The Humble Realist Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 To cut through some of the standard trouble related threads on here ... I thought gas contributed well to the occasion, their fans were in early and sang decently for an away crowd... They were poor on the pitch in 1st half but improved in the 2nd to make the game very competeive... They were well organised and in previous years have rolled them over at home but we were defnitly in a game yesterday. Bar the minority of idiots from BOTH sides it was a good and competeive football occasion for bristol ...anyone agree ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I agree, thought they played well.. First half they were dire.. but they picked up after both fans caused trouble, but the gas heads can't understand that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I agree as well. In the second half they got right in our faces and didn't give our players the space to play our preferred game. In the first they were standing off and we were bossing the game but once they started applying pressure to our players in the 2nd, they stopped our passing and made a real game of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Corner Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Its probably rovers fans who didn't go so didn't see their fans Invade the pitch when they scored just as some of ours did. I thought the majority of fans red and blue added to a cracking atmosphere.Thought O'Conner and Reid were imense for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 To cut through some of the standard trouble related threads on here ... I thought gas contributed well to the occasion, their fans were in early and sang decently for an away crowd... They were poor on the pitch in 1st half but improved in the 2nd to make the game very competeive... They were well organised and in previous years have rolled them over at home but we were defnitly in a game yesterday. Bar the minority of idiots from BOTH sides it was a good and competeive football occasion for bristol ...anyone agree ? Don't disagree Realist. I would also say that In previous seasons, had Rovers come back to equalise , as they did second half yesterday, we would probably have rolled over and conceded another couple as our defence disintegrated before our eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I thought we made hard work of seeing off an ordinary 4th division side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I think the second half was down to us. We cannot put together a 90 minute performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I think the second half was down to us. We cannot put together a 90 minute performance. We did against Palace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ashton Great Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I was actually very disappointed by their fans. Considering there were a decent number of them they were very quiet bar about 5 mins after they scored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always Believesham Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 We did against Palace. and against Gillingham in the cup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I was actually very disappointed by their fans. Considering there were a decent number of them they were very quiet bar about 5 mins after they scored. from where I was sitting, (atyeo) they were very quiet as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 From Dolman B, couldn't hear a thing off them apart from 10 mins after their goal. Thought Ro*ers looked absolutely dire in 1st half but gave us a good 2nd half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest I Wurzel I Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Whats is the matter with everyone today ? No way will I praise Bristol Rovers, ever FFS, you lot will be singing Good Night Irene next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 If their fans last night were anything to go by the Mem must be a like a library when they're at home. Only one song as well, didn't live up to their own hype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakes Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I think we played well in the first half, but as the rest of this season so far, had a poor period for a lot of the second half, we are not firing on all cylinders, but show some good football at times. When the all the new players gel this should happen. To be fair to them they are a standard basement team, rode their luck in the first half, but because we never put them away in the first half had a sniff in the second. The atmosphere was brilliant but we need to show a lot more consistency. Thought their keeper was their best player and Ward had them well organised as you would expect. We need to play for the full 90 to have any chance of play offs, if they play like that the rest of the season mid table for them in the basement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northamptonshire Red Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Fair play to them in the second half, it could have easily gone to penalties which they would probably have won. Apart from the handbags at the end, it was a great advertisement for Bristol football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 from where I was sitting, (atyeo) they were very quiet as well. Err, don't you think that might have something to do with the fact that everyone (Rovers and City) was making such a noise that we couldn't hear each other. My ears were ringing from the noise we were making, but I couldn't hear The Williams at all, but you could see(if that makes sense) that they were singing their hearts out. I really don't know why you don't chuck us in The Atyeo, the acoustics in the East End are brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gol Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Err, don't you think that might have something to do with the fact that everyone (Rovers and City) was making such a noise that we couldn't hear each other. My ears were ringing from the noise we were making, but I couldn't hear The Williams at all, but you could see(if that makes sense) that they were singing their hearts out. I really don't know why you don't chuck us in The Atyeo, the acoustics in the East End are brilliant! I was in the eastend as well and thought your fans were like your team poor first Half and improved the second half particularly after you equalised. And trust me you don't want to start that discussion about putting away fans in the ateyo! Though for atmosphere purposes you are correct it's the best stand for acoustics in the ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ateyomike Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 we should have been 3-0 by half time and them out of sight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I thought we made hard work of seeing off an ordinary 4th division side. Actually one of the best sides in that division, with a manager who we know, is no slouch. It was a derby match so, as we know, the form book goes out of the window. The Gas were fired up and gave us more of a game then many of our league opponents will.