Bristol R*vers dustbin thread

[petehinton]

The ******* gorms seem split, either Johnson Clarke-Harris is going to buy himself out of his contract to sign for them (????) or they’ve bid £1m for him that’s been rejected as Posh want £3m ffs

[WessexPest]

5 hours ago, Hot Air said:

Not at all - a concentration of 'Hot Air' is expected to be moving into the OTIB forum in response to the suggestion that Birmingham fans responded to a lack of atmosphere by chanting 'is this a library'? during their 2-0 triumph. After this abject display, OTIB contributors can expect to experience a sustained depression and dark moods for the whole of next week, which will only be briefly alleviated by brief infusions of 'Hot Air'. 

Atmosphere was excellent at start of the game but fell flat - however, any other ground would have been the same watching such a thoroughly wretched display from the hosts.

I take it you didn’t read my post about comments from travelling fans at the Pisspoorial last season who said the place was like a crypt full of mimes. Even your own fans have commented on the shit atmosphere, particularly from the Blackthorn End. 

 

[JAWS]

On 18/08/2023 at 19:25, Hot Air said:

Sweetheart, you've heard it said that the opposite of love is not hate, it is indifference? 

You and your fellow contributors are quite clearly not indifferent to us. Your protestations notwithstanding, you are still deeply interested and even invested in us and our fate and fortune. 

Now, it is Friday evening. Let's leave it here for the weekend. 

 

I thought you we're leaving it there for the weekend? #obsessed

[Fordy62]

3 hours ago, Hot Air said:

Are they or are they not complementary about our fans? 

 

Jesus mate. If I go into Google and search for the right words I’ll be able to prove that AIDS is a cure for whooping cough and that Donald Trump is an excellent leader. 

But to be honest I’m still chuckling at your definition of gas. You absolute moron.

[fgrsimon]

On 16/08/2023 at 23:13, Sir Colby-Tit said:

I think it's because we've consistently underachieved for a club playing in a city the size of Bristol, but miraculously they've managed to be consistently shitter than us , making them the most bitter football fans in the entire football league.

I've thought this many times. Lets face it, City have achieved the square root of fa in, what 130 years of existence and supporting them has been a largely unrewarding activity to say the least. For 95% of that time Rovers have been worse. It's no surprise at all then that their supporter base is so bitter.

[WessexPest]

Admin - I seem to recall that the last Rent Boy to infest this forum under the handle “Ashton Hero” was quickly rechristened “Deluded Sag”. Any chance “Hot Air” could undergo a similar head-swap op.? Suggested alter ego, “Inert Gas”.

[GeoTheCiderHead]

7 hours ago, Open End Numb Legs said:

I can understand why a team would find the Mem off putting to play at. Not because of the fans or atmosphere but because it is not the sort of stadium they would be used to as professional footballers. A confusing mess of tents and now with a few bushes and back gardens at one end.

The radio commentators will be saying 'Rovers will play towards the patio end in this 1st half'.

We see this every season in the FA cup, a Prem side will go to a non league side with a ground like the Mem and struggle to switch on mentally and play their normal game.

that line tickled me 

[CiderJar]

[Andy082005]

8 hours ago, Hot Air said:

Steve Evans

"You have to respect the manager, the opponents and you certainly have to respect the Bristol Rovers fans - they've given me plenty of stick over the years but they give brilliant backing to their team.

Steve Evans claims Gillingham silenced the Mem in draw with Bristol Rovers - Bristol Live (bristolpost.co.uk)

Derek Adams

“They are one of the bigger clubs, fan base wise it is excellent, and they always create a good atmosphere when you go there. 

Adams expecting strong opposition in Bristol Rovers - News - Morecambe (morecambefc.com)

Steve Evans

"You have to respect the manager, the opponents and you certainly have to respect the Bristol Rovers fans - they've given me plenty of stick over the years but they give brilliant backing to their team.

Steve Evans claims Gillingham silenced the Mem in draw with Bristol Rovers - Bristol Live (bristolpost.co.uk)

Derek Adams

“They are one of the bigger clubs, fan base wise it is excellent, and they always create a good atmosphere when you go there. 

