Oh Louie louie Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 I think the most unpopular striker in my time was Scott mcgarvey, he got terrible stick from the dolman, even when he scored he was called a flash fing such and such, his scoring record for us was decent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Oh Louie louie said: I think the most unpopular striker in my time was Scott mcgarvey, he got terrible stick from the dolman, even when he scored he was called a flash fing such and such, his scoring record for us was decent I heard a story that after being kicked up in the air against the squatters , he said , this isn't the Manchester Derby ! Shows he thought it would be an easy ride down here. I never took to him I must admit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engvall’s Splinter Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Oh Louie louie said: I think the most unpopular striker in my time was Scott mcgarvey, he got terrible stick from the dolman, even when he scored he was called a flash fing such and such, his scoring record for us was decent Before my time - why was he unpopular? Decent record on wiki. Goal every other game pretty much. Edited November 19, 2023 by Engvall’s Splinter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted November 19, 2023 Author Share Posted November 19, 2023 What 1960s man said summed him up, he struck me like he would be up the hospital with a chipped fingernail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamski Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 28 minutes ago, Engvall’s Splinter said: Before my time - why was he unpopular? Decent record on wiki. Goal every other game pretty much. Along with Gary Stanley, Scott had a "very lovely" hair cut and the swagger of a star player...alas on the pitch they were bang average and not that hard working- McGarvey did put a few away, but he was not a team player....and the Fans could see that! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 11 minutes ago, adamski said: Along with Gary Stanley, Scott had a "very lovely" hair cut and the swagger of a star player...alas on the pitch they were bang average and not that hard working- McGarvey did put a few away, but he was not a team player....and the Fans could see that! Ah! The man who reminded me of the entry for Earth in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.... "Mostly Harmless". He never really did anything to upset me, he just did nothing really. For someone of his pedigree he was the least effective player I have ever seen. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 3 hours ago, Oh Louie louie said: I think the most unpopular striker in my time was Scott mcgarvey, he got terrible stick from the dolman, even when he scored he was called a flash fing such and such, his scoring record for us was decent According to Burning Spear, "no-one remember old Scott McGarvey". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Port Said Red said: Ah! The man who reminded me of the entry for Earth in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.... "Mostly Harmless". He never really did anything to upset me, he just did nothing really. For someone of his pedigree he was the least effective player I have ever seen. For some reason, whenever I think of GS (which TBF isn't often) I just see him strolling around in that "mini series" The Aldershot Cup Tie ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 1 hour ago, adamski said: Along with Gary Stanley, Scott had a "very lovely" hair cut and the swagger of a star player...alas on the pitch they were bang average and not that hard working- McGarvey did put a few away, but he was not a team player....and the Fans could see that! The thing I remember most about Gary Stanley, apart from him being virtually pointless. Was during one game ,which so so memorable that I've forgotten who it was against, he was on the bench and stood to warm up. Big shout from the crowd of "sit down Stanley" , in my memory he actually sat back down, though it was a long time ago. In my opinion "Bang average" is being too kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamski Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 1 hour ago, 1960maaan said: The thing I remember most about Gary Stanley, apart from him being virtually pointless. Was during one game ,which so so memorable that I've forgotten who it was against, he was on the bench and stood to warm up. Big shout from the crowd of "sit down Stanley" , in my memory he actually sat back down, though it was a long time ago. In my opinion "Bang average" is being too kind. I think you're right, I was far too generous regarding "Gary Stanley and his lovely hair cut"...he could easily been replaced by a life size cardboard cut out....Our group's chant..previously referenced... was the only positive we could think of, by the same token, we downgraded Bob Taylor's chant as he became less effective to "Bob, Bob average Bob, average Bobby Taylor".... the joyous humour of the Park End are much missed, as is the small change collected during certain games!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 11 hours ago, Oh Louie louie said: I think the most unpopular striker in my time was Scott mcgarvey, he got terrible stick from the dolman, even when he scored he was called a flash fing such and such, his scoring record for us was decent I'll raise you Ian Baird. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aa_bcfc Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 On 19/11/2023 at 10:44, 1960maaan said: The thing I remember most about Gary Stanley, apart from him being virtually pointless. Was during one game ,which so so memorable that I've forgotten who it was against, he was on the bench and stood to warm up. Big shout from the crowd of "sit down Stanley" , in my memory he actually sat back down, though it was a long time ago. In my opinion "Bang average" is being too kind. Ray Attaveld wasn’t any better either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 15 minutes ago, aa_bcfc said: Ray Attaveld wasn’t any better either. I thought he was much better, I was at Millwall when he scored a cracker 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 53 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: I thought he was much better, I was at Millwall when he scored a cracker Danny Baker famously said on 606 (when it was worth listening to) that when a player does something like that they should play the Benny Hill music over the tannoy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 1 hour ago, 1960maaan said: I thought he was much better, I was at Millwall when he scored a cracker But, were you at Watford? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 8 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: But, were you at Watford? I do believe I was , very little memory of the day though. As a reminder. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wealwayseatcheese Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 12 hours ago, 1960maaan said: I do believe I was , very little memory of the day though. As a reminder. I was there , minibus from Chepstow, very very eventful day on and off the pitch. If you were in the Oddfellows and offie you know 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 16 hours ago, 1960maaan said: I do believe I was , very little memory of the day though. As a reminder. The 3 'A's sent off. As I seem to remember, one more and the game was abandoned.....it was tense (to say the least!) on the terraces that day! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 8 minutes ago, BanburyRed said: The 3 'A's sent off. As I seem to remember, one more and the game was abandoned.....it was tense (to say the least!) on the terraces that day! What with Watford ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: What with Watford ? The 3 ‘W’s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben1980 Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Kevin Nugent was always unpopular. Remember him getting booed every time they ran through the teams on the tannoy. Tbf he was slow - made my Nan look quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 16 minutes ago, Ben1980 said: Kevin Nugent was always unpopular. Remember him getting booed every time they ran through the teams on the tannoy. Tbf he was slow - made my Nan look quick. Not fair !! He always showed a turn of speed when pulling the helicopter on Weston sands. Steve Torpey was another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 1 minute ago, BigTone said: Not fair !! He always showed a turn of speed when pulling the helicopter on Weston sands. Steve Torpey was another. Steve Torpey was dreadful. He scored 13 goals in three seasons and Phil Jevons bagged 11 in two seasons……pretty crap for strikers. Jevons had the nickname ‘turbo’ as he was so slow……… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 On 19/11/2023 at 10:36, slartibartfast said: For some reason, whenever I think of GS (which TBF isn't often) I just see him strolling around in that "mini series" The Aldershot Cup Tie ! One of those replays was one of the best games I ever saw at AG. I think we won 1-0 in the end As a youngster and just started watching city couldn’t work out why fans were booing Scott McGarvey and still can’t really - I thought we were sitting with the away fans 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, Robbored said: Steve Torpey was dreadful. He scored 13 goals in three seasons and Phil Jevons bagged 11 in two seasons……pretty crap for strikers. Jevons had the nickname ‘turbo’ as he was so slow……… Wasn't Jevons a Gas cast off ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj77 Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 On 19/11/2023 at 08:25, Engvall’s Splinter said: Before my time - why was he unpopular? Decent record on wiki. Goal every other game pretty much. People were jealous of his blonde perm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devoncider Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Jevons was ex- Yeovil and actually had a decent record for City. All competitions 55 games and 19 goals says wikipedia 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj77 Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, BigTone said: Wasn't Jevons a Gas cast off ? Yeovil, came with Gary Johnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshead64 Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, BigTone said: Wasn't Jevons a Gas cast off ? Yeovil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, Basshead64 said: Yeovil? Well I was close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malago Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Steve Jones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 5 minutes ago, Malago said: Steve Jones. Was he unpopular? He had a lovely tan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 6 minutes ago, Robbored said: Steve Torpey was dreadful. He scored 13 goals in three seasons and Phil Jevons bagged 11 in two seasons……pretty crap for strikers. Jevons had the nickname ‘turbo’ as he was so slow……… Jevons was fine. 11 in 41 in L1 which included numerous sub appearances. Then he was binned off once we reached the Champ quite rightly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 1 minute ago, DaveF said: Was he unpopular? He had a lovely tan. I have a pic of him in action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) Nicky Maynard was extremely unpopular come the end I remember he ducked out of a header at Brighton and that was about his final act in a City shirt Nicky Maynard's Bristol City exit influenced by fans - BBC Sport Edited November 21, 2023 by cidercity1987 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Steve Torpey?