cidered abroad Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 9 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said: Back in City’s promotion year (to what was then the First Division) we had two consecutive away games against two of our promotion contenders, Sunderland and West Brom. A 0-0 draw with Sunderland was followed (or preceded, I forget now) by a 1-0 win at The Hawthorns. Holding on for that victory, under a constant barrage of crosses and shots, especially knowing how important it was to our promotion hopes, was nail biting to say the least. What a night that was at the Hawthorns. They threw everything at us but we got lucky and three points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 10 hours ago, italian dave said: The siege of the Alamo! The ball barely left our penalty box, never mind our half!! 28 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: What a night that was at the Hawthorns. They threw everything at us but we got lucky and three points. I mentioned in my original post that we suffered a barrage of crosses, but I can't for the life of me remember the name of WBA's (left) winger that night. I recall he was Scottish, and am tempted to say it was Willie Johnston, but I am not convinced: I remember his crosses used to be hit quite high before dropping for his onrushing teammates, and I wonder whether any of you recall who it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cov 77 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 28 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: What a night that was at the Hawthorns. They threw everything at us but we got lucky and three points. That was a great night around 6k there , and others mentioned Coventry , Chester etc but my best away day goes back to my first away day many years ago , and although includes some ‘aggro ‘ it was just mind blowing and I thought all games would be like this in October 1971 only about 13 I guess a friend called early on a Saturday and said they were going to go to Swindon did I want to go , wouldn’t happen now but just said sure and we caught a bus to temple meads , just got on and went , basically all morning train after train went with hundreds at a time on , I guess looking back we had a couple of thousand there , we got there and piled out of the station, shouting and chanting, as we emerged , around 200 Swindon came running up the road , I had a moment of worry then a huge roar and a huge mob of City went past me steaming in and Swindon ran for their life , City were everywhere , we took over the Town End , as we did every time in those years , and won 1-0 to cap it off , got the bug that never went away that day , great memories 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 15 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: I mentioned in my original post that we suffered a barrage of crosses, but I can't for the life of me remember the name of WBA's (left) winger that night. I recall he was Scottish, and am tempted to say it was Willie Johnston, but I am not convinced: I remember his crosses used to be hit quite high before dropping for his onrushing teammates, and I wonder whether any of you recall who it was. Well, according to world football.net Willie Johnston was in the West Brom squad that season, so I’d guess you’re right! So were Bryan Robson and Johnny Giles! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 9 minutes ago, Cov 77 said: That was a great night around 6k there , and others mentioned Coventry , Chester etc but my best away day goes back to my first away day many years ago , and although includes some ‘aggro ‘ it was just mind blowing and I thought all games would be like this in October 1971 only about 13 I guess a friend called early on a Saturday and said they were going to go to Swindon did I want to go , wouldn’t happen now but just said sure and we caught a bus to temple meads , just got on and went , basically all morning train after train went with hundreds at a time on , I guess looking back we had a couple of thousand there , we got there and piled out of the station, shouting and chanting, as we emerged , around 200 Swindon came running up the road , I had a moment of worry then a huge roar and a huge mob of City went past me steaming in and Swindon ran for their life , City were everywhere , we took over the Town End , as we did every time in those years , and won 1-0 to cap it off , got the bug that never went away that day , great memories So, how come your forum name isn’t ‘Swin 71’ ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 28 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: I mentioned in my original post that we suffered a barrage of crosses, but I can't for the life of me remember the name of WBA's (left) winger that night. I recall he was Scottish, and am tempted to say it was Willie Johnston, but I am not convinced: I remember his crosses used to be hit quite high before dropping for his onrushing teammates, and I wonder whether any of you recall who it was. Asa Hartford? Just now, Norn Iron said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Swan and Cemetery Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Rotherham 89/90 promotion season, midweek, 1-0 down at half time, they played Del Amitri’s ‘Kiss this thing goodbye’ during the break, own goal and Super Bob in the 2nd half and a 2-1 win to put us back on track. Any trip to Wigan at Springfield Park includjng drinking in the Springfield Arms beforehand. Feel Scott McGarvey offered a tanned/highlighted contrast to the industrial north in one game, that would have had Alan Bennett waxing lyrical about ‘against chimney smoke, there was orange, exuberant orange, yet, somehow… despairing’. Old school. