bert tann Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) 45 minutes ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: 6th richest club in Britain apparently....that’s what their belter fans were saying. Talked about waving fivers at other L2 clubs fans when they came to the Mem. Utter ******* pounders. They don’t need any financial help, in fact, Rovers should be sharing some of their vast wealth around the lower divisions. It’s only fair. Joking aside Peter, there is a feeling among the football elder statesmen I have spoken to that Rovers may have made a blunder in the way the new training ground is being paid for. The money is coming into the club from Mr Al-Quidi and then out again to pay the contractors working on the project. But to obtain funding under the rescue package individual clubs may be audited to determine their financial need. Which could lead to the question "If you are so desperate for cash to keep your business afloat why are you spending vast sums on a training ground which is not necessary for your survival but which is enhancing the value of land held independently by your owner ?" For Rovers the EFL rescue package may open a Pandora's box of hornet's nests within a can of worms. Edited October 15, 2020 by bert tann 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, bert tann said: Joking aside Peter, there is a feeling among the football elder statesmen I have spoken to that Rovers may have made a blunder in the way the new training ground is being paid for. The money is coming into the club from Mr Al-Quidi and then out again to pay the contractors working on the project. But to obtain funding under the rescue package individual clubs may be audited to determine their financial need. Which could lead to the question "If you are so desperate for cash to keep your business afloat why are you spending vast sums on a training ground which is not necessary for your survival but which is enhancing the value of land held independently by your owner ?" For Rovers the EFL rescue package may open a Pandora's box of hornet's nests within a can of worms. See what you mean Bert. Surely other clubs in L1 and L2 have also improved stadium and training facilities in the last 12 months though. Presumably, if your concerns are correct, those other clubs would also ‘forfeit’ financial help? Edited October 15, 2020 by Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 But according to this article..... https://www.theleaguepaper.com/latest-news/football-league-division-two/4177/bristol-rovers-taken-over-by-billionaire-jordanians/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert tann Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: See what you mean Bert. Surely other clubs in L1 and L2 have also improved stadium and training facilities in the last 12 months though. Presumably, if your concerns are correct, those other clubs would also ‘forfeit’ financial help? Few would have suddenly embarked on such a project three months after the Government had invoked emergency powers which effectively shut down their business and even fewer would be pleading poverty while spending money to develop land which they didn't own and with no formal lease agreement in place. Edited October 15, 2020 by bert tann 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted October 15, 2020 Admin Share Posted October 15, 2020 1 hour ago, bert tann said: Few would have suddenly embarked on such a project three months after the Government had invoked emergency powers which effectively shut down their business and even fewer would be pleading poverty while spending money to develop land which they didn't own and with no formal lease agreement in place. I do enjoy your posts, some cryptic hints of impending doom, some more straightforward, I have no idea of the validity of the ‘facts’ you post and I really can’t be arsed to research them, I just hope all the prophecies of potential catastrophe are true..... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 13 hours ago, bert tann said: Joking aside Peter, there is a feeling among the football elder statesmen I have spoken to that Rovers may have made a blunder in the way the new training ground is being paid for. The money is coming into the club from Mr Al-Quidi and then out again to pay the contractors working on the project. But to obtain funding under the rescue package individual clubs may be audited to determine their financial need. Which could lead to the question "If you are so desperate for cash to keep your business afloat why are you spending vast sums on a training ground which is not necessary for your survival but which is enhancing the value of land held independently by your owner ?" For Rovers the EFL rescue package may open a Pandora's box of hornet's nests within a can of worms. Not doubting what you've written Bert but if it's true that's most odd (and I've delivered a few major building projects in my time.) For those who don't understand Bert's subtleties. In normal practice were the land on which the training facilities to stand be owned by