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6 unusual facts about Ashton Gate


Ashton Gate

A toll house at the western end of North Street still survives and indicates the origin of the area's name as a gate on the road to Ashton (now known as Long Ashton).

Eddie Latheron

His form earned him a call up to the England team for the British Home Championship match against Wales played at Ashton Gate, Bristol on 17 March 1913, when he was joined by his Rovers team-mates, Bob Crompton, Joseph Hodkinson and Billy Bradshaw.

Lee Haskins

Haskins made his professional debut in March 2003 when he took on and defeated Ankar Miah stopping him in the first round at Ashton Gate the home of Bristol City Football Club.

Len Bond

He remained at Ashton Gate for a further six years, most of which was spent as deputy to John Shaw or Ray Cashley.

Mark Lever

Injuries prevented him from making a real impact at Ashton Gate and after two years he moved on again to Mansfield Town.

Ovill McKenzie

McKenzie's professional career begun on 6 March 2003, with a victory over fellow debutant Leigh Alliss at Ashton Gate the home of Bristol City.


Billy Coggins

He spent a further three seasons at Ashton Gate making 41 appearances in 1927–28, 40 appearances in 1928–29 and 26 appearances in 1929–30 before losing his place to George Newlands.

Jemma Rose

In the first leg of the tie against Energy Voronezh, played at Ashton Gate, she was sent off for handballing on the goal line.

Keith Millen

He was caretaker manager at Ashton Gate following Gary Johnson's departure towards the end of the 2009–10 season.

Lee Matthews

On 15 March he joined Bristol City on loan, after coming off the bench the next day to score against Millwall in a 2–1 win at Ashton Gate, he was signed permanently for £100,000 (initially £70,000, with a maximum bonus of £35,000 dependent on appearances) on 20 March.

Lee Peacock

In his final season at Ashton Gate the club secured a Play-Off place within the Second Division and after defeating Hartlepool United in the semi-final, City lost 1–0 at the Millennium Stadium against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Sanjar Kuvvatov

Kuvvatov played against England under-21s on 10 August 2010 at Ashton Gate.


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