Never to the dark side Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Sounds of the City 6pm Monday night with some of the players from the match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYTRAM Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Heard this earlier. I was there along with the other 9k. We filled the Anfield Road stand even over spilled into the Centenary Stand. I remember the large houses behind the stand over the road, they appear to have now gone. They weren't terraced houses either. Good memories, especially the Kop applauding our players. They were semi happy I recall as it was the final nail in Souness's coffin and was gone not long after. Brian Tinnion's goal is a thing of City history and will always be remembered as the real 'Purple and Lime' moment. I'll leave the phone in to others, but I can always say with pride, "I was there" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I was there - a night we'll never forget. Not as good as Donowa vs the blue few, but it's up there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EASTEND WURZEL Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I was there as a 17 year old , 3 rows in front of the red and yellow checked flag and got on the telly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Me too, what a night. Couldn't believe we had beaten the mighty Liverpool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC11 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I was there also, was only 8 at the time, will always remember that night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 13 minutes ago, RedM said: Me too, what a night. Couldn't believe we had beaten the mighty Liverpool Lost 2-0 at home to Notts Co on the Saturday then on Tuesday won 1-0 at Anfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 We got there , in a 7 seater hire car , at about 3pm. Pulled up at the gates of Anfield to ask the best place to park, the guy on the gate started opening them to let us in as he thought we were with Motd ! We didn't take advantage of him and found a spot away from the ground.Great day/night out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Were n't I , i never done it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Treasure Red Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 What a night that was - bunked off school that afternoon. My mate drove and we parked close to the ground where a young scouse lad asked us for a few quid to keep an 'eye' on the car! We gave him a couple of quid and he winked saying the car will be fine now!! When I got back home Dad had left a note saying 'You have just witnessed one of the greatest victories of in the history of Bristol City Football Club ! Wake me up!! Happy Days!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 One of many away days and simply just one of the best. Winning was great but the way we did it by playing good football made it very special. I've seen us win at many big clubs, Arsenal, Man U, W Ham, Villa but never encountered such a reaction by the Kop, and the rest of their supporters, at the end. That was was awesome. It proved that true football fans will always appreciate teams other than their own if the game is played correctly in the right way. So may the Spirit of Big John live forever at our Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl&Toby Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 We were there. Someone behind us knelt down and wee'd in my brother's coat pocket. Walked back to the car - a red Mini - to find it being guarded by police. Drivers window was smashed and my Barbour "was missing" Had a police escort on the wrong side of the road to the local police station to complete the paperwork before a long cold drive home the following morning. Happy days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsKev Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 As an 11 year old my father and I were sat in the Grandstand at Anfield with a Liverpool supporting family friend. Fearful for my dad to keep quiet. Was pretty clear we were city fans at the end, my old fella still recalls fondly having his hand shakes by numerous scousers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 1 hour ago, RedM said: Me too, what a night. Couldn't believe we had beaten the once mighty Liverpool fixed that for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityboy Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I was at the match we abandoned due to the lights failing if that counts? Also the rearranged game when we drew at Ashton Gate. Didn't make anfield though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 2 minutes ago, cityboy said: I was at the match we abandoned due to the lights failing if that counts? Also the rearranged game when we drew at Ashton Gate. Didn't make anfield though Same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Was on the coach that went from The Ship & Castle with 'Bristol Karate Club' emblazoned on the side (always handy!). That was a long day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Was on the London branch coach picked up on the A40. Got 13/2 in the ground paid for the trip almost. Straight to work with no kip the following morning. Buzzing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne allisons tongues Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Couldn't make it for fiancé was rushed into hospital. Remember watching it in Bristol can't remember if was at colston hall or Whitchurch sports centre. But was one hell of an atmosphere in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneCity Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 The thing that sticks in my mind was, where I was situated, we were all for some reason standing on the seats. When tinman scored the ensuing celebrations and kerfuffle had me fall ass over tit off that seat, resulting in a painful injury to my ankle. It didn't spoil anything though. Great night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 What a night that was. I was sat between Terry from Brookside (real name Brian) and the bassist from Frankie Goes To Hollywood, forget his name now. Brian thought we were "sound" but they were gutted when Tinman swept the ball home. I often ask myself, "did this ever happen?