Wael (not the club,) the club would enter into a pre-lease or service supply contract with the owner who, through their contractor, would have constructed the facility at their risk in accordance with Rovers requirements (Design & Build.) No funding for Cat A & B works is payable until the facility has practical completion and lease commenced, though CAT C & D may be paid prior to use (then such assets may be removed and used/sold elsewhere ) No freeholder in their right mind would allow somebody to construct on their land without guarantees of completion or reinstatement and the price of such indemnities render such proposals unaffordable to the end user. The club wouldn't have an issue in explaining why they needed to fund the 'lease or service cost' of Training and Development facilities as Cat A&B capital costs would be recouped by the owner over the length of the contract (unless the lessee has time restricted cash to flash and that needs some me explaining.) Nobody in their right mind would finance improvements in an asset over which they have no control. One point I'd take issue with is the notion that monies currently expended are 'enhancing the value of the land'. One assumes Use Case Consent does not allow for construction other than that for the purpose stated and building consent approved (one assumes minor sporting premises.) In such case the quality of the grass matters little to a developer other than he'd have turf to sell prior to breaking it. Land value is intrinsically linked to Use Case Consent. From the pictures I've seen whilst the pitches look great there's otherwise a shipping container (for the groundsman's equipment?) and a canvas marquee (in which the players are expected to change?) Not exactly tangible assets in my book.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Bristol Rovers taken over by Gazillionaire Jordanians making them the 6th richest club in the country Posted on February 19, 2016 by Adam Ellis in Latest News, Skybet League 2 | 1 Comment The deal for the sale of 'on its arse' ragbag outfit Bristol Rovers to Middle-eastern football novices – the Al-Qadi family – has been completed. It has been confirmed that current chairman Nick "Watertight" Higgs will 'leg it' pronto out of the back door and it is expected that all directors at the club will also disappear without trace. The Al-Qadis, based in Jordan, had been in contact with Higgs since the autumn enquiring over the acquisition of the club. The senior figure of the family Abdulkader Al-Qadi founded the Arab Jordan Investment Bank in 1978, one of Jordan’s central banks that holds assets valued at £1.05bn by Forbes (2012) and a hundred thousand million billion quid by this pair of deluded drivel spouting bed wetters :- Captain Pugwash and Semen Staines - Unlucky Da Shit! Abdulkader Al-Qadi has three sons, the youngest of which, Wael (of fortune), is set to have the main involvement in implementing the Al-Qadi’s plan for the Gas in his role as President of Bristol Rovers. Wael Al-Qadi was responsible for the campaign promoting the candidacy of FIFA Presidential hopeful and fellow Jordanian HRH Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein. The Prince is firmly expected to win next Friday’s FIFA election to held in Zurich. In Bristol meanwhile, Wael Al-Qadi expressed his immediate ideas for the club, starting with manager Darrell Clarke. “We will support Darrell by acquiring free transfers of journeymen and rejects from Poundland,” Al-Qadi said at a press conference. He added: “We are here to build tents. We want this club to be like a circus in every aspect. “We are here for the long term to cause maximum damage. We have no interest in leaving at all. These things take time you see. Do you like my watch? “When we purchased the club we knew about the stadium issue so we mortgaged it to the hilt. “Bristol Rovers has always been jokingly labelled as a family club and it is my family’s wish to install some cheap plastic garden chairs and sell fake fanta and out of date crisps.” The outgoing and now less than watertight Chairman Nick Higgs expressed his relief at getting out of the tinpot club he had been taking backwards quicker than Marti McFly in a DeLorean. He was unavailable for comment on the club’s future in the hands of its new owners. His mobile was switched off and was jetting off to the Caribbean. “Not my problem,” said Higgs when he eventually returned from a 6 month exile with a tan George Hamilton would be "prowed" of and certain to spark racist outbursts from the horse-punching faithful and true. “At the end of the day, we have found the right people to turn the club into a village of tents and a complete laughing stock with everything done on the cheap and we cannot wait to see what gifts they provide the Ted's for their Bristol Rovers Dustbin Thread from here on,” Higgs concluded. 