Everton.Rob NewmanRob Newman, a tall, talented and wholehearted player, came in to league football due to the crisiswhich threatened the club's very existence in 1982. He made he debut in the match immediatly after the departure of the 'ashton gate eight' and helped beleagured city draw 0-0 with Fulham on 6th february1982. His ability to adapt to almost any position made him especially useful and had earned himover 200 first team appearences even before his 24th birthday. In 1987, with age on his side, it seemedthat if he remained at Ashton gate, Newman might eventually surpass john atyeo's club record.The real danger to that record appeared to be that threat that Newman would attract offers from bigger clubs, for his recent form has been particulary impressive and the goal he scored against Newport countyat Ashton gate in march 1987 bought the house down. He was born at Bradford-on-avon in wiltshire on 13thDecember 1963 and comes from a sporting family - in 1986-87 his brother was playing for Warminster town in the western league - and represented wiltshire boys and played in sunday football before joining city in1981. In 1986-87 after an outstanding season he was voted 'player of the season'.Gary OwersA versatile midfielder Gary Owers was ever-present as Bristol city reached the second division play off'sin 1996-97. An ex-sunderland apprentice, he signed professional in october 1986 and starred in sunderlands1987-88 third division title success under Dennis smith. He helped to beat rivals Newcastle united in the1990 second division play-off's and appeared at wembley when sunderland were promoted after swindon town were punished for financial irregularities. Ever present in the top flight in 1990-91, he returned to wembleyas right-back in the 1992 FA cup final and joe jordan signed him as part of the £450,000 exchange deal thattook martin scott to roker park in December 1994. Glyn Riley Popular striker Glyn Riley was twice top scorer at Bristol city including 1983-84 promotion campaign.He signed professional from apprentice for Barnsley in july 1976 and starred in the rise from the fourthdivision to the second as well as a successive cup runs under Norman hunter. Following a loan spell atDoncaster rovers, Terry cooper signed him on a free transfer in August 1982 and he was player of the yearin 1982-83. Forming a prolific goal scoring partnership with Alan walsh, he scored twice at wembley incitys 1986 freight rover trophy final win and grabbed the equaliser in the 1987 final. He netted 61 goalsin 199 league outings before joining Aldershot for £15,000 in october 1987 after being loaned to Torquayunited, then helped Bath city to regain conference status in 1989-90.Tom RitchieCity signed Edinburgh born striker Tom ritchie from Bridgend thistle in july 1969 and he proved apopular player during his two spells with the club in the next 15 years. A lean but solidly-builtfront runner, Ritchie, who was born on 2nd january 1952, scored important goals when city returnedto the first division, and his haul of 18 goals made him top scorer in the promotion winning season.Transferred to sunderland in january 1981, he helped keep the wearsiders in the first division.After staying 18 months in the north - including two months on loan to promotion winning Carlisleunited - Ritchie returned to Ashton gate. He played two more excellent seasons before a surprisemove to yeovil town. He lives in clevedon and is employed as a postman. His younger brother steve,a scotland schoolboys international, was an apprentice at Bristol city. After one league game he leftfor morton, where he became a regular at left-back.David Rodgers Ex-England schoolboy central defender, David Rodgers gave Bristol city loyal service over 13 yearsat Ashton gate. Born locally, the son of Arnold rodgers, he signed professional under Alan dicksin july 1969 and scored on his first team debut in the league cup replay win over Leicester cityin november 1970. Partnering Geoff merrick in central defence, he featured in the 1973-74 FA cuprun and regained his place from Gary collier in the first division. He netted 15 goals in 192league outings before the 'Ashton gate eight' crisis forced his release in february 1982, thenplayed for Torquay united, Lincon city and Forest green rovers. Briefly groundsman at Bristolgrammer school, since january 1985 he has worked at clifton collage and is now general manager.Gerry SweeneyGiven a free transfer by his first club, celtic, then transferred to Bristol city for £22,000,Gerry Sweeney's value continued to increase as he contributed so much to the club. In a ten-yearperiod from August 1971, Sweeney appeared in all but 32 of 478 league and cup games. For modernday football it was a supreme example of resilience and commitment from the glaswegian.Added to that, Gerry sweeney had played 139 times for morton, scoring 16 goals. A skillfuldefender and midfielder, Sweeney took city's penalties for a two year period in the mid 70's- untill he missed one against west ham. He is remembered for the goal at west brom in match1976 which earned city a famous 1-0 victory. Sweeney, who played for the scottish league againstthe irish league while at morton, moved to york city in february 1982, being one of the 'Ashtongate eight'. During the 1984-85 season he became manager of western league Clevedon town, but wasdissmissed the following season. On 1st August he was appointed assistant manager of Walsall inthe wake of millionaire-busnessman terry ramsdens take over of the club. Sweeney has also beena coach/assistant and caretaker manager at Bristol city.Alan WalshThere is little doubt that Bristol city enjoyed