Congratulations to Team PFA (Professional Footballers Association) on winning the Harry Dolman Trophy 🏆 at the FPA Golf Day today… massive thankyou to everyone who attended 🙏🏻
It’s with Great sadness that we here at the FPA have to report the passing of the great Chris Garland . A true legend of the club , our thoughts are with the Garland family . It’s a dark day for Ashton Gate ❤️❤️
Congratulations to Bristol City SLO Jerry Tocknell who will celebrate his 1000 th City away game tonight at Huddersfield. Jerry is a much valued member of the FPA team 👏👏.
@rat_patch
At half time vs Blackpool on Saturday we will be remembering Buster Footman who would have turned 85 this coming Monday (13th March). Buster was at the club for 16 years as Physio & Kitman… We are sure you will join us in giving him a big round of applause 👏🏻
Wow what a day… John Ward and some of his squad that won promotion in 1997/98 had a fantastic day today… thankyou for the reception you gave them all ⚽️
The FPA would like to send all their love to Bristol City’s legendary captain and FPA ambassador Geoff Merrick who is recovering at home after breaking his pelvis in a accident at home . ❤️❤️ get well soon skip
It’s with real sadness that we report that former Bristol City coach John Sillett has passed away . John joined the club in 1968 as assistant to Alan Dicks and left for Hereford United in 1974 . His contribution to the club will never be forgotten. ❤️ to son Alan and the family
Happy Birthday to Bristol City Legend Scott Murray . A member of the 400 club ( played over 400 games) . Have a great day and many thanks for all the hard work you have done behind the scenes for the FPA .
@Scotty_Murray
On 11th March vs Blackpool we will be marking what would have been Club Legend Buster Footman’s 85th Birthday (13/03) His son Rick will be in attendance to witness a short video and moment of appreciation which we hope the fans will help make extra special!
30 Years Ago Today - Brian Tinnion (
@tinnion_brian
) signed for Bristol City - 547 appearances, 43 goals and countless assists… Manager, Academy Director and now Technical Director… The Story continues!
#thankyoutins
A big thankyou to
@NigelGPearson
for all of your support of the FPA over your tenure at the club. You embraced the Ashton Gate 8 on the 40th anniversary and always had time for our Former Players and Ambassadors… Cheers Nige
FPA along with all the Bristol City family sending huge ❤️ love to City Legend and FPA ambassador Alan Walsh who is recovering at home after a short illness ❤️
Happy Birthday to a true Bristol City legend . A club ambassador and a member of the prestigious 400 club . A Robin all his life , who saved the club along with seven other players . From all of the City fans have a great day skip ❤️❤️
25 Years Ago Today - Junior Bent made his last appearance for Bristol City when he scored the winning goal AET at The Memorial in the League Cup 1st Round vs Bristol Rovers. What a way to bow out!! 225 City Appearances in total… Thankyou Junior 🥂
Today we remember John Atyeo (Legacy Number 499) - John was born on this day in 1932 - he scored a record 351 goals for Bristol City, including 47 braces, 13 hat-tricks, 4 goals twice and 5 goals once across 645 appearances ⚽️🙏🏻
A football club that came together yesterday to show appreciation for 8 men. As fans you will never know how much this weekend has meant to Trevor . Gerry. Geoff, Julian , Peter, Jimmy , Dave,Adam Garland and all their families. The ❤️ shown will never be forgotten ❤️
Happy 89th Birthday Alan Dicks… 643 games managed from 1967-1980 and achieved top flight football in 1976… still a regular at Ashton Gate to this day! Have a great day Alan 🎂
A true legend of our football club . A man who always gives but asks nothing in return . He is an incredible support to the FPA and we thank him 👏👏
@Scotty_Murray
Today we remember Terry Cooper who was born on this day 80 years ago 🙏🏻 Legacy number 638, Terry played 85 times for City over two spells scoring 1 goal… Terry became manager in 1982 achieving promotion in 1984 and Wembley glory in 1986… We Will Always Remember Terry Cooper 🫡
Jay joins the journey! 🚂
🤝 Full-back Jay Dasilva will become our first signing of the summer, after agreeing on a four-year deal with the Sky Blues.
#PUSB
On this day in 1951 John Atyeo scored his first league goal on his first league appearance for
@BristolCity
vs Newport County. He went on to get a total of 315 league goals… incredible!
Born on this day in 1944, Terry Cooper played 85 times for City, managed us 327 times and took us to Wembley glory in 1986 - We will always remember him…
Happy Birthday
@Dziekanowski10
- 55 appearances 9 goals - Jacki Dziekanowski burst onto the City scene on the 18th January 1992 scoring on his debut at home to Southend after Jimmy Lumsden signed him from Celtic. Have a great day 🫡⚽️🎂
Welcome to the Former Players Association
@AlexScott_7
- it has been an absolute pleasure to watch you play for our club, you will always be part of our history and for that we are very proud. We look forward to welcoming you back at some point in the future.
Today we remember a Bristol City legend who was born on this day in 1952.
Gerry Gow made 446 appearances (8th highest) and scored 56 goals between 1970 & 1980 🙏🏻
Happy Birthday to Jacki Dziekanowski (Legacy Number 761) 🎂 55 appearances 9 goals - Jacki made quite an impression on Bristol City fans in the early 90’s having joined in January 1992 before leaving in 1993 ⚽️