Ska Junkie Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Just had a read of their thread about Gerry Gow which had some nice comments, fair play. Then, I stumbled on to a 'Getting r*vers Championship ready' thread. Boy, do they underestimate how big the gulf in class is between L1 and the Championship / Prem 2! A few seem to think they could survive with their plucky little team as it is because they beat Cardiff reserves and lost to Chelsea. They're mid table in L1 aren't they? Un-bloody- believable. They don't seem to remember that we absolutely destroyed L1 yet really found it hard going at this level. Yes, Burton have done well but they will probably slide due to a very small squad. The Mem as a Championship ground? They really don't learn do they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gl1 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 (edited) My mate is a gas head. We were talking last night at the gym and he was saying something about their planning permission for the new stadium expiring this month if they have not started on the build (but the car park which is separate doesn't count as a 'start') Not really keeping up with them so I've no idea the accuracy of what he was saying. If true though it's a little worrying for them? Edited October 12, 2016 by gl1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 If the car park application was the one which extended a car park with the UWE stadium in mind then it was validated 6th November 2013 so I believe they have a few weeks to kick on and start it (haven't they anyway?) Not that it matters as PP isn't personal but the applicants were UWE and the Gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rag Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 36 minutes ago, gl1 said: My mate is a gas head. We were talking last night at the gym and he was saying something about their planning permission for the new stadium expiring this month if they have not started on the build (but the car park which is separate doesn't count as a 'start') Not really keeping up with them so I've no idea the accuracy of what he was saying. If true though it's a little worrying for them? Won't be a problem it only takes a day or two to erect marquee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 1 hour ago, Griffin said: It makes us look obsessed, laughing at them is one thing but pointlessly bringing them back to the top for literally no reason is another. Imo What do you call obsessed? I openly admit the first result I'm interested in after ours is Rovers! Makes the weekend that little bit better if we win and they lose!! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I actually agree with griffin on this one, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 On 09/10/2016 at 20:18, BS2 Red said: Popty ping? Apparently that's only their slang word for it. Actual word is "meicrodon", which sounds more like a dinosaur to me. It's what we call it chez Horace... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 2 hours ago, 8menhadadream said: Just had a read of their thread about Gerry Gow which had some nice comments, fair play. Then, I stumbled on to a 'Getting r*vers Championship ready' thread. Boy, do they underestimate how big the gulf in class is between L1 and the Championship / Prem 2! A few seem to think they could survive with their plucky little team as it is because they beat Cardiff reserves and lost to Chelsea. They're mid table in L1 aren't they? Un-bloody- believable. They don't seem to remember that we absolutely destroyed L1 yet really found it hard going at this level. Yes, Burton have done well but they will probably slide due to a very small squad. The Mem as a Championship ground? They really don't learn do they? You have to consider how long it was since they played at that level. They're probably thinking Sincil Bank circa 1989... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 (edited) 19 hours ago, Rob k said: What do you call obsessed? I openly admit the first result I'm interested in after ours is Rovers! Makes the weekend that little bit better if we win and they lose!! I call obsessed when, for no apparent reason, you bring their name to the front of our site. I love laughing at them, as a club, I hate them. But for literally no reason at all, just to bring them to the top of our forum, is a bit obsessive. Even if if it was a post just saying "**** the scum, I hate that lot", I'd be like "hmm okay, bit pointless but I agree, you reds". But when the comment is "I can't believe that this thread has slipped to page 2." When we get enough stick about this thread anyway, is pointless. imo Edited October 13, 2016 by Griffin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 13, 2016 Admin Share Posted October 13, 2016 19 hours ago, Rob k said: What do you call obsessed? I openly admit the first result I'm interested in after ours is Rovers! Makes the weekend that little bit better if we win and they lose!! Yeah - that is what I would call obsessed It drives me nuts on the way out of a game on a Saturday when our fans seem more interested in how Rovers got on, compared to any of our rivals 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 2 hours ago, phantom said: Yeah - that is what I would call obsessed It drives me nuts on the way out of a game on a Saturday when our fans seem more interested in how Rovers got on, compared to any of our rivals i check 6 results on my betting slip, then rovers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Championship Rovers Prem L1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert tann Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Hilda Ogden RIP With the sad passing of national treasure Hilda Ogden another chapter closes for those of us whose formative years were dominated by curlers, floral pinny’s and sagging nylons. But