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Fox Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Arsenal 0 Bristol City 1 First match in the top division, City fans every where, a fantastic performance, great win , and totally smashed by the end of the night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Norn Iron said: Asa Hartford? No, he was more of a skillful, very classy midfielder - it was probably him who was spraying the passes out to this winger . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, Norn Iron said: Asa Hartford? 3 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: No, he was more of a skillful, very classy midfielder - it was probably him who was spraying the passes out to this winger . He moved to Man City in 1974. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 10 minutes ago, italian dave said: He moved to Man City in 1974. I thought too, I couldn't remember him playing. I always used to like him as a player and remember his proposed transfer to Leeds fell through when it was discovered he had a heart problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattjb Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 I’ve been to very few away games but the one nil win at anfield was the most memorable, brilliant night. Two derby games at eastville stick in my memory,the first me and my old man were in the away end and we all got pelted with stones,one hitting me in the head.Can’t remember it doing much damage! The next time we played at eastville the old man decided it would be safer to stand with a young un quietly in the tote end instead! I remember thinking this doesn’t seem like a great plan. Before the game started a big crowd of city fans surged in chanting and obviously a big scrap went on which we just about managed to keep out of the way of. Anyone know which year this would have been? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Another that stands out for me in a cornucopia of away games was Aldershot away on a Tuesday the week before the Forrest games. Carl Shutt scored a brilliant scissors kick about five feet off the ground. A real cracker. There were about 20 of us there. Any of the other 18 still with us?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulton Red Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 4 hours ago, REDOXO said: Another that stands out for me in a cornucopia of away games was Aldershot away on a Tuesday the week before the Forrest games. Carl Shutt scored a brilliant scissors kick about five feet off the ground. A real cracker. There were about 20 of us there. Any of the other 18 still with us?? Yes, we went to those, things I remember other than Carl’s goal, going through the away turnstiles and joining the home fans the other side (with flower beds) walking around the back of the stand to a terrace that took up half of the end, with home fans the other half. There was a cage tunnel in between and a white line painted on the floor about 6 foot from the cage. The coppers warned us if we crossed the line they’d not only throw us out, they’d put us in with the Aldershot fans for a few minutes first! not sure they did though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red7 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Bradford 1989 in the League Cup was the best atmosphere I have experienced. Closely followed by the win at Liverpool in the FA Cup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 09:07, Pezo said: Have been watching since 91/92 so: Beating Cardiff at Ninian park when Murray did what Murray did. Beating Liverpool at Anfield. Same season I started following, too. My top three are: Liverpool 0-1 City, January 1994 Cardiff 1-3 City, December 2001 Palace 1-2 City, May 2008 I was gutted to miss the 5-4 win at Mansfield in 2002 (had a ticket but was ill), and the 6-0 win at Bradford in 2015 (having seen us get dicked 5-0 and 4-1 on my only two trips to Valley Parade). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Birmingham C 0 - 4 Bristol C 89/90 season Large following as normal through this promotion season. Blues were the big fish in Div 3 that year, and this game was always going to be massive. Loads of trouble before, during and after the game. The Zulus were not happy at all !! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Top 10 off the top of my head.. Bradford 0 1 City 1989 Forest 1 1 City 1989 Cardiff 0-3 City 1989 Birmingham 0 - 4 City 1990 Swindon 0 - 1 City 1990 (Mattered at the time) Brighton 0 -1 City 1991 (last minute Shelton goal) Leicester 1 2 City 1993? Liverpool 0 - 1 City 1994 Fulham 1-2 City 2016 Man City 2 1 City 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 15 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Fantastic day mate - but it was 1986 I think - I still remember being bewildered and close to tears when I was actually watching our boys playing at Wembley - in those days it was special and rare for teams at our level to grace that famous pitch ... Ooops! yes 1986 it was, senior moment :laugh:. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Showing my age now but 0-1 win at Elland road in the FA cup which I think was 1974 and an afternoon kick off in the week because of the power cuts at the time. I was 8 and sat in the main stand with my dad amongst the Leeds fans. Let’s just say they weren’t happy! Other more recent games, beating the gas 2-1 at Eastville, 94 Liverpool was an amazing night and lost my voice for 3 days after. The first Wembley final in the LDV was a favourite just because it was my first ever visit and seeing so many city fans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red hot poker Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Glos cup 1969 , Rovers at eastville , we win 0-5 with all the fowards scoring . I think it was skirton Garland Galley kellard & sharpe . Oh the joy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 9 hours ago, Paulton Red said: Yes, we went to those, things I remember other than Carl’s goal, going through the away turnstiles and joining the home fans the other side (with flower beds) walking around the back of the stand to a terrace that took up half of the end, with home fans the other half. There was a cage tunnel in between and a white line painted on the floor about 6 foot from the cage. The coppers warned us if we crossed the line they’d not only throw us out, they’d put us in with the Aldershot fans for a few minutes first! not sure they did though Always fiesty. Got hit with a whiskey bottle and a shoe once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Lots for different reasons. Some were important to the club some were just important to me. Watford away in 96 or 97 was a watershed moment for me in terms of how I have followed the club ever since. A lot of ‘growing up’ done that day for different reasons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 5 hours ago, REDOXO said: Always fiesty. Got hit with a whiskey bottle and a shoe once! Anyone recall a trip to Aldershot in a howling gale when some wiring came loose in the away end and started hitting the pillars causing showers of sparks? We got moved to the side as all the steelwork in there was live! I think it might have been a FRT game. I also remember walking past The Cannon pub when a pool ball came through the (closed) window missing my head by inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 19:37, 1960maaan said: Swansea 1-5 : Super Bob being Super. We don’t get much to shout about mate, but I’m sure it was 0-5 at Swansea - I’ll hold onto any tiny bit of increased glory because we aren’t often able to enjoy much! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 49 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: We don’t get much to shout about mate, but I’m sure it was 0-5 at Swansea - I’ll hold onto any tiny bit of increased glory because we aren’t often able to enjoy much! Yep, it was 5-0 my mistake. I remember they could have scored early on, but turned into a very good night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 I don't think I can let this topic end without mentioning attending what I thought was going to be city's last ever match over at Newport, it was an extremely emotional day for the fans and the players the result was immaterial but because I thought it would be the last game they would ever play I was glad we didn't lose, 1-1 I think it was, when the players came to our end to acknowledge us for what they all thought might be the last time some were in tears I know a lot of us fans were. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 1 hour ago, 1960maaan said: Yep, it was 5-0 my mistake. I remember they could have scored early on, but turned into a very good night. Wrong again, it was 0-5! Only joshing Chief, keep smiling ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman_Stand Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 10:41, Taunton_BCFC said: Far too many to list all. But a few that will live with me forever. not just for result. Cardiff 2001, Mansfield 4-5, most Blackpool trips win, lose or draw , charlton Tuesday night when we went top of championship, both Newcastle trips, Fulham is always good, in fact I love most London games. Notts County Tinmans 500th game. Goodfellow last minute winner from Tinnions Cross IIRC? Too young for the infamous Coventry game but can remember winning 3-0 up there in the POseason under GJ and a cup win the season before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciderhead433 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 10:14, City oz said: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=bristol+city+fans+at+manchester+city+stadium&docid=608041333455520450&mid=BBD299758BB59E4EDCB9BBD299758BB59E4EDCB9&view=detail&FORM=VIRE I missed that was going but had flu bad never even knew the result till the next day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciderhead433 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Been so many but Coventry stick out for the emotions of despair then jubilation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 The wondergoal vs Palace away, never forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stone Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 York away 1988 Drove my Escort pop up with my old mate Scooter from Avening. Stopped at some services to see an ice cream van full of Millwall going to Grimsby. Ralph Milne curled one in late on (still say it was a cross)to keep the play off dream alive and my old man gave me a proper rollocking the next day because for some reason I had left the spare wheel by the side of the shed. RIP Scooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcredandwhite Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) I've not had many happy away days. I've seen us lose to Forest several times, lose to Preston, lose to Hull, lose to Stoke, lose to Mansfield, lose to Swindon, lose to Walsall, lose to Watford........... even lose to the gas at Twerpton I know I've been to many others - mostly during the Terry Cooper days, but they must have been pretty boring because none of them spring to mind. In fact, I can say that in all my years I've seen us beat Carlisle and Walsall in the Fisher Price cup final, get an underserved win at Blackpool. first game of the season in the pouring rain with Steve Brooker getting a 'smash & grab' goal (Particularly harsh on Blackpool because our GK should have been sent off for making a 'save' outside the box). I saw us beat