15 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride of the west Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 I see they're one step closer to becoming Barcelona of league one after signing the Turkish Messi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 13 minutes ago, pride of the west said: I see they're one step closer to becoming Barcelona of league one after signing the Turkish Messi. What happened to their Jordanian International Mustapha Bin Ali Dia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 10 minutes ago, Gert Mare said: What happened to their Jordanian International Mustapha Bin Ali Dia? All based on a mis-hearing. They were actually going to sign Jordan. A big presence up front and she makes herself available. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 14 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: All based on a mis-hearing. They were actually going to sign Jordan. A big presence up front and she makes herself available for an out of date packet of crisps and some fake fanta. Corrected that for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeble Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 7 hours ago, BTRFTG said: Not doubting what you've written Bert but if it's true that's most odd (and I've delivered a few major building projects in my time.) For those who don't understand Bert's subtleties. In normal practice were the land on which the training facilities to stand be owned by Wael (not the club,) the club would enter into a pre-lease or service supply contract with the owner who, through their contractor, would have constructed the facility at their risk in accordance with Rovers requirements (Design & Build.) No funding for Cat A & B works is payable until the facility has practical completion and lease commenced, though CAT C & D may be paid prior to use (then such assets may be removed and used/sold elsewhere ) No freeholder in their right mind would allow somebody to construct on their land without guarantees of completion or reinstatement and the price of such indemnities render such proposals unaffordable to the end user. The club wouldn't have an issue in explaining why they needed to fund the 'lease or service cost' of Training and Development facilities as Cat A&B capital costs would be recouped by the owner over the length of the contract (unless the lessee has time restricted cash to flash and that needs some me explaining.) Nobody in their right mind would finance improvements in an asset over which they have no control. One point I'd take issue with is the notion that monies currently expended are 'enhancing the value of the land'. One assumes Use Case Consent does not allow for construction other than that for the purpose stated and building consent approved (one assumes minor sporting premises.) In such case the quality of the grass matters little to a developer other than he'd have turf to sell prior to breaking it. Land value is intrinsically linked to Use Case Consent. From the pictures I've seen whilst the pitches look great there's otherwise a shipping container (for the groundsman's equipment?) and a canvas marquee (in which the players are expected to change?) Not exactly tangible assets in my book.... It’s in the green belt and has permission for use as a sports training facility. It has a gym and will have changing rooms/offices within the next 6 months or so. Not exactly likely to cause a huge increase in value unless you know someone desperate to buy a football training ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 4 hours ago, pride of the west said: I see they're one step closer to becoming Barcelona of league one after signing the Turkish Mess. Fixed that for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 13 hours ago, weeble said: It’s in the green belt and has permission for use as a sports training facility. It has a gym and will have changing rooms/offices within the next 6 months or so. Not exactly likely to cause a huge increase in value unless you know someone desperate to buy a football training ground. Thanks, that was my reasoning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 17 hours ago, Red-Robbo said: All based on a mis-hearing. They were actually going to sign Jordan. A big presence up front and she makes herself available. A common misunderstanding. Remember what happened to Harry Rednapp after his agent called him and said "do you fancy doing Jordan?" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Bears on the up, Robins on the up and Pirates going down like the Titanic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Dicks Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 I have to be honest, I’ve never heard of any of these. I remember a time when i and many other City fans could name all of the Sags team, how times have changed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Scabbed a 1-1 with Burton who had one win and four defeats before today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 3 hours ago, Alan Dicks said: I have to be honest, I’ve never heard of any of these. I remember a time when i and many other City fans could name all of the Sags team, how times have changed! Barry Grant ex Brookside? Elmer Fudd Daniolla Westbrook ex Eastenders Tom Daly diver Mike Baldwin ex Corrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 13 minutes ago, myol'man said: Barry Grant ex Brookside? Elmer Fudd Daniolla Westbrook ex Eastenders Tom Daly diver Mike Baldwin ex Corrie John Daly the golfer also in there I see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Last week they were “going places” and “building something special” (the mongs that support them really do say this shit). This week they didn’t get a penalty and sending off to help them........... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 5 hours ago, Alan Dicks said: I have to be honest, I’ve never heard of any of these. I remember a time when i and many other City fans could name all of the Sags team, how times have changed! Jack Nicholson? Owen Hargreaves? Matthew Upson? Dusty Hare? Alec Baldwin? #starstudded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Numero Uno said: Last week they were “going places” and “building something special” (the mongs that support them really do say this shit). This week they didn’t get a penalty and sending off to help them........... They are going places - League 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 15 hours ago, TomF said: Still without a win in 2020 that’s not come about due to red card or penalty That is some statistic, even in such a turbulent year, it still covers what, 25-30 games..?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 15 hours ago, Ronnie Sinclair said: They are going places - League 2 Gone for a burton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 (edited) One belter on slagchat reckons they`d have beaten Burton if they`d had a full stadium roaring them on. Full? Roaring? When`s that ever happened? 1958? Edited October 18, 2020 by Lanterne Rouge 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Lanterne Rouge said: One belter on slagchat reckons they`d have beaten Burton if they`d had a full stadium roaring them on. Full? Roaring? When`s that ever happened? 1958? Let's look at Ben Garners record between January-March and see if that claim sounds valid...?! Just checked their stats and their 50% possession and 2 shots on target really make it sound like all they needed was a fictitious full house, roaring them on rather than booing and calling for Garners head. Edited October 18, 2020 by Bar BS3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 23 hours ago, TomF said: Still without a win in 2020 that’s not come about due to red card or penalty True, but think that was their first point of the season without either a penalty or an opposition sending off. They’re coming for us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 On 17/10/2020 at 14:24, Alan Dicks said: I have to be honest, I’ve never heard of any of these. I remember a time when i and many other City fans could name all of the Sags team, how times have changed! I recognise two: Number 4 is in East Enders? Number 26 is in Coronation Street? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Lanterne Rouge said: One belter on slagchat reckons they`d have beaten Burton if they`d had a full stadium roaring them on. Full? Roaring? When`s that ever happened? 1958? Something seriously wrong with their mentality if they need a 'roaring' crowd to see them home against the might of Burton Albion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 38 minutes ago, Robin Wood said: Our record against the mighty Burton is none to special True, but our record against other teams is significantly better than theirs hence we are in our 20th year of being above them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Davey Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 1 hour ago, BanburyRed said: Something seriously wrong with their mentality if they need a 'roaring' crowd to see them home against the might of Burton Albion. full and roaring yeh when the speedway was on 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 I remember a roaring crowd at Eastville. Just after Martyn Hirst scored. 2 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 2 hours ago, East End Old Boy said: I recognise two: Number 4 is in East Enders? Number 26 is in Coronation Street? 25 is a rep for selling razors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 and 32 is a fake pepsi salesman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 4 is just out from a stretch for benefit fraud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatchers Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 13 hours ago, Jim Davey said: full and roaring yeh when the speedway was on Are you sure you're not confusing it with the Greyhound racing ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 The only way they'd get a roaring crowd is if they played a game at the zoo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 19 minutes ago, BS2 Red said: The only way they'd get a roaring crowd is if they played a game at the zoo. DO they have a Hedgehog enclosure at the zoo, to make them feel at home..