Geoff Merrick (born 29 April 1951) is an English former professional footballer who played as a central defender, making over 300 career appearances.
[3] As captain, Merrick was central to Bristol City's promotion to the top flight of English football in 1976.
Having been part of this modern high-point for the club, he was unable to arrest its subsequent decline as they endured a series of relegations.
With financial difficulties accompanying the decline, Merrick became one of the legendary 'Ashton Gate Eight' who saved the club by ripping up their contracts and taking redundancy.
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