Bristol R*vers dustbin thread

[Open End Numb Legs]

28 minutes ago, The Swan and Cemetery said:

Insert the word ‘rugby’ and fair enough, but “rich footballing history”?!?

 

The word 'rich' clearly has a very loose meaning, as in 'we are the 6th richest football club in the country'.

[Enclosure Old Timer]

46 minutes ago, pongo88 said:

Looking at the picture, I don’t think there were barriers. I think that, what sort of, looks like barriers are the wooden benches. Is there anyone who went in this stand who can confirm what it was like? 

Sat in there a couple of times, definitely wooden benches with painted lines marking each seating space. 

[petehinton]

Why the **** is it a weird L shape? If you’re in the corner, you won’t be able to see a thing?! And why are they different heights??

******* brilliant. Imagine the bar being so low you get excited by this. 

[pillred]

11 hours ago, beaverface said:

It's difficult to tell, but is that terracing in the upper back part of the cowshed, or was it seating?

Looks a bit like the safe standing terracing we have now, doesn't it?

[1960maaan]

From Bristol Live (AKA BRFC Supporters Rag);

The Mem’s capacity currently stands at 9,832 with Rovers having to reduce it in the wake of Covid-19 and the greater safety regulations that resulted after the pandemic. The Gas’ average attendance, with one remaining League One fixture to be held in BS7, this season has been 8,853 - the ninth largest in the division.

Didn't I read they chose to drop capacity as over 10k would incur higher costs through restrictions ? 
They average 1000 below capacity, and that isn't all from away teams not selling out, be interesting to see the massive boost in attendances when the new Lego stand is built.
Planning has been applied for apparently, but the site is saying 8 weeks for small scale and 13 + for larger scale. If you say 3 month to get it past planning, that's July. Doesn't leave long to knock up a Stand does it.

 

Edited April 29, 2023 by 1960maaan

[pongo88]

20 minutes ago, Enclosure Old Timer said:

Sat in there a couple of times, definitely wooden benches with painted lines marking each seating space. 

We’re there any barriers in front of the benches? 

[Lanterne Rouge]

9 minutes ago, 1960maaan said:

From Bristol Live (AKA BRFC Supporters Rag);

The Mem’s capacity currently stands at 9,832 with Rovers having to reduce it in the wake of Covid-19 and the greater safety regulations that resulted after the pandemic. The Gas’ average attendance, with one remaining League One fixture to be held in BS7, this season has been 8,853 - the ninth largest in the division.

Didn't I read they chose to drop capacity as over 10k would incur higher costs through restrictions ? 
They average 1000 below capacity, and that isn't all from away teams not selling out, be interesting to see the massive boost in attendances when the new Lego stand is built.
Planning has been applied for apparently, but the site is saying 8 weeks for small scale and 13 + for larger scale. If you say 3 month to get it past planning, that's July. Doesn't leave long to knock up a Stand does it.

 

They`ve already got some retired chippies putting it together in the car park, just to keep their hand in. 

 

[Enclosure Old Timer]

23 minutes ago, pongo88 said:

We’re there any barriers in front of the benches? 

No, it was more like planks bolted to supports, no backs or barriers and it probably wasn't deep enough for a row M!!

[GrahamC]

42 minutes ago, 1960maaan said:

 

Planning has been applied for apparently, but the site is saying 8 weeks for small scale and 13 + for larger scale. If you say 3 month to get it past planning, that's July. Doesn't leave long to knock up a Stand does it.

 

According to those who have looked on the website it hasn’t been yet.

Without saying too much here I can think of a few people at BCC who might just make sure this application is pushed through a lot quicker than the average house loft extension..

[Open End Numb Legs]

55 minutes ago, petehinton said:

Why the **** is it a weird L shape? If you’re in the corner, you won’t be able to see a thing?! And why are they different heights??

******* brilliant. Imagine the bar being so low you get excited by this. 

See what you mean (excuse pun), sat right in the corner low down you won't be able to see across to the nearest goal. However, since the average attendance is about 3,000 below the new capacity there should room elsewhere to change seats so that's fine, nothing to see here (oh that's another pun, must stop doing that).

[beaverface]

1 hour ago, petehinton said:

Why the **** is it a weird L shape? If you’re in the corner, you won’t be able to see a thing?! And why are they different heights??