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 To cut through some of the standard trouble related threads on here ... I thought gas contributed well to the occasion, their fans were in early and sang decently for an away crowd... They were poor on the pitch in 1st half but improved in the 2nd to make the game very competeive... They were well organised and in previous years have rolled them over at home but we were defnitly in a game yesterday. Bar the minority of idiots from BOTH sides it was a good and competeive football occasion for bristol ...anyone agree ? To be fair they couldn't have been much worse than their 1st half performance, they were woeful and any impact they had came from our over egging of our passing in dangerous positions, there were a hell of a lot of very timely interceptions inside and around their box, in fact I commented that it was the most passionless gas team I had ever seen against us over 55 years and I forgot O'tool was playing until I saw him fall over. in the second half they did improve and O'tool was fairly instrumental in that turn around, but for some reason we had changed our style to a long ball game and that suited them. However the best thing about last night for me was how we handled their equaliser, we went back to SOD's passing principles and controlled the game once more, last season and the previous 3 we would have lost I am convinced of that. Shorey and O'connor looked good, Bryan and Reid look like real talents and comfortable, ideally we could do with another striker and a midfield leader, we are almost there IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskay Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I thought they were poor on the pitch, passing was shocking, they gave the ball away too easily and they were about half a yard slower. Improved slightly in second half but were still poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheddarReds Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 First half they were sluggish and poor. If we had made it 2 before half time, which we should've been there would've been no threat of a comeback and probably a different 2nd half. Second half they were better and made a game off it, when they put the cross in for their goal you could see it was in. That was my first Bristol derby and I was suprised at how big the gap was at points. Sure it was only 2-1 but we had 59% possesion and we looked very good. As I said above they looked sluggish, especially in the first half and I thought one big difference of the game was the fitness levels and physical abilities. Our lads were much better physically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Wardy Returns Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I think The GAS are being given far too much respect. They were quite simply laughable in the first half and we could easily have been 4-0 up. Not scoring more was our mistake, the second half they pressed a bit more and scored from a set piece (We really need to get that sorted and quickly, it will be our downfall). When we needed to, we upped our game, made some changes and scored the winner. Could have had a couple more in injury time too. Scoreline completely flattered them and apart from Harrison, the Gulf in class was evident in every single position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Squirrel Kingdom Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 They are nowhere near as good as they seem to think they are. They finished nine points behind Bradford last season, but having seen both of them in the last month Bradford were much, much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskay Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 A couple of the pundits (and Ward) made me laugh by saying they have given a team who was in the championship last year a run for their money. I think the only regular from our championship team who was in the starting 11 was moloney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 and against Gillingham in the cup! Well, we're famous for our fighting performances in cup-ties. Aren't we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I think The GAS are being given far too much respect. They were quite simply laughable in the first half and we could easily have been 4-0 up. Not scoring more was our mistake, the second half they pressed a bit more and scored from a set piece (We really need to get that sorted and quickly, it will be our downfall). When we needed to, we upped our game, made some changes and scored the winner. Could have had a couple more in injury time too. Scoreline completely flattered them and apart from Harrison, the Gulf in class was evident in every single position.That Harrison looked a good prospect..wouldn't mind if he "cross decked"over to us!!..And agree we need to kill games off when we play so well.it will come but we are still a couple of players short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith_Lemon Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 We're crying out for that midfield general, a Paul Hartley. Too many times the ball went onto the wings, we need to learn to pass through the center as I believe we could create some real damage with our attacking options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I thought they played some neat passing stuff in the second half. A neutral mate said that the last time he saw them play like that was on JW's previous tenure. Could have a point, even if he is a Leeds fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tezOfCity Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Their fans were poor apart from for 5 minutes after they scored. And their football was classic precentages football, pump it into the box and down the channels and hope for a break. Horrible to watch, horrible to play, horribly outdated . . . League 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswood Village Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Their fans were poor apart from for 5 minutes after they scored. And their football was classic precentages football, pump it into the box and down the channels and hope for a break. Horrible to watch, horrible to play, horribly