Gerry Gow

My favourite ever player. Made everything he had count. An inspiration. RIP.

 

Mine too.
Gow
Gazza
Besty

Why do you say RIP though ?

 

RIP Gerry an absolute 100% City and footballing legend.

We've not seen your like before and may never see it again due to the changes in the game since your day.

Thanks for all the special memories.

 

OMG r-i-p great player,my all time favourite city player

simply the best city player in my time.

A great loss.

 

Now working

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How bloody sad....what a great City player he was....RIP, Top man..

"He's here he's there he's every ****ing where Gerry Gow"

 

No !
Not Gerry Gow AND David Bowie in one year


The sun no longer shines

 

Everyone at Manchester City FC is saddened to learn of the passing of Gerry Gow at the age of 64 following his brave battle with illness.

A cult hero in his short spell at Maine Road in the eighties, Gow made 36 appearances for the Blues between 1981 and 1982, including both games of the famous FA Cup final against Spurs.

Signed by John Bond following a difficult start to the 1980/81 season, the tough-tackling midfielder made an immediate impact, helping City to a run of just two defeats in 11 games between November and the New Year.

City would finish safely in mid-table despite winning none of their first 12 games before Gerry arrived but the campaign would be best remembered for progress in the cup competitions.

Following a controversial defeat to Liverpool in the semi-final of the League Cup, the Blues went one better in the FA Cup, reaching the 100th final, thanks in no small part to two goals from Gow on the road to Wembley.

Although City lost out to Spurs following a replay, it was undoubtedly one of the great FA Cup finals and was a highlight in the Scot’s career.

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FA CUP FINAL: Gow in action at Wembley
FA CUP FINAL: Gow in action at Wembley


Speaking to the Manchester Evening News in 2012, Gow said: “To play in the centre of midfield at one of the leading clubs in English football was such an honour.

“I immediately felt at home with both the lads in the team and especially the fans.

“To have played in the 100th FA Cup final was a dream come true, albeit we did not come home to Manchester with the trophy, which remains a regret.

“I will never forget the time I spent there and will always feel part of the cub. I am, of course, delighted with the recent success of winning the league and long may the success continue.”

Gow is remembered as a Bristol City legend, making nearly 400 appearances for The Robins between 1969 and 1981.

Following his brief spell in Manchester, he joined Rotherham in the middle of the 1981/82 season before retiring at Yeovil in 1984 where he was player-manager for three years.

Our thoughts are with Gerry’s friends and family at this sad time.

 

Oh no.

What a disastrous year this has been - with still nearly 3 months to go too.

 

how very very sad, arguably the best player ever to pull on a city shirt, todays going to be a long grey day,
rip legend

 

Too old to have heroes now but Gerry Gow was the hero of my youth. Nobody else came else. Met him a few years ago at the 3 lions quiet humble shy even not what I expected.. RIP Bristol City icon.

 

Part of one of the most entertaining periods at the gate ...when we had the the 3 G's really hammers home how close the reaper is!
other player around this time that always stood out was Chris Crowe ... THERE were others, but to me all had their magic lifelong moment that stood out

 

RIP
from a QPR fan

 

Gerry Gow was my favourite player of that era.
The club has lost a true legend.

 

RIP Gerry

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What a truly great player he was, would be first on the team sheet now, as he was then, RIP Gerry, however good the team is up there, it will be even better with you in it.

 

He truly was the finest midfielder I've ever seen wearing the red of City.
Brave doesn't come close in describing Gowie, he always 'saw'a pass and had an eye for a goal.
Mad, but one memory for me was his amazing gift to be at the breakdown of play, he just knew where the ball would be 5 seconds before anyone else.

God bless you Gerry Gow.

 

A sad loss and a true legend. The commitment of the likes of Gerry has long since disappeared from football and probably never will be replaced with today's molly coddled wannabe superstars. R.I.P. Gerry and thank you for a lifetime of memories.

 

RIP true city legend

 

Gerry, my hero. God Bless x