******* brilliant. Imagine the bar being so low you get excited by this. 

Been thinking about this myself. If you're sat in the smaller side stand and you're looking across to a corner on the far side, you literally have 6 or 7 pillars blocking your view!

I'm sure when they release the video fly through we'll be able to check.

[redysteadygo]

34 minutes ago, GrahamC said:

According to those who have looked on the website it hasn’t been yet.

Without saying too much here I can think of a few people at BCC who might just make sure this application is pushed through a lot quicker than the average house loft extension..

The application for the "grand designs" proposal next to our house was due to be decided by last August. With no alterations the planning decision was decided in February this year. All due to pressure of work apparently.

[Barrs Court Red]

47 minutes ago, GrahamC said:

According to those who have looked on the website it hasn’t been yet.

Without saying too much here I can think of a few people at BCC who might just make sure this application is pushed through a lot quicker than the average house loft extension..

There’s still arbitrary time scales to follow.

I do wonder if they’ve done this so they can say “look we need a new ground, Bristol council stop us expanding…”

[elhombrecito]

21 hours ago, Silvio Dante said:

To save you sullying yourselves, here it is:

”Championship Ready”

Just arrived at the stadium, and I was struck by the similarities between the new 15ers stand and this one...

[1960maaan]

6 hours ago, GrahamC said:

According to those who have looked on the website it hasn’t been yet.

Without saying too much here I can think of a few people at BCC who might just make sure this application is pushed through a lot quicker than the average house loft extension..

I took their word for it, didn't think they could be fibbing .

 I should know by now, they are as close to the truth as they are to the Championship.

[Port Said Red]

4 hours ago, elhombrecito said:

Just arrived at the stadium, and I was struck by the similarities between the new 15ers stand and this one...

Too many people in that one.

[Kingswood Robin]

On 28/04/2023 at 17:19, Silvio Dante said:

To save you sullying yourselves, here it is:

”Championship Ready”

They could nip down the road and buy it at Ikea

[Lanterne Rouge]

6 minutes ago, Kingswood Robin said:

They could nip down the road and buy it at steal it from Ikea

Corrected for accuracy

[Swede]

13 hours ago, The Swan and Cemetery said:

Insert the word ‘rugby’ and fair enough, but “rich footballing history”?!?

 

Rich footballing history?!? That is stretching it a bit. The Watney cup is a rare piece of silverware. Unique is probably a better word, as in the only club I know of who have been relegated out of the football league by a team wearing their kit.

[bert tann]

14 hours ago, GrahamC said:

Must admit in my initial desire to take the piss out of the one behind the goal I completely missed the “structure” to the right, that basically is a bus shelter, isn’t it? Looks ridiculous.

With regards to planning permission it isn’t my field of expertise but I’m sure you can carry on with all preparatory work in advance (if you’re brave you can actually crack on without it at risk you’ll have to dismantle).

There are huge backlogs outstanding as a result of the pandemic but replacing one structure with a similar height one is highly unlikely to be contentious & so provided it does get nodded through I can’t see it being a problem.

Looks absolutely shit, though.

The claimed capacity of the new structure is triple that of the existing tent.

And from the drawing it looks as though it will be the same height as the West Stand which would mean a doubling of the current elevation.

 

[redkev]

8 hours ago, bert tann said:

The claimed capacity of the new structure is triple that of the existing tent.

And from the drawing it looks as though it will be the same height as the West Stand which would mean a doubling of the current elevation.

 

4 stands and only half the ground shown what a dump

[Port Said Red]

36 minutes ago, redkev said:

4 stands and only half the ground shown what a dump

Everytime I see that main stand I think I must go to Bath Races again this year.

[italian dave]

22 hours ago, 1960maaan said:

 

Planning has been applied for apparently, but the site is saying 8 weeks for small scale and 13 + for larger scale. If you say 3 month to get it past planning, that's July. Doesn't leave long to knock up a Stand does it.

 

Judging by that picture, it won’t need long…..

[italian dave]

9 hours ago, Swede said:

Rich footballing history?!? That is stretching it a bit. The Watney cup is a rare piece of silverware. Unique is probably a better word, as in the only club I know of who have been relegated out of the football league by a team wearing their kit.

