Admin phantom Posted September 5, 2022 Admin Share Posted September 5, 2022 I was searching for something under my bed this evening (a signed Ricky Gervais programme, typically I couldn't find it) but came across these old City programmes. (Also lots of newspaper cuttings when I used to write match reports for WSM in the local papers.) I was thinking what a shame it is that those going to games now won't be able to look back on match day programmes as we don't produce them anymore. Anyway these below are all before my time watching City (I started January 1987), I hoped sharing these would bring back great memories for those that went to these games but also show a different generation how our club once was 13 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 (edited) Just imagine we used to produce team sheets for reserve matches in the old London Combination back in the day. Edited September 5, 2022 by Ivorguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 I’ve got loads of City programmes dating from the 50s, when my dad started going to games. They are fascinating. And the ones from the 80s, when I started going to AG, make me feel very nostalgic. I always got a programme when I went to away games (I followed City away very regularly in the late 90s and first 5 years of the 2000s) and they bring back loads of memories. Another aspect of football that has gone. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miser Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Certainly did 1,2 and 4. Didn't get the programmes, just have the memories. 1&2 were just at the point where we beginning to crack it. Maybe now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, phantom said: I was searching for something under my bed this evening (a signed Ricky Gervais programme, typically I couldn't find it) but came across these old City programmes. (Also lots of newspaper cuttings when I used to write match reports for WSM in the local papers.) I was thinking what a shame it is that those going to games now won't be able to look back on match day programmes as we don't produce them anymore. Anyway these below are all before my time watching City (I started January 1987), I hoped sharing these would bring back great memories for those that went to these games but also show a different generation how our club once was Used to love the cover of #3..........................Brian Clark in full cry ! Still think it's one of the best stylized covers we've had , alongside the next seasons effort of Quig scoring the winner against Wolves in the mud ! Edited September 5, 2022 by slartibartfast 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 What was an international challenge match, as seen on that final programme? Google is not helping me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redysteadygo Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 1 minute ago, BCFCGav said: What was an international challenge match, as seen on that final programme? Google is not helping me! Friendly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 (edited) Some of those almost sent an electric shock down the spine - The Leeds & Liverpool FA cup 74 ones particularly On a side note , and I was there, but I see it has the Leeds Kick Off at 2.30pm - , Liverpool 3pm - I cant remember the Leeds KO time , and can only assume it was in the hope of not using floodlights as light went ? , due to the power crisis ? Can anyone remember ? Edited September 6, 2022 by Sheltons Army 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said: Some of those almost sent an electric shock down the spine - The Leeds & Liverpool FA cup 74 ones particularly On a side note , and I was there, but I see it has the Leeds Kick Off at 2.30pm - , Liverpool 3pm - I cant remember the Leeds KO time , and can only assume it was in the hope of not using floodlights as light went ? , due to the power crisis ? Can anyone remember ? Yes the 3 day week was in place at the time and we used to get a list if times when the power would go off. I remember listening for an update on the score after a day out with my mum and dad, so presumably he was not working either. My guess is that Elland Road was due an outage that evening. I worked with a Leeds fan who remembered the game and the 5 mile miserable walk home because there were no buses. Edited September 6, 2022 by Port Said Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 10 hours ago, phantom said: I was searching for something under my bed this evening (a signed Ricky Gervais programme, typically I couldn't find it) but came across these old City programmes. (Also lots of newspaper cuttings when I used to write match reports for WSM in the local papers.) I was thinking what a shame it is that those going to games now won't be able to look back on match day programmes as we don't produce them anymore. Anyway these below are all before my time watching City (I started January 1987), I hoped sharing these would bring back great memories for those that went to these games but also show a different generation how our club once was As a kid I used to love collecting programs, still got the first two, suppose it was before I could go to the pub before a game, although got served in the Supporters Club bar from 16! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 Yes sure that was the reason shelts 1 minute ago, East End Old Boy said: As a kid I used to love collecting programs, still got the first two, suppose it was before I could go to the pub before a game, although got served in the Supporters Club bar from 16! Me too :laugh: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 1 minute ago, Port Said Red said: Yes the 3 day week was in place at the time and we used to get a list if times when the power would go off. I remember listening for an update on the score after a day out with my mum and dad, so presumably he was not working either. My guess is that Elland Road was due an outage that evening. I worked with a Leeds fan who remembered the game and the 5 mile miserable walk home because there were no buses. Yes, the Leeds replay was a Tuesday afternoon definitely due to the power cuts But I was referring to the first game at AG on a Saturday and just noted the KO time, which I don’t remember It can only be for the same reason 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said: Yes, the Leeds replay was a Tuesday afternoon definitely due to the power cuts But I was referring to the first game at AG on a Saturday and just noted the KO time, which I don’t remember It can only be for the same reason I don’t remember that unusual kick off time either, which I guess was to clear the ground whilst still natural light - sunset was half five, which I (sadly) just looked up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 10 hours ago, phantom said: I was searching for something under my bed this evening (a signed Ricky Gervais programme, typically I couldn't find it) but came across these old City programmes. (Also lots of newspaper cuttings when I used to write match reports for WSM in the local papers.) I was thinking what a shame it is that those going to games now won't be able to look back on match day programmes as we don't produce them anymore. Anyway these below are all before my time watching City (I started January 1987), I hoped sharing these would bring back great memories for those that went to these games but also show a different generation how our club once was No programmes unfortunately but I still have the tickets for the first two cup games. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted September 6, 2022 Author Admin Share Posted September 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Midred said: No programmes unfortunately but I still have the tickets for the first two cup games. These are the sort of things @scottdavidson is looking for to copy and put on the new heritage website that is to launch later in the year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted September 6, 2022 Author Admin Share Posted September 6, 2022 1 hour ago, BCFCGav said: What was an international challenge match, as seen on that final programme? Google is not helping me! I've got a programme from when we played England not long after the 1966 World Cup somewhere too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 Can we get another friendly with Dynamo Moscow and play it away this time? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 The Moscow Dynamo programme brings back sad memories, it being the game that did for Gary Collier's career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 12 hours ago, slartibartfast said: Used to love the cover of #3..........................Brian Clark in full cry ! Still think it's one of the best stylized covers we've had , alongside the next seasons effort of Quig scoring the winner against Wolves in the mud ! Slarti,was the Atyeo testimonial the game when the World Cup was paraded around Ashton Gate before the game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 2 hours ago, stephenkibby. said: Slarti,was the Atyeo testimonial the game when the World Cup was paraded around Ashton Gate before the game? Certainly was, didn't see it meself as we got in a bit late, 16k there ,I believe . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 Remember the old prog/City shop behind Williams Stand back in the day when the supporters club was upstairs in Williams entering on corner, then up stairs to a small bar and TV. No doubt things have moved on since then. Miss the pre match pub crawl around the ground with 5 or 6 within a stones throw, was part of matchday back when I lived in Bristol, great days.....I think.....cant remember most of them....which is why used to get progs to remember I was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordofthebling Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 I used to have loads of programmes and a load of the over the gates back in the late 80s early 90s? Gutted I don't have them anymore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 14 hours ago, East End Old Boy said: I don’t remember that unusual kick off time either, which I guess was to clear the ground whilst still natural light - sunset was half five, which I (sadly) just looked up! Clubs not allowed to use floodlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 8 hours ago, slartibartfast said: Certainly was, didn't see it meself as we got in a bit late, 16k there ,I believe . I was knee high but recall going with my dad and uncle but rather than the Jules Rimet I was told to focus on the 'best player on the park'. Not one of those involved in the World Cup rather an Atyeo type goalscoring machine who led the line for Leeds and set them on the road to glory. Cant for the life of me remember his name but think he was a Scot. Could be wrong but whilst I recall Jackie Charlton playing i think a young Norman Hunter might also have been there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 15 minutes ago, BTRFTG said: I was knee high but recall going with my dad and uncle but rather than the Jules Rimet I was told to focus on the 'best player on the park'. Not one of those involved in the World Cup rather an Atyeo type goalscoring machine