Adams expecting strong opposition in Bristol Rovers - News - Morecambe (morecambefc.com)

Morecambe and Stevenage 

[East End Old Boy]

6 hours ago, Fordy62 said:

If I go into Google and search for the right words I’ll be able to prove that AIDS is a cure for whooping cough and that Donald Trump is an excellent leader.

Don’t believe AIDS is a cure for whooping cough, but the other………

[Gert Mare]

13 hours ago, Hot Air said:

Never heard it at the Mem. I have however heard opposition fans and managers repeatedly say that it is difficult place to play because of the home fans and the atmosphere they generate.

Collins does need to be given a rest. He has been out of form since the end of last season - he won best player in the league because of his pre-Christmas form. Bring in Sinclair and stick with Marquis upfront. 

Finley is struggling and replacing him with Bogarde for a few games seems a good decision.

Loft isn't useless but isn't a top-half L1 striker and needs to be moved on.

I see that your fans are calling for a new striker. Why not JCH? I'm surprised no championship club has taken a gamble on him yet. 

It’s probably due to the fact that every other song is about Bristol City, so I guess the opposition fans are confused as to who they are actually playing?

As the neutral Villa groundhoppers said “And the fans are dreadful, they’ve got one club anthem that they tried to get going but it’s just not got going and then every other song is about Bristol City, at least Bristol City have got that section in the corner”

Atmosphere = “Sheeeed’ead! Sheeeed’ead! Sheeeed’ead!”

Particularly enjoyed the Rovers fans support at the Torquay match a few years back. How did it go again? Oh yes, I remember, “BOO **** OFF ******* RUBBISH BOO ******* DOG SHIT!”

Colin Daniel and co didn’t find it a difficult place to play at, but then again, they were wearing Rovers shirts

Atmosphere second to none alright at the Tinpotteries

Edited August 20, 2023 by Gert Mare

[Unan]

11 hours ago, Hot Air said:

Steve Evans

"You have to respect the manager, the opponents and you certainly have to respect the Bristol Rovers fans - they've given me plenty of stick over the years but they give brilliant backing to their team.

Steve Evans claims Gillingham silenced the Mem in draw with Bristol Rovers - Bristol Live (bristolpost.co.uk)

Derek Adams

“They are one of the bigger clubs, fan base wise it is excellent, and they always create a good atmosphere when you go there. 

Adams expecting strong opposition in Bristol Rovers - News - Morecambe (morecambefc.com)

Steve Evans

"You have to respect the manager, the opponents and you certainly have to respect the Bristol Rovers fans - they've given me plenty of stick over the years but they give brilliant backing to their team.

Steve Evans claims Gillingham silenced the Mem in draw with Bristol Rovers - Bristol Live (bristolpost.co.uk)

Derek Adams

“They are one of the bigger clubs, fan base wise it is excellent, and they always create a good atmosphere when you go there. 

Adams expecting strong opposition in Bristol Rovers - News - Morecambe (morecambefc.com)

Two comments from two small time managers? Is that classified as “constantly complimented” or whatever you said (I don’t care enough to look back)

[Gert Mare]

1 minute ago, Marcus Aurelius said:

Two comments from two small time managers? Is that classified as “constantly complimented” or whatever you said (I don’t care enough to look back)

Yeah, they pride themselves on the atmosphere at Membley being toxic….go figure?!

[RedHienz]

3 hours ago, WessexPest said:

Admin - I seem to recall that the last Rent Boy to infest this forum under the handle “Ashton Hero” was quickly rechristened “Deluded Sag”. Any chance “Hot Air” could undergo a similar head-swap op.? Suggested alter ego, “Inert Gas”.

For someone to come on, ignoring any valid questions in order to waffle rubbish is past tiresome. 

Mods it's time.

[Gert Mare]

11 hours ago, Hot Air said:Derek Adams

 

Derek Adams

“They are one of the bigger clubs, fan base wise it is excellent, and they always create a good atmosphere when you go there. 

Adams expecting strong opposition in Bristol Rovers - News - Morecambe (morecambefc.com)

But not quite as big as the mighty PETERBOROUGH 

[Numero Uno]

The easiest thing to do is ignore them. The more you feed it……..