the better of the bargin deal when they signed striker Alan Walsh from Darlington in the close season 0f 1984. The clubs could not agree a feeand eventually a football league tribunal set a price tag 0f £18,000 on walsh's signature.Darlington no doubt had reason to feel aggrieved that a player who had scored 100 goals for themin 278 games in three major competitions should be priced so cheaply. Indeed, despite his apparentlycasual approach, Walsh has since underlined what a bargin Bristol city had bought. He began hiscareer at Ashton gate by maintaining his scoring record and city had every reason to be pleased with him. His shooting is both hard and accurate and he scord some fine goals from dead ball kicks.Many feel that if he adopted a more foward role then his strke rate would have been even higher. His long ball passing has added another dimention to his play and therefore to city's team.Walsh was born in Hartlepool on 9th December 1956 and started his league career with middlesboroughfor whom he has made three substitute appearences before moving to Darlington.Alan Walsh is now on the coaching staff at Bristol city.jack whiteConstructive center half jack white skippered Bristol city to the third division (south) title in 1954/55 when he was ever-present. A former miner, he played for Broadworth main and Frickley Colliery before turning professional with Aldershot in july 1944. Pat Beasley paid a record £5,300 for him in october 1952 and he dis-placed long serving Dennis roberts in the heart of citys defence along side Ernie peacock. He scored 11 goals in 216 league outings prior to joining Cambridge city as player manager for three years in April 1958, then went on to manage Wellington town. Subsequently a service engineer for Harry dolman's firm based in Tonbridge, then for Tonbridge Printers. he returned to Doncaster in 1978 and was a labourer at Thorpe marsh power station untill retiring in March 1989. Now living in Tonbridge (at time of book going to press) his younger brother Len was a goal scoring hero at Newcastle unitedJohnny Watkins An explosive left-winger Johnny Watkins made his league debut for Bristol city in particulary memerablecircumstances. On 30th september 1953 he was waiting to travel with the reserve team to southampton whenhe was told that he would instead be playing for the first team against Norwich at Ashton gate that afternoon.Despite his surprise call up, Watkins played well and held his place for the next match. although he wouldperhaps prefer to forget that 5-0 defeat by Swindon. He was born in Bristol on 9th April 1933 and played inan England schools trial at Stockport before signing for city in 1951. In his earliest days at Ashton gatehe won four England youth caps but after those two league games in 1953-54 he had to wait untill 1956-57for his next appearence. Thereafter he was a regular and played a significant part in the famous FA cupfith round game against Bristol rovers in february 1958 when he opened the scoring with a rare headed goalbut then missed a penalty just before half time as Rovers went on to win 4-3. In the close season of 1959he was sold to cardiff city for £2,500 but city manager peter doherty probably regretted the decision tosell Watkins who went on to star in cardiffs second division promotion side in 1959-60. He returned toBristol in 1961-62 and played 23 league games for Bristol rovers before turning out for Bath city andWelton rovers to bring his career to a close. He still lives in Bristol and plays cricket for stokebishop club where he has been a member for 30 years.Bobby Williamsskillful inside left Bobby "Shadow" Williams formed a notable partnership with John Atyeo inBristol City`s attack. Born in Bristol , he signed professional from amatuer under manager PeterDoherty in May 1958 and made his league debut against Leyton Orient at Ashton Gate eleven monthslater. He scored 76 goals in 187 outings and played a big part in City`s 1964/65 promotion to the old second division. He moved to Rotherham United in February 1965 for £10,000, and from there he moved to Bristol Rovers in March 1967. He moved to Reading in August 1969, then went on to playfor ASO Ostend in Belgium, Cheltenhan Town, and Weymouth before he was nearly killed in a carcrash in 1972. In a vain comeback attempt with Keynsham Town, he rejoined Reading as youth teammanager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cider head Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Mike GibsonMike Gibson was probably the best goal keeper to have played for Bristol city and for eight seasonsin the 1960's he reigned supreme as the robins' first choice in that position. Gibson was born inDerby on 15th july 1939 and played non-league football for Gresley rovers and Nuneaton Borough beforeShrewsbury town signed him in march 1960. Gibson made 76 third division appearances in three seasonsat gay meadow before he was transfered to city in April 1963. His early form was disappointing but after he replaced Tony cook for the fourth game of 1963-64, the former England youth international never lookedback. His form over the next eight years was exceptional and he rarely missed a game. Had he had been taller- he stood 5ft 9in - then he might have attracted the big clubs and his career may have taken him to greaterthings, for he had exceptional talent. Certainly Bristol city were fortunate to enjoy his skills for so long.In july 1972, gibson moved to gillingham and played 80 league games for them before retiring at the end of1973-74. He returned to Bristol where he now works as a postman and has been part time reserve manager andhas also been a goal keeping