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Post by Colyton Gas on Apr 19, 2018 9:14:26 GMT
The game against Gillingham, on 28th April, will mark the last occasion that supporters will hear the dulcet tones of matchday announcer Nick Day.
In a journey that’s lasted 25 years and seen him in charge of the mic at Twerton Park and the Memorial Stadium, with a pit stop at Wembley along the way, he’s handing his matchday duties over to Lance Cook, his shadow for the last 17 of that quarter century.
Let’s not forget, either, the countless Valentine Dinner/Dances, the Sportsmen’s Evenings and many other club events that he has hosted/compered during that time.
It’s the football that’s dominated the last 25 years, though and his first match out in the middle was as assistant to Keith Valle at Twerton Park; 13th March 1993 to be precise, against Wolves, a match that ended in a 1-1 draw in front of a crowd of 5,982 who saw David Mehew score for The Gas.
After three years as Keith’s assistant, he stepped up to go solo at the last ever game at Twerton Park, against Peterborough United when Barry Fry sunbathed by the dugout all afternoon!
Another 1-1 draw marked our first game back in Bristol, Lee Archer scoring for us, Nick on the mic for that historic match at what was then the Memorial Ground.
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Post by lpgas on Apr 19, 2018 9:25:05 GMT
HALLELUYA
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Post by Baxtinho on Apr 19, 2018 9:30:24 GMT
The King is dead, long live the King.
Lance's first task should be to delete "Glad All Over" permanently from the database.
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Post by gregsy on Apr 19, 2018 9:33:59 GMT
That's quarter of a century of service for our club.... Well done that man
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Post by Iliveinbidefordgas on Apr 19, 2018 9:38:18 GMT
I can smell GAS. Lol 😂
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Post by singupgas on Apr 19, 2018 9:51:40 GMT
Fair play, probably time to look after himself now and pursue other projects. great service to the club.
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Post by peterparker on Apr 19, 2018 9:57:14 GMT
all part of the Al-Qadi Conspircay obviously?
seriously though
Enjoy it Nick and Thanks
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Post by Marshy on Apr 19, 2018 10:00:20 GMT
Fair play, probably time to look after himself now and pursue other projects. great service to the club. Yeah fair play to him i didnt realise that he had been doing it that long? He needs to relax and and enjoy something less stressful, probably not wise to take up hang-gliding though.
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Post by pirate on Apr 19, 2018 10:06:32 GMT
Thanks and all the best for the future Nick!
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Post by BishopstonBRFC on Apr 19, 2018 10:16:05 GMT
The King is dead, long live the King. Lance's first task should be to delete "Glad All Over" permanently from the database. And Sweet Caroline.
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Post by tommym9 on Apr 19, 2018 10:35:10 GMT
Thanks Nick for the years of service. Lance is a more than capable replacement.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2018 10:58:17 GMT
Thank you for 25 years of sterling work Nick, particularly your tribute to Geoff Dunford, which will always be part of my Rovers' memories. Also the photos of you at Pam Pams celebrating with the promotion team! Best wishes for the future.
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Post by philbemmygas on Apr 19, 2018 11:05:43 GMT
The King is dead, long live the King. Lance's first task should be to delete "Glad All Over" permanently from the database. And Sweet Caroline. Now hold it right there, that is our pre-match sing song
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Post by Okebournegas on Apr 19, 2018 11:16:11 GMT
Going to miss his matchday tones ! He's a top man , good luck , thanks for all your effort.
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Post by garystash on Apr 19, 2018 11:21:40 GMT
Thanks Nick, always gave birthday wishes at HT when I asked you.
All the best.
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Post by Russgas on Apr 19, 2018 11:24:27 GMT
Many thanks nick and best of luck to you in the future.
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Post by Gassy on Apr 19, 2018 11:29:33 GMT
Thanks Nick & all the best.
You've been the announcer pretty much all my life - whenever it's not you, it just hasn't sounded right
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Post by Dirt Dogg on Apr 19, 2018 11:34:14 GMT
Sad day, Nick was part of the matchday experiance when I first started watching the Gas up until present day, one of the most iconic announcers in the football league imo!
It's 3 O'clock at the Memorial Stadium and I can smell Gas!
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Post by Henbury Gas on Apr 19, 2018 11:41:55 GMT
Another Legend of the club, enjoy your retirement Nick, always enjoyed your voice !
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Post by blackthorngas on Apr 19, 2018 12:00:10 GMT
I will miss him. He's made some Churchillian speaches in the past. Great guy.
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