Billy's Boots..
Bristol Ciy's first England international was striker Billy Jones who was selected after bagging 26 goals in 62 appearances for the Robins during the 1899/1900 season.He made his international debut on 9 March 1900 as England took on Ireland at Southampton.Jones had the distinction of being the first City player to be awarded a benefit match with City taking on Third Lanark in 1903,earning him a not unsubstantial £102 in proceeds..
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comment by Brightredrickster (U2785)
posted on 16/8/11
Wow Wiz.
Are you sure there wasnt a City player in the England squad for the 1738 European Championships ?
Johnny Noballs, our attacking centre half and part time tennis pro. Joined us from Oxford University and took part in the 1728 Olympic Games in the triathlon.
Retired to concentrate on his business of making ducking stools for village witch trials
comment by Hawkmoonfy2 (U3079)
posted on 17/8/11
BRR it was the Julie Reemy World Cup in 1738,
Euro Champs in 1736 and 1740 I would have watched it on the old gas powered TV but as I was a young sprog at the time I got sent to bed at 1730
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