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Post by The Concept on Jun 12, 2014 8:40:42 GMT
I love all this old footage. Not just the film but the backing music and the announcer too.
Great that British Pathé newsreel is now available on youtube.
I'd seen pictures of the Rovers training camp at W-S-M in 1954, but not this piece of film.
Looks like Swansea haven't got the mower in yet!
Rovers appear at 1.48 mins.
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Post by hollyhillgas on Jun 12, 2014 8:56:23 GMT
Rovers make an appearance in the 1959 film "Serious Charge" starring Anthony Quayle. It's newsreel footage of the FA Cup quarterfinal against Fulham.
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Post by The Concept on Jun 12, 2014 9:21:07 GMT
Rovers make an appearance in the 1959 film "Serious Charge" starring Anthony Quayle. It's newsreel footage of the FA Cup quarterfinal against Fulham. Interesting! Thanks for that. Few other names appear in that film then, including Cliff Richard's debut on screen: www.imdb.com/title/tt0053269/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1I guess that Fulham game must have been this one: |
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Post by Cosmic Pasty on Jun 12, 2014 9:23:47 GMT
Maybe Swansea had abandoned the idea of a mower and were going to borrow Angus the Kilmarnock mascot lamb to keep the grass down instead  Loved the Rovers' 'team-building' effort, with everyone standing around in their quarters peeling spuds together! |
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Post by basel on Jun 12, 2014 9:27:10 GMT
Rovers make an appearance in the 1959 film "Serious Charge" starring Anthony Quayle. It's newsreel footage of the FA Cup quarterfinal against Fulham. Interesting! Thanks for that. Few other names appear in that film then, including Cliff Richard's debut on screen: www.imdb.com/title/tt0053269/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1I guess that Fulham game must have been this one: I see Jimmy Hill played for Fulham that day,as well as Johny Haynes (was it Johny,who also played for Spurs I think?). Should'nt Rovers GK have done better with the first,mind you,the balls were heavier in those days of course. |
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Post by harrybuckle on Jun 12, 2014 9:27:58 GMT
If anyone wants a dvd of SUPERB Rovers action pm me
Bristol Rovers 1 v Newcastle Utd 3 1951 FA cup sixth round, Bristol Rovers 3 v Cardiff City 1 at Badminton, Glos, Friendly 1953, Rovers training and under canvas at Weston Super Mare 1955, Bristol Rovers 1 v Doncaster Rovers 1 FA cup fourth round 1956, Bristol City 3 v Bristol Rovers 4 FA cup 5th round 1958, dvd quality is excellent and all match action has commentary - total running time is 12 minutes
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Post by The Concept on Jun 12, 2014 10:06:56 GMT
Maybe Swansea had abandoned the idea of a mower and were going to borrow Angus the Kilmarnock mascot lamb to keep the grass down instead Loved the Rovers' 'team-building' effort, with everyone standing around in their quarters peeling spuds together! Those tents and the spud peeling reminded me of my old Avon Boys Brigade camps to places like Swanage & Weymouth. Here's more footage of the Rovers pre-season camp to W-S-M. This one contains out-takes, so no sound. I hope DC gets to see this; the training exercises might look a little odd, but you never heard of ACL injuries in those days!  |
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Post by brizzle on Jun 12, 2014 11:29:57 GMT
I know that this clip has been posted a few times on the old forum but it is still one of my favourite clips because it shows an enthusiasm from everyone concerned. The teams and the fans both seemed to really enjoy the game, and the fact that we won, and beat the other mob on the way, is a real bonus. And if you listen to the commentary, you'll hear a lot of names mentioned that were heroes to boys like me . . . at that time, of course. www.britishpathe.com/video/battle-of-bristol-city-v-rovers/query/petherbridgeHappy days. |
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Post by LPGas on Jun 12, 2014 11:46:42 GMT
I love all this old footage. Not just the film but the backing music and the announcer too. Great that British Pathé newsreel is now available on youtube. I'd seen pictures of the Rovers training camp at W-S-M in 1954, but not this piece of film. Looks like Swansea haven't got the mower in yet! Rovers appear at 1.48 mins. Blimey how many players came out of that tent? |
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Post by harrybuckle on Jun 12, 2014 12:33:10 GMT
great to see all this
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2014 12:53:08 GMT
Interestingly, Don Revie played against us in that Hull game.
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Post by brizzle on Jun 12, 2014 13:11:10 GMT
Watching some of those clips reminds me what a tough-time goalies had back then.
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Post by Bridgeman on Jun 13, 2014 4:35:26 GMT
Rovers make an appearance in the 1959 film "Serious Charge" starring Anthony Quayle. It's newsreel footage of the FA Cup quarterfinal against Fulham. Interesting! Thanks for that. Few other names appear in that film then, including Cliff Richard's debut on screen: www.imdb.com/title/tt0053269/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1I guess that Fulham game must have been this one: Oh my...I'm pretty sure I was in the crowd that day in the main stand, it was possibly my first time (only went twice) visit to Eastville before most of my family moved away from Bristol.....remained a loyal Gashead/Pirate ever since though..... |
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Post by The Concept on Jun 13, 2014 6:17:33 GMT
wes - that's saved me some time; think that's all the Rovers from Pathé on here now!
bridgeman - you've confused me; that game was at Craven Cottage?!
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Loved the Rovers' 'team-building' effort, with everyone standing around in their quarters peeling spuds together!