outdated . . . League 2 Exactly this. If you were to take a little gander on their forum they are all slapping themselves on the back for being magnificent fans again! They were bang average and actually for the numbers - piss poor. Deluded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Wardy Returns Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Their fans were poor apart from for 5 minutes after they scored. And their football was classic precentages football, pump it into the box and down the channels and hope for a break. Horrible to watch, horrible to play, horribly outdated . . . League 2 Absolutely spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 We're crying out for that midfield general, a Paul Hartley. Too many times the ball went onto the wings, we need to learn to pass through the center as I believe we could create some real damage with our attacking options. I totally agree, most of the pressure we came under last night was self inflicted, either a sloppy/casual pass in dangerous position or a silly foul in and around the box, Pack does get stuck in and is clever enough to commit his fouls in and around the half way line, but was guilty of a couple very casual passes that put us in danger. We need somebody to organise the midfield when we are under pressure and keep a cool head and bring the best out of a very talented trio of Reid, Bryan and Pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 A couple of the pundits (and Ward) made me laugh by saying they have given a team who was in the championship last year a run for their money. I think the only regular from our championship team who was in the starting 11 was moloney. Yeah, what a load of spin that was. Face facts Wardy (and I like the guy after taking us us) - we're a team currently lying one place above relegation in League 1 but without the players we had in the Championship!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manon Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Was disappointed by their support. If that was us - taking 2,500 to an imaginary east end at the mem - I'm reasonably certain that we'd have left the roof in need of re attaching afterwards. Hardly heard them, and I was as close to them as was physically possible from the dolman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Was disappointed by their support. If that was us - taking 2,500 to an imaginary east end at the mem - I'm reasonably certain that we'd have left the roof in need of re attaching afterwards. Hardly heard them, and I was as close to them as was physically possible from the dolman. I promise you we were VERY loud- my ears were ringing- the reason you couldn't hear us is because you were loud too (The only City fans I heard were those in the East End next to us, and that was only occasionally) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gol Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I promise you we were VERY loud- my ears were ringing- the reason you couldn't hear us is because you were loud too (The only City fans I heard were those in the East End next to us, and that was only occasionally) I was the other side of the east end and I can promise you were not Bradford were louder. Like I said you improved in the second half but the first half you were very quiet. I even commented that I was shocked how quiet you lot were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I was the other side of the east end and I can promise you were not Bradford were louder. Like I said you improved in the second half but the first half you were very quiet. I even commented that I was shocked how quiet you lot were. I was the other side of the east end and I can promise you were not Bradford were louder. Like I said you improved in the second half but the first half you were very quiet. I even commented that I was shocked how quiet you lot were. Next time your neighbour puts on loud music, put on some loud music yourself, you then will not hear your neighbours music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider red Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 To be honest the rovers fans were loud ish, although Bradford sounded better with just over 1000 earlier this season, but to be fair to them that could have been down to me being in the east end and being deaf 15 minutes in! My real criticism of the rovers fans is lack of song variety? One song you've only got one song being belted out from our side of the ee couldn't have been more apt, why do they sing such a depressing song as there 'anthem' anyway, makes them all sound so slow and dull...............oh hang on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 in answer to the thread title, a big NO. I don't get the love in here, they were shit, they had a 15 minute spell at the beginning of the 2nd half and scored, big deal pretty much every bit of danger created was self inflicted by us even their goal came from a silly foul. The gas fans might be heartened, I still believe they are miles away from being even a reasonable side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Yeah, what a load of spin that was. Face facts Wardy (and I like the guy after taking us us) - we're a team currently lying one place above relegation in League 1 but without the players we had in the Championship!! Well, the last eight words are a positive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmabbuttshair Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 in answer to the thread title, a big NO. I don't get the love in here, they were shit, they had a 15 minute spell at the beginning of the 2nd half and scored, big deal pretty much every bit of danger created was self inflicted by us even their goal came from a silly foul. The gas fans might be heartened, I still believe they are miles away from being even a reasonable side. I thought they were dire as well. Miles off it. Junk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Do you think, one day, Rovers will let us have a roof? After all these years. That would be lovely. What about somewhere to sit, too, or is that asking too much, too soon? We mustn't push them. Just a roof for now. That would be wonderful. Thanks, Rovers. We do actually. Pedantic Gas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Their fans were poor apart from for 5 minutes after they scored. And their football was classic precentages football, pump it into the box and down the channels and hope for a break. Horrible to watch, horrible to play, horribly outdated . . . League 2 People have forgotten a lot of Ward's football with us was like this. When given big money to spend for the first time he bought Dyche and Torpey, one hoofing it in the direction