1978–79 Bristol City F.C. season

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During the 1978–79 English football season, Bristol City competed in the Football League First Division.

Bristol City
1978–79 season
ManagerEngland Alan Dicks
StadiumAshton Gate
First Division13th
FA CupFourth round
League CupSecond round

Season summary

Bristol City recorded their highest league finish in their history, finishing 13th in the First Division.

Kit

Bristol City's kit was produced by Umbro.

First-team squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
GK   ENG Ray Cashley
GK   SCO John Shaw
DF   ENG Gary Collier
DF   ENG Terry Cooper
DF   ENG Norman Hunter
DF   ENG Geoff Merrick
DF   ENG David Rodgers
DF   ENG Paul Stevens
DF   WAL Peter Aitken
DF   SCO Donnie Gillies
No. Pos. Nation Player
MF   ENG Trevor Tainton
MF   ENG Clive Whitehead
MF   WAL Howard Pritchard
MF   SCO Gerry Gow
MF   SCO Gerry Sweeney
FW   ENG Chris Garland
FW   SCO Tom Ritchie
FW   ENG Kevin Mabbutt
FW   ENG Joe Royle

Awards

At the end of season, Gerry Gow was given the club's Player of the Season award.

References