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I think Liverpool fans acknowledged that in all 3 games we were the better team, and obviously they were glad to get rid of Souness, After doing the article in the sun newspaper he was never going to get the fans back on side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I was there with my brother. He still ribs me about the fact that I was about 10 seconds behind everyone catapulting into the air when Tinman scored. It took that long to sink in and believe the lino wasn't gonna disallow it for some spurious reason. Second best away day ever after the Arsenal opener in the old First Division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 29 minutes ago, Super said: I think Liverpool fans acknowledged that in all 3 games we were the better team, and obviously they were glad to get rid of Souness, After doing the article in the sun newspaper he was never going to get the fans back on side. And rightly so. When I lived in Liverpool for a bit, plenty of Liverpool fans that I met remembered that game. Some even thanked me for helping to get rid of Souness. I was too young to be at the game though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 1 hour ago, REDOXO said: Was on the London branch coach picked up on the A40. Got 13/2 in the ground paid for the trip almost. Straight to work with no kip the following morning. Buzzing! I was on the very same coach. One of the very best nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 6 hours ago, Never to the dark side said: Sounds of the City 6pm Monday night with some of the players from the match Yes cracking day Htv camera outside of ground after asked me how I felt I said best night of my life the mrs wasn't happy she said I thought getting married or having the kids would have come first they don't understand do they Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 What a game...will always remember 'that goal'. It was like it happened in slow motion. Funnily I watched the highlights again this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Louie Donowa goal Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Luckily got too see all 2 and half games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bs4Red Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 My old dear was pregnant with me and she was there, does that count?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 A great day: https://goblinrefuge.com/mediagoblin/u/bcfcarchive/m/liverpool-0-bristol-city-1/ I also remember some good performances at Anfield in the First Division in the seventies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry2157. Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I was there, only topped by Bradford last season. What a night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 14 minutes ago, Bs4Red said: My old dear was pregnant with me and she was there, does that count?! My god, you started being a fan young! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 My wife Moaninolf and I drove up from Bristol, leaving our baby son in the very capable hands of his grandparents for the night. We arrived at the ground well ahead of time, parked at Goodison Park, walked to Anfield and visited the club shop. She being born in Liverpool of Liverpudlian parents, wanted a memento of her visit so bought a "This is Anfield" mug and gave to me for safe keeping. Safe it remained under my seat throughout the match. After the match we walked back across Stanley Park to the car with the mug under my coat. Soaking wet, I fumbled to find the car keys, forgetting my "precious" cargo which tumbled onto the floor breaking into approximately one thousand pieces. Despite our elation at the result, she still saw fit to call me all of the swear words in her not inconsiderable vocabulary. As I found out, there's a fine line between winning a cup and smashing one. What a wonderful, memorable match it was - a great night ... one I'll never forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I was there, my brother got arrested for chucking my sausage roll at me in an aggressive way . He said that they turned the camera's so that they could still see in the lock up under the ground. It was a night to remember, after the Liverpool fans I spoke to said not many out sing the Kop. Also had to pay a kid to look after the car, you could see the ones that told the kid to do one with their broken windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 be nice to create a new memory someday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 15 minutes ago, Strawberry2157. said: I was there, only topped by Bradford last season. What a night! I was going to pretty much post the exact same words as you! Except I meant Bradford away in 1989 league cup quarter final... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliesboots Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Long winded but a day I will never forget for a few reasons....! I was sat bored to tears in a RE class at school when the school Receptionist tapped the glass in the door and made her way in. A brief whispered conversation went between the Teacher and the Receptionist and the both turned their gaze on me and asked me to come outside the class with them. Having no idea what was going on I went along with it and found myself being comforted by the Teacher as the Receptionist gave me the news "I'm so sorry your Grandma has passed away" I was pretty puzzled as my last remaining grandparent was my Grandad and Gran had died years ago, but I played along anyway. "Your dad's outside to take you home" and off I was led to the car park where he was waiting trying his best to look upset stood alongside his Transit Van I got in the van and Dad said his goodbyes to the teacher and off we drove. Clear of the gates he said "We're off to Anfield son" - "What about Gran?" I asked. "I had to think of something as they would never have let you out and as she's dead anyway I wouldn't think it would be such a terrible thing to say" he replied. "Trouble is boy your going to have to get in the back as your uncles are coming too and they going to have to have the front seats" Dad didn't mention he had a giant compressor and all his tools in the back and the only space I had was between the bulkhead and the compressor but only fitted if I led down on my side in the foetal position. Needless to say the journey was absolutely awful, covered in oil, dead arms and legs, crushed by the compressor every time he put his foot on the brake as it shunted forwards into my ribs - oh and he didn't stop so I can safely say I was pretty pissed off when we got there. However, An unforgettable night unfolded before all of us and a night topped off by me in Liverpool Alderhey with a broken leg as Uncle Dave in his excitement threw me in the air at the final whistle and I landed about 4 rows in front on some other unfortunate soul. At least I got to watch the Highlights on Sportsnight (I think) as I led in the hospital eating chocolate cake they gave me to cheer me up for being a "brave lad". To this day I swear my Dads "little white lie" resulted in the heavens conspiring against me and breaking my leg.....but it was worth it and I'll do it all over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 An unforgettable night. That split second between Tinnion hitting the ball and the realisation it had gone in are still etched in my mind as are the ecstatic celebrations in the away end. The journey back to Bristol seemed to be over in a flash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Great to hear Martin Scott One of my favourite all time City Players and a really nice lad too Nice to hear him speak so well of our club, his affection for us and his time here Top Lad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54-46 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Was at all 3 matches against them in that cup run followed by (I think) Stockport away then our exit at Charlton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 2 minutes ago, 54-46 said: Was at all 3 matches against them in that cup run followed by (I think) Stockport away then our exit at Charlton Home to Charlton - that was a day !