How far back does your memory go?

[Kladze]

Buzzer

I met Summerbee and Tony Book in Debenham's cafe ....... it was called paulden's then ...... in about 1970 (I was 13).

Got talking to them and they bought me fish and chips . Can't see the likelihood of any modern day player doing that.

[Nickyboy]

David White.

I also remember Andy Hinchcliffe scoring direct from a corner in my first game at Maine Road, Shrewsbury 2-2 I think, so he was a bit of hero for a while after that.

Loved White, though. I'm sure he was in construction and a bit of a porker last time I saw him.

That was my first game too - Xmas 1989 if I remember right.

I used to love David White - was sat near him at last game at Maine Road - he's a bit of a porker these days!

[dazby]

Antti. Oh hang on, his alter ego. Niall Quinn.

[Pretty Boy Lee]

Niall Quinn, Spent many hours pretending to be him in the back garden.

ActuLly I now remember having an argument as an 8 year old with my uncle as I thought Tony coton was better than Peter schmeichal. Joys of childhood.

[Dipstick]

David Wagstaffe, a young winger we had in the mid 60s who was fucking awesome - in my eyes at least.

Waggy for me too - swapped allegiance to Alan Ogley when he left (the fact that he played mostly in the reserves didn't matter that much when I was 7).

[Green & Blue]

The Mighty Quinn was my first city idol, have to say though i was also a huge Uwe fan.

Never forget Quinn scoring and saving a penalty against Derby.Crazy stuff.

Niall Quinns disco pants are the best
They go up from his arse to his chest
They are better than Adam and the Ants
Niall Quinns disco pants

[Piccsnumberoneblue]

Alex Williams

Met him at a recent golf charity event - great bloke and just chatted like any football fan

.............. just embarrassed myself that evening by - thinking ".............is that Alex?........" then asking the guys next to me at dinner............"That chap you were just talking to - is that Alex Williams?" - they confirmed it was - but my emarrassment was complete a few mins later when my mate pointed out that the chap I had asked (to avoid me embarrassing myself) was Brian Horton - who obviously was expecting me to recognise him

It's Brian Horton Horton.......Isn't it?

[Piccsnumberoneblue]

Mike Doyle and Dave Watson for me. Played centre half for the school team and used to watch the two of them and see how they moved, marking, off-the-ball, positioning.

Anyone remember Big Dave's "meat" header v Ipswich? For me, it is the yardstick by which all headed goals are judged.

Mick McCarthy came close in a 'derby' game in the mid eighties.
Not quite as good a header, but it was similar and it was against the Filth.
Watson's went like a rocket.

[Piccsnumberoneblue]

Neil McNab

Don't always agree with your opinions, but usually know where you are coming from.....
But Neil McNob?
Strange stuff.

[paulmclaren]

Uwe Rossler or Kinkladze, i liked Nial Quinn too.

[Tokyo Blue]

Mike Doyle and Dave Watson for me. Played centre half for the school team and used to watch the two of them and see how they moved, marking, off-the-ball, positioning.

Anyone remember Big Dave's "meat" header v Ipswich? For me, it is the yardstick by which all headed goals are judged.

Mick McCarthy came close in a 'derby' game in the mid eighties.
Not quite as good a header, but it was similar and it was against the Filth.
Watson's went like a rocket.

Yeah, the one that was live on telly with Tony Grealish playing for us. Beast of a header that was. He had the advantage of a jump though; Big Dave had both feet on the ground.

[Mikhail Chigorin]

The great Bert Trautmann - the reason I became 'City daft' in the first place.

Later on, it was 'Big Neil' (Young); described once by Joe Mercer as "smooth as silk".

[JonnyAsh]

Rodney Marsh, was the first with the swagger, although he was frustrating at times. Tueart was a big favourite, and was gutted when he left the first time.

[sirgordonzola]

Kevin Reeves, loved him