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 30 minutes ago, BigTone said: Wasn't Jevons a Gas cast off ? no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 33 minutes ago, BigTone said: Wasn't Jevons a Gas cast off ? Came from Yeovil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KendrickDNB Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) How has nobody mentioned Diony Edited November 21, 2023 by KendrickDNB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cidre Monita Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 5 minutes ago, Robbored said: Came from Yeovil. Anyone remember Steve Johnson? Terry Cooper paid about £30k for him I think which was a lot for us back in the 80’s. My one memory of him was ballooning the ball over the bar when he was put through at Eastville. We lost 1-0 to a Holloway goal and can’t remember him playing for us again?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) 55 minutes ago, Robbored said: Steve Torpey was dreadful. He scored 13 goals in three seasons and Phil Jevons bagged 11 in two seasons……pretty crap for strikers. Jevons had the nickname ‘turbo’ as he was so slow……… Jevons was only here for one full season (2006/07), in which he scored 17 goals. He was gone by November 2007. Did a job for us in League One. Definitely better than crap. Edited November 21, 2023 by David Brent 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Cidre Monita said: Deleted post. Senior moment Edited November 21, 2023 by Frenchay Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveInSA Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 I'll raise you a Liam Robinson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 On 19/11/2023 at 10:44, 1960maaan said: The thing I remember most about Gary Stanley, apart from him being virtually pointless. Was during one game ,which so so memorable that I've forgotten who it was against, he was on the bench and stood to warm up. Big shout from the crowd of "sit down Stanley" , in my memory he actually sat back down, though it was a long time ago. In my opinion "Bang average" is being too kind. I remember reading about this incident in a Chelsea fanzine of the time. The author was quite upset and staggered that Stanley- who was apparently a bit of a hero in those parts- was so unpopular at Ashton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 On 19/11/2023 at 18:44, Ska Junkie said: I'll raise you Ian Baird. Royal Flush..............you take the Pot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commoner Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Ralph Milne. Remember being chastised by a fellow city fan for shouting encouragement rather than abuse away at Walsall. Alex Ferguson fancied him after having him at Aberdeen and signed him for Man U. Ralph scored one absolute cracker in front of the East End but struggled being accused of being lazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 39 minutes ago, Cidre Monita said: Anyone remember Steve Johnson? Terry Cooper paid about £30k for him I think which was a lot for us back in the 80’s. My one memory of him was ballooning the ball over the bar when he was put through at Eastville. We lost 1-0 to a Holloway goal and can’t remember him playing for us again?! 'Rambo' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, Sir Geoff said: 'Rambo' Undoubtedly the worst striker I have seen play for us, and I include Bas Savage in that list 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Robbored said: Steve Torpey was dreadful. He scored 13 goals in three seasons and Phil Jevons bagged 11 in two seasons……pretty crap for strikers. Jevons had the nickname ‘turbo’ as he was so slow……… I think your Jevons opinion may be negatively influenced by the fact that he was a Gary Johnson favourite RR, he wasn't that bad. Somewhere in the middle ranking over the years for me. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 29 minutes ago, Miah Dennehy said: I remember reading about this incident in a Chelsea fanzine of the time. The author was quite upset and staggered that Stanley- who was apparently a bit of a hero in those parts- was so unpopular at Ashton. It was nothing personal Miah, it was just he was crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted November 21, 2023 Admin Share Posted November 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Malago said: Steve Jones. 