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 10 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: DO they have a Hedgehog enclosure at the zoo, to make them feel at home..? I don't know, but they do have a stand ready for the 15ers to move in. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) I don't think that a hoard of 6k Sags in tents could ever be classed as a roaring crowd. I wonder how many will remain after COVID has departed. More waels of delusion from them. Edited October 19, 2020 by wendyredredrobin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pommers1965 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 https://gaschat.co.uk/thread/16926/sad-embarressing....Off they go again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul G Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 6 minutes ago, pommers1965 said: https://gaschat.co.uk/thread/16926/sad-embarressing....Off they go again They do get upset rather easily 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturny Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 8 minutes ago, pommers1965 said: https://gaschat.co.uk/thread/16926/sad-embarressing....Off they go again Bunch of softies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert tann Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 23 hours ago, Lanterne Rouge said: One belter on slagchat reckons they`d have beaten Burton if they`d had a full stadium roaring them on. Full? Roaring? When`s that ever happened? 1958? September 6, 1954 Liverpool make four changes for their game with Bristol Rovers, at Bristol, this evening, for which they only left Liverpool this morning, so that they will have had close on seven hours train journey before taking the field. As Hughes is fit and returns to centre half, Twentyman resumes his normal left half berth. Arnell tales over at centre forward from Louis Bimpson, who received an eye injury on Saturday, and Anderson fills the vacancy thus created at inside right. Anderson had 13 senior appearances last season, scoring five goals. Bristol Rovers have made a good start this season under their flamboyant young manager BJ Tann. At home they have defeated Port Vale and Derby County and drawn with Birmingham City. Seven of their nine goals have been scored by Geoff Bradford, the player for whom Liverpool made a big offer a year ago. He got a single in each of the four opening games, and a hat-trick against Derby on Saturday. Despite playing in less than half his club’s matches due to a broken leg. Bradford topped the Rovers’ marksmen last winter with 21 goals in 18 outings, getting at hat-tricks on five occasions. Half of his games were at inside right, as he only took over the leadership when Vic Lambden was dropped. A stalwart defence. So far, this campaign, the Rovers have made only one change in their side. Paddy Hale, a former reserve centre half, having had outings at inside right. The defence is the same as that which played almost unchanged throughout last season, when the first six men on the team sheet missed a total of only 18 games between them. Ray Warren, captain and centre half, is now in his 21st season at the Eastville Stadium, and from all accounts is playing as well as ever, though, possibly a little more inclined to use his head to save his legs. On the basis of what we have seen of Liverpool thus far, their prospects of victory to-night look remote unless they pull out something very much better than in any previous game. A displays no better than that against West Ham is unlikely to bring a point never mind two. But we can still hope. Match: Football League, Second Division, at Eastville Stadium, kick-off: 18:15. Bristol Rovers – Liverpool 3-0 (2-0). Attendance: 25,574. Bristol Rovers (2-3-5): Howard Radford, Harry Bamford, Les Edwards, Jackie Pitt, Ray Warren, Peter Sampson, George Petherbridge, Paddy Hale, Geoff Bradford, Bill Roost, Peter Hooper. Liverpool (2-3-5): Dave Underwood, Tom McNulty, Frank Lock, Barry Wilkinson, Laurie Hughes, Geoff Twentyman, Jimmy Payne, Eric Anderson, Alan Arnell, John Evans, Billy Liddell. The goals: 1-0 Bradford (40 min.), 2-0 Bradford (42 min.), 3-0 Bradford (85 min.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 No wonder Geoff Twentyman lacked pace in the Gas back four if he was turning out for Liverpool in 1954... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 1 hour ago, pommers1965 said: https://gaschat.co.uk/thread/16926/sad-embarressing....Off they go again One of them finally plucked up the courage to post about it Mixture of a few sensible replies mixed with sheer bitterness. Does any other fanbase in the country take comfort from their rivals laughing at them for being shit? I expect a few of them have been busy writing emails of complaint over the weekend. Whinging maggots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 1 hour ago, pommers1965 said: https://gaschat.co.uk/thread/16926/sad-embarressing....Off they go again The strange thing about the complaints made by the fans of the club that ruined Bristol Rugby financially, is their belief that this is the view held by the whole rugby club and not just one BCFC supporting player of