And even the Watney Cup is nothing to do with the memorial ground’s history! 
 

[adamski]

I think we are doing them a disservice, as you can see, this has been in the planning stage for some considerable time, as was identified by a plucky poster earlier in the thread. The prototype (pictured) proved very popular and cost effective. Now that timber, PVC corrugated sheet and 100mm nail stocks have stabilised post COVID, supplies can be secured, North Bristol handymen employed the master plan actioned. The wooden construction will show what an eco friendly and go-ahead club they really are and put one over local rivals Forest Green Rovers!

Edited April 30, 2023 by adamski

[Red_Alligator]

8 minutes ago, adamski said:

I think we are doing them a disservice, as you can see, this has been in the planning stage for some considerable time, as was identified by a plucky poster earlier in the thread. The prototype (pictured) proved very popular and cost effective. Now that timber, PVC corrugated sheet and 100mm nail stocks have stabilised post COVID, supplies can be secured, North Bristol handymen employed the master plan actioned. The wooden construction will show what an eco friendly and go-ahead club they really are and put one over local rivals Forest Green Rovers!

Joint project by Lego and Subbuteo then. 

[adamski]

1 minute ago, Red_Alligator said:

Joint project by Lego and Subbuteo then. 

No way, far too high tech...let us say a homage to their design principles, but cheaper and not quite so substantial !

[22A]

Genuine question.

IF Rovers gained promotion, could it then be stopped if the ground is "Considered unsuitable for the Championship"?

[elhombrecito]

2 hours ago, Red_Alligator said:

Joint project by Lego and Subbuteo then. 

Don't be silly, have you seen the price of Lego lately? 

[The Gasbuster]

12 hours ago, redkev said:

4 stands and only half the ground shown what a dump

I counted 5 “stands”, Kev !

[Lanterne Rouge]

Just now, The Gasbuster said:

I counted 5 “stands”, Kev !

The fifth one is some boy scouts having a camp out. Easy mistake to make though.

[Swede]

12 hours ago, adamski said:

I think we are doing them a disservice, as you can see, this has been in the planning stage for some considerable time, as was identified by a plucky poster earlier in the thread. The prototype (pictured) proved very popular and cost effective. Now that timber, PVC corrugated sheet and 100mm nail stocks have stabilised post COVID, supplies can be secured, North Bristol handymen employed the master plan actioned. The wooden construction will show what an eco friendly and go-ahead club they really are and put one over local rivals Forest Green Rovers!

Looks like its been designed on a Commodore 64 computer. They'll have to come up with something better than this fag packet design for planning. It resembles a cattle shed. What an embarrassment this is. It really shows that their chelsea supporting charlatan couldn't give a flying f about them.The gift keeps giving. Tinpot

[RedLionLad]

Imagine thinking this would be something worth getting excited about.

#tinpot

[Maltshoveller]

On 28/04/2023 at 17:19, Silvio Dante said:

 

 

This will not be the final design

There was a mix up in communication between Wael and the architect 

Wael being a big Chelsea fan asked for the stand to look like THE SHED at Stamford Bridge

The architect thought he said A SHED

[redkev]

22 hours ago, The Gasbuster said:

I counted 5 “stands”, Kev !

There coming for us mind , perhaps there out standing us 

[redkev]

On 30/04/2023 at 09:19, Port Said Red said:

Everytime I see that main stand I think I must go to Bath Races again this year.

Main stand

[RedM]

On 30/04/2023 at 11:36, 22A said:

Genuine question.

IF Rovers gained promotion, could it then be stopped if the ground is "Considered unsuitable for the Championship"?

I thought it used to be as long as they had plans to redevelop or move elsewhere they had 3 years(?) or so. This is how Brentford for example had terracing in place for years for away fans until they moved.

[Open End Numb Legs]

3 hours ago, Maltshoveller said:

This will not be the final design

There was a mix up in communication between Wael and the architect 

Wael being a big Chelsea fan asked for the stand to look like THE SHED at Stamford Bridge

The architect thought he said A SHED

I first reminded of those traps that greyhounds start dog races from. Perhaps this is intentional, a link to their Eastville past. Just needs a small furry animal whizzing around the outside of the pitch to complete the look.