coach at city, coaching steve phillips. Gibson also runs the gym at Ashton gate.Geoff MerrickAn inspirational captin and indestructable defender, Geoff Merrick, who was born in Bristol on 29th April1951, was a key figure in the most glorious days of Bristol city's history - the first division era of thelate 1970's. Merrick's career ran in parallel with Alan dicks' managerial success. Captin of Bristol boysand England boys, he played five schoolboy internationals at wing half. He was an associate schoolboy atcity, then an apprentice, signing full time professional forms in August 1968, a few months after his 17thbirthday. At the age of 20 he was captaining Bristol city. He had overcome early injury problems, establishedhimself as a regular, and he led out the team at Blackpool in january 1972 - the first of many such occasions.In fact, one wonders whether any other players can match his appearances as captain. He led by example,lunging in to crucial tackles, never wanting to give the ball away when he had it, always in the thick ofthe action. In the 1976-77 season he moved back to left back to accomodate Norman hunter. After a run ofseven seasons during which he was rarely injured, he suffered a severe set back in 1978. A pelvic strainkept him out for all the next season. His career with city was eventually cut short by the 'Ashton gateeight' crisis, when he was one of eight players on long term contracts who accepted reduced redundancymoney to help keep the club alive. He played for Carolina Hills in Hong Kong, and for Bristol roversreserves and Minehead.John AtyeoEngland youth international John Atyeo had already played first division football when he joined Bristol cityin june 1951, having appeared twice for portsmouth whilst still an amateur. A product of the wiltshire club,westbury, he signed for Bristol city as a part timer only on the understanding that he could finish hisstudies to become a surveyor. He went on to become one of the greatest names in the club's history and his596 league games and 314 goals are a club record which will probably never be broken. Atyeo played for cityfor 15 seasons - he became a full time professional after qualifying as a surveyor before reverting to parttime status to train as a teacher - and won six England caps between 1955 and 1957. Inevitably he became the target of more so called glamorous clubs, notably Liverpool and Chelsea but he was always happy toremain at Ashton gate. He was a tall, strong player who was difficult to disposses, and for a big man he had surprising amount of skill. City's leading league scorer in 11 of his 15 seasons, he was the most prolificscorer in the history of the FA until Denis law over took his record. Atyeo was a member of city's third division south championship side of 1954-55 and the team which finished runners-up in division three in1964-65. On 16th march 1957, he scored what is still Bristol city's fastest goal, netting after only nineseconds against Bury. When he retired in 1966 he could look back on a career which had never seen himcautioned by a referee. He was born at Dilton marsh, wiltshire, on 7th february 1932 and went on to be headof mathematics at warminster school.john sadly died of an heart attack on 8th June 1993 in Warminster, Wilts.Keith WaughExperienced goal keeper Keith Waugh was 'player of the year' as Bristol city reached the littlewoods cupsemi-finals in 1988-89. A former sunderland apprentice, he signed professional in july 1974 and moved topeterborough united on a free transfer in july 1976 where he was twice ever-present. Sold to Sheffieldunited fot £90,000 in August 1981, he starred in their rise from the fourth division to the second beforeTerry cooper signed him in july 1985 after a loan spell. Virtually ever-present as city reached two successiveFreight rover trophy finals and the promotion play off's in 1987-88, he made 171 third division apperancesover all prior to joining john sillett's Coventry city for £40,000 in August 1989, then Watford in February1991. He is now a police constable stationed in Luton.Gordon ParrUncompromising defender Gordon Parr gave Bristol city marvellous service over 15 years at Ashton gate.Born In Bristol on 6th december 1938, he did his national service in the royal air.He captained Bristol boys and was an England schools trialist. He signed professionalfor city in February 1957 and Pat beasley gave him his league debut at home to middlesborough tenmonths later but he did not secure a regular first team slot untill 1962-63. Featuring in city's 1964-65 promotion campaign, he helped reach the FA cup fith round in two consecutive seasons and theleague cup semi-finals in 1970-71. He was ever present in 1968-69, scoring four goals in 287 leaguegames before joining Irish league champions Waterford on a free transfer in july 1972 and playing inthe European cup. He went on to play for Minehead, he still lives in Abbots leigh and is a self employedelectrition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stackpoolred Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Mike GibsonMike Gibson was probably the best goal keeper to have played for Bristol city and for eight seasonsin the 1960's he reigned supreme as the robins' first choice in that position. Gibson was born inDerby on 15th july 1939 and played non-league football for Gresley rovers and Nuneaton Borough beforeShrewsbury town signed him in march 1960. Gibson made 76 third division appearances in three seasonsat gay meadow before he was transfered to city in April 1963. His early form was disappointing but after he replaced Tony cook for the fourth game of 1963-64, the former England