Popular Post Blagdon Mike Posted July 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2023 BRISTOL CITY PROGRAMME IS BACK! Bristol City programmes will be sold at the four corners of Ashton Gate Stadium from the first match of the season against Preston North End on Saturday 5th August. The Football Club has decided not produce a programme, either printed or online. In these circumstances, committed fans are producing CIDEREDS Matchday Programme as they did for the lockdown season 2020/21in similar circumstances. CIDEREDS has all the features you expect from a football programme. The focus is on City Heritage and Footballing articles. All the season-long contributors of City heritage articles in ROBINS are contributing to CIDEREDS: ● Club Historian David Woods continues his articles ‘City In Cartoons ● Mike Adams traces City’s quest to climb from the bottom of Division 4 in 1982 to the Premier League, we hope not far into the future in ‘The Big Climb-back’ ● Steve Smith looks back at ‘What We Were Reading’ beginning with Shoot and Goal magazines ● Paul Gainey follows up his articles about players of the 50s with ‘Player Profiles of the 60s’ ● In addition, former Sunday Independent columnist Mark Leesdad traces the life of Chris Garland, who sadly died recently. He is co-author of Chris’s biography ‘A Life Of Two Halves.’ CIDEREDS is of a quality equivalent to other Championship clubs and professionally designed. It carries no adverts. The 32 pages are all Bristol City. The price of individual copies is £4 to collect. But if you take out a season’s subscription the price is £3.50 to collect. You may pay by cash or card reader. More details are in the first issue for example you will be able to order away programmes or order mail delivery. Come On You Reds! 14 4 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzy Red Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Great News Come On City Fans Please support I've seen a preview of the content and its 1st class This programme is going to win awards COYR's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Hi Mike I sold a match ticket yesterday to someone heavily involved in this. Said I would buy the first issue. Was this you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzy Red Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Hi Red Army Got it in one !!! Thanks for your support 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 I’m absolutely delighted to hear this, I’ll look forward to having a pint and reading this on the concourse before the game on Saturday. Hopefully this will get the support it deserves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithWelch'sTash Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 (edited) Weird question I know, but can you pay for these on card?never carry cash anymore (especially with AG being contactless) so will stop at cash point en route if I need to… Edited July 30, 2023 by KeithWelch'sTash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 8 minutes ago, KeithWelch'sTash said: Weird question I know, but can you pay for these on card?never carry cash anymore (especially with AG being contactless) so will stop at cash point en route if I need to… The OP said cash or card, so you should be ok 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 So is this a fanzine or a programme ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 What was the name of the fanzine that used to be sold outside the ground a few years ago? it had a red cover there were some proper comedians that edited that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzy Red Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 52 minutes ago, KeithWelch'sTash said: Weird question I know, but can you pay for these on card?never carry cash anymore (especially with AG being contactless) so will stop at cash point en route if I need to… Hi KeithWelch Yes all the programme sellers will have card readers to accept debit/credit cards and cash will also be accepted 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 9 minutes ago, pillred said: What was the name of the fanzine that used to be sold outside the ground a few years ago? it had a red cover there were some proper comedians that edited that. That would be the Bountyhunter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 9 minutes ago, pillred said: What was the name of the fanzine that used to be sold outside the ground a few years ago? it had a red cover there were some proper comedians that edited that. The Bounty Hunter ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzy Red Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 10 minutes ago, Sir Geoff said: So is this a fanzine or a programme ? Hi Sir Geoff This IS NOT a fanzine its probably the best quality / content / design Football Programme ever printed It's full of Bristol City up to date facts and figures with all top authors for Bristol City who have contributed over decades of years to Bristol City FC including Dave Woods club Historian / Steve Smith / Mike Adams / Paul Gainey & Mark Leesdad who co-wrote Chris Garlands Biography. Its full of interesting articles and photos of players in action ( many images very rare from Peter Godsiff and Darren Fitton collection ) Chris Garland is featured heavily in Saturdays edition with Mark Leesdad doing a double spread each edition on Chris Garland starting Chapter 1 for PNE game. There is also a double spread centre gallery of rare Chris Garland action photos from the 1970's for PNE game If Bristol City want articles or information about past players etc these are the guys they contact for the information If your a Bristol City fan you dont want to miss out on this opportunity 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearcy Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 It sounds good and I'll definitely buy it. Really poor from the club to not produce any form of official programme. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Well done to all involved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 This sounds great, we’ll done all. Will the club be supporting it at all? I’m not expecting a manager’s notes column but maybe the club could offer bits of news, events, behind the scenes stuff that you’d see in a normal programme. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 48 minutes ago, pillred said: What was the name of the fanzine that used to be sold outside the ground a few years ago? it had a red cover there were some proper comedians that edited that. They were clowns, mate, not comedians. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDBS36 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 49 minutes ago, pillred said: What was the name of the fanzine that used to be sold outside the ground a few years ago? it had a red cover there were some proper comedians that edited that. OTIB (One Team In Bristol) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 I think the Bountyhunter was before One Team in Bristol, wasn’t it? OTIB was the one with the red cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 37 minutes ago, Fitzy Red said: Hi Sir Geoff This IS NOT a fanzine its probably the best quality / content / design Football Programme ever printed It's full of Bristol City up to date facts and figures with all top authors for Bristol City who have contributed over decades of years to Bristol City FC including Dave Woods club Historian / Steve Smith / Mike Adams / Paul Gainey & Mark Leesdad who co-wrote Chris Garlands Biography. Its full of interesting articles and photos of players in action ( many images very rare from Peter Godsiff and Darren Fitton collection ) Chris Garland is featured heavily in Saturdays edition with Mark Leesdad doing a double spread each edition on Chris Garland starting Chapter 1 for PNE game. There is also a double spread centre gallery of rare Chris Garland action photos from the 1970's for PNE game If Bristol City want articles or information about past players etc these are the guys they contact for the information If your a Bristol City fan you dont want to miss out on this opportunity Any stuff taking the p*** out of Rovers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 55 minutes ago, pillred said: What was the name of the fanzine that used to be sold outside the ground a few years ago? it had a red cover there were some proper comedians that edited that. It's just sprung to mind, mate, think that was 'WellRed' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 The original bounty hunters piss taking out of rovers was funny, they found someone by the name of Gerry Francis who was caught pleasuring himself in his car, in the courts section from a Birmingham newspaper obviously wasn't him but it was that type of humour, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwicolin Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Brilliant news. Missed a programme on match days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 30 minutes ago, ralphindevon said: This sounds great, we’ll done all. Will the club be supporting it at all? I’m not expecting a manager’s notes column but maybe the club could offer bits of news, events, behind the scenes stuff that you’d see in a normal programme. That's my point if it isn't being made by the club to include Official content then it must be a fanzine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzy Red Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 The club are onboard and hopefully they will allow us access for interviews etc There is a GAFFERS QUOTE page which outlines recent comments and quotes from the Bristol City Manager and Head Coach's views etc We would like to interview players if the club allows 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 hour ago, pillred said: What was the name of the fanzine that used to be sold outside the ground a few years ago? it had a red cover there were some proper comedians that edited that. One Team In Bristol. Still going. Buy my copy each month at the Winterstoke road entrance. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 minute ago, Fitzy Red said: The club are onboard and hopefully they will allow us access for interviews etc There is a GAFFERS QUOTE page which outlines recent comments and quotes from the Bristol City Manager and Head Coach's views etc We would like to interview players if the club allows If the club aren’t offering anything similar there’s no reason why they shouldn’t help out, I’d like to think in a big way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Fitzy Red said: Hi Sir Geoff This IS NOT a fanzine its probably the best quality / content / design Football Programme ever printed It's full of Bristol City up to date facts and figures with all top authors for Bristol City who have contributed over decades of years to Bristol City FC including Dave Woods club Historian / Steve Smith / Mike Adams / Paul Gainey & Mark Leesdad who co-wrote Chris Garlands Biography. Its full of interesting articles and photos of players in action ( many images very rare from Peter Godsiff and Darren Fitton collection ) Chris Garland is featured heavily in Saturdays edition with Mark Leesdad doing a double spread each edition on Chris Garland starting Chapter 1 for PNE game. There is also a double spread centre gallery of rare Chris Garland action photos from the 1970's for PNE game If Bristol City want articles or information about past players etc these are the guys they contact for the information If your a Bristol City fan you dont want to miss out on this opportunity Even better than the OSIB magazine ? (which is a fanzine). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzy Red Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 minute ago, Sir Geoff said: Even better than the OSIB magazine ? (which is a fanzine). Hi Sir Geoff I suggest you buy a copy and make your own mind up on that one We have worked tirelessly on this project for 4 years now at great expense We hope our work has not been in vain and I'm 100% sure everybody who follows Bristol City will love this Football Programme It's factual and covers both the opposition and Bristol City in full detail It has no jokes or comical anecdotes but its modern / digital quality / readable / interesting / press photo's that have never been released - published of City Player's / its unique and its got the players names on the back cover for true supporters to relate to during the game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Good luck with it. I do though feel this is a failing venture. An official programme was failing for £3.50 an issue and they likely had a better printing deal and internal advertisements than this so how will an unofficial £4 product be a success? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzy Red Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 46 minutes ago, ralphindevon said: This sounds great, we’ll done all. Will the club be supporting it at all? I’m not expecting a manager’s notes column but maybe the club could offer bits of news, events, behind the scenes stuff that you’d see in a normal programme. We have an agreement with the club that if they dont produce a programme we will produce one for the fans Hopefully as we move forward the club will offer us access to players for interviews etc We will certainly try to move the programme in a forward direction but you will tell when purchasing a programme on Saturday we have set extremely high standards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 minute ago, Fitzy Red said: We have an agreement with the club that if they dont produce a programme we will produce one for the fans Hopefully as we move forward the club will offer us access to players for interviews etc We will certainly try to move the programme in a forward direction but you will tell when purchasing a programme on Saturday we have set extremely high standards Excellent, good luck and I hope it’s well supported 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Very disappointing that the club have decided not to offer a matchday programme, either in print or online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzy Red Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 minute ago, TBW said: Good luck with it. I do though feel this is a failing venture. An official programme was failing for £3.50 an issue and they likely had a better printing deal and internal advertisements than this so how will an unofficial £4 product be a success? I have 40yrs experience in programmes / we have a top designer who has 40yrs experience / we have all the top authors who are committed to producing top quality articles and books who have over 50yrs experience ( well majority ) / we have all the material and resources required to make this successful Its 32 pages of top quality reports / images / articles etc It has been produced by fans of Bristol City. We know exactly what is required to make it a success. Feedback will definitely be required Cover price is £4 / Subscription is £3-50 I'm 100% sure if you buy a printed programme on Saturday you will enjoy it and be pleasantly surprised Its locally printed and I sit next to the designer as the editor making sure no mistakes are made and everything is done correctly first time Its costly to produce but its a non profit making organisation All input is done voluntary We are Bristol City fans doing this for Bristol City fans It's up to the fans to make there own mind up if they want to buy it Remember £4 is less than a pint of cider Come On You Cidereds !!!!! Please support this venture its a football tradition that nobody wants to lose 6 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 52 minutes ago, Fitzy Red said: Hi Sir Geoff I suggest you buy a copy and make your own mind up on that one We have worked tirelessly on this project for 4 years now at great expense We hope our work has not been in vain and I'm 100% sure everybody who follows Bristol City will love this Football Programme It's factual and covers both the opposition and Bristol City in full detail It has no jokes or comical anecdotes but its modern / digital quality / readable / interesting / press photo's that have never been released - published of City Player's / its unique and its got the players names on the back cover for true supporters to relate to during the game. Don't worry, I will be buying it as I do most unoffical magazines that are sold around the ground. Thanks for your efforts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 35 minutes ago, Fitzy Red said: I have 40yrs experience in