Brighton last game of LJs first season in charge which p155ed on Brighton's promotion parade! I also saw us beat Reading away a couple of seasons ago - one of Brownhill's last games for us with Paterson getting the only goal. Although a win is always nice I honestly can't say any of those were particularly memorable away days. Most of the away games I've been to have been pretty rubbish!!! Edited October 12, 2021 by bcfcredandwhite add detail 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, bcfcredandwhite said: I've not had many happy away days. I've seen us lose to Forest several times, lose to Preston, lose to Hull, lose to Stoke, lose to Mansfield, lose to Swindon, lose to Walsall, lose to Watford........... even lose to the gas at Twerpton I know I've been to many others - mostly during the Terry Cooper days, but they must have been pretty boring because none of them spring to mind. In fact, I can say that in all my years I've seen us beat Carlisle and Walsall in the Fisher Price cup final, get an underserved win at Blackpool. first game of the season in the pouring rain with Steve Brooker getting a 'smash & grab' goal (Particularly harsh on Blackpool because our GK should have been sent off for making a 'save' outside the box). I saw us beat Brighton last game of LJs first season in charge which p155ed on Brighton's promotion parade! I also saw us beat Reading away a couple of seasons ago - one of Brownhill's last games for us with Paterson getting the only goal. Although a win is always nice I honestly can't say any of those were particularly memorable away days. Most of the away games I've been to have been pretty rubbish!!! Need the samaritans you do... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 09:58, City oz said: I was in my teens nd I remember that night so well. The night started off a bit aggresive with me and my mate from Bris school encouraged his older brother to take us. we were at an end of the ground full of City supporters on a lower level with Coventry fans above us. I remember so much shit thrown at us at it was a bit of a worry as we were only in our teens. we sang and we sang and we sang and I will always remember that night. I suppose we al have great memories of away matches and it depends on which era and who you went with and how important the match was at that time. That was my second favourite away match after the Arsenal game the same season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I'm younger than a lot of you so different perspective, for me it's more recent games. Palace away in the playoffs was special with that last minute winner. Bradford away to secure promotion was another great one. Man City away was almost incredible, arguably the best team in the world at the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIPLEY RED Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 08:46, City oz said: This is my other one. I remember this like yesterday. The atmosphere was one of the best. My first proper away game aged 12. I had been to Eastville a few times but as that was just down the road i dont really class it as an away trip. Being12 on the packed terracing i cant say my view was brilliant but the atmosphere was fantastic. I remember the coach stopping at the services and it just bouncing with red and white scarves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIPLEY RED Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 09:27, ohhhshauntaylor said: Palace away in the Play-Offs. That Noble gaol still gives me shivers, as does going from row 23 to row 16 as the ball hit the net. 2nd favourite after Coventry. Ran from the back of the stand to front with my daughter, what a feeling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 14 hours ago, pillred said: I don't think I can let this topic end without mentioning attending what I thought was going to be city's last ever match over at Newport, it was an extremely emotional day for the fans and the players the result was immaterial but because I thought it would be the last game they would ever play I was glad we didn't lose, 1-1 I think it was, when the players came to our end to acknowledge us for what they all thought might be the last time some were in tears I know a lot of us fans were. Good shout. And for similar reasons, the following away game at Walsall. The mere fact that we were still in existence and there to play the game was all that mattered. We put out a team of players who were essentially all we had left at the club, including a very young Rob Newman, and if I remember right got a creditable 0-0 draw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemmyredjeff Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 First away game with my dad, 1971/72 season at Hillsborough. Wednesday had just been relegated from division 1 and fans were calling for the resignation of manager Derek Dooley for most of the game and not helped by City winning 5-1. First time i'd seen an electronic scoreboard which at one point read ....OWLS 0 CITY 5 ( 9,9,4,8,9 ) Galley, Galley, Emmanuel, Garland, Galley. Garland was substituted near the end with an injury and was given a standing ovation by the crowd and even clapped off by Gordon Hill, a great old school ref. One of Garlands last games for us before moving to Chelsea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 08:32, oldmixonred said: beating the gas at ikea we were 4th division they were 3rd . whatever happened to martyn hurst ? One nill down two one up we knocked Rovers out the cup remember that well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavlin Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 12:01, italian dave said: The siege of the Alamo! The ball barely left our penalty box, never mind our