cider hoss rules Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Lucky enough to have a chat with him a year or so back as bizarrely he used to get his hair cut in the barbers I use in Stonehouse. I had a City polo shirt on and he sparked up the conversation, he played before my time unfortunately but had some great stories to tell and you could tell by the glint in his eye that City meant a lot to him. R.I.P. sir. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverRed Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Rest in peace, Chris. A Bristol City legend. Safe travels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Devastated to hear this, as others have said he was one of my early City heroes. As I lived in Long Ashton and so did he for a while I had an additional sense of connection. https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-legend-chris-garland-8598867?utm_campaign=breaking_daily_newsletter2&utm_medium=email&utm_source=bristol_live_newsletter Thoughts are with his family. RIP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 15 minutes ago, downendcity said: As so many others of my generation have already said, my first City hero. Remember going to an England u23 international at AG. CG was named in the match day squad but never got on the pitch. It was suggested that his being named was just a cynical ploy to boost the crowd Was gutted when he went to Chelsea. Sad news indeed. Rest In Peace Chris. I notice there’s nothing on our website but there is on Chelsea’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3City Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Although Chris's best days in a City shirt were before my time I still remember him fondly from the late 70's onwards. What has surprised me is reading Wikipedia (assuming it's correct) about his life after football - some real struggles there for sure. Nothing but admiration and respect for the man. South Bristol through and through. RIP legend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 A boyhood hero and City legend, gone but never forgotten, him with the likes of Galley, Gow, Gibson are names still on my old metal toolbox, great days at the footie thank you Chris for the memories, a sad day, R.I.P,those were the days my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Shadow Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 This is the worst passing of any City player for me. He was just simply my boyhood hero. There's some good stories in Geoff Merrick's book about the two of them. When I was a kid I bought countless packets of bubblegum to get the prized card below (didn't do my teeth any good though) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Very sad news. RIP Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Bcfcshags said: As above, RIP legend Very sad. RIP Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 21 minutes ago, downendcity said: As so many others of my generation have already said, my first City hero. Remember going to an England u23 international at AG. CG was named in the match day squad but never got on the pitch. It was suggested that his being named was just a cynical ploy to boost the crowd Was gutted when he went to Chelsea. Sad news indeed. Was there, still have the prog somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 RIP Chris thoughts with all concerned. A true City legend ️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 I remember in 1971 City beating Cardiff 2-0 in a usual hostile derby to go top of the table. It was the last game Chris played before his transfer to Chelsea. His return, his goals to enable First Survival and the Ashton Gate 8 sacrifice, will never be forgotten! RIP Mr. Chris Garland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Absolutely gutted. I knew him back in the day and he was a top bloke. Always helping the younger players, last to leave the ground. Very sad day. Best wishes to his family. Gutted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Before my time but RIP to a City legend. Can anyone describe what type of player he was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 RIP to a true City legend. A red since day one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 I’ll never forget his goals against Liverpool in 1977. Cometh the hour… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red kev Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Before my time but RIP to a City legend. Can anyone describe what type of player he was? Not big but strong and quick. Tommy Conway reminds me of chris 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 I first met Chris during the early part of 1960-61 season on the supporters club away coach when I think he was around 12 years. His humour was never ending and while I just stuck with Chrissy, he nicknamed me "Moaner" on a train to Plymouth for an FA Cup third round that we won. And I don't remember him using anything else ever again. I got married in 1969 and living in Southville sometimes bumped into him in the Hen & Chicken until he left for Chelsea. The next time I spoke with him was at a hotel in Hambrook on the morning of City home game with Leicester. He wasn't looking forward to it as being a lifelong City fan and didn't want to beat them. 0-0 was an ok result. My abiding memory of him off the pitch was in a Sheffield fish and chip shop on the way home from an away game. He asked the woman serving, in his best Bristle dialect for "A nake lot" where the "T" is silent. The woman was completely puzzled until we translated it to "A hake lot". No hake on the menu so he got a cod and chips like the rest of us. On the pitch it's the goals he scored to keep us up, the hard work every time he set foot on the pitch in a red shirt and his fantastic header from six inches against the other lot from Eastville. RIP Chrissy and condolences to his family. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 First City game I saw Garland scored twice, pre season Germany vs Holstein Kiel, summer 1970. RIP Chris Garland. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtucks Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Such sad news. Big John, Gerry and Chris, three City legends that I remember and honour more than any others. So many memories. Condolences to all his friends and family. RIP Chris, rest well. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltshoveller Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 City Legend RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 OS: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/obituary-chris-garland/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Before my time but sounds a real legend of the club. RIP Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciderhead433 Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Very sad news R.I.P. Chris a Legend and my Hero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello Dave Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 That goal!!! 3 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Bloody hell, that's sad news, the word legend is thrown about quite loosely these days but not in his case...up there with the best that has ever worn the red shirt. RIP CG...Will never be forgotten. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 A true south Bristol boy, brought up in the flats overlooking what became the Dolman Stand (The Nelson Mandela House flats from Del and Rodney fame) and never strayed from his roots. Played for City in three spells, earning the club a massive (for the time £100k) fee for his move to Chelsea, the second spell he came back and kept us in the top flight with his goals v Liverpool, and as a mark of the man he returned for a third time when the club was skint and on it's Knees in the old 4th division and helped us out signing on non contract terms ( ie he played for just expenses) to help the club . One of our own. RIP Chris 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Thankyou Chris for all the great memories and your outstanding contribution to Bristol City FC You will NOT be forgotten. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 A true local hero. Like many on here Chris was the player that I always tried to emulate when I put my boots on for local kickabouts and, in supporting from the East End, someone who I was always in awe of as ‘one of our own’. Probably our first ‘superstar’ that actually made it on to the national stage. Rest easy Chris and thanks for the memories. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Chris was one of my favourite players to watch and scored some cracking goals. Early 70s he accidentally stood on my wife to be's foot in Raquel's night club in Frogmore St. She was a bit miffed, and I was quite chuffed Sad loss RIP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 What a fantastic barnet... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Swan and Cemetery Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Didn’t see him first time ‘round, lucky enough to see him second time ‘round. Leeds and Liverpool winners to keep us up come to mind. Legendary player in the most legendary of teams. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Niffty Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 So sad to hear of the passing of Chris. My top city hero. I was upset when he was sold to Chelsea, but when he came back during that first season in the old First division, I and many other City fans thought we were going to stay up. I Like many others on here remember his 2 goals against Liverpool and the atmosphere that night was the greatest I have ever experienced at the "Gate". RIP Chris, you will never be forgotten. He truly was the first one I could call "One of our own". Please Mr Lansdown, we need a really big effort to recognise this great servant to the club and keep his memory alive after we have gone. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hertsexile Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 A true City legend. He was in the Chelsea team that came for Gordon Parr testimonial match in 1972 my first game watching City at the gate. A proper player who always gave his best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redapple Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Very sad to hear this news. I still have childhood memories of him , then watching him on TV for Chelsea, and quite clear memories of his 2nd spell here where he scored important goals and was so wholehearted. I met him a few times and he was a nice, easy going guy. Now free from illness but his legend lives on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Top player, good bloke, absolute battler. R.I.P. Mr. Garland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red kev Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Hello Dave said: That goal!!! Sure I saw him score in the same way in the 6 nil win at Eastville in glos cup. Shortly after game City took over the rovers pub the Black Swan ( dirty duck) outside the ground. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Even after Chris Garland made his City debut in the 60s, although dressed in smart clobber, he still found time to chat and muck around with us scruffy urchins, whilst his lovely girlfriend looked on and waited patiently. That simply wouldn't happen nowadays. My mates and I still treasure those little memorable moments. We will be forever grateful Chris was a truly talented and exciting player. I remember him as being modest, softly-spoken and friendly. I don't suppose he ever changed. The best tribute I can pay Chris Garland is to say that, in some ways, he was Atyeo-esque. A legend, a hero and, let us never forget, a saviour. RIP Chris Garland and thank you for everything. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityfan1958 Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 My boyhood hero. The only person I have ever got an autograph from. I remember, some time in the late ‘80’s, being in the White Heart at Congresbury. The place was packed and rocking. Chris came in with a lady and tripped over a mat. The place went silent, and then erupted in one of the biggest cheers I have ever heard. I was sat at the bar all evening and I know he had to pay for nothing that night. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stortfordred Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Sad sad news. An absolute City legend. Probably one of the few of ours who was well known far and wide even without the Chelsea connection. Can’t believe it’s not featuring heavily on BBC website. RIP big man. May you hover in heaven like you did in the penalty area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippycar Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 4 hours ago, RedEd73 said: Sleep well Chris, and thanks for everything you did and the sacrifices you made for City. Flashback for the Fans link attached for those in a nostalgic mood. Condolences to his family and friends. RIP to my first footballing star. And thanks to RedEd73 for posting this, hadn't seen it before and whilst not the greatest quality, very interesting. How many Chealsea players today will be working as a greengrocer when they retire? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooered Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Spotted playing football in Greville Smyth Park to watching his debut in 1966 under Alan Dicks then returning to play in a city shirt again to save us from relegation from the old first division Chris had city blood running through his veins a truly gifted player and a fantastic bloke RIP Chris you will not be forgotten by me or our club condolences to your family. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcnick Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Condolences to his family and friends. Earned an England under-23 cap and was a terrific player and I have fond memories of watching him in my childhood years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 6 hours ago, zippycar said: Condolences to his family and friends. RIP to my first footballing star. And thanks to RedEd73 for posting this, hadn't seen it before and whilst not the greatest quality, very interesting. How many Chealsea players today will be working as a greengrocer when they retire? great memories and a truly great player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDBS36 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 R.I.P Chris thoughts with the family, a great player, remember him with his time at City especially helping to keep us in the old 1st division Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 RIP. A genuine club legend Always a Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elruliri Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Such sad news to wake up to. Rip Chris, you will always be a club legend. My condolences to your family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Robin Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Really sad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedred31 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 That 90th minute winner v Liverpool in 1977 that gave us a chance of staying up! The official attendance was about 38000, I think, but people were 4 deep on the Dolman steps. He was a good, genuine bloke who lived a good, latterly brave life. Rest in peace Chris and thanks for the memories. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Some nice comments from Leicester City fans on Foxes Talk: https://www.foxestalk.co.uk/topic/132419-rip-chris-garland/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpexile Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 I was fortunate to get his autograph in the 60's before I left for Oz & was taken by how friendly he was to everyone. Little did I realise what a City "Legend" he would become. RIP Chris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red hot poker Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 So sad to hear this new’s .I’ll always remember Chris as a very Quick, skilful & brave player , he was brilliant in the Garland / Galley partnership throughout the late 60’s & early seventies. Had the the pleasure of meeting my all time city favourite , when the city player’s visited my local community centre, due to the club lottery , that raised good revenue at the time . I found as expected that Chris was very friendly and easy to talk too. RIP Chris 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 RIP Chris, a lot of good memories watching you play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RoystonFoote'snephew Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 2 hours ago, headhunter said: Some nice comments from Leicester City fans on Foxes Talk: https://www.foxestalk.co.uk/topic/132419-rip-chris-garland/ And a nice piece on the Leicester official site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Just heard via Jantzen Derrick. RIP Chris, part of my growing up. A TRUE City legend 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEd73 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 (edited) Nice piece on the Chelsea website https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/chris-garland-1949-2023 Edited July 14, 2023 by RedEd73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 RIP Bristol City Legend, from the high rise flats to the Ashton gate pitch thank you Chris Garland for the memories.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 16 minutes ago, cider head said: RIP Bristol City Legend, from the high rise flats to the Ashton gate pitch thank you Chris Garland for the memories.. That was my first ever City kit as an eight year old 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherrich Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Can’t believe it. Another one of my boyhood heroes gone. Great professional, loved City, always gave 100%. I sincerely hope the club does something to acknowledge CG. That 76 season was the best season for watching City. The Liverpool home game will live long in the memory of those who were there. RIP Chris Garland. A true gentleman. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 RIP Chris. I certainly remember Chris playing for us post 82, and he still looked the part then. To do that after what had happened was classy. Thanks everyone for posting your memories, and showing so much love and respect for a legend. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 18 hours ago, Eddie Hitler said: He will always have that special status for me as being part of the first Bristol City team I ever knew. This for me too. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Park Reds Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 A Bristol City legend.Another of the greatest generation that helped us back in 1982 along with earlier spells. My mates dad Keith is great friends with Geoff Merrick and Chris.He was at Geoffs farm today when Joe Royle and Howard Pritchard called to pass on best wishes. R.I.P Chris.A true robin. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Saddened to hear of his passing, but perhaps some sort of relief after the later years with his health. Condolencies to all the family and friends. I had the pleasure of meeting Chris when I was a scrawny, spotty-faced kid trying to break into local football as he often helped out in the club's training sessions. Older types may remember exercises where a player would be on piggy-back, then have to get off, through their legs forwards, then backwards, then round them, then back onto their backs again. Chris picked me (perhaps being the lightest) and I realised how solidly-built he was, although he was not so obvious on the park. Strong and balanced. Also remember him trying a diving header one City game but cracked into the post and spent the following week with his head in a support collar. Got some stick for that one. But it's difficult to compare him to most modern players and times. His commitment and love for his home club never faded, and that will be his lasting memory even among all the goals and glamour. Could you imagine a young player of today doing so many (unpaid) things for the club. His sort were few and far between in the day, never mind today. RIP Chris and thank you. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Legend is an overused word, but not in the case of Chris Garland. RIP Chris. Rest easy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Just heard about it, such a shame and no age, these days really at 74. What a good player he was and one of the Ashton eight. RIP Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Just speaking to someone who said he used to live in Long Ashton behind the Bird in Hand. Shame to hear about his issues post-football. If he was in this era he'd have been financially set up for life, not that that would have necessarily made his addiction problems any easier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 RIP Chris, one of our own.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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