[Gert Mare]

[Silvio Dante]

Sometimes, there’s just only so much shit you can spout before you have to take a break:

 

[Bristol Rob]

2 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said:

Sometimes, there’s just only so much shit you can spout before you have to take a break:

 

Maybe he has found an arse more deserving of his tongue.

[phantom]

1 hour ago, Silvio Dante said:

Sometimes, there’s just only so much shit you can spout before you have to take a break:

 

Who is he? 

[Swede]

1 minute ago, phantom said:

Who is he? 

I think he's originally from North Korea judging by the endless crap he writes

[RedLionLad]

"Well a very happy 2and of may to all those old enough to remember that wonderful evening,probably my best game ever,a date the older Ted's still hate. FTG"

 

Wait until he sees tomorrow's date !

[Bazooka Joe]

On 28/04/2023 at 17:19, Silvio Dante said:

To save you sullying yourselves, here it is:

”Championship Ready”

"Improvements" ?  They're having a laugh !

All they need is a stick of dynamite and a bulldozer.

 

[Slacker]

1 hour ago, Bazooka Joe said:

"Improvements" ?  They're having a laugh !

All they need is a stick of dynamite and a bulldozer.

 

Even some still in date crisps would be a start. 

[Kingswood Robin]

2 hours ago, RedLionLad said:

"Well a very happy 2and of may to all those old enough to remember that wonderful evening,probably my best game ever,a date the older Ted's still hate. FTG"

 

Wait until he sees tomorrow's date !

May 2nd 2001. Wycombe sent Bristol Rovers hurtling into the Third Division with a 2-1 victory at The Memorial Stadium.

I was there that night in 1990. The date came back to bite them on the arse though. May 2nd 2001, the last day that Bristol Rovers were in the same division as Bristol City. Happy May 2nd everyone !

[Silvio Dante]

2 hours ago, RedLionLad said:

"Well a very happy 2and of may to all those old enough to remember that wonderful evening,probably my best game ever,a date the older Ted's still hate. FTG"

 

Wait until he sees tomorrow's date !

The Second of May you say?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/1306803.stm

I well recall gasheads w*nking themselves into a coma every May 2nd post 1990, even naming their fanzine after it. 
 

Then, on 2nd May 2001, Rovers (hitherto the most mediocre side in English football having never been in top or bottom divisions) were relegated to league two for the first time in their history. By Wycombe (yep, them again!)

The tugging stopped. The circle jerking stopped. The 2nd May was now associated with the saddest day in their history, when they fell to the lowest ebb they had ever been to. A cruel irony - fate would have that their special day was now their most tragic achievement.

Until 16 years and one day later, obviously.

We should do advent calendars.

[beaverface]

1 minute ago, Silvio Dante said:

The Second of May you say?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/1306803.stm

I well recall gasheads w*nking themselves into a coma every May 2nd post 1990, even naming their fanzine after it. 
 

Then, on 2nd May 2001, Rovers (hitherto the most mediocre side in English football having never been in top or bottom divisions) were relegated to league two for the first time in their history. By Wycombe (yep, them again!)

The tugging stopped. The circle jerking stopped. The 2nd May was now associated with the saddest day in their history, when they fell to the lowest ebb they had ever been to. A cruel irony - fate would have that their special day was now their most tragic achievement.

Until 16 years and one day later, obviously.

We should do advent calendars.

Surely they couldn't drop any lower than that, that must be their lowest ebb ever???!

[Kingswood Robin]

3 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said:

The Second of May you say?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/1306803.stm

I well recall gasheads w*nking themselves into a coma every May 2nd post 1990, even naming their fanzine after it. 
 

Then, on 2nd May 2001, Rovers (hitherto the most mediocre side in English football having never been in top or bottom divisions) were relegated to league two for the first time in their history. By Wycombe (yep, them again!)

The tugging stopped. The circle jerking stopped. The 2nd May was now associated with the saddest day in their history, when they fell to the lowest ebb they had ever been to. A cruel irony - fate would have that their special day was now their most tragic achievement.

Until 16 years and one day later, obviously.

We should do advent calendars.

We need some kind of Stretford end counter at Ashton Gate. Each year just turn it over again.

