|
|
Post by bathtubpirate on Dec 14, 2023 15:40:54 GMT
I was too young to remember the exact game - or even year right now - but it was at Twerton Park. I used to get taken to games by a neighbour who worked behind the scenes.
I had the privilege of meeting a young Marcus Stewart after one game for the man of the match presentation. I was wearing a Green and Black quartered away shirt if that helps with dating it.
|
|
|
|
Post by Gashead73 on Dec 14, 2023 16:02:23 GMT
Pretty sure my first game was a 0-1 defeat to Brentford in 1990 at Twerton? We definitely lost. We lost 2-0 I believe |
|
|
|
Post by lympstonegas on Dec 14, 2023 16:32:00 GMT
9th March 1968 Eastville
Rovers 3 Bury 1
Hooked from that point
|
|
|
|
Post by bravosierraseven on Dec 14, 2023 16:56:09 GMT
I also remember sometimes catching the 83 bus from Kellaway Avenue, but more often would walk from Bishopston down the Muller road and back aged 10 or 11, usually with two or three mates. I'm sure this would be frowned upon as irresponsible parenting these days. Me and a couple of mates used to do the same from Horfield. I don't think your even allowed to attend at that age without an adult now. |
|
|
|
Post by bambergashead on Dec 14, 2023 17:00:30 GMT
24/03/1979 v Oldham at Eastville in the uncovered part of the North Enclosure - the most boring 0-0 imaginable. In fact four of my first five football matches were 0-0.
|
|
|
|
Post by albaron on Dec 14, 2023 17:12:20 GMT
My dad took me to the Stoke City match at Eastville for my first Rovers match on 20th January 1962. We scored both and lost 2 nil. I had previously gone to Ashton Gate to see City beat Notts County 6 nil on the 16th December 1961.
|
|
|
|
Post by aghast on Dec 14, 2023 17:17:19 GMT
Had a wee scroll through, first game ‘66, ‘78, ‘57, 1928, that was it for me😄 may have to start another thread to engage with the younger element. My first rovers game in colour? My grandad told me the matches he went to in the 50s were actually played in black and white because the club couldn't afford colour. |
|
|
|
Post by philrtid on Dec 14, 2023 17:42:25 GMT
17 ish Jan 74 v Bournmouth. 3-0 win. That was me for life!
|
|
|
|
Post by dexygas on Dec 14, 2023 18:28:50 GMT
My Dad took my and my mate to Stuart Taylors testimonial in 197? cold weekday v Ipswich 0 - 0. My mate later went on to be a Rovers apprentice 1 year behind ollie I think.
|
|
|
|
Post by bobsole on Dec 14, 2023 19:11:41 GMT
27th December 1969, whilst visiting relatives in Yorkshire, Dad decided he was going to take me to my first ever football match! Imagine my excitement at the prospect of watching Leeds v Everton, who were first and second in the old first division at the time. Unfortunately, by the time we reached Elland road, the gates were closed, with a full house already inside. Still determined I was to go a match of some sort, Dad consulted his newspaper and discovered that the nearest other option was Halifax Town v Bristol Rovers. I can’t remember much about the game, other than it was freezing cold, Rovers wearing red and white stripes and missing the opening goal, due to being in a queue for some disgusting lumpy tomato soup. It wasn’t exactly love at first sight, but I guess the seed must have been planted and it was probably the Stoke City league cup quarter final, where I was finally hooked for life.
|
|
|
|
Post by legas on Dec 14, 2023 19:26:37 GMT
Reading at Twerton 1988 or 89. FA cup replay I think. Midweek under the floodlights. 0-0 if I recall. Not got much better since!
|
|
|
|
Post by CostaBlancaGas on Dec 14, 2023 19:43:24 GMT
Rovers 1-3 Southport, September 1967. My dad had taken me to the darkside as he supported them, I found it boring. My older brother took me to Eastville and the difference was amazing! Loved it from the off.
|
|
|
|
Post by eric on Dec 14, 2023 19:44:55 GMT
Reading at Twerton 1988 or 89. FA cup replay I think. Midweek under the floodlights. 0-0 if I recall. Not got much better since! We managed to keep Trevor Senior quiet that night then!!! |
|
|
|
Post by legas on Dec 14, 2023 19:56:16 GMT
Reading at Twerton 1988 or 89. FA cup replay I think. Midweek under the floodlights. 0-0 if I recall. Not got much better since! We managed to keep Trevor Senior quiet that night then!!! I must admit I have no idea who played. I was just mesmerised by the floodlights and smell of stale sweat, beer and fags! |
|
|
|
Post by eric on Dec 14, 2023 19:59:21 GMT
We managed to keep Trevor Senior quiet that night then!!! I must admit I have no idea who played. I was just mesmerised by the floodlights and smell of stale sweat, beer and fags! One of those strikers from that era that seemed to score every week. |
|
|
|
Post by o2o2bo2ba on Dec 14, 2023 20:29:07 GMT
Yeah think you're right that it wasn't Mabs testimonial ,but do remember someone on this forum posting the programme cover a few years back , ( before I joined ).
Would be interesting to see the Spurs line up .
This is it , pretty much all star Spurs side Centenery match
I thought we also played Newcastle Utd in our centenary at Eastville? McDermott and Keegan just a memory and in awe at these legends gracing the hallowed turf ...? |
|
|
|
Post by blueblood1883 on Dec 14, 2023 21:10:38 GMT
68/69 Season Home v Bournemouth & Boscombe... My dad used to take me to Rovers on the train one week and City by bus the week after. I hated that bus ride, and the rest is history ...
|
|
|
|
Post by franglais1973 on Dec 14, 2023 21:13:43 GMT
Southampton at the Dell in 1978 I think. Saints were promoted and won 3-1. Bobby Gouldcwas playing for Rovers. My Dad was a Saints fan and Rovers were my second team as a kid. They became my team of choice in 1984. First game after that was a 5-1 cup win at Swindle I think I went to that game as Swindon were then one of the nearest teams to where I lived. If it is the game, then it was a sweltering hot day and I think the away end gave Mr Macari a bit of stick!! |
|
|
|
Post by gingerandwhitegas on Dec 14, 2023 21:49:23 GMT
This is it , pretty much all star Spurs side Centenery match
I thought we also played Newcastle Utd in our centenary at Eastville? McDermott and Keegan just a memory and in awe at these legends gracing the hallowed turf ...? This maybe?
|
|
|
|
Post by kentgas on Dec 14, 2023 21:49:35 GMT
Southampton at the Dell in 1978 I think. Saints were promoted and won 3-1. Bobby Gouldcwas playing for Rovers. My Dad was a Saints fan and Rovers were my second team as a kid. They became my team of choice in 1984. First game after that was a 5-1 cup win at Swindle I think I went to that game as Swindon were then one of the nearest teams to where I lived. If it is the game, then it was a sweltering hot day and I think the away end gave Mr Macari a bit of stick!! League Cup in August just after Mickey Barrett passed away. Remember cheering on Mark O’Connor who was brought in ( on loan?) to take his place in the team - must have been an incredibly hard role for him and a difficult game for the team. What a response from the boys that day. |
|