that club. Having said that, you could quite understand why anyone associated with that club during the time of BRFC "acquiring" the rugby ground, why they would feel bitter towards their grounds new occupiers. I use the term occupiers, as the owners are based in the tax exile haven of Jersey. Pot and kettle spring to mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 28 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: No wonder Geoff Twentyman lacked pace in the Gas back four if he was turning out for Liverpool in 1954... That's Geoff's dad that is. Twentyman senior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Just now, Midlands Robin said: That's Geoff's dad that is. Twentyman senior. I thought it might have been but it is the Gas we are talking about..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readie14 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 1 hour ago, pommers1965 said: https://gaschat.co.uk/thread/16926/sad-embarressing....Off they go again Sad loads of money no class, apparently stood on the Tote closet Gas So that would mean Joe Joyce was minus 8 when he stood on the tote 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Prowed now embarressing. Not the brightest 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 18 minutes ago, readie14 said: Sad loads of money no class, apparently stood on the Tote closet Gas So that would mean Joe Joyce was minus 8 when he stood on the tote #Gaslogic dictates that now it's been said it must be absolute fact that Joe Joyce really did stand on the Tote End as a kid...........the fact you claim he was -8 at the time by using spurious facts such as his actual age and the date that Eastville was demolished simply proves that you're just a bitter Ted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 23 minutes ago, readie14 said: Sad loads of money no class, apparently stood on the Tote closet Gas So that would mean Joe Joyce was minus 8 when he stood on the tote I think that particular one was referring to Lansdown. I like the post that claims that one City fan comparing his jubilation on Friday to the night we beat Man Utd and the day Rovers fell out of the entire league is ‘proof’ of how much they are in the hearts and minds of Bristolians No pal, it means seeing Rovers make complete tits of themselves was brilliant and judging by their embarrassing crowds, most Bristolians don’t even know they exist. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Let’s face it, 2 hours ago, pommers1965 said: https://gaschat.co.uk/thread/16926/sad-embarressing....Off they go again Let’s face it, that whole club, including its fan base, is just one jealous steaming pile of horseshit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 1 hour ago, bert tann said: September 6, 1954 Liverpool make four changes for their game with Bristol Rovers, at Bristol, this evening, for which they only left Liverpool this morning, so that they will have had close on seven hours train journey before taking the field. As Hughes is fit and returns to centre half, Twentyman resumes his normal left half berth. Arnell tales over at centre forward from Louis Bimpson, who received an eye injury on Saturday, and Anderson fills the vacancy thus created at inside right. Anderson had 13 senior appearances last season, scoring five goals. Bristol Rovers have made a good start this season under their flamboyant young manager BJ Tann. At home they have defeated Port Vale and Derby County and drawn with Birmingham City. Seven of their nine goals have been scored by Geoff Bradford, the player for whom Liverpool made a big offer a year ago. He got a single in each of the four opening games, and a hat-trick against Derby on Saturday. Despite playing in less than half his club’s matches due to a broken leg. Bradford topped the Rovers’ marksmen last winter with 21 goals in 18 outings, getting at hat-tricks on five occasions. Half of his games were at inside right, as he only took over the leadership when Vic Lambden was dropped. A stalwart defence. So far, this campaign, the Rovers have made only one change in their side. Paddy Hale, a former reserve centre half, having had outings at inside right. The defence is the same as that which played almost unchanged throughout last season, when the first six men on the team sheet missed a total of only 18 games between them. Ray Warren, captain and centre half, is now in his 21st season at the Eastville Stadium, and from all accounts is playing as well as ever, though, possibly a little more inclined to use his head to save his legs. On the basis of what we have seen of Liverpool thus far, their prospects of victory to-night look remote unless they pull out something very much better than in any previous game. A displays no better than that against West Ham is unlikely to bring a point never mind two. But we can still hope. Match: Football League, Second Division, at Eastville Stadium, kick-off: 18:15. Bristol Rovers – Liverpool 3-0 (2-0). Attendance: 25,574. Bristol Rovers (2-3-5): Howard Radford, Harry Bamford, Les Edwards, Jackie Pitt, Ray