who led the line for Leeds and set them on the road to glory. Cant for the life of me remember his name but think he was a Scot. Could be wrong but whilst I recall Jackie Charlton playing i think a young Norman Hunter might also have been there. I remember at half time they brought a lot of youngsters on, the one that stood out (and tore us a new one) was a young Jimmy Greenhoff ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 1 minute ago, slartibartfast said: I remember at half time they brought a lot of youngsters on, the one that stood out (and tore us a new one) was a young Jimmy Greenhoff ! No, not him. In my mind he was an old man (aka no older than 25,) Brillianteened barnet (aka Jantzen), played with swagger and arrogance. May well have been their captain at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enclosure Old Timer Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 7 hours ago, BTRFTG said: I was knee high but recall going with my dad and uncle but rather than the Jules Rimet I was told to focus on the 'best player on the park'. Not one of those involved in the World Cup rather an Atyeo type goalscoring machine who led the line for Leeds and set them on the road to glory. Cant for the life of me remember his name but think he was a Scot. Could be wrong but whilst I recall Jackie Charlton playing i think a young Norman Hunter might also have been there. Jim Storrie? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 My brother got some rare ones. John shaw testimonial is probaly mine. Was against wba, and the gate was less then 2000. Can still recall him saving a pen that night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendip City Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 19 hours ago, BTRFTG said: The Moscow Dynamo programme brings back sad memories, it being the game that did for Gary Collier's career. And in a friendly…. And in November. Any idea why we were playing an international friendly in mid-season? (The sort of thing you’d see a current Prem team doing!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Enclosure Old Timer said: Jim Storrie? Ah, that's the kidder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 24 minutes ago, Mendip City said: And in a friendly…. And in November. Any idea why we were playing an international friendly in mid-season? (The sort of thing you’d see a current Prem team doing!). I've a feeling it was a type of 'Harlem Globetrotters' money raising exercise where they visited these shores for a week or two and played loads of 'exhibition' matches. I believe we were the 'warm up' for them playing one of the big London clubs the following evening. So ,as with The Premier, things haven't changed..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leader Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 I went to the Leeds game at elland Rd on a coach from knowle west it wasn’t for the faint hearted great day and night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 8 hours ago, BTRFTG said: I've a feeling it was a type of 'Harlem Globetrotters' money raising exercise where they visited these shores for a week or two and played loads of 'exhibition' matches. I believe we were the 'warm up' for them playing one of the big London clubs the following evening. So ,as with The Premier, things haven't changed..... Was it chelsea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, archie andrews said: Was it chelsea? Just checked me history and it was new york cosmos who played cfc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, archie andrews said: Was it chelsea? Possibly. I recall getting to the game to be told they were 'playing their big match tomorrow' and thinking they'll only put out the reserves against us, which they might as well have done for all anybody knew of Russian football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 On 07/09/2022 at 08:01, BTRFTG said: I've a feeling it was a type of 'Harlem Globetrotters' money raising exercise where they visited these shores for a week or two and played loads of 'exhibition' matches. I believe we were the 'warm up' for them playing one of the big London clubs the following evening. So ,as with The Premier, things haven't changed..... Would it have been the mid-season break over in Russia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) 58 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: Would it have been the mid-season break over in Russia? Possibly, but it was definitely about money and with spare time on my hands today I've an update for archie andrews who it looks like was correct first time around.. Edited September 8, 2022 by BTRFTG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 3 hours ago, BTRFTG said: Possibly, but it was definitely about money and with spare time on my hands today I've an update for archie andrews who it looks like was correct first time around.. Wow, Clive Walker,always reminded me of Mel Smith . BTW didn't CW turn out to be a bit dodgy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Can recall walker getting attacked on the pitch at stamford bridge, Think on his return, he was playing for sunderland, Clive was playing for brighton that day, there was a flasher on the enclose wall.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 8 hours ago, slartibartfast said: Wow, Clive Walker,always reminded me of Mel Smith . BTW didn't CW turn out to be a bit dodgy ? Ha, awful mullet. Never heard anything else. He occasionally does radio work on the football shows up here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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