[Bristol Rob]

13 hours ago, petehinton said:

The ******* gorms seem split, either Johnson Clarke-Harris is going to buy himself out of his contract to sign for them (????) or they’ve bid £1m for him that’s been rejected as Posh want £3m ffs

That would be next level delusion to think that a player is so desperate to return to the fewers they would shell out their own hard earned to buy themselves out of their contract.

[The Gasbuster]

9 hours ago, WessexPest said:

Admin - I seem to recall that the last Rent Boy to infest this forum under the handle “Ashton Hero” was quickly rechristened “Deluded Sag”. Any chance “Hot Air” could undergo a similar head-swap op.? Suggested alter ego, “Inert Gas”.

I did suggest "Tedious Sag" previously.

Seems even more apt now.

[Red-Robbo]

19 hours ago, AppyDAZE said:

That boring old song is sang by away fans up and down the country regardless of the atmosphere.

Its old, it’s boring, it’s not original, and it is pathetic tbh.

The other one being Bristol’s a shit hole.

Bit rich when it’s being sang by a bunch of Brummies.

 

 

Who probably have also never set foot in a library in their life.

[42nite]

50 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said:

 

Who probably have also never set foot in a library in their life.

Pardon?

 

[pongo88]

12 hours ago, fgrsimon said:

I've thought this many times. Lets face it, City have achieved the square root of fa in, what 130 years of existence and supporting them has been a largely unrewarding activity to say the least. For 95% of that time Rovers have been worse. It's no surprise at all then that their supporter base is so bitter.

The square roof of FA? You have obviously forgotten City’s Welsh Cup final triumph over the mighty Tranmere Rovers in 1934. OK, it took a replay but so called big teams such as Chelsea have never managed this. Just to put it into perspective, the last team to win the Welsh Cup was The New Saints of Oswestry Town & Llansantffraid Football Club, 

[CiderJar]

4 hours ago, The Gasbuster said:

I did suggest "Tedious Sag" previously.

Seems even more apt now.

It took me the best part of five years to become tedious, this new guy is very good.

[marmite]

I maybe dyslexic but I do love an anagram, and an anagram of "hot air" is "thick as shit".

[redsquirrel]

14 hours ago, WessexPest said:

Admin - I seem to recall that the last Rent Boy to infest this forum under the handle “Ashton Hero” was quickly rechristened “Deluded Sag”. Any chance “Hot Air” could undergo a similar head-swap op.? Suggested alter ego, “Inert Gas”.

or 'wet fart'

[Red Army 75]

Just sat down to watch Golf life with tubes from soccer AM. Who’s his guest this week. Joey ******* Barton. Oh and he’s already touched on the blue half of Bristol 

[Flounder]

Anyone know if the Blue Few have a Baghdad supporter club?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-66563678

[luke_bristol]

2 hours ago, redsquirrel said:

or 'wet fart'

Or “ha, riot” like the post-match scenes when Colin Daniel sent them down to non league. Remember that?

[Port Said Red]

2 hours ago, Red Army 75 said:

Just sat down to watch Golf life with tubes from soccer AM. Who’s his guest this week. Joey ******* Barton. Oh and he’s already touched on the blue half of Bristol 

See, I read that as "he has touched all the Blues in Bristol". I must get my eyes checked.

[CiderJar]

10 hours ago, Red Army 75 said:

Just sat down to watch Golf life with tubes from soccer AM. Who’s his guest this week. Joey ******* Barton. Oh and he’s already touched on the blue half of Bristol 

I'm just impressed that you watch telly with Tubes.

[adamski]

15 hours ago, Red Army 75 said:

Just sat down to watch Golf life with tubes from soccer AM. Who’s his guest this week. Joey ******* Barton. Oh and he’s already touched on the blue half of Bristol 

Not one of the best, Barton's advice on several holes was bollocks, especially the third! Big push for his pay site...to keep out the knockers.... Lots of council estate references..I come from a family of roofers, poor but honest , murder story...no wife beating tales... 

[Open End Numb Legs]

As I am reading this thread my wife has just asked my what a narcissist is..... and to give her an example.