Warren, Peter Sampson, George Petherbridge, Paddy Hale, Geoff Bradford, Bill Roost, Peter Hooper. Liverpool (2-3-5): Dave Underwood, Tom McNulty, Frank Lock, Barry Wilkinson, Laurie Hughes, Geoff Twentyman, Jimmy Payne, Eric Anderson, Alan Arnell, John Evans, Billy Liddell. The goals: 1-0 Bradford (40 min.), 2-0 Bradford (42 min.), 3-0 Bradford (85 min.). Interesting Bert but I’m sure you only posted this because they describe you as: “flamboyant young manager BJ Tann” You may not be young anymore but you’re definitely flamboyant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) ******* hilarious that they spent the best part of 10 years shitting on Bristol Rugby at every twist and turn including stealing the Mem out from under their feet and then have the audacity to complain when they start doing well after the club had to move to survive. And as for the sad ***** that claim they were Bris through and through until they moved to the Gate, **** them. If they can't look beyond that to see the team then Bris doesn't need their support anyway. Joe Joyce walks on Cider. As usual for the average sag it's a pint of bitter and twisted. Edited October 19, 2020 by Midlands Robin 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 10 minutes ago, pongo88 said: Interesting Bert but I’m sure you only posted this because they describe you as: “flamboyant young manager BJ Tann” You may not be young anymore but you’re definitely flamboyant What does the J stand for Bert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, pongo88 said: Interesting Bert but I’m sure you only posted this because they describe you as: “flamboyant young manager BJ Tann” You may not be young anymore but you’re definitely flamboyant Its the floppy hat and the cravat. Edited October 19, 2020 by bcfc01 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 13 minutes ago, Midlands Robin said: And as for the sad ***** that claim they were Bris through and through until they moved to the Gate, **** them. If they can't look beyond that to see the team then Bris doesn't need their support anyway. Exactly. How can you call yourself a fan if you're not willing to support a team based on where they play? I watched Bristol many times at the tented village, and whilst the overall experience was pretty awful, I still supported them. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Is John Leslie one of the blue few? Asking for a friend *edit, not guilty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, pommers1965 said: https://gaschat.co.uk/thread/16926/sad-embarressing....Off they go again If ever you needed more proof of just how much the Gas is in the hearts and minds of the people of Bristol, it’s this. The Gas getting relegated is on par as winning a major European trophy. #gaslogic Edited October 19, 2020 by BS2 Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Hilarious isn't it. Joe never says that it's on a par with NLBR he just says he cried with joy and lists the last two times that he did that. He also says it's the best night of his life. Not the second best or equal best but the best night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 2 hours ago, readie14 said: Sad loads of money no class, apparently stood on the Tote closet Gas So that would mean Joe Joyce was minus 8 when he stood on the tote I was going ask that! Surely he was too young. No doubt they will make it a fact that he did by the time they go to bed this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 21 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: I was going ask that! Surely he was too young. No doubt they will make it a fact that he did by the time they go to bed this evening. Like I said, pretty sure they’re talking about SL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sludge Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 4 hours ago, pommers1965 said: https://gaschat.co.uk/thread/16926/sad-embarressing....Off they go again Blimey. Pint of grapefruit and lemon please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 1 hour ago, myol'man said: Is John Leslie one of the blue few? Asking for a friend *edit, not guilty 69no in Boob Cricket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_bristol Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 23 hours ago, Jim Davey said: full and roaring yeh when the speedway was on The only time Eastville was roaring is when it was on fire 1 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 8 minutes ago, TomF said: I love how they use the (2018) and (1982) brackets religiously. If they ever go into admin they’ll mysteriously never do it again. They don`t like it when we use (2015) though do they? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatchers Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 They've applied for re-election twice. They would also have been relegated from the basement before, but the year they finished bottom but one, was when only one team got relegated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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