Bar BS3 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 35 minutes ago, Sprocket said: It`s also facing the wrong way. Those are the more expensive seats..! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 23 hours ago, SirColinOfMansfield said: SPOT THE TENT MATERIAL ..... Do I win? A canvas roof is in fact a safety feature. Anyone of average height, jumping up or even standing up in Row G (ie the back row) is likely to smack their head on that roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 6 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: A canvas roof is in fact a safety feature. Anyone of average height, jumping up or even standing up in Row G (ie the back row) is likely to smack their head on that roof. It’s not a problem. With the way their season is going, none of the 15ers are going to be jumping up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Royston Red Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 HOT NEWS: New Director's box is being planned for the Mem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I wonder if the shed they put in for their disabled supporters survived the stormy weather last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 10 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: I wonder if the shed they put in for their disabled supporters survived the stormy weather last night. They peg out extra guy ropes when gales are forecast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Royston Red said: HOT NEWS: New Director's box is being planned for the Mem. Fake news. The 15ers would never get that big a crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Royston Red said: HOT NEWS: New Director's box is being planned for the Mem. The terracing down the side of their pitch doesn’t even have a roof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 To be fair I Wonder if Steve had a whole host of major problems to overcome when planning the Lansdown Stand A stand can’t be placed behind the terrace for the same reason as the family stand wasn’t able to as it would block access for people standing on the terrace therefore creating a health and safety risk, putting the stand on the terrace would only serve to lower capacity. The only conceivable way the away capacity can be improved is to extend the south stand all the way across the pitch and give the extra block to away fans. Even this may not be possible however as Wael said a year or two ago that the reason it hasn’t been extended is because their are cables, a screen and an advertising billboard in the way. Tom Gorring isn’t daft, he would have looked to increasing away capacity as a means of increasing revenue and the fact that as of yet nothing hasn’t been done suggests it isn’t possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Wael said staying at the Mem wasn't at all feasible - surprisingly it now is the only feasible option unless someone bails him out... Should be called Walter Al Qadi after Walter Mitty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 4 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: To be fair I Wonder if Steve had a whole host of major problems to overcome when planning the Lansdown Stand A stand can’t be placed behind the terrace for the same reason as the family stand wasn’t able to as it would block access for people standing on the terrace therefore creating a health and safety risk, putting the stand on the terrace would only serve to lower capacity. The only conceivable way the away capacity can be improved is to extend the south stand all the way across the pitch and give the extra block to away fans. Even this may not be possible however as Wael said a year or two ago that the reason it hasn’t been extended is because their are cables, a screen and an advertising billboard in the way. Tom Gorring isn’t daft, he would have looked to increasing away capacity as a means of increasing revenue and the fact that as of yet nothing hasn’t been done suggests it isn’t possible. By that rational, is it safe to assume that literally nothing is “possible”..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 On 19/09/2018 at 20:55, Reigate Red said: Yes and still no information about whether they are shortcrust or puff pastry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 To be fair, though, some of their humour is quite amusing. Antonio Fargas Moderator Posts: 7,134 Member is Online Posting Level about an hour ago Weeezord and chelseasearle like this Quote Post by Antonio Fargas on about an hour ago 2 hours ago pucklegas said: 7 hours ago Tilly's Thighs said: The arrival of the new stand must have boosted morale! They ll run out and think they are at the Bernabeau Spelt Brean beach wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Royston Red said: HOT NEWS: New Director's box is being planned for the Mem. Authentic plastic white chairs! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Further developments are planned for those on the breezey Blackthorn End and as soon as a sponsor is found they'll be making further additions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 6 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Further developments are planned for those on the breezey Blackthorn End and as soon as a sponsor is found they'll be making further additions. Is that deckchair modelled on that awful Tesco bag kit they used to wear at Trumpton? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 9 minutes ago, myol'man said: Is that deckchair modelled on that awful Tesco bag kit they are wearing this season? Corrected for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Truly nasty.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 5 minutes ago, CiderJar said: Truly nasty.... Getting to look like a poor mans Eastville with every new additional stand. Soon they'll be planting flowers behind the goals and allowing dogs to run around the pitch. Wait for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 19 minutes ago, CiderJar said: Truly nasty.... Meanwhile, Ashton Gate’s “family stand” is located within the top tier of this fabulous 11,000 seater construction.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 23 minutes ago, CiderJar said: Truly nasty.... Wow. Didn't think it could get worse.... I'd be embarrassed to admit I go there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B block Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 22 minutes ago, CiderJar said: Truly nasty.... This is actually so funny it’s not funny anymore but embarrassing duscussing football with a work colleague in the US, asked where we were, top 6, could be playing Liverpool next year he said, meanwhile someone thinks the above is a worthwile positive news story, what is it 20 ft long and there’s still posts in the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 17 minutes ago, Taz said: Wow. Didn't think it could get worse.... I'd be embarrassed to admit I go there. What really cracks me up is they proudly announce it no wonder the fans are so deluded when the club have their heads in the clouds 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flounder Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 The worst thing is a quick google find at least two companies that supply temporary