Well.......

[Miah Dennehy]

18 hours ago, pongo88 said:

The square roof of FA? You have obviously forgotten City’s Welsh Cup final triumph over the mighty Tranmere Rovers in 1934. OK, it took a replay but so called big teams such as Chelsea have never managed this. Just to put it into perspective, the last team to win the Welsh Cup was The New Saints of Oswestry Town & Llansantffraid Football Club, 

Have you ever won the Watney Cup though?

[Gert Mare]

1 hour ago, Miah Dennehy said:

Have you ever won the Watney Cup though?

What a thrilling final that was. There are some condensed highlights (If you could even call it that) on YouTube.

They should have just tossed a coin at the beginning of that final. 

 

[pongo88]

2 hours ago, Miah Dennehy said:

Have you ever won the Watney Cup though?

As an expert judge in all matter of taste I refuse to associate myself with such a vile beverage. Bristol City also have high standards so the club gave this competition a wide berth 

[Slacker]

23 minutes ago, pongo88 said:

As an expert judge in all matter of taste I refuse to associate myself with such a vile beverage. Bristol City also have high standards so the club gave this competition a wide berth 

Did I imagine this or did we play a Blackthorn Cup against Rangers?My memory is pretty shocking. 

[phantom]

52 minutes ago, Slacker said:

Did I imagine this or did we play a Blackthorn Cup against Rangers?My memory is pretty shocking. 

It was the name given to our pre season fixture against them a few years back as we both had the same back of shirt sponsor

[dilligaf]

8 minutes ago, phantom said:

It was the name given to our pre season fixture against them a few years back as we both had the same back of shirt sponsor

Didn't we manage to convince them to take Richard Foster home with them? 

[BCFC11]

Imagine my shock...

 

[Lanterne Rouge]

16 minutes ago, BCFC11 said:

Imagine my shock...

 

They really do have no self-awareness do they? 

[Miah Dennehy]

2 hours ago, pongo88 said:

As an expert judge in all matter of taste I refuse to associate myself with such a vile beverage. Bristol City also have high standards so the club gave this competition a wide berth 

Ahem, I'll have you know , one had to qualify for the Watney Cup by being one of the top two scoring sides in one's relevant division ! Clearly Ashton Gate was the home of dull 0-0 draws and scrappy 1-0 wins back then whereas, as the old saying went, Eastville for entertainment

[Slacker]

43 minutes ago, BCFC11 said:

Imagine my shock...

 

Who Joey?Where do we start?.....

[Lanterne Rouge]

It doesn`t matter how much of a shitbag a player is if  they think he can score the goals that get them to their dream position of one place above us then he`ll do for them.

It really is a moral swamp over there.

[phantom]

1 hour ago, Miah Dennehy said:

Eastville for entertainment

That was at the dog meetings 

[BS3City]

50 minutes ago, phantom said:

That was at the dog meetings 

Or the Sunday market...

[42nite]

2 hours ago, Miah Dennehy said:

Ahem, I'll have you know , one had to qualify for the Watney Cup by being one of the top two scoring sides in one's relevant division ! Clearly Ashton Gate was the home of dull 0-0 draws and scrappy 1-0 wins back then whereas, as the old saying went, Eastville for entertainment

Correct. 

We had plenty of entertainment there!

 

 

[Lanterne Rouge]

We had some very entertaining visits to Eastville back in the day. Interesting would probably be a better word for them though..................

[In the Net]

On 16/08/2023 at 14:06, Port Said Red said:

On a more serious note, the sudden appearance of "failed spy Gas", has made me hanker for the more reasonable contributors, so does anyone know how @In the Net is doing with her health battle?

Thank you for asking.  I've suddenly become very anaemic, and they are trying to find out the cause, a scan has hopefully ruled out the cancer having returned, I've been unvelieveably tired and short of breath.  I had an iron infusion, which has helped.  I've got to have the camera down the throat thing done, and also see the kidney people as my kidneys have gone back to stage 4 CKD, oh, and an Echocardiogram to check my heart.  The scan showed that I have gallstones, although no symptoms. I'm still alive and kicking though, plenty to be thankful for. 