half!! Battle of the Alamo, Got there late only place to watch was in the enclosure surrounded by Baggies supporters, scored just before half time a yes shout was met with dirty looks, half time one baggies supporters turned round and said "you haven't won yet" and watch Albion go second half. Well after watching them hit the post and cross bar 7 times and clearing off the line it was all summed up at the end by seeing Gerry Gow vertially crawling along and totally knackered City gave there all. The baggies supporter turned to me at the end and said with that luck you are going up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 6 hours ago, bcfcredandwhite said: I've not had many happy away days. I've seen us lose to Forest several times, lose to Preston, lose to Hull, lose to Stoke, lose to Mansfield, lose to Swindon, lose to Walsall, lose to Watford........... even lose to the gas at Twerpton I know I've been to many others - mostly during the Terry Cooper days, but they must have been pretty boring because none of them spring to mind. In fact, I can say that in all my years I've seen us beat Carlisle and Walsall in the Fisher Price cup final, get an underserved win at Blackpool. first game of the season in the pouring rain with Steve Brooker getting a 'smash & grab' goal (Particularly harsh on Blackpool because our GK should have been sent off for making a 'save' outside the box). I saw us beat Brighton last game of LJs first season in charge which p155ed on Brighton's promotion parade! I also saw us beat Reading away a couple of seasons ago - one of Brownhill's last games for us with Paterson getting the only goal. Although a win is always nice I honestly can't say any of those were particularly memorable away days. Most of the away games I've been to have been pretty rubbish!!! No more away matches for you,you’re banned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDBS36 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 11:45, PHILINFRANCE said: Back in City’s promotion year (to what was then the First Division) we had two consecutive away games against two of our promotion contenders, Sunderland and West Brom. A 0-0 draw with Sunderland was followed (or preceded, I forget now) by a 1-0 win at The Hawthorns. Holding on for that victory, under a constant barrage of crosses and shots, especially knowing how important it was to our promotion hopes, was nail biting to say the least. That game at West Brom was like the siege of the Alamo think we scored right on half time and didn’t get out of our half for the all of the second half, Coventry game our coach had problems so arrived late, asked the police where are fans where in the ground and they said everywhere, so load of us ended up in their end, where there was already a big contingent of Bristol City fans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Soldier Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) Another great away day that springs to memory was Leyton Orient away in the snow (lots of it) on the choo choo City special back in the 80s. It was the only game on in London and had several different football club fans there to watch the game, Swindon also. The choo choo was a Royal Mail Post train with next to no seats. Freezing cold but great fun back in the day. Think we won if memory serves me right? Edited October 12, 2021 by GasDestroyer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 The 4-3 win to us versus Derby in the 90s was decent. They were murdering us until their keeper got sent off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zider_drinker Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 44 minutes ago, GasDestroyer said: Another great away day that springs to memory was Leyton Orient away in the snow (lots of it) on the choo choo City special back in the 80s. It was the only game on in London and had several different football club fans there to watch the game, Swindon also. The choo choo was a Royal Mail Post train with next to no seats. Freezing cold but great fun back in the day. Think we won if memory serves me right? I remember that game.Just missed the Special and travelled up separately. Got in the ground for kick off and at that time there were only about 40 City fans in there. After about 10-15 minutes hundreds from the Special turned up.Great atmosphere from then on.I think Alan Walsh scored from the spot in a 1-0 win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 On 12/10/2021 at 12:50, italian dave said: Good shout. And for similar reasons, the following away game at Walsall. The mere fact that we were still in existence and there to play the game was all that mattered. We put out a team of players who were essentially all we had left at the club, including a very young Rob Newman, and if I remember right got a creditable 0-0 draw. Pretty sure we won it 1-0? Think Biff might have scored? I certainly remember that I had an almighty hangover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciderhead433 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 20:18, Bedred31 said: That Leicester game- BBC said it was off, so I turned the tv off and didn’t travel. Still have the unused ticket.. Was told game was off so left with kids when wife went shopping mate called said its on so dumped kids round sisters. Got an ear full next day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Nice feeling isn’t it, when you can say ‘ I was there’ for quite a few of these matches. Really do regret missing that Liverpool one (College assignment deadline the next day), Bradford (nearly went, but not quite from South Devon) and Mansfield (didn’t even get on the radar!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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