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatherred Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 18 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Great to hear Martin Scott One of my favourite all time City Players and a really nice lad too Nice to hear him speak so well of our club, his affection for us and his time here Top Lad I was there we went into the local pub before the game when a scouser came up to us and asked if we wanted to buy some rolls when we asked him what was in them he said nothing and opened a black bin liner full with just uncut bread rolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Fantastic day, probably my best ever with City. Funny thing is I can't even remember the goal going in! I can remember Junior Bent missing chance after chance though!. I can also clearly remember the last 20 minutes lasting about 3 hours!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 7 minutes ago, Portland Bill said: Fantastic day, probably my best ever with City. Funny thing is I can't even remember the goal going in! I can remember Junior Bent missing chance after chance though!. I can also clearly remember the last 20 minutes lasting about 3 hours!! I seem to recall Rob Edwards missed a decent chance too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Still have the press cuttings from the Post of the game. Went on CATS with some mates and one of the best nights ever. Considering their side and internationals it was a mammoth effort and the best bit was the little triangle of passes and city players started to take the piss. Junior Bent should have had a hat trick, Grobelaar should have been sent off but in the end Tinman did the job and Keith Welch kept them out with one great save. Got home hoarse at 4am not believing what I witnessed that glorious evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Add me to the list I was there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl&Toby Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 3 hours ago, Rudolf Hucker said: My wife Moaninolf and I drove up from Bristol, leaving our baby son in the very capable hands of his grandparents for the night. We arrived at the ground well ahead of time, parked at Goodison Park, walked to Anfield and visited the club shop. She being born in Liverpool of Liverpudlian parents, wanted a memento of her visit so bought a "This is Anfield" mug and gave to me for safe keeping. Safe it remained under my seat throughout the match. After the match we walked back across Stanley Park to the car with the mug under my coat. Soaking wet, I fumbled to find the car keys, forgetting my "precious" cargo which tumbled onto the floor breaking into approximately one thousand pieces. Despite our elation at the result, she still saw fit to call me all of the swear words in her not inconsiderable vocabulary. As I found out, there's a fine line between winning a cup and smashing one. What a wonderful, memorable match it was - a great night ... one I'll never forget. Christ. Is that really what she's called. I thought it was only my ex-wives that were called that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Liverpool game was one of the best but Bradford in the cup quarter final was class even though we came back minus a couple of windows on our coach, the Forest semi final was special because we were so close to a major final, Chester when we won promotion, Hereford when we were rock bottom but started our climb back that night, the 1.0 down 2.1 up we knocked rovers out the cup at East vile, Sheff Utd in the old fashioned play offs, Palace in play offs, Coventry has to be the best ever though, 15k to an away league fixture, that won't ever happen again !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City1970 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Best away day for me and still got that shirt, unfortunately the shirt has got smaller over the years. Remember walking down the road after the game with a few City lads behind wearing Souness hair and moustache singing "now then now then your getting sacked in the morning" Great night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 4 hours ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Home to Charlton - that was a day !!! Was that the one where it kicked off in the Enclosure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 2 minutes ago, One Team In Keynsham said: Was that the one where it kicked off in the Enclosure? In the Upper Williams. Never forget the crack when this bloke's nose was broken. Poor chap only complained about the inadequate performance on the day and was subject to a vicious assault. Scenes after the match as well with people climbing over car roofs en-route to the park. Think most of London turned out for us that day. Certainly not the usual bubble-hatted Charlton fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyolly Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 If there is a programme called Sounds of us losing at home to Notts County the Saturday before let me know..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Was there. Remember thinking how small Anfield seemed when we got in the ground. One of my mates went on the pitch when Tinman scored - and fell straight into the biggest steward I have ever seen. He spent the rest of the game watching on the monitor in the holding cells. As a City fan who's second team has always been Everton (family reasons), it was obviously the best football night of my life. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 9 hours ago, One Team In Keynsham said: Was that the one where it kicked off in the Enclosure? Definitely outside the away end big time - As @Moor2Sea said - half of Londons finest seemed to come down that day to help,out Charlton - was an electric / crazy day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry2157. Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 15 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said: I was going to pretty much post the exact same words as you! Except I meant Bradford away in 1989 league cup quarter final... I was at that one too.. remember lots of blow up bananas, Steve Galliers celebrating with no boots on & a very early winner!!! What a long game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooki Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Never forget that night. Train journey from Newton Abbott all the way there and back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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