youth international never lookedback. His form over the next eight years was exceptional and he rarely missed a game. Had he had been taller- he stood 5ft 9in - then he might have attracted the big clubs and his career may have taken him to greaterthings, for he had exceptional talent. Certainly Bristol city were fortunate to enjoy his skills for so long.In july 1972, gibson moved to gillingham and played 80 league games for them before retiring at the end of1973-74. He returned to Bristol where he now works as a postman and has been part time reserve manager andhas also been a goal keeping coach at city, coaching steve phillips. Gibson also runs the gym at Ashton gate.Geoff MerrickAn inspirational captin and indestructable defender, Geoff Merrick, who was born in Bristol on 29th April1951, was a key figure in the most glorious days of Bristol city's history - the first division era of thelate 1970's. Merrick's career ran in parallel with Alan dicks' managerial success. Captin of Bristol boysand England boys, he played five schoolboy internationals at wing half. He was an associate schoolboy atcity, then an apprentice, signing full time professional forms in August 1968, a few months after his 17thbirthday. At the age of 20 he was captaining Bristol city. He had overcome early injury problems, establishedhimself as a regular, and he led out the team at Blackpool in january 1972 - the first of many such occasions.In fact, one wonders whether any other players can match his appearances as captain. He led by example,lunging in to crucial tackles, never wanting to give the ball away when he had it, always in the thick ofthe action. In the 1976-77 season he moved back to left back to accomodate Norman hunter. After a run ofseven seasons during which he was rarely injured, he suffered a severe set back in 1978. A pelvic strainkept him out for all the next season. His career with city was eventually cut short by the 'Ashton gateeight' crisis, when he was one of eight players on long term contracts who accepted reduced redundancymoney to help keep the club alive. He played for Carolina Hills in Hong Kong, and for Bristol roversreserves and Minehead.John AtyeoEngland youth international John Atyeo had already played first division football when he joined Bristol cityin june 1951, having appeared twice for portsmouth whilst still an amateur. A product of the wiltshire club,westbury, he signed for Bristol city as a part timer only on the understanding that he could finish hisstudies to become a surveyor. He went on to become one of the greatest names in the club's history and his596 league games and 314 goals are a club record which will probably never be broken. Atyeo played for cityfor 15 seasons - he became a full time professional after qualifying as a surveyor before reverting to parttime status to train as a teacher - and won six England caps between 1955 and 1957. Inevitably he became the target of more so called glamorous clubs, notably Liverpool and Chelsea but he was always happy toremain at Ashton gate. He was a tall, strong player who was difficult to disposses, and for a big man he had surprising amount of skill. City's leading league scorer in 11 of his 15 seasons, he was the most prolificscorer in the history of the FA until Denis law over took his record. Atyeo was a member of city's third division south championship side of 1954-55 and the team which finished runners-up in division three in1964-65. On 16th march 1957, he scored what is still Bristol city's fastest goal, netting after only nineseconds against Bury. When he retired in 1966 he could look back on a career which had never seen himcautioned by a referee. He was born at Dilton marsh, wiltshire, on 7th february 1932 and went on to be headof mathematics at warminster school.john sadly died of an heart attack on 8th June 1993 in Warminster, Wilts.Keith WaughExperienced goal keeper Keith Waugh was 'player of the year' as Bristol city reached the littlewoods cupsemi-finals in 1988-89. A former sunderland apprentice, he signed professional in july 1974 and moved topeterborough united on a free transfer in july 1976 where he was twice ever-present. Sold to Sheffieldunited fot £90,000 in August 1981, he starred in their rise from the fourth division to the second beforeTerry cooper signed him in july 1985 after a loan spell. Virtually ever-present as city reached two successiveFreight rover trophy finals and the promotion play off's in 1987-88, he made 171 third division apperancesover all prior to joining john sillett's Coventry city for £40,000 in August 1989, then Watford in February1991. He is now a police constable stationed in Luton.Gordon ParrUncompromising defender Gordon Parr gave Bristol city marvellous service over 15 years at Ashton gate.Born In Bristol on 6th december 1938, he did his national service in the royal air.He captained Bristol boys and was an England schools trialist. He signed professionalfor city in February 1957 and Pat beasley gave him his league debut at home to middlesborough tenmonths later but he did not secure a regular first team slot untill 1962-63. Featuring in city's 1964-65 promotion campaign, he helped reach the FA cup fith round in two consecutive seasons and theleague cup semi-finals in 1970-71. He was ever present in 1968-69, scoring four goals in 287 leaguegames before joining Irish league champions Waterford on a free transfer in july 1972 and playing inthe European cup. He went on to play for Minehead, he still lives in Abbots leigh and is a self employedelectrition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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