[Lanterne Rouge]

17 minutes ago, Kingswood Robin said:

May 2nd 2001. Wycombe sent Bristol Rovers hurtling into the Third Division with a 2-1 victory at The Memorial Stadium.

I was there that night in 1990. The date came back to bite them on the arse though. May 2nd 2001, the last day that Bristol Rovers were in the same division as Bristol City. Happy May 2nd everyone !

May 2nd is my birthday. I have to say 1990`s was one to forget but 2001 more than made up for it.

Revenge is a dish best served cold.

[Kingswood Robin]

1 minute ago, Lanterne Rouge said:

May 2nd is my birthday. I have to say 1990`s was one to forget but 2001 more than made up for it.

Revenge is a dish best served cold.

Well Happy Birthday !

[Red Army 75]

Let’s hope Steve Cotterills Shrewsbury beat Rovers today. Think Barton was a bit disrespectful to SC last time they played. Also a bit other top abuse from a few dribblers. 
 

Sure SC wouldn’t mind getting into them tonight 

[Gazred]

Rover's ex player scores for Shrews. 1-0 already.

[Silvio Dante]

Yeah, because the thing Leeds need to do is appoint someone to make them more hated and who has a management record which ranges from mediocre to shit.

They really do make themselves look like tits.

 

[Coombsy]

1 down after three minutes 

[RedLionLad]

1 minute ago, Gazred said:

Rover's ex player scores for Shrews. 1-0 already.

2 minutes and he taunted many empty seats 

[Red Army 75]

GOAL! Shrewsbury 1-0 Rovers

Luke Leahy.

The former Rovers skipper gets his head on the corner and powers it past Ellery Balcombe. 

He seemed to give the Gasheads behind the goal a bit of stick as he wheeled away to celebrate.
 

Oh that will upset them.

[petehinton]

Going to have a field day with this if they lose 

[RedLionLad]

9 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said:

GOAL! Shrewsbury 1-0 Rovers

Luke Leahy.

The former Rovers skipper gets his head on the corner and powers it past Ellery Balcombe. 

He seemed to give the Gasheads behind the goal a bit of stick as he wheeled away to celebrate.
 

Oh that will upset them.

Looks like every Gashead was given 3 or 4 empty seats as a bonus

[weepywall]

Let's play their "guess the away following" game...Shrewsbury about 125 miles from Bristol, just over 2 hours away, last away game of the season although just after a bank holiday tbf, a club with huge away support (it's what they do)...I'm going for 1100 away fans (if they do travel in massive numbers) as they claim

[RedLionLad]

6 minutes ago, weepywall said:

Let's play their "guess the away following" game...Shrewsbury about 125 miles from Bristol, just over 2 hours away, last away game of the season although just after a bank holiday tbf, a club with huge away support (it's what they do)...I'm going for 1100 away fans (if they do travel in massive numbers) as they claim

Much less than 1100

[Numero Uno]

“Dad, why are you leaving us?”.

”Sorry son but I’ve got to continue my mission to get the Gas promoted”.

”But Dad…”

”What son?”

”You’re 23 points off the play offs you ****”.

[BCFC11]

41 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said:

Yeah, because the thing Leeds need to do is appoint someone to make them more hated and who has a management record which ranges from mediocre to shit.

They really do make themselves look like tits.

 

Yet they wonder why we continue to take the piss out of them

[bcfc01]

5 minutes ago, BCFC11 said:

Yet they wonder why we continue to take the piss out of them

Thats from their official twitter ??

WTF, **** me.

What a bunch of arseholes.

Bristol ******* Rovers taking the piss out of Leeds United.

I've seen it all now.

 

Edited May 2, 2023 by bcfc01

[petehinton]

Barton and Wilbraham having to be separated as they go down the tunnel

[Bristol Rob]

Just now, petehinton said:

Barton and Wilbraham having to be separated as they go down the tunnel

I know who my money would be on.

[Red Army 75]

2 minutes ago, petehinton said:

Barton and Wilbraham having to be separated as they go down the tunnel

Love it if Wilbraham pulled Joeys pants over his head

[Ska Junkie]

Go on Wilbs, do the human race a favour! 

Once a red, always a red.

[Simon bristol]

3 minutes ago, petehinton said:

Barton and Wilbraham having to be separated as they go down the tunnel

Id enjoy that!