of the other. Good job he inherited Tinnion and Goater, wasn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GoingUp Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Very disappointed with them last night, they didnt let kenneth play! Seriously though they were like a bungalow-nothing up top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiz Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Only gas player I would give any real credit too is the goal keeper. He kept them in the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Lewis Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Next time your neighbour puts on loud music, put on some loud music yourself, you then will not hear your neighbours music. Or the complaints coming from the rest of the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simez Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 What it boils down to is the Gash were not as loud as they think they were, simple as that. For the numbers in there it was piss poor imo..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manon Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Exactly. It's all very well thinking they were 'VERY loud', as they probably aren't used to that number in a stand such a the EE where it is easy to deafen yourself. But compared to other support we see regularly, and particularly considering it was their (and of course, ours)first derby in years, they were average at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Exactly. It's all very well thinking they were 'VERY loud', as they probably aren't used to that number in a stand such a the EE where it is easy to deafen yourself. But compared to other support we see regularly, and particularly considering it was their (and of course, ours)first derby in years, they were average at best. Yeh okay, whatever. The Rovers forums are full of how quiet City were, and how we couldn't hear them (which we couldn't), so I have come to the conclusion that a lot of forumers on both sides are either a) Liars b) On a wind up or c) lacking in basic common sense, or even a combination of all 3. Just saying like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 I thought we made hard work of seeing off an ordinary 4th division side. Probably due to the fact we are a 3rd division side and the difference 'ain't' that great. it takes two teams to make a truly cracking and memorable match and I thought both sides did that along with great support by 97.5% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manon Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Probably due to the fact we are a 3rd division side and the difference 'ain't' that great. it takes two teams to make a truly cracking and memorable match and I thought both sides did that along with great support by 97.5% I calculated it to be closer to 92%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 'Away fans make noise in local derby' Blimey, what next, 'someone gets booked for overly vigorous tackle, in local derby'? Hold the back page. Rovers, you made some noise. In the away end. In a local derby. Well done. It isn't only hard-of-hearing City cider boys and girls who are failing to recognise the outstanding contribution made by brfc to everything wonderful about football, though. This morning, the Independent newspaper, up that bloody London, has a ridiculous heading, which runs as follows: 'Rickie Lambert's selection exposes England's dearth of talent.' What is wrong with these people, do they know nothing of this glorious game? Do they not think the Rovers have had a tough enough week as it is, without deliberately provoking them with stories like this? Rickie is the first Rovers striker to play in a World Cup qualifier, decades after City, of course, provided someone to power this country to a WC (yes, yes, I know, TECHNICALLY, he is employed by some folks called Southampton, but you try telling The Post that!) Our Woy will have Wickie and his new pals playing the sort of classy, sophisticated international football that is guaranteed to put the wind up the Spaniards and Germans. And Brazi is positively foaming at the mouth in anticipation at seeing this new dawn for English football, with its goal scoring spearhead from BS7. Dearth of talent. Bloody London papers. Get on my wick(ie) If you are going to mention The Great One, show some respect and use his full title of SIr Rickie The City Slayer, it's the least he deserves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakes Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 If you are going to mention The Great One, show some respect and use his full title of SIr Rickie The City Slayer, it's the least he deserves I honestly think this is the worst English side we have ever had, used to enjoy watching England games i think the prem has killed our national team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 I will have to, if I have any hopes of getting a foot in the door up the Post. Thanks for that tip. Be my sub ed? Cheers. Here's my next scribble So, tonight, we are 'Playing the Moldovans at football. At Wembley. With the City player Sric, no thats wrong. With a gasshole'. Didn't someone write a hilarious book about this? Or is tonight just another episode, with more comic antics to add, or perhaps its the sequel or something. Doesn't he go round Ireland in a fridge, as well? Steven Ireland? No idea. Just dribbling now. Good luck Ricky. Slay those Mouldovans, sir. And the Post will wax lyrical, sing your praises. You deserve it. Ps. Clean this up for me, Miah. Cheers Thats close enough, though it could be a bit more sensationalistic (thats my own new word btw 'sensational' just wasnt sensationalistic enough). Try and get some references to ancient battles in there and a mention of how The Great One rose to fame after scoring what can only be described as the greatest goal of all time, against the evil hordes of Southern Bristol, despite having some of them 'looking at him in a funny way' as he struck the ball. Not a bad first effort though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Remember that Lambert scored the goal that won the last competitive Bristol derby for Rovers...um er no he didn't that was Joe Bryan, amiss of me to forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Remember that Lambert scored the goal that won the last competitive Bristol derby for Rovers...um er no he didn't that was Joe Bryan, amiss of me to forget. Err yes he did. Really Very Pedantic Gas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Err yes he did. Really Very Pedantic Gas I'll let you have that one, :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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