Brann-red Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 5718 attendance at Cardiff tonight.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normanhillred Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Rovers and Cardiff aside says it all about the league cup in what ever guise it currently masquerades in. Apart from the LJ run the comp is dead. Was in attendance tonight, excited about my first game of the season, get to my seat and realise the apathy. Been like this for years , role on Saturday! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 10 hours ago, normanhillred said: Rovers and Cardiff aside says it all about the league cup in what ever guise it currently masquerades in. Apart from the LJ run the comp is dead. Was in attendance tonight, excited about my first game of the season, get to my seat and realise the apathy. Been like this for years , role on Saturday! I agree, it's position in the season often makes it seem like another preseason friendly game, one where managers can try out players who didn't feature in the "real game" the previous weekend. I was at a family funeral yesterday, but I doubt I would have attended anyway, if it's a lower league team there is at least a bit of novelty interest, but when we will be playing teams in a couple of weeks anyway..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJ009 Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 14 hours ago, GrahamC said: Seems poor for a club that gets to play at Championship grounds once in a blue moon, especially as it is the second nearest one to them. Championship grounds are too good for them. They probably took minimal numbers so that they don't get disillusioned with their smattering of tents when they are next at home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 Don't ask... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 17 hours ago, petehinton said: Absolutely god awful following. Brand new ground, local derby, an hours drive, a side above them. Thats ******* terrible. I’d genuinely assumed they’d just take as many as we do. Deary me Not a new ground, we have played them there before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 44 minutes ago, Miah Dennehy said: Not a new ground, we have played them there before. From a quick google, yeah you played them before….In 2009…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 1 hour ago, Miah Dennehy said: Not a new ground, we have played them there before. All joking aside I would of thought you would of took more than you did didn’t you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 (edited) 22 hours ago, JBFC II said: 1200 according to their forum Absolutely huge numbers Are you sure, I thought I heard Radio Bristol say he thought there were more gAss than Cardiff . Edited August 14 by 1960maaan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porto Red Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 1 hour ago, RedLionLad said: Don't ask... That looks like the work of a maverick thinker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 1 hour ago, TV Tom said: All joking aside I would of thought you would of took more than you did didn’t you? No not really, it was about what I thought we would take. 2 hours ago, petehinton said: From a quick google, yeah you played them before….In 2009…. I know, I was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 13 minutes ago, Miah Dennehy said: No not really, it was about what I thought we would take. I know, I was there. Sporting a lot of red Miah, still fair play to you.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 1 hour ago, Miah Dennehy said: No not really, it was about what I thought we would take. I know, I was there. Chesterfield took 3,000 to Derby last night, same sort of distance, 1,200 is poor for such a massive club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 11 hours ago, TV Tom said: Chesterfield took 3,000 to Derby last night, same sort of distance, 1,200 is poor for such a massive club You asked me if I thought we would take more, I gave you my answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 16 hours ago, 1960maaan said: Are you sure, I thought I heard Radio Bristol say he thought there were more gAss than Cardiff . He definitely said that, I assumed Cardiff fans had boycotted the game for some reason, but alas no, it was a lie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 2 hours ago, Tinmans Love Child said: He definitely said that, I assumed Cardiff fans had boycotted the game for some reason, but alas no, it was a lie He must be Trump's speech writer ! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreedyHarry Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 3 hours ago, Tinmans Love Child said: He definitely said that, I assumed Cardiff fans had boycotted the game for some reason, but alas no, it was a lie I think that presenter is a city fan so may have been on a wind up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert tann Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 Another unwelcome milestone has been reached today after City announced season ticket sales of 14000. With Rovers sales languishing at 3500 this is the first time that one Bristol club has outsold the other by a multiple of four since 1954 when I persuaded Marjorie to artificially inflate her figure. On a happier note Mr Gorringe’s leaving party will be held on Saturday afternoon in the South Stand concourse. Music is to be provided by The Smiths and after he is presented as a memorable git there will be a warren buffet. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 ️ 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 4 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: ️ Great picture kid but what am I looking at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 7 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: ️ Is Newport where they are moving to whilst redeveloping the swamp ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club and Country Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 17 minutes ago, Gillies Downs Leeds said: Is Newport where they are moving to whilst redeveloping the swamp ? Please god let that be true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 22 minutes ago, Gillies Downs Leeds said: Is Newport where they are moving to whilst redeveloping the swamp ? Hopefully they won’t come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Club and Country said: Please god let that be true No need to refer to me as God, but you are very welcome... Edited August 15 by Kid in the Riot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 32 minutes ago, Gillies Downs Leeds said: Is Newport where they are moving to whilst redeveloping the swamp ? I was told today that they are planning to move to Newport next season. It is unsubstantiated but a good story as, if it happens, they might not come back 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 28 minutes ago, pongo88 said: I was told today that they are planning to move to Newport next season. It is unsubstantiated but a good story as, if it happens, they might not come back I think it’s time that the Severn Bridge tolls are reinstated. 