 

[The Constant Rabbit]

16 minutes ago, In the Net said:

Thank you for asking.  I've suddenly become very anaemic, and they are trying to find out the cause, a scan has hopefully ruled out the cancer having returned, I've been unvelieveably tired and short of breath.  I had an iron infusion, which has helped.  I've got to have the camera down the throat thing done, and also see the kidney people as my kidneys have gone back to stage 4 CKD, oh, and an Echocardiogram to check my heart.  The scan showed that I have gallstones, although no symptoms. I'm still alive and kicking though, plenty to be thankful for. 

 

I'm glad you are still in remission.

As I think I may have said in our PM - my wife was the same post-chemo. The drugs are often worse than the disease and cause long term issues - most of which resolve over time.

Look upon these tests as a way to reassure yourself you are still cancer-free.

Red Vs Blue just doesn't count in things like this, so please be confident that ALL City fans are in your corner - you got this Netty - things will get better

 

Take care of yourself!

[Port Said Red]

39 minutes ago, In the Net said:

Thank you for asking.  I've suddenly become very anaemic, and they are trying to find out the cause, a scan has hopefully ruled out the cancer having returned, I've been unvelieveably tired and short of breath.  I had an iron infusion, which has helped.  I've got to have the camera down the throat thing done, and also see the kidney people as my kidneys have gone back to stage 4 CKD, oh, and an Echocardiogram to check my heart.  The scan showed that I have gallstones, although no symptoms. I'm still alive and kicking though, plenty to be thankful for. 

I am sure you will have the support of every poster on here, we are all wishing you the best.

[ZiderEyed]

1 hour ago, In the Net said:

Thank you for asking.  I've suddenly become very anaemic, and they are trying to find out the cause, a scan has hopefully ruled out the cancer having returned, I've been unvelieveably tired and short of breath.  I had an iron infusion, which has helped.  I've got to have the camera down the throat thing done, and also see the kidney people as my kidneys have gone back to stage 4 CKD, oh, and an Echocardiogram to check my heart.  The scan showed that I have gallstones, although no symptoms. I'm still alive and kicking though, plenty to be thankful for. 

 

Sounds nasty mate, take good care of yourself. Glad you're being looked after though 

[Southport Red]

13 hours ago, In the Net said:

Thank you for asking.  I've suddenly become very anaemic, and they are trying to find out the cause, a scan has hopefully ruled out the cancer having returned, I've been unvelieveably tired and short of breath.  I had an iron infusion, which has helped.  I've got to have the camera down the throat thing done, and also see the kidney people as my kidneys have gone back to stage 4 CKD, oh, and an Echocardiogram to check my heart.  The scan showed that I have gallstones, although no symptoms. I'm still alive and kicking though, plenty to be thankful for. 

 

All best wishes to you @In the Net

[JBFC II]

So they've started building a stand.

Just imagine if they were building a stand without any planning permission to do so, just imagine...

[BCFC11]

11 minutes ago, JBFC II said:

So they've started building a stand.

Just imagine if they were building a stand without any planning permission to do so, just imagine...

Look at the size of those pillars   pure shittiness right there

[alexukhc]

40 minutes ago, JBFC II said:

So they've started building a stand.

Just imagine if they were building a stand without any planning permission to do so, just imagine...

Bigger than the Atyeo…

got that permission have they?

[redsquirrel]

their tents look safer, surely you would lift in all the prefab sections of the base for their seats first?  be funny as fk if they dont fit in between the pillars

[Topper 123]

Imagine they were to build without permission and say **** the council and someone had a injury whilst no safety cert in  place  

Edited August 22, 2023 by Topper 123

[Son of Fred]

16 hours ago, In the Net said:

Thank you for asking.  I've suddenly become very anaemic, and they are trying to find out the cause, a scan has hopefully ruled out the cancer having returned, I've been unvelieveably tired and short of breath.  I had an iron infusion, which has helped.  I've got to have the camera down the throat thing done, and also see the kidney people as my kidneys have gone back to stage 4 CKD, oh, and an Echocardiogram to check my heart.  The scan showed that I have gallstones, although no symptoms. I'm still alive and kicking though, plenty to be thankful for. 

