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I liked Terry Gibson but to say he had more of an impact on the club than Regis simply isn’t true.

During the first lock down SBitC put on a weekly zoom session for walking footballers and for SBitC age group coaches.These were Q and A sessions with former City players. Carsley and Paul Williams were two of the former players who came on, these two chosen in particular because of their...

I would put Oakey above Borrows. A real shame his career was cut short as he was such an exciting, whole headed player. I loved Borrows too, a classier player I think than Oakey but I would still the latter in my all time team.

Oakey my favourite ever City right back. Having him and McDonald at left back was like playing with two extra wingers. It was fantastic to watch.

My favourite left back.He would be in my all time City team.

Possibly the worst player I have seen play for us.

What is their final aim? I don't understand why they hang on to the club when presumably it is still costing them money?

Historically, when having promotion winning seasons in the third and fourth divisions, we have averaged well over 20k. The first season back in the third division under Robins we averaged over 12k. We never even made the top 6 that season. It's hard to believe that in a season where we were...

Being the pedant that I am I have to say that wearing the chocolate kit, we were beaten 7-1 by West Brom. (They did also beat us 6-1 but that was a good few years before Atkinson).! The worst scoreline ( not necessarily performance) that I have been unlucky enough to witness. We lost regularly...

I would much rather Brentford win today as I think they are far more deserving than Swansea who seem to me to be a spoiling, horrible team. However, if it means we have a chance to sign Walsh then good luck Swansea!

I know that the all seater stadium resulted in a big drop in attendance.From memory I think that you had to buy tickets in advance of the game, no pay on the gate. This was a radical change, particularly pre Internet days as it meant that you had to turn up at the ticket office sometime in the...

He had had a fairly medicre start to his time at Coventry following on from a down turn in his form at West Brom. It was no surprise that he might have been moving on. Neither Bobby Gould or Don McKay played him in the right way and it would be another year and another mediocre season for him...

I liked Strachen but what you say is not really true.We finished 6th under Cantwell and qualified for Europe. Gordon Milne's team also achieved 7th place and were the most entertaining City team I have ever seen. Sillett's team won the FA Cup but also played great football and achieved top half...

The last four on the pitch have been successful. We did once again end up playing outside of our city, this time for two years. If their first consideration is the football club, did they have to continue their legal shenanigans by referring the Ricoh sale to Europe? That seems to have brought...

I agree completely with this and with your comments on all of the wrestling that goes on in the penalty area.. Cynical fouls like the ones you describe seem to be much more common now. It seems like they are an almost accepted part of the game. ‘Taking one for the team’ or ‘a good foul’ are...

He came with quite a big reputation from his time at Hull but he never really looked the part with us. He did put in a memorable performance in a memorable match against the great Leeds team of the era. We won that game 3-0 and looked like a team of world beaters on the day. Unfortunately that...

One of my sons can remember a little bit of our time in the top flight, the other one who is a City fan (I've 2 other sons who don't like football) only started going after relegation. After years of failure and dross (even the checkatrade was quickly followed by relegation) this was the first...

Thought he signed a 5 year contract?

I like James but if it was a choice between him and Walsh I would much sooner go for the latter. He was tremendous in our promotion season, probably the player who contributed most to us going up and I would be amazed if someone of his talent couldn't compete in this league, even after a year out.

I played Sunday football for the Supporters Club, first when it was based under the Sky Blue Stand in Thackall Street and then when it moved to Freehold Street. After games on a Sunday (home games on a lovely pitch at Shilton) and after training on a Thursday most players would go back to the...