5 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 Rodney Parade v Parade of ******* 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 17 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Rodney Parade v Parade of ******* Oh please let this be true. To add yet another nickname to them & actually call all my gas mate taff will make me so happy & also wind them right up beyond words 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 1 minute ago, steviestevieneville said: Oh please let this be true. To add yet another nickname to them & actually call all my gas mate taff will make me so happy & also wind them right up beyond words ‘The Rodney’s’ or ‘Rodney’s Rent Boys’ … one of the original Tote Enders is staying with me this weekend (a care in the community task) I’ll try it out on him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 9 minutes ago, RedRock said: ‘The Rodney’s’ or ‘Rodney’s Rent Boys’ … one of the original Tote Enders is staying with me this weekend (a care in the community task) I’ll try it out on him. Just a casual welcome when you see him . Alright taff how’s it going ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 38 minutes ago, RedRock said: ‘The Rodney’s’ or ‘Rodney’s Rent Boys’ … one of the original Tote Enders is staying with me this weekend (a care in the community task) I’ll try it out on him. Oi Rodney, you plonker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 41 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: Just a casual welcome when you see him . Alright taff how’s it going ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kid in the Riot Posted August 15 Popular Post Share Posted August 15 And Cheltenham turned them down, fantastic.... Someone please update me on the Gaschat reaction. They may want to bear in mind I have been right, not only that, but first to break stories on their stadium developments for the past 15 years. Looking fwd to their "this shithead knows nothing" comments again before they eventually accept reality! DELICIOUS 11 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 11 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Looking fwd to their "this shithead knows nothing" comments again before they eventually accept reality! Yes, I remember them all rushing to say that you were talking bollocks after you revealed that Sainsbury’s had pulled out of the deal to buy the Mem. Apparently you were ‘jealous’ and making things up Then… 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 would have thought forest green would have been a better choice being that side of bristol etc only 20 min up the road from their "heartlands"........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club and Country Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 46 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: And Cheltenham turned them down, fantastic.... Someone please update me on the Gaschat reaction. They may want to bear in mind I have been right, not only that, but first to break stories on their stadium developments for the past 15 years. Looking fwd to their "this shithead knows nothing" comments again before they eventually accept reality! DELICIOUS As far as I can see zero mention on there forum currently.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 1 hour ago, Kid in the Riot said: And Cheltenham turned them down, fantastic.... Someone please update me on the Gaschat reaction. They may want to bear in mind I have been right, not only that, but first to break stories on their stadium developments for the past 15 years. Looking fwd to their "this shithead knows nothing" comments again before they eventually accept reality! DELICIOUS Would that be anything to do with the reneged deal from a few years ago where Rovers got as far as asking fans to pick their seat at Whaddon Road before pulling out? Re Rodney Parade. As I understand it Dragons play there as well as County. I don’t know if it’s Desso but if not that pitch could be a hellhole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 5 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: Would that be anything to do with the reneged deal from a few years ago where Rovers got as far as asking fans to pick their seat at Whaddon Road before pulling out? Re Rodney Parade. As I understand it Dragons play there as well as County. I don’t know if it’s Desso but if not that pitch could be a hellhole. Rovers will feel right at home then! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Shadow Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 And the Rodney's are queing up, God forbid 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 1 hour ago, Red Shadow said: And the Rodney's are queing up, God forbid Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Vespa Red Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 12 hours ago, Rudolf Hucker said: I think it’s time that the Severn Bridge tolls are reinstated. Just as well I'm moving back over the Bridge (to Portishead) next month... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 By logical progression when / if they go to Rodney Parade they could be called The Rodneys. But as Del Boy, In Only Fools and Horses, called Rodney a plonker it would only be fair to call them The Plonkers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 That would take a lot of fixture working out it's used for Rugby as well isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 I can't figure out why they need to move at all. They only get about 7000 crowds max. We managed to develop AG up to 27000 without the need to squat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 2 minutes ago, marmite said: I can't figure out why they need to move at all. They only get about 7000 crowds max. We managed to develop AG up to 27000 without the need to squat. Build it and they will come. In all probability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 12 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: And Cheltenham turned them down, fantastic.... Someone please update me on the Gaschat reaction. They may want to bear in mind I have been right, not only that, but first to break stories on their stadium developments for the past 15 years. Looking fwd to their "this shithead knows nothing" comments again before they eventually accept reality! DELICIOUS Some of them seem to know something, but they've suggested it's a rumour, my local is a bit of a Gas-pub (albeit mostly on a match day), but there was some talk last night of Newport being a likely destination during a rebuild. There was also talk that once that move is in place, there is likely to be a bit of a re-set within the club with the club moving out of the Mem entirely and using temporary offices at the training ground so the entire stadium would be shut down. One or two speculated that 'unexpected problems' will mean that the planning permission changes from recreational to residential and that they'll never get back to Bristol, but equally someone else did say that they current owners are committed to the club and are prepared to underwrite the cost of both the build, the increased losses whilst the build takes place and that on their return, they'll be looking to invest in the club but with an infrastructure in place that will allow them to take advantage of any success. All that said, it was based entirely on 'what people had heard' - rather than 'I was specifically told by 'x' that this is happening'. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 (edited) 11 hours ago, Silvio Dante said: Would that be anything to do with the reneged deal from a few years ago where Rovers got as far as asking fans to pick their seat at Whaddon Road before pulling out? Re Rodney Parade. As I understand it Dragons play there as well as County. I don’t know if it’s Desso but if not that pitch could be a hellhole. The rumour going around last month was that it was going to be Swindon, which although further away, makes more sense because it is only used by one team, as opposed to Newport. As has been said already I’m struggling to understand why they need to move at all, presumably the proposed work is on the side where they have that large stand that doesn’t run down the whole side? Couldn’t they do what we did & have a three sided ground? Their crowds don’t exactly mean demand will exceed supply. BTW it is Desso, but Newport rugby also has a contract to play 2 games a season there, sounds like carnage to me, 4 sides games to fit in. Edited August 16 by GrahamC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 6 minutes ago, GrahamC said: The rumour going around last month was that it was going to be Swindon, which although further away, makes more sense because it is only used by one team, as opposed to Newport. As has been said already I’m struggling to understand why they need to move at all, presumably the proposed work is on the side where they have that large stand that doesn’t run down the whole side? Couldn’t they do what we did & have a three sided ground? Their crowds don’t exactly mean demand will exceed supply. Further part of the speculation in the pub last night was that to get the build done as quickly as possible, the contractors will need access to the pitch and it will knock a signification amount of time off the build if they aren't trying to work in a stadium that is in use. Again. Speculation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Black Arabs, Bristol Rovers, Bath Rovers......now Newport Rovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 3 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Further part of the speculation in the pub last night was that to get the build done as quickly as possible Surely that’s a given for any redevelopment. I suspect in the sags case that translates to a very basic, cheap as chips stand, cutting corners and value engineering to an inch of it’s life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 7 minutes ago, RedRaw said: Surely that’s a given for any redevelopment. I suspect in the sags case that translates to a very basic, cheap as chips stand, cutting corners and value engineering to an inch of it’s life Liverpool managed to keep a stand open whilst they built a new stand behind it to ensure that they had minimal disruption and never dropped capacity, but I don't imagine that was the cheapest way of building. Guess someone somewhere has crunched some numbers and come up with a scheme that works. Just hope that if they do go to Newport, Bristol Sport increase marketing activity and take advantage of a season without the Fewers in and around Gloucester Road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewisdabaron Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 46 minutes ago, beaverface said: Black Arabs, EASTVILLE Rovers, Bath Rovers......now Newport Rovers Edited for you 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 1 hour ago, GrahamC said: The rumour going around last month was that it was going to be Swindon, which although further away, makes more sense because it is only used by one team, as opposed to Newport. As has been said already I’m struggling to understand why they need to move at all, presumably the proposed work is on the side where they have that large stand that doesn’t run down the whole side? Couldn’t they do what we did & have a three sided ground? Their crowds don’t exactly mean demand will exceed supply. BTW it is Desso, but Newport rugby also has a contract to play 2 games a season there, sounds like carnage to me, 4 sides games to fit in. The answer to fixture congestion would seem obvious, just play all the games at exactly the same time. Cut down on overheads, better entertainment. As regards why they need to close the Mem during the works, I would assume that all the labour will be on a volunteer basis, retired trades 'keeping their hand in' as per the appeals they sent out last year. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewisdabaron Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 14 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: And Cheltenham turned them down, fantastic.... Someone please update me on the Gaschat reaction. They may want to bear in mind I have been right, not only that, but first to break stories on their stadium developments for the past 15 years. Looking fwd to their "this shithead knows nothing" comments again before they eventually accept reality! DELICIOUS Here come the replies… 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Why not Cossham Street? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 29 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Why not Cossham Street? I thought they’d go back to Trumpton for old times sake! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 45 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Why not Cossham Street? Keep them away from here, can't afford the devaluation ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 I’m really hoping that KITR has got it wrong and they’re off to Newport IOW. Newport Rhode Island would be even better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownendRed Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 51 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Why not Cossham Street? Too big. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 Did they not try to squat at Ashton Gate many years