 

Well done Netty, stick with it...

All the very best to you.

 

[BS3City]

1 hour ago, JBFC II said:

So they've started building a stand.

Just imagine if they were building a stand without any planning permission to do so, just imagine...

I'm no expert, but that appears to be the bit on the side. Isn't it the main section (backing onto Alton Road) that has caused most upset? They probably assume they can get on with that bit without issue.

Looks like a bus stop to me...

[Bristol Rob]

2 hours ago, JBFC II said:

So they've started building a stand.

Just imagine if they were building a stand without any planning permission to do so, just imagine...

So, just popped over to GasChat to see what was occuring regarding the building of this new stand...

They are still waiting for one of their many, many, many supporters to confirm that this is actually happening (they still haven't).

Which given that this supposed to be a Fewers strong-hold area, is amazing. Not a single poster is able to confirm that this was the scene today.

Not just their club that are tinpot, they can't even find a local supporter to go and check for them! 

[Gert Mare]

On 19/08/2023 at 10:41, Coombsy said:

 

On 19/08/2023 at 12:54, SirColinOfMansfield said:

It is not only repairs and servicing as their body shop also comes highly recommended ...

Ok…..Decided to do a bit of work on the car and then dropped it off at the garage…..

 

[Gert Mare]

1 hour ago, BS3City said:

I'm no expert, but that appears to be the bit on the side. Isn't it the main section (backing onto Alton Road) that has caused most upset? They probably assume they can get on with that bit without issue.

Looks like a bus stop to me...

Correct  

[slartibartfast]

3 hours ago, JBFC II said:

So they've started building a stand.

Just imagine if they were building a stand without any planning permission to do so, just imagine...

Looks like they're building it in the wrong direction,seats facing Alton Rd , or the right direction !

[Bazooka Joe]

8 minutes ago, Gert Mare said:

 

Ok…..Decided to do a bit of work on the car and then dropped it off at the garage…..

 

What Make/Model is that car?

Looks like the unpopular, much-derided Rover Relegation 2024.

If so, it has the Gowan-Down automatic gearbox.

An Automatic Relegation classic.

[Bazooka Joe]

3 hours ago, JBFC II said:

So they've started building a stand.

Just imagine if they were building a stand without any planning permission to do so, just imagine...

Started?

That's the finished article.

Rumoured that it will be named "The M.T Stand"

[bert tann]

2 hours ago, Topper 123 said:

Imagine they were to build without permission and say **** the council and someone had a injury whilst no safety cert in  place  

Our liability insurers would walk away leaving Mr Gorringe and Mr Al-Quidi to face the music.

Alf Saeed is lurking in the background but he's not currently an officer of the company. 

[Bristol Rob]

2 hours ago, bert tann said:

Our liability insurers would walk away leaving Mr Gorringe and Mr Al-Quidi to face the music.

Alf Saeed is lurking in the background but he's not currently an officer of the company. 

Does Alf see the opportunity Wally missed in terms of prime land and zero interest in the beautiful game?....

[bert tann]

11 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said:

Does Alf see the opportunity Wally missed in terms of prime land and zero interest in the beautiful game?....

Well it is confusing when we were told young Alf is a director of a professional football club in Kuwait but he doesn’t mention this on his LinkedIn profile.

https://kw.linkedin.com/in/abdullatif-alsaeed-006535b7

 

[Maesknoll Red]

17 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said:

Does Alf see the opportunity Wally missed in terms of prime land and zero interest in the beautiful game?....

I’m not at all sure there is much beautiful about Rovers or what they’ve done to the rugby ground.

[Bristol Rob]

8 minutes ago, Maesknoll Red said:

I’m not at all sure there is much beautiful about Rovers or what they’ve done to the rugby ground.

Oh come on. Be reasonable...

If you had spray painted a toilet with an image of something the almost looked like a former player I would value the stadium at billions more that it's really worth.

[Bristol Rob]

https://www.bristol247.com/news-and-features/news/construction-continues-memorial-stadium-despite-no-planning-permission/