Popular Post Offside Posted March 13, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2023 Not sure if this has been posted on the forum before, but I saw this great photo on FB, taken from the flats before the Dolman was built. My great grandmother used to live in the flats and my dad said he remembered his uncles watching games from their balcony (but my dad claimed he always went in the ground to watch). I used to love those floodlights. Mods - any chance there could be a separate section for people to post old pics like this? There are threads with them every now and then and it would be good if they were all in one place. I find them fascinating. 45 6 5 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Have they replaced the grass in the centre circle and part of the 18 yard box? I'm guessing that's why it's darker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Great photo, looks like the bloke from Peaky Blinders and the ground looks better than the Rovers ground looks now !! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Here are the flats... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks 1969 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Anyone on here? poland away 89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 The Dolman was opened in 1970. I can vaguely remember it being built. I was only a lad at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeez Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Would love to get hold of a hi-res image of this: 9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 16 minutes ago, sticks 1969 said: Anyone on here? poland away 89 If that was in Katowice, I was there but that isn't me. Bloody nuts afterwards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudgun Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 28 minutes ago, Offside said: Not sure if this has been posted on the forum before, but I saw this great photo on FB, taken from the flats before the Dolman was built. My great grandmother used to live in the flats and my dad said he remembered his uncles watching games from their balcony (but my dad claimed he always went in the ground to watch). I used to love those floodlights. Mods - any chance there could be a separate section for people to post old pics like this? There are threads with them every now and then and it would be good if they were all in one place. I find them fascinating. What an awesome pic that is, magnificent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks 1969 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: If that was in Katowice, I was there but that isn't me. Bloody nuts afterwards! Do you mean the walk through the park in the dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 10 minutes ago, sticks 1969 said: Do you mean the walk through the park in the dark Pitch black everywhere outside as I remember it sticks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert tann Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 (edited) 55 minutes ago, Offside said: I used to love those floodlights. Are you that extremely tall skinny fellow Fred Ford used to talk about ? Edited March 13, 2023 by bert tann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Offside said: Not sure if this has been posted on the forum before, but I saw this great photo on FB, taken from the flats before the Dolman was built. My great grandmother used to live in the flats and my dad said he remembered his uncles watching games from their balcony (but my dad claimed he always went in the ground to watch). I used to love those floodlights. Mods - any chance there could be a separate section for people to post old pics like this? There are threads with them every now and then and it would be good if they were all in one place. I find them fascinating. Would like to know the game. It’s rammed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Offside said: Not sure if this has been posted on the forum before, but I saw this great photo on FB, taken from the flats before the Dolman was built. My great grandmother used to live in the flats and my dad said he remembered his uncles watching games from their balcony (but my dad claimed he always went in the ground to watch). I used to love those floodlights. Mods - any chance there could be a separate section for people to post old pics like this? There are threads with them every now and then and it would be good if they were all in one place. I find them fascinating. Those floodlights were first used in December 1966 against Wolves and Dolman opened circa 1970 so picture dated 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Jeez said: Would love to get hold of a hi-res image of this: Thanks for this. What an awesome day. I was in the second row, Block B Dolman (insider knowledge, as soon as the gates opened I said to my mates follow me and we legged it across to the Dolman stand, overlooking the stage). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Offside said: Not sure if this has been posted on the forum before, but I saw this great photo on FB, taken from the flats before the Dolman was built. My great grandmother used to live in the flats and my dad said he remembered his uncles watching games from their balcony (but my dad claimed he always went in the ground to watch). I used to love those floodlights. Mods - any chance there could be a separate section for people to post old pics like this? There are threads with them every now and then and it would be good if they were all in one place. I find them fascinating. Not a fan of the grey grass. I presume this was before Jon got his crayons out?!? (Great photo, btw) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeez Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 15 minutes ago, Sir Geoff said: Thanks for this. What an awesome day. I was in the second row, Block B Dolman (insider knowledge, as soon as the gates opened I said to my mates follow me and we legged it across to the Dolman stand, overlooking the stage). Amazing you experienced that gig Sir - been trying for years to get a high res image to blow up, print & frame. It's a such fascinating combination of an iconic image in a place we call home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 43 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: Would like to know the game. It’s rammed Her's my guess City v Man City 65-66 (first season back up) . First season we played in all red, the old stand was removed at the end of that season, and, if you look at players tunnel, there is no one standing over it, it looks like maybe a camera mounting and the game I'm on about was on MOTD. And that, m'lud, rests the case for the defence ! 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zideread Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 2 hours ago, sticks 1969 said: Anyone on here? poland away 89 Not sure if he’s on the forum? Is an old friend of mine, we always went to the gate together, a little posse of us and to a lot of City away games when we were in the old 4th and 3rd division after the financial troubles and a few England games, haven’t seen or heard of him for a good few years now. ️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 27 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Her's my guess City v Man City 65-66 (first season back up) . First season we played in all red, the old stand was removed at the end of that season, and, if you look at players tunnel, there is no one standing over it, it looks like maybe a camera mounting and the game I'm on about was on MOTD. And that, m'lud, rests the case for the defence ! If you’re right, that was my first ever City game. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freezer Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 2 hours ago, spudski said: Have they replaced the grass in the centre circle and part of the 18 yard box? I'm guessing that's why it's darker. It was the visitation from another world. I'm sure I remember it being on the news. The Ashton Gate Crop Circles! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 47 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Her's my guess City v Man City 65-66 (first season back up) . First season we played in all red, the old stand was removed at the end of that season, and, if you look at players tunnel, there is no one standing over it, it looks like maybe a camera mounting and the game I'm on about was on MOTD. And that, m'lud, rests the case for the defence ! Like it. Found this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPkdtqDGKXw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Full highlights: (5th February 1966) Match Of The Day - Bristol City v Manchester City - YouTube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onehowie Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Robbored said: The Dolman was opened in 1970. I can vaguely remember it being built. I was only a lad at the time. Had my first ever season ticket in The Dolman as a juvenile in 1970...£5 for the season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 3 hours ago, Jeez said: Would love to get hold of a hi-res image of this: There’s a large print of it on the wall in the Malago, opposite the Hen & Chicken. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leader Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 For the stones gig I was sat on the roof the houses behind the park end I lived there for a good few years it had its perks my gaff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Jagger at same gig in City shirt. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 4 hours ago, spudski said: Here are the flats... Gibbo in goal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 1 minute ago, Erithacus said: Gibbo in goal? Yes it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 2 hours ago, onehowie said: Had my first ever season ticket in The Dolman as a juvenile in 1970...£5 for the season! and me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 5 hours ago, spudski said: Here are the flats... The very definition of "arm in an unnatural position". The sort of photo they used every week in the Evening Post's Spot the Ball. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 1 minute ago, Red-Robbo said: The very definition of "arm in an unnatural position". The sort of photo they used every week in the Evening Post's Spot the Ball. You could place hundreds of crosses on there and still not mark the centre of the ball! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 6 minutes ago, Midred said: You could place hundreds of crosses on there and still not mark the centre of the ball! That was always the way! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freezer Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 1 hour ago, spudski said: Jagger at same gig in City shirt. I do believe that Mr Jagger was wearing me 'ol mates shirt at the time, a certain Ricky Chandler. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 You had to draw lines from the centre of the players pupils and where they crossed the ball was about 3 inches to the right or left for some totally illogical reason. No wonder we spent so long in the third division we were constantly kicking/heading imaginary balls. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpexile Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Red-Robbo said: Evening Post's Spot the Ball. I used to have to buy "The Green Un" to find out the score................ & I was there . Ah those were the days ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 10 hours ago, onehowie said: Had my first ever season ticket in The Dolman as a juvenile in 1970...£5 for the season! 7 hours ago, slartibartfast said: and me . and me right on centre line, 1 or 2 rows from front for 1st 2 years after opening........been in the Dolman about twice since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 (edited) 13 hours ago, spudski said: Here are the flats... Can def remember sitting on those benches around the inside a few times, (could even be on them in the pic) looks like Dickie Rooks, Gordon Parr and maybe " A Briggs?" behind Toshes leg Edited March 14, 2023 by gl2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 13 minutes ago, gl2 said: Can def remember sitting on those benches around the inside a few times, (could even be on them in the pic) looks like Dickie Rooks, Gordon Parr and maybe " A Briggs?" behind Toshes leg The blond guy is definitely Dickie Rooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antman Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 13 hours ago, Offside said: Not sure if this has been posted on the forum before, but I saw this great photo on FB, taken from the flats before the Dolman was built. My great grandmother used to live in the flats and my dad said he remembered his uncles watching games from their balcony (but my dad claimed he always went in the ground to watch). I used to love those floodlights. Mods - any chance there could be a separate section for people to post old pics like this? There are threads with them every now and then and it would be good if they were all in one place. I find them fascinating. we sold those floodlights to Wigan FC i recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 13 hours ago, Jeez said: Would love to get hold of a hi-res image of this: They used to have a big picture of this hanging up in what was the Terrace (previously Quba Ice, now - I think - the Malago) on North St opposite the Hen & Chicken. Great picture. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Everybody used to play spot the ball in the 80s, never knew anybody who won a penny, not saying my lucks bad just had a letter from reader's digest I haven't been entered in the draw 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 9 hours ago, RedRock said: You had to draw lines from the centre of the players pupils and where they crossed the ball was about 3 inches to the right or left for some totally illogical reason. No wonder we spent so long in the third division we were constantly kicking/heading imaginary balls. You had more chance by putting on a blindfold and sticking a pin in than you did by drawing lines anywhere! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 4 hours ago, gl2 said: and me right on centre line, 1 or 2 rows from front for 1st 2 years after opening........been in the Dolman about twice since. So was I, row 2 seat 1 center block ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 There is a good book with loads of photos of the Gate through the years, out of print now I believe. With all the other ones, these photos always make me stop for a second look. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 15 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: There is a good book with loads of photos of the Gate through the years, out of print now I believe. With all the other ones, these photos always make me stop for a second look. I reckon the rotor arm of the car in the second pic might have needed some work afterwards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtucks Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 18 hours ago, Offside said: Not sure if this has been posted on the forum before, but I saw this great photo on FB, taken from the flats before the Dolman was built. My great grandmother used to live in the flats and my dad said he remembered his uncles watching games from their balcony (but my dad claimed he always went in the ground to watch). I used to love those floodlights. Mods - any chance there could be a separate section for people to post old pics like this? There are threads with them every now and then and it would be good if they were all in one place. I find them fascinating. Are you sure that isn't Del Boy??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherrich Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 18 hours ago, Offside said: Not sure if this has been posted on the forum before, but I saw this great photo on FB, taken from the flats before the Dolman was built. My great grandmother used to live in the flats and my dad said he remembered his uncles watching games from their balcony (but my dad claimed he always went in the ground to watch). I used to love those floodlights. Mods - any chance there could be a separate section for people to post old pics like this? There are threads with them every now and then and it would be good if they were all in one place. I find them fascinating. Now that is what I call a brilliant photo. Thanks for posting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 18 hours ago, sticks 1969 said: Anyone on here? poland away 89 Walsall packed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 4 hours ago, harrys said: The blond guy is definitely Dickie Rooks And in that game, he outjumped the taller Toshack several times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 41 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: I reckon the rotor arm of the car in the second pic might have needed some work afterwards. Wife asks what's up with the car love, oh I flooded it Dear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 59 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: There is a good book with loads of photos of the Gate through the years, out of print now I believe. With all the other ones, these photos always make me stop for a second look. The aftermath of Swansea fans destroying the Atyeo toilets? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 28 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: Wife asks what's up with the car love, oh I flooded it Dear Love the moji Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 20 hours ago, Offside said: Not sure if this has been posted on the forum before, but I saw this great photo on FB, taken from the flats before the Dolman was built. My great grandmother used to live in the flats and my dad said he remembered his uncles watching games from their balcony (but my dad claimed he always went in the ground to watch). I used to love those floodlights. Mods - any chance there could be a separate section for people to post old pics like this? There are threads with them every now and then and it would be good if they were all in one place. I find them fascinating. Didn't Chris Garland grow up in those flats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 28 minutes ago, downendcity said: Didn't Chris Garland grow up in those flats? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 2 hours ago, 1960maaan said: There is a good book with loads of photos of the Gate through the years, out of print now I believe. With all the other ones, these photos always make me stop for a second look. Slightly worryingly, I can recall that day. The River Trym actually went over the top of Falcondale Road, by the garage, with a raging current about 50 metres in width! Does really make you feel like an old fossil having been around at the time those antique car design were in vogue. Jesz. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Worst weather I ever saw on duckmoor was when tiles were flying off factory roofs in the 80s, on a school dinnertime was treacherous, was a weatherman who was on TV saying there was no panic over the weather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 4 hours ago, 1960maaan said: There is a good book with loads of photos of the Gate through the years, out of print now I believe. With all the other ones, these photos always make me stop for a second look. That isn’t the great flood of 68’,that over flow from the East End toilets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clutton Caveman Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 21 hours ago, spudski said: Here are the flats... Wow, Toshack, Rooks, Gordon Parr and Mike Gibson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clutton Caveman Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 21 hours ago, Jeez said: Would love to get hold of a hi-res image of this: They have a great poster on the wall in the Malago restaurant on North St 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 7 hours ago, slartibartfast said: So was I, row 2 seat 1 center block ! dont remember that fiver I leant you then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Clutton Caveman said: Wow, Toshack, Rooks, Gordon Parr and Mike Gibson and behind Toshes leg? looks like could be A Briggs to me, NO Cancel that Terry Bush now hot fav to be behind the leg Edited March 14, 2023 by gl2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 15 minutes ago, gl2 said: and behind Toshes leg? looks like could be A Briggs to me, NO Cancel that Terry Bush now hot fav to be behind the leg Yes, I think by that time Alec had been replaced by Speedy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Corner Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 (edited) On 13/03/2023 at 17:58, Jeez said: Would love to get hold of a hi-res image of this: Not sure if any better but i put it thought the unblur feature on the pixel 7? Edited March 14, 2023 by Crackers Corner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 4 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Yes, I think by that time Alec had been replaced by Speedy . Alec and Terry are both in 68/69 team pic and Drysdale came from Hartlepool in July 69 at a mind bending transfer fee of........£11,000 reportedly; anyway heady days at the footie back then, watched all home games and many away, now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 7 hours ago, 1960maaan said: There is a good book with loads of photos of the Gate through the years, out of print now I believe. With all the other ones, these photos always make me stop for a second look. For you young 'uns; all that water came from ONE night's rain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 19 minutes ago, gl2 said: Alec and Terry are both in 68/69 team pic and Drysdale came from Hartlepool in July 69 at a mind bending transfer fee of........£11,000 reportedly; anyway heady days at the footie back then, watched all home games and many away, now And Dickie R for a staggering £15k ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 2 hours ago, slartibartfast said: And Dickie R for a staggering £15k ! Still got my Rattle from back in the day. Handle painted Red, and names of the players in my shite hand writing of players names all over it. Most faded but can still mate out Galley,Garland,Gibson,Briggs and Skirton. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 (edited) Edited March 22, 2023 by Major Isewater 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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