programmes / we have a top designer who has 40yrs experience / we have all the top authors who are committed to producing top quality articles and books who have over 50yrs experience ( well majority ) / we have all the material and resources required to make this successful Its 32 pages of top quality reports / images / articles etc It has been produced by fans of Bristol City. We know exactly what is required to make it a success. Feedback will definitely be required Cover price is £4 / Subscription is £3-50 I'm 100% sure if you buy a printed programme on Saturday you will enjoy it and be pleasantly surprised Its locally printed and I sit next to the designer as the editor making sure no mistakes are made and everything is done correctly first time Its costly to produce but its a non profit making organisation All input is done voluntary We are Bristol City fans doing this for Bristol City fans It's up to the fans to make there own mind up if they want to buy it Remember £4 is less than a pint of cider Come On You Cidereds !!!!! Please support this venture its a football tradition that nobody wants to lose Wish you luck, but you have omitted a couple of things. Address for feedback. Sales locations. If anyone wanted to advertise, costs and contact details. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 47 minutes ago, Fitzy Red said: I have 40yrs experience in programmes / we have a top designer who has 40yrs experience / we have all the top authors who are committed to producing top quality articles and books who have over 50yrs experience ( well majority ) / we have all the material and resources required to make this successful Its 32 pages of top quality reports / images / articles etc It has been produced by fans of Bristol City. We know exactly what is required to make it a success. Feedback will definitely be required Cover price is £4 / Subscription is £3-50 I'm 100% sure if you buy a printed programme on Saturday you will enjoy it and be pleasantly surprised Its locally printed and I sit next to the designer as the editor making sure no mistakes are made and everything is done correctly first time Its costly to produce but its a non profit making organisation All input is done voluntary We are Bristol City fans doing this for Bristol City fans It's up to the fans to make there own mind up if they want to buy it Remember £4 is less than a pint of cider Come On You Cidereds !!!!! Please support this venture its a football tradition that nobody wants to lose Thanks for your efforts, I'll certainly be purchasing a copy at the PNE game. Out of interest, why have you chosen to go down the no advertising route? I'm sure people wouldn't mind a few adverts, if it meant that the programme had more chance of succeeding long term. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzy Red Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 4 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Wish you luck, but you have omitted a couple of things. Address for feedback. Sales locations. If anyone wanted to advertise, costs and contact details. Hi Bristol Rob Thanks Most of that info is posted with the Topic Heading by Blagdon MIke Feedback info and breakdown of subscription costs will be in Saturdays programme No problem with my email address or phone details email :- info@bristolcityprogrammes.com mobile :- 07809906858 Cover price is £4 / Subscription reduced to £3-50 Programme Sellers on each corner of ground perimeter Hoping to release some early issues in The Coopers and 3 Lions on Thursday or Friday night We want to leave it as late as possible to go print just in case of any late news from our club Advertising / costs / contacts can be done through the email address above Thanks Again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzy Red Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 minute ago, elhombrecito said: Thanks for your efforts, I'll certainly be purchasing a copy at the PNE game. Out of interest, why have you chosen to go down the no advertising route? I'm sure people wouldn't mind a few adverts, if it meant that the programme had more chance of succeeding long term. Hi Elhombrecito Good question Answer is simply that we wanted to hit the ground running and put all our efforts into producing the best possible programme about Bristol City as possible You dont get a second chance to make a first impression As soon as BCFC made the decision about their football programme we acted swiftly and efficiently putting all our plans into action I was in Thailand but cut short my stay to come back to the UK to organise the project We had already done the ground work but it was a big ask in such a short time Thanks to all involved in producing Cidereds sincerely to make it a success It's now up to the fans if they want to support this tradition and keep it going Advertising will be welcome in the future to alleviate some of the huge costs involved but this will not detract from the quality of the programme I hope you understand our motives and ambitions 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Fair play. Best of luck with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackofromSanJavier Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 42 minutes ago, Fitzy Red said: As soon as BCFC made the decision about their football programme we acted swiftly and efficiently putting all our plans into action I was in Thailand but cut short my stay to come back to the UK to organise the project NURSE???? The screens!!!!!!!!! Good luck and best wishes - will give it a stiff perusal on Saturday 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzy Red Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 23 minutes ago, JackofromSanJavier said: NURSE???? The screens!!!!!!!!! Good luck and best wishes - will give it a stiff perusal on Saturday Great sense of humour Thank You 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 11 hours ago, Fitzy Red said: Its costly to produce but its a non profit making organisation And that's why I think it will fail. 11 hours ago, Fitzy Red said: Please support this venture its a football tradition that nobody wants to lose Nobody? Most people don't buy a programme as is evident from the official product no longer existing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedsHeadIs Red Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 There’s always an energy sapper on OTIB 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Very pleased you guys are producing a match day programme. My son loves a programme and he has really missed not having one. Especially pleased you are accepting payment by card. Thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fitzy Red Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Sneaky preview of front cover of Saturdays football programme against PNE Just now, Fitzy Red said: Sneaky preview of front cover of Saturday's football programme against PNE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Looks promising, I’ll buy one see what it’s like. Certainly is better to produce something which has some collectible value, rather than a tatty leaflet which would likely be thrown in the bin or worse at the players! Probably better for the environment also to produce lower quantity of a quality product over high volume of a poor product. Speaking of which, does anyone remember that Cardiff game where they gave out a free “programme”? It was utter crap, basically a leaflet. Plus we got absolutely pumped. No wonder so many ended up on the pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 13 minutes ago, Fitzy Red said: Looks superb, really glad to hear there’s no advertising in there, can’t wait to read it cover to cover pre match on Saturday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 6 minutes ago, OddBallJim said: Looks promising, I’ll buy one see what it’s like. Certainly is better to produce something which has some collectible value, rather than a tatty leaflet which would likely be thrown in the bin or worse at the players! Probably better for the environment also to produce lower quantity of a quality product over high volume of a poor product. Speaking of which, does anyone remember that Cardiff game where they gave out a free “programme”? It was utter crap, basically a leaflet. Plus we got absolutely pumped. No wonder so many ended up on the pitch. Yep I remember that, the touch line in front of the Dolman was littered with them before the end of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzy Red Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Sam Bell Player Profile Preview Saturdays Football Programme PNE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) 35 minutes ago, OddBallJim said: Speaking of which, does anyone remember that Cardiff game where they gave out a free “programme”? It was utter crap, basically a leaflet. Plus we got absolutely pumped. No wonder so many ended up on the pitch. Yes, but I'm sure it was a normal sized one but with an over cover by the match sponsor who were covering the costs of the programme. I think hundreds of programmes ended up on the pitch due to the 0-6 mauling (and bveing free). As did someone's boot (I've mentioned that before). Good times. Edited July 31, 2023 by Sleepy1968 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 7 hours ago, Sleepy1968 said: Yes, but I'm sure it was a normal sized one but with an over cover by the match sponsor who were covering the costs of the programme. I think hundreds of programmes ended up on the pitch due to the 0-6 mauling (and bveing free). As did someone's boot (I've mentioned that before). Good times. I am fairly sure it was a poor/tatty quality programme due to us playing Cardiff twice in quick succession. Seem to have visions of many being turned into paper airplanes. Can’t have been a full 30-odd page one to my mind. Going back to my original point, best for those volunteers who are making this fan-led programme to avoid producing something akin to that as you can guarantee it’ll be chucked. At least if it’s something produced to a quality standard (and in limited numbers) people might think twice about lobbing it or littering with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherrich Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Get to the ground early, buy a programme, sit down and read it - perfect prep for the match. Loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBlockExile Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Totally agree with Ffisherrich ... Reading the programme and Fanzine both before and after the match is part of my Football weekend. Well done to Mike, Darren and the rest of their team for restoring this essential part of the football experience. TBW has some valid points though, some people don't like to look back at the old things ... but most of us British love nostalgia. Look at the numbers of people who visit our castles, national trust properties, steam railways, museums etc. Technology, does move on but there is a place for the things we used to do and love. We could all sit at home and just watch Football on TV and the RED button!! but nothing beats going to the match, having a pie and a pint, getting your shirt, programme and Fanzine, singing the songs, cheering, booing, celebrating and commiserating. Its what makes football FOOTBALL - we love it win loose or draw, Promotion, mid table obscurity or relegation. Long may the soccer tribe continue despite the boring suits who would ruin OUR game. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 16 hours ago, Fitzy Red said: Looks good. Coventry away 1977, by the looks of it. What time are you selling from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzy Red Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 11 minutes ago, Merrick's Marvels said: Looks good. Coventry away 1977, by the looks of it. What time are you selling from? Correct on Coventry Away 1977 last game of season 2v2 draw relegation battle but we both stayed with a draw On sale from 11AM hopefully as close to Statue as allowed then from Midday in other 3 corners of ground Come On You Cidereds !!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 On 30/07/2023 at 11:21, italian dave said: I think the Bountyhunter was before One Team in Bristol, wasn’t it? OTIB was the one with the red cover. The Bountyhunter was different class, no City fanzine has ever come close to being as good as it was. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-cease-producing-matchday-8646186 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzy Red Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 On sale now at Coopers Arms & 3 Lions Limited printed programmes available £4 Chris Garland double spread images 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzy Red Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 On sale from 11am at Ashton Gate perimeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBlockExile Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Looks Great .... Looking forward to reading this Issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tony Worgan Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Thanks for producing a programme. It's a welcome addition to the matchday experience that has been badly missed. And it's a very enjoyable read, so congrats for getting it up and running. I'm intrigued to know why the Preston programme is issue no. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Nice programme, thanks. Bought one at the Raynes Road entrance. Good that the seller was right in front of the gate so really visible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 I bought one, it’s pretty good and with a few improvements could be very decent. I appreciate as a fan-led production, it’s difficult to get access to the club and the current playing side. Naturally, a lot of the content in the programme appealed to those of us who pine for nostalgia, but there wasn’t loads in there about the current side (though the features on Preston were well written and informative). Additionally, it would be very challenging to achieve but for me it isn’t a programme unless it starts with a column from the manager and the chairman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 A nice read, It did lack information and stories on our current squad but I’m sure that’ll come. I did enjoy reading about Brian Clark even though he was before my time. Also liked the U21’s and Women’s player profile pictures. All in all I liked it, probably not enough to spend £4 on every game but I’ll certainly get it every now and again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glastored Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Definitely not worth four quid. Probably won’t buy another one. Very disappointed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeez Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Thanks for putting it together, but why can’t the club collaborate & provide content? They have a decent size marketing team knocking out all manner of stuff. Appreciate the club don’t think it’s commercially viable to print but they could at least supply (donate) content with the same effort as they do for social channels. Technically, this another medium to reach the intended audience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsaw Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 I brought a program and was a bit disappointed as there was so little contact about today's match and the current team, I am really not interested in what the club was done many years ago which made up a big percentage of it, I didn't think it was worth £4 it had the look of a Weston league program would have liked to have seen more pictures, I probably wouldn't buy it again in its current format, if they reduced all the history content down to one 2 page article a issue and had the rest of it about what's going on now and much more content on the match it's being sold at I would buy it, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 7 hours ago, glastored said: Definitely not worth four quid. Probably won’t buy another one. Very disappointed. 5 hours ago, winsaw said: I brought a program and was a bit disappointed as there was so little contact about today's match and the current team. I didn't think it was worth £4 it had the look of a Weston league program would have liked to have seen more pictures, I probably wouldn't buy it again in its current format As expected then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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