1 hour ago, DaveF said: Was he unpopular? He had a lovely tan. First season he was awful, literally nothing dropped for him Fair play though, he went away the following summer and worked really hard on his fitness and tan, and came back a half decent striker 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, richwwtk said: I think your Jevons opinion may be negatively influenced by the fact that he was a Gary Johnson favourite RR, he wasn't that bad. Somewhere in the middle ranking over the years for me. Yep, top scorer in his only full season with us, (17, not 11 in two seasons) we also got promoted. You’re right, so it’s absolute horseshit to suggest that he was either unpopular or poor. Edited November 21, 2023 by GrahamC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 42 minutes ago, DaveInSA said: I'll raise you a Liam Robinson Wow! I’d forgotten him. Used to see him around Nailsea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 1 minute ago, GrahamC said: Yep, top scorer in his only season with us, we also got promoted. You’re right, so it’s absolute horseshit to suggest that he was either unpopular or poor. He was both Graham. Everyone around me in the Dolman back then thought he was crap. One wit once remarked ‘Jevons is slower than he looks’……………... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 58 minutes ago, David Brent said: Jevons was only here for one full season (2006/07), in which he scored 17 goals. He was gone by November 2007. Did a job for us in League One. Definitely better than crap. Yeah but apart from it being 17 goals in 1 season rather than 11 goals in 2 seasons you have to say it’s wonderfully accurate analysis that we’ve all come to know and love. 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 19 minutes ago, richwwtk said: I think your Jevons opinion may be negatively influenced by the fact that he was a Gary Johnson favourite RR, he wasn't that bad. Somewhere in the middle ranking over the years for me. Not just my opinion Rich - loads of fans in the Dolman around me thought the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elruliri Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 How about Graham Whithey. Deary me he was bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) Andy Smith - if Wikipedia is correct then he played 46 games in English football at various clubs, including 11 on loan here - 0 goals Edited November 21, 2023 by Northern Red 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hertsexile Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 What about the one and only Bas Savage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Stern John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 1 hour ago, DaveInSA said: I'll raise you a Liam Robinson Scored 4 goals in one season iirc all against Colchester, 2 home and 2 away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redderland Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, Gillies Downs Leeds said: Scored 4 goals in one season iirc all against Colchester, 2 home and 2 away. but we never turned on him, he tried but simply couldn't score 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Tony Thorpe wasn't particularly popular by the end, once he'd announced he wasn't going to sign a contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, Gillies Downs Leeds said: Scored 4 goals in one season iirc all against Colchester, 2 home and 2 away. Peterborough. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 I should think there are hundreds of anonymous City strikers who are unpopular, mostly because they didn’t score enough goals or because they didn’t try hard enough. I think Stevie Neville went fifteen games without scoring but we were all behind him because he tried his best . We have signed our fair share of show ponies just here for an easy life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Just now, Northern Red said: Tony Thorpe wasn't particularly popular by the end, once he'd announced he wasn't going to sign a contract. I saved a lot of time by disliking him very early on. Lazy flat track bully, who was out of his depth at Championship level (2 goals there in his entire career) who Lennartsson said was one of the worst professionals he ever worked with. Brilliant if we were already 3-0 up against the likes of Cambridge though.. If you listen to him on commentary (as I had the misfortune of doing v QPR) he still thinks he was Robbie Fowler standard or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) Patrick Agyemang 6ft 2. Fans from previous teams said he couldn’t head a ball. They were right 7 appearances 0 goals Edited November 21, 2023 by Rossi the Robin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjo Island Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 2 hours ago, DaveF said: Was he unpopular? He had a lovely tan. Terriffic song aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, Rossi the Robin said: Patrick Agyemang 6ft 2. Fans from previous teams said he couldn’t head a ball. They were right 7 appearances 0 goals We certainly cornered the market with journeymen strikers during our fall to the bottom of L1. Turned up, played about 5 games and left again Agyemang Tyrone Barnett Stern John Marlon Harewood Martin Paterson Any others? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Cidre Monita said: Anyone remember Steve Johnson? Terry Cooper paid about £30k for him I think which was a lot for us back in the 80’s. My one memory of him was ballooning the ball over the bar when he was put through at Eastville. We lost 1-0 to a Holloway goal and can’t remember him playing for us again?! He was Cooper's most expensive signing at the time. The big front man we needed, given that we played with two wingers. He could head the ball, but... Bu99er went to Chester and scored against us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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