many football fans in Bristol remain blissfully unaware that were it not for a cruel twist of fate the steely skills of Hilda’s rumbustious husband Stan may well have graced Eastville Stadium during my glorious reign as Rovers manager. The story began in January 1955 when, as usual, we were desperately unlucky to lose 3-1 to Chelsea in the 4th round FA Cup in front of a 35 952 crowd at Eastville. Our President at that time was his excellency The Duke of Beaufifa the renowned social climber who had recently suffered a devastating rejection by the influential “Cleveden Set” because he didn’t have an entry in Burke’s Pierage. He did however have contacts at Chelsea and was able to persuade their manager Ted Drake to fly down for a clandestine meeting with me at the George Inn Slimbridge. In typical Rovers fashion we were looking for players on the cheap and as Ted was blessed with a large squid he kindly agreed to lend us two of their most promising youngsters. So the following Monday I found myself greeting Stan Ogden and Len Fairclough on the platform of Stapleton Road station and whisking them away to our training center which was a patch of waste ground behind the Black Swan. What a joy it was to know that I should soon be practicing my craft alongside such thoroughbred athletes with their finely tuned posture and bulging wallets. Sadly that was as far as it got. When Paddy Hale and Dai Ward found out what the new lads were earning they quickly organized a boycott of training till the whole squad had equal wages which of course was out of the question given our President’s lack of readies. It was a dilemma which caused me a few nights of sleep deprivation and Miss Givings as well but fortunately Ted Drake came to the rescue. He telephoned to recall the players saying they had complained about being accommodated in tents and training in a pub car park but at least we were now being put on their list of “special clubs” which I took to be a tremendous honour. Chelsea went on to win the league and we didn’t but following their experience with us neither player was ever able to pursue a serious career in football again. Stan Ogden married Hilda and later shot to fame on national TV while Len Fairclough eventually became chairman of Bristol Rovers. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderingred Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 (edited) The buggers have monged a last minute win again! Edited October 15, 2016 by Kim_il_sung 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 They're going up again, just accept it and move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 4 minutes ago, Sergio Georgini said: They're going up again, just accept it and move on. Dont encourage them .... Is this the first time they have won against a full 11 and without a pen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 5 minutes ago, Kodjias Wrist said: Dont encourage them .... Is this the first time they have won against a full 11 and without a pen? Probably. Since Colin Daniels goal they've been given a couple of seasons of pure luck. Hopefully it runs out soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 9 minutes ago, Kodjias Wrist said: Dont encourage them .... Is this the first time they have won against a full 11 and without a pen? In the league, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 I've had it all in my ear from sags saying "we kept a clean sheet against Cardiff, we beat them in the cup this year, we must be better than you" like please fork off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 4 minutes ago, alexukhc said: I've had it all in my ear from sags saying "we kept a clean sheet against Cardiff, we beat them in the cup this year, we must be better than you" like please fork off Just ask them who they`ve got in the next round. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 31 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: Just ask them who they`ve got in the next round. It's either Spain or Brazil 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 56 minutes ago, alexukhc said: I've had it all in my ear from sags saying "we kept a clean sheet against Cardiff, we beat them in the cup this year, we must be better than you" like please fork off But of course when we beat Scunthorpe and they got thumped by them "it don't meen anyfin shited" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotham Brow Red Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 The straw clutching those bells have to employ to make themselves feel even remotely on a par with us speaks volumes. Facts don't lie its almost like having a better league position for over a decade, better facilites by miles, better attendances averages home and away for years, richer owner who has an obvious future plan for us, better players, a club that wont disguise a security hut as a Santa's grotto or turn up a bring-and-buy stall to a professional University trade fair pales into insignificance because they beat Cardiff in the league cup early round which apparently $hits on us losing to them in the league. Honesty only these munters would entertain that logical stance of one upmanship. Honestly!. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 2 minutes ago, Cotham Brow Red said: The straw clutching those bells have to employ to make themselves feel even remotely on a par with us speaks volumes. Facts don't lie its almost like having a better league position for over a decade, better facilites by miles, better attendances averages home and away for years, richer owner who has an obvious future plan for us, better players, a club that wont disguise a security hut as a Santa's grotto or turn up a bring-and-buy stall to a professional University trade fair pales into insignificance because they beat Cardiff in the league cup early round which apparently $hits on us losing to them in the league. Honesty only these munters would entertain that logical stance of one upmanship. Honestly!. Come on, that wasn`t a security hut it was a building site toilet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smaller than a flea Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 I don't think we'll get promoted this season. We've been lucky coming from a goal behind too many times for the trend to continue. But it's all going well so far. One point off the playoffs. Who knows? Here's a genuine question for you. If City don't get promotion, would you possibly like the prospect that Rovers could go up, and next year look forward to two of the biggest clashes we've had in 100 years, or do you just want them to stay in the lower league and frick off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toblerone Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 On 09/10/2016 at 13:11, Rudolf Hucker said: Welsh for "bus" is "bws"; "ambulance" is "ambiwlans"; "video" is "fideo"; "digital" is "digidol". It's all made up! Welsh for Bristol Rovers is Shyttytwmlyngbwstwrdswppwrtrs 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toblerone Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 2 minutes ago, Smaller than a flea said: I don't think we'll get promoted this season. We've been lucky coming from a goal behind too many times for the trend to continue. But it's all going well so far. One point off the playoffs. Who knows? Here's a genuine question for you. If City don't get promotion, would you possibly like the prospect that Rovers could go up, and next year look forward to two of the biggest clashes we've had in 100 years, or do you just want them to stay in the lower league and frick off? ....frick off, preferably to the Toolstation League 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 56 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: Come on, that wasn`t a security hut it was a building site toilet That had not been flushed, after a hairy arsed brickie had laid a particularly foetid earth cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 5 minutes ago, Smaller than a flea said: I don't think we'll get promoted this season. We've been lucky coming from a goal behind too many times for the trend to continue. But it's all going well so far. One point off the playoffs. Who knows? Here's a genuine question for you. If City don't get promotion, would you possibly like the prospect that Rovers could go up, and next year look forward to two of the biggest clashes we've had in 100 years, or do you just want them to stay in the lower league and frick off? Toddle off, you flea bitten knob jockey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smaller than a flea Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Hmm. Not going well so far then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 2 minutes ago, Smaller than a flea said: I don't think we'll get promoted this season. We've been lucky coming from a goal behind too many times for the trend to continue. But it's all going well so far. One point off the playoffs. Who knows? Here's a genuine question for you. If City don't get promotion, would you possibly like the prospect that Rovers could go up, and next year look forward to two of the biggest clashes we've had in 100 years, or do you just want them to stay in the lower league and frick off? In all honesty I think you`re right you have been `lucky` up to now but the same could be said of us to an extent. I think your problems will be that you don`t have a big squad and if you lose Taylor you will be royally ******. On a purely personal note and I don`t expect I`m in a majority but I`d be happy if we never played you again - I hate derbies with you lot and always have, I don`t really know why. I do thoroughly enjoy the way your club just stumbles incoherently from one embarrassing disaster to another though so I wouldn`t want to miss that. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 8 minutes ago, Smaller than a flea said: look forward to two of the biggest clashes we've had in 100 years What's this 100 years shit? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smaller than a flea Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 5 minutes ago, East End Old Boy said: What's this 100 years shit? So aggressive. Dont you think the matches would be massive? You in your shiny new stadium facing the minnows in the dump in the Championship? The biggest ever crowds at both stadiums as they are now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 2 minutes ago, Smaller than a flea said: So aggressive. Dont you think the matches would be massive? You in your shiny new stadium facing the minnows in the dump in the Championship? The biggest ever crowds at both stadiums as they are now? Pathetic reply. Don't know why you're referring to 100 years, as there were plenty of big games in the 70's. You sound rather bitter about our success, but then you would, wouldn't you? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toblerone Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 15 minutes ago, East End Old Boy said: What's this 100 years shit? They only joined the league last year. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotham Brow Red Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 46 minutes ago, Smaller than a flea said: I don't think we'll get promoted this season. We've been lucky coming from a goal behind too many times for the trend to continue. But it's all going well so far. One point off the playoffs. Who knows? Here's a genuine question for you. If City don't get promotion, would you possibly like the prospect that Rovers could go up, and next year look forward to two of the biggest clashes we've had in 100 years, or do you just want them to stay in the lower league and frick off? Genuine question for you. City not going up or down, Rovers not going up or down. So this time next year you still going to come on here and continually spout the same constant boring banal bollocks? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 40 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: In all honesty I think you`re right you have been `lucky` up to now..... Too right they have been lucky....how many games have they won without getting a pen or an opposing player sent off?! And that pen they got against Walsall was a disgrace, contact was three yards outside the area. Before any sag on here calls me bitter........you don't deserve the luck you've had so far because you play in a tented village, you boast about away followings that are pure fantasy, you think fans of every other club love you, you truly believe your owner is richer than ours, you ridicule our new stadium when you secretly would love to have the same, you worship a striker who showed such a woeful lack of class when scoring against a club he'd agreed to join, you believe your kit is world famous and unique.......I could go on and on.... Hopefully the phrase I hate comes true - "luck evens itself out over a season" - if that is true they are f*cked... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Seems there was a fireworks display in the Horfield area today... Perhaps to celebrate their highest position in many a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 1 hour ago, Smaller than a flea said: I don't think we'll get promoted this season. We've been lucky coming from a goal behind too many times for the trend to continue. But it's all going well so far. One point off the playoffs. Who knows? Here's a genuine question for you. If City don't get promotion, would you possibly like the prospect that Rovers could go up, and next year look forward to two of the biggest clashes we've had in 100 years, or do you just want them to stay in the lower league and frick off? Sure it would be nice having derby games again, but I think getting into the Championship right now would be negative on your club. Get the stadium and academy going, get some income and a secure fotting and then push for promotion, it's damned expensive running a team with Prem/Champ players so unless Wael is going to dip into his pockets you are better of waiting until you can make a go off it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted October 15, 2016 Admin Share Posted October 15, 2016 1 hour ago, Smaller than a flea said: I don't think we'll get promoted this season. We've been lucky coming from a goal behind too many times for the trend to continue. But it's all going well so far. One point off the playoffs. Who knows? Here's a genuine question for you. If City don't get promotion, would you possibly like the prospect that Rovers could go up, and next year look forward to two of the biggest clashes we've had in 100 years, or do you just want them to stay in the lower league and frick off? Here's a genuine answer. I'd be more than happy to see you go out of business and there be one team in Bristol. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wanderingred Posted October 15, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 15, 2016 (edited) 2 hours ago, Smaller than a flea said: I don't think we'll get promoted this season. We've been lucky coming from a goal behind too many times for the trend to continue. But it's all going well so far. One point off the playoffs. Who knows? Here's a genuine question for you. If City don't get promotion, would you possibly like the prospect that Rovers could go up, and next year look forward to two of the biggest clashes we've had in 100 years, or do you just want them to stay in the lower league and frick off? To be honest... I'd personally like you to go out of business and never come back. And thats genuine. A lot of fans would disagree with me because they enjoy the derbies but personally I dont see the point in playing one. 120 years says that we are the superior team and you are the poorer relations. We would have nothing to prove by playing and beating you, and your nausiating fans would only try and find a way to claim a moral victory... ( we were louder than you.. We took a bigger percentage of our home attendance to you... Most of the country wanted the gas to win...Theres always something) i just dont see the point. I personally think that with the set up and playing squad we now have, we should be looking at leaving Rovers behind for good... Because lets face it, the only time we've ever played you is when we've been underachieving. Edited October 15, 2016 by Kim_il_sung 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted October 15, 2016 Author Share Posted October 15, 2016 1 hour ago, Fiale said: Sure it would be nice having derby games again, but I think getting into the Championship right now would be negative on your club. Get the stadium and academy going, get some income and a secure fotting and then push for promotion, it's damned expensive running a team with Prem/Champ players so unless Wael is going to dip into his pockets you are better of waiting until you can make a go off it. Or just frick off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) 11 hours ago, Smaller than a flea said: I don't think we'll get promoted this season. We've been lucky coming from a goal behind too many times for the trend to continue. But it's all going well so far. One point off the playoffs. Who knows? Here's a genuine question for you. If City don't get promotion, would you possibly like the prospect that Rovers could go up, and next year look forward to two of the biggest clashes we've had in 100 years, or do you just want them to stay in the lower league and frick off? Had this discussion in work the other day . I personally would love it. Would