stands that at least don’t have a pillar every 6 foot. Perhaps the red seats put them off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 12 minutes ago, Flounder said: The worst thing is a quick google find at least two companies that supply temporary stands that at least don’t have a pillar every 6 foot. Perhaps the red seats put them off I quite like that! Out of Rovers price range clearly though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Flounder said: The worst thing is a quick google find at least two companies that supply temporary stands that at least don’t have a pillar every 6 foot. Perhaps the red seats put them off Not sponsored by our council tax payers money this one. Bristol Energy can whistle for my business now 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Meltdown pre game.. It's hard not to conclude that DC either doesn't give a sh** anymore or just flat out wants the sack. The constant selection of Nichols when we are already struggling for goals is perverse. Also a Reilly and Nichols frontline shows that he is just throwing sh** against a wall and seeing what sticks. Why is he doing this on the 9th game of the season when he should know what sort of strike partnership works best by now? If he wants the sack at this point I would be happy to give it to him quite frankly. Bore off with your awful players! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirColinOfMansfield Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 On 20/09/2018 at 22:35, SirColinOfMansfield said: I think Sainsbury's left their plans lying around before they pulled out and Wally thought it was a shame for them to go to waste ... QED 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 5 minutes ago, SirColinOfMansfield said: QED Not a good publicity photo. You can't see the concourse, coffee shop, bars, food outlets, big screen and so on. They must be there because we know they are up there with Spurs when it comes to stadium development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirColinOfMansfield Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 See the new mickey mouse tent Bristol Energy Family Stand in all its glory ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benguin Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 More crowd trouble at Rovers? 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, SirColinOfMansfield said: See the new mickey mouse tent Bristol Energy Family Stand in all its glory ... “We are bigger and richer than you’ll ever be” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 3 0 up after half an hour. Gonna be even funnier when they dont win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: 3 0 up after half an hour. Gonna be even funnier when they dont win. I hope the new stand can cope with the excitement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 3-1 now, come on Cov!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 (edited) Wonder how many Sags bothered to attend. Guessing at 8,500 less 500 Coventry minus 1,000 who paid but didn't go, so around 7,000 loyal and true blue few . Could even be less. Evil Post says 8385 less 1137 coventry = 7248 home. A fair few may have stayed home in the dry today, so real attendance somewhere between 6k and 6.5k Edited September 22, 2018 by wendyredredrobin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 1 minute ago, wendyredredrobin said: Wonder how many Sags bothered to attend. Guessing at 8,500 less 500 Coventry minus 1,000 who paid but didn't go, so around 7,000 loyal and true blue few . Could even be less. Cov sold out their allocation I think so about 1100 from them? Probably around 6k fewers (it is raining after all and a lot will still have hangovers after celebrating Wigan`s win into the wee small hours) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 1 hour ago, SirColinOfMansfield said: See the new mickey mouse tent Bristol Energy Family Stand in all its glory ... That simply doesn’t look safe to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 1 minute ago, BobBobSuperBob said: That simply doesn’t look safe to me The whole place is unsafe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 1 hour ago, BobBobSuperBob said: That simply doesn’t look safe to me It was no doubt packed to the rafters canvas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: It was no doubt packed to the rafters canvas I bet the new stand was rocking after their win today and that must have been terrifying for those in there. It probably shifted about six feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Unan said: “We are bigger and richer than you’ll ever be” As soon as I scrolled down and saw Wael @ £400 million and inside that top 20 rich list on BP 'Live' rag site I closed it; And I previously found no notation as to how they calculated the wealth sum for each FL league club; no doubt just made up. Is it really just the BP 'Live' site we have for news now? Its largely fake or old news. Otib is the news now with an honourable mention to the new bcfc.co.uk. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 I hear the rumours of the UWE being on again have been going around up there. Surely they wouldn't have splashed out on new stands if they were moving soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 19 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: I hear the rumours of the UWE being on again have been going around up there. Surely they wouldn't have splashed out on new stands if they were moving soon They will just fold it up and transport it to the new venue, one of those pop up gazebos afterall isn’t it ? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 3 hours ago, wendyredredrobin said: The whole place is unsafe. the whole place is unhealthy. needs a cordon around it with 10k gallons of domestos dropped from above to get rid of the germs. (on a match day when its packed to the canvas obviously) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 (edited) On 21/09/2018 at 18:51, Rich said: Getting to look like a poor mans Eastville with every new additional stand. Soon they'll be planting flowers behind the goals and allowing dogs to run around the pitch. Wait for it. Not before Dopey manually manipulates them all off Edited September 22, 2018 by alexukhc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 5 hours ago, chinapig said: Not a good publicity photo. You can't see the concourse, coffee shop, bars, food outlets, big screen and so on. They must be there because we know they are up there with Spurs when it comes to stadium development. So I didn’t dream it....they really said that ‘no club except Spurs has done more to improve their stadium than Roverzzz over this summer’???!!!!! I don’t think I have any more laughter in me....but that is certainly worth a guffaw or two! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 1 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 A Gas ITKr reveals the complications regarding the original plans for a larger tent ‘ Originally the stand was meant to go along the full length of the flat area but the safety officer wasn't happy because although people serving in the pastie huts could get in to the huts there was little space left between the stand and hut for people to served safely. So stand had to be re-positioned over the open terrace. There was also meant to be a stand for away fans but they couldn't fit it into the area allocated ,so didn't bother with it in the end. Had to put a family stand in though because the S.T had already been sold. Basically a major cockup.’ Meanwhile .... ‘ For a cup match against a big team, the stand can be dismantled and the capacity increased to what it was, the same could apply for a big league game if season ticket holders are willing to move to the South or Southwest stands to accommodate it. All other times the lost standing capacity won't be needed as its hardly as if we sell out the mem every week, there's not really any problem to be honest.’ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Presented without comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_bristol Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 One 3-1 victory and they’re “coming for us” all over social media again 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilRascal Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 28 minutes ago, luke_bristol said: One 3-1 victory and they’re “coming for us” all over social media again It’s simple: Gas beat Coventry 3-1. Coventry beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 in the FA Cup final. Spurs are the joint 3rd in the list of FA Cup winners - AND the Gas have improved their ground in the summer more than any other club including Spurs. Therefore they should definitely be playing in the Champions League. And they’ve got the best fans. Obviuos. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 1 hour ago, BS4 on Tour... said: I don't think that it would be the A1 best idea to get that stand "rocking" tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 12 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said: .but that is certainly worth a guffaw or two! Because guff all is what they're worth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 1 hour ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Well, if that's a "massif improvement", it doesn't say much about their so called stadium does it? it's shelter for the fans, so I realise it's a benefit off the pitch, but how will it be a benefit to the club ON the pitch as they claim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 2 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said: That ‘stand’ is utterly hilarious, and unlike the other small tent up there, it’s in full view of the TV Cameras so everyone can point, laugh and see what their owners think of them. That structure is their ‘identity’ in a nutshell. Still, 6th richest club in the country apparently ....that’s what their supporters were saying anyway. I bet they wished they’d kept their mouths shut now They never learn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 2 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Surely the railings at the front of this 'stand' will impair the view of anyone sitting in the first two rows? People sitting there will have to watch through bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 (edited) 18 hours ago, wendyredredrobin said: Wonder how many Sags bothered to attend. Guessing at 8,500 less 500 Coventry minus 1,000 who paid but didn't go, so around 7,000 loyal and true blue few . Could even be less. Evil Post says 8385 less 1137 coventry = 7248 home. A fair few may have stayed home in the dry today, so real attendance somewhere between 6k and 6.5k They often compare their attendances over the last couple of years with our attendances from the early 80s. The fact crowds were down all over the country at the time (including Eastville where they only averaged 5300 in the division ABOVE us) is never taken into consideration. 7248 home fans for a League 1 match is awful, especially for a club who’s fans constantly peddle the myth that they are super loyal and support their team in huge numbers no matter what happens. If they’d been in our shoes in 1982 after 3 successive relegations, losing matches, staring financial ruin in the face with crowd numbers down across the country I doubt their attendances would’ve got much over 2000. Edited September 23, 2018 by Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 40 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Surely the railings at the front of this 'stand' will impair the view of anyone sitting in the first two rows? People sitting there will have to watch through bars. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 3 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Simply has to be a wind up? Massif improvement?! Your in the stand? It needs throwing off the Massif Central granted but all the same.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Eddie Hitler said: I don't think that it would be the A1 best idea to get that stand "rocking" tbh. Although musing upon my own post if they get it rocking enough then they could enter the record books as being the first time that there has been a pitch invasion by an entire stand. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 3 hours ago, LilRascal said: It’s simple: Gas beat Coventry 3-1. Coventry beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 in the FA Cup final. Spurs are the joint 3rd in the list of FA Cup winners - AND the Gas have improved their ground in the summer more than any other club including Spurs. Therefore they should definitely be playing in the Champions League. And they’ve got the best fans. Obviuos. And don't forget what a nice man the owner is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Surely the railings at the front of this 'stand' will impair the view of anyone sitting in the first two rows? People sitting there will have to watch through bars. It will be worse when the busses stop there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3City Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Massif improvement - Massif Central - Massif Bellend - Massif Fraud - Priceless... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 48 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said: And don't forget what a nice man the owner is I think it only right if they did go into administration that WE carry him down Gloucester Road should high 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B block Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 17 minutes ago, BS3City said: Massif improvement - Massif Central - Massif Bellend - Massif Fraud - Priceless... Priceless? Is that the value of his watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3City Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 No I'm sure I read the watch was only 10 grand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 17 hours ago, alexukhc said: Not before Dopey manually manipulates them all off Didn't think I'd have to wait that long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 1 hour ago, BS3City said: Massif Bellend - It’s hard to tell, in those knickers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 On 22/09/2018 at 14:48, SirColinOfMansfield said: See the new mickey mouse tent Bristol Energy Family Stand in all its glory ... OMG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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