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Post by pucklegas on Jul 13, 2023 19:32:48 GMT
Very sad passed away aged 74, thinking of his family and friends at this very sad time.
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Post by badengas on Jul 13, 2023 19:45:40 GMT
Met Chris when I was a youngster through family friends and found him a really good guy.
Sad news this.
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Post by bidefordgas on Jul 13, 2023 19:50:14 GMT
Very sad news, Chris was a neighbour of mine in Nailsea for several years and during that time was diagnosed with Parkinson’s.
Without doubt a great footballer in his time
RIP.
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Post by Topper Gas on Jul 13, 2023 19:55:06 GMT
Just notice "RIP Chris" was trending on my Twitter feed and was a bit shocked it was Chris Garland as I didn't realise he was now in his 70's.
One of Bristol great footballers even if he played for the wrong club.
RIP
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Post by oasisgas on Jul 13, 2023 20:03:04 GMT
Remember going over to Ashton for his Testimonial as a 10 year old as it was a chance to see Man United.
Think it ended 3-3.
R.I.P. Chris
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Post by pirate on Jul 13, 2023 20:09:39 GMT
Thoughts and condolences to his family and friends. RIP.
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Post by warehamgas on Jul 13, 2023 21:05:45 GMT
He was a very good player, very sad news. Condolences to his family and friends. RIP.
UTG!
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Post by blueblood1883 on Jul 13, 2023 22:39:54 GMT
This is terribly sad news. I was there that day he got down on his knees and headed the ball in.
Believe we lost 6-1 to the red heathens. I remember feeling very envious as a kid at the time that Rovers didn't have a Chris Garland in our side.
Rest in peace Chris, you might of been a red, but you were a legend and I'll always remember you as exactly that.
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Post by playtowin on Jul 14, 2023 5:44:26 GMT
Brought much joy to many people
Rest in peace.
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Post by herbertblake on Jul 14, 2023 5:53:33 GMT
Never forget his goal for City against us at Ashton Gate in the short lived Anglo Scottish Cup it was the sixth goal in a 6 1 hammering. He was on the floor and left up to head in from two yards out in the goal at the open end. Can still see his smiling face as he taunted us gasheads behind the goal. The same goal net Gary Smart netted that late wonder goal on New Years day 1987.
RIP a talented footballer who was a quality striker for both City and Chelsea.
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Post by Kipper on Jul 14, 2023 7:37:31 GMT
Among the best strikers from Bristol.
Rest in peace.
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Post by Gasshole on Jul 14, 2023 9:18:00 GMT
Never forget his goal for City against us at Ashton Gate in the short lived Anglo Scottish Cup it was the sixth goal in a 6 1 hammering. He was on the floor and left up to head in from two yards out in the goal at the open end. Can still see his smiling face as he taunted us gasheads behind the goal. The same goal net Gary Smart netted that late wonder goal on New Years day 1987. RIP a talented footballer who was a quality striker for both City and Chelsea. Yes, I was watching from the East End that day. ( It’s a long story). But Chris Garland was some player, believe he used to live in the flats behind the Dolman. I love it when a local lad makes it to the top. RIP Chris Garland. |
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