hate seeing all you mutants crowing when you get promoted though....but in the long run, would love to play you again in a game that actually means something Edited October 16, 2016 by Andy082005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 11 hours ago, Smaller than a flea said: So aggressive. Dont you think the matches would be massive? You in your shiny new stadium facing the minnows in the dump in the Championship? The biggest ever crowds at both stadiums as they are now? Everything about another Bristol Derby would be weighted in your favour. What is there in it for us..? Seriously..? We know we are the better club/team. Nothing to prove there. There isn't one single thing to look forward to about visiting the Mem again. Shit view, shit facilities, shit atmosphere. Just shit all round. I'd rather a more attractive fixture got promoted. You know, something like Port Vale or Scunthorpe..! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 18 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: Everything about another Bristol Derby would be weighted in your favour. What is there in it for us..? Seriously..? We know we are the better club/team. Nothing to prove there. There isn't one single thing to look forward to about visiting the Mem again. Shit view, shit facilities, shit atmosphere. Just shit all round. I'd rather a more attractive fixture got promoted. You know, something like Port Vale or Scunthorpe..! Absolutely no wish to play Rovers ever again, they will be in a "no lose" situation 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One BCFC Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Genuinely if Rovers went up they would have a shock. I mean we struggled to attract players to come to us in the first season, without the look of a rebuilt stadium and a side who battered L1 the season before. Then you have wage demands and competing with the likes of Villa, Leeds, Sheff W, Wolves is on a whole different level to competing with say Port Vale. We can all say look at Burton Albion, what they are doing is amazing at the moment but they have been building the club for years. Rovers going up to Championship would be about 5 seasons too soon for them in my opinion. Worst thing of all they would see every game like they have nothing to lose and the games against us as the 2 they have to come out and win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 7 minutes ago, BA14 RED said: Genuinely if Rovers went up they would have a shock. I mean we struggled to attract players to come to us in the first season, without the look of a rebuilt stadium and a side who battered L1 the season before. Then you have wage demands and competing with the likes of Villa, Leeds, Sheff W, Wolves is on a whole different level to competing with say Port Vale. We can all say look at Burton Albion, what they are doing is amazing at the moment but they have been building the club for years. Rovers going up to Championship would be about 5 seasons too soon for them in my opinion. Worst thing of all they would see every game like they have nothing to lose and the games against us as the 2 they have to come out and win. That sums it up pretty well. Burton are operating `sustainably` so although they may struggle, they`re not going to go down (if they do) owing millions and never being able to recover. Rotherham are a bit the same, they know they`re likely to struggle every season and budget accordingly. PNE are well run but are finding it difficult to compete in attracting affordable players this season and Barnsley are the same but financially much better off with the Mawson sale and the Stones sell on money so should be OK long term. All of those four clubs have pretty decent stadiums as well. Rovers have none of these things, they have a crap ground which would cost millions to update, their new one is just pie in the sky at the moment, their owner has (in footballing terms) no money and there is no realistic prospect of any of these things changing any time soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 15 hours ago, alexukhc said: I've had it all in my ear from sags saying "we kept a clean sheet against Cardiff, we beat them in the cup this year, we must be better than you" like please fork off Could I just point out that Chelsea beat the current Premier League champions 3-0 yesterday, and we only lost 3-2 to Chelsea, ergo, Rovers really are -as the song goes- the greatest football team 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 3 minutes ago, Miah Dennehy said: Could I just point out that Chelsea beat the current Premier League champions 3-0 yesterday, and we only lost 3-2 to Chelsea, ergo, Rovers really are -as the song goes- the greatest football team Wouldn't that be Chelsea..? Bellend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 7 minutes ago, Miah Dennehy said: Could I just point out that Chelsea beat the current Premier League champions 3-0 yesterday, and we only lost 3-2 to Chelsea, ergo, Rovers really are -as the song goes- the greatest football team Great logic Miah, can't deny your team are having an excellent season so far all be it a bit fortuitously at times, what's the latest on the new ground? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 22 minutes ago, harrys said: Great logic Miah, can't deny your team are having an excellent season so far all be it a bit fortuitously at times, what's the latest on the new ground? Excellent..? For a team that are "coming for us" in such a big way, I'd have said "reasonable" I'd have thought that our 28 points after 12 games in our last season in L1 could be regarded as a benchmark for "excellent". Oh, and @Miah Dennehy do you recall the result from our last game v Chelsea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 23 minutes ago, harrys said: Great logic Miah, can't deny your team are having an excellent season so far all be it a bit fortuitously at times, what's the latest on the new ground? My stance on the new ground is the same as it has been for a good number of years. I will believe it when I am sat watching a game in it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 1 hour ago, Bar BS3 said: Excellent..? For a team that are "coming for us" in such a big way, I'd have said "reasonable" I'd have thought that our 28 points after 12 games in our last season in L1 could be regarded as a benchmark for "excellent". Oh, and @Miah Dennehy do you recall the result from our last game v Chelsea? Its probably excellent for a former non league club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 2 hours ago, harrys said: Great logic Miah, can't deny your team are having an excellent season so far all be it a bit fortuitously at times, what's the latest on the new ground? For thst example I'd class Burton as "excellent" and Rovers "decent" at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy082005 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 7 hours ago, Miah Dennehy said: My stance on the new ground is the same as it has been for a good number of years. I will believe it when I am sat watching a game in it. I think this new ground is vital if you ever want to become a Championship club. I'm not saying you won't ever get there......but you won't stay there and establish yourself without it. I also think this is your best chance at promotion. The momentum is with you . If you don't do it this year....I dont think you'll do it next 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 There's more chance of me spending the night roggering the Minogue sisters, then the SAGS getting promoted to the Championship. Their luck will run out soon, and that bellend Taylor might get a really bad injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 The thought of playing Rovers in a Bristol Derby in the Championship is quite an exciting one, both games would be sold out without a doubt. But I also agree with the majority of posters, for Rovers it is a no lose and for City it is a close to no win. The only way City win is if we absolutely humiliated you 6-0 or something of that nature, which lets be fair is extremely rare in a local derby. The risk of a Rovers upset would mean another ten years of Gas dining out on it (the Rickie Lambert LDV game is only just off the front page for Gasheads). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Anyone seen this? Typical mouthy gas gets put in her place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 On 15 October 2016 at 16:51, bert tann said: Hilda Ogden RIP With the sad passing of national treasure Hilda Ogden another chapter closes for those of us whose formative years were dominated by curlers, floral pinny’s and sagging nylons. But many football fans in Bristol remain blissfully unaware that were it not for a cruel twist of fate the steely skills of Hilda’s rumbustious husband Stan may well have graced Eastville Stadium during my glorious reign as Rovers manager. The story began in January 1955 when, as usual, we were desperately unlucky to lose 3-1 to Chelsea in the 4th round FA Cup in front of a 35 952 crowd at Eastville. Our President at that time was his excellency The Duke of Beaufifa the renowned social climber who had recently suffered a devastating rejection by the influential “Cleveden Set” because he didn’t have an entry in Burke’s Pierage. He did however have contacts at Chelsea and was able to persuade their manager Ted Drake to fly down for a clandestine meeting with me at the George Inn Slimbridge. In typical Rovers fashion we were looking for players on the cheap and as Ted was blessed with a large squid he kindly agreed to lend us two of their most promising youngsters. So the following Monday I found myself greeting Stan Ogden and Len Fairclough on the platform of Stapleton Road station and whisking them away to our training center which was a patch of waste ground behind the Black Swan. What a joy it was to know that I should soon be practicing my craft alongside such thoroughbred athletes with their finely tuned posture and bulging wallets. Sadly that was as far as it got. When Paddy Hale and Dai Ward found out what the new lads were earning they quickly organized a boycott of training till the whole squad had equal wages which of course was out of the question given our President’s lack of readies. It was a dilemma which caused me a few nights of sleep deprivation and Miss Givings as well but fortunately Ted Drake came to the rescue. He telephoned to recall the players saying they had complained about being accommodated in tents and training in a pub car park but at least we were now being put on their list of “special clubs” which I took to be a tremendous honour. Chelsea went on to win the league and we didn’t but following their experience with us neither player was ever able to pursue a serious career in football again. Stan Ogden married Hilda and later shot to fame on national TV while Len Fairclough eventually became chairman of Bristol Rovers. Bert - I like your insights into the weird and wonderful workings of Bristol Rovers, but I feel you are a bit of a tease, as you only give us part of the story. This is the latest example as you failed to mention the period when the actor Oliver Reed had a trial with the club. This was in the 50s before his acting career took off, and he appeared to have prospects as a professional footballer. All was going well until the infamous drinking session on a train back from a match at Leyton Orient. Little has subsequently be said about this, but he never set foot inside Eastvile again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 5 hours ago, Sniper said: There's more chance of me spending the night roggering the Minogue sisters, then the SAGS getting promoted to the Championship. Their luck will run out soon, and that bellend Taylor might get a really bad injury. Had 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 5 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Had 'em. All three of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 5 minutes ago, Slacker said: All three of them? No. I'm not greedy. Two at a time were quite enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 2 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: No. I'm not greedy. Two at a time were quite enough. Nice to see there are still a few gentleman around. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 On 15/10/2016 at 20:52, Smaller than a flea said: I don't think we'll get promoted this season. We've been lucky coming from a goal behind too many times for the trend to continue. But it's all going well so far. One point off the playoffs. Who knows? Here's a genuine question for you. If City don't get promotion, would you possibly like the prospect that Rovers could go up, and next year look forward to two of the biggest clashes we've had in 100 years, or do you just want them to stay in the lower league and frick off? I can answer this one. I would absolutely love it. First off we would be guaranteed an easy 6 points. Could even rest our key players. Your club is in no way prepared for Championship football, a new tent and a new canopy isn't going to cut it in the Championship. Do you know just what sort of finances are involved at Championship level? Even we have struggled in the past to attract players. You would face simular fate as Yeovil have so your welcome to a season in the Championship. It will be a welcome reminder to you just how far behind us you actually are. Even if you were in the same league as us you would still be a million miles away from us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) On 15/10/2016 at 20:52, Smaller than a flea said: I don't think we'll get promoted this season. We've been lucky coming from a goal behind too many times for the trend to continue. But it's all going well so far. One point off the playoffs. Who knows? Here's a genuine question for you. If City don't get promotion, would you possibly like the prospect that Rovers could go up, and next year look forward to two of the biggest clashes we've had in 100 years, or do you just want them to stay in the lower league and frick off? I don't wish promotion for you,could never do that,but should you get up-bring it on..........I don't think Rovers are remotely ready for Championship football as yet and would enjoy a very tough time of it if somehow scrapeing a path.. Edited October 17, 2016 by Robert the bruce alteration.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 On 15/10/2016 at 20:55, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: That had not been flushed, after a hairy arsed brickie had laid a particularly foetid earth cable. I hope he rang the coastguard before 'flushing....a danger to shipping with that in the channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 10 hours ago, Robert the bruce said: I don't think Rovers are remotely ready for Championship football as yet and would enjoy a very tough time of it if somehow scrapeing a path.. Amazingly, some of them seem to genuinely believe that beating Cardiff 1-0 over 120 minutes in the EFL Cup is proof that their current squad could compete at Championship level. We completely dominated L1 in 14/15 yet hugely struggled with the step up as did MK. For a group fans who've made themselves comfortable sitting in the shadows for decades mocking our attempts to pull off ambitious signings it would be hilarious watching their attempts to strengthen their squad with Championship quality players whilst still playing in a ground with tents for stands. On 15 October 2016 at 20:52, Smaller than a flea said: Here's a genuine question for you. If City don't get promotion, would you possibly like the prospect that Rovers could go up, and next year look forward to two of the biggest clashes we've had in 100 years, or do you just want them to stay in the lower league and frick off? Your fans make no secret of the fact that playing us in the league is the thing that most of you dream about. Bristol Derbies have become a massive no-win situation for us, if we don't win by 5 clear goals your fans claim a 'moral victory' because Lansdown has spent so many millions whilst you've had to scrape by on penny's. Whenever the subject of attendances is brought up you claim the only reason for your lower crowd figures are the smaller ground you occupy, even though you rarely sell out home games in that smaller ground.....but then that's only because you haven't got nice comfy seats to sit in and your plastic fans won't turn up if they've got to stand up or sit in a tent. Genuine question for you.... When you're in the UWE Stadium, with your billionaire Arab sugar daddy bankrolling you, what excuses will you use for losing to City and having lower attendances than us? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/chef-threatens-to-poison-bristol-rovers-fans-at-the-memorial-stadium/story-29815403-detail/story.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 5 minutes ago, Super said: http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/chef-threatens-to-poison-bristol-rovers-fans-at-the-memorial-stadium/story-29815403-detail/story.html What a bellend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toblerone Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 6 minutes ago, Super said: http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/chef-threatens-to-poison-bristol-rovers-fans-at-the-memorial-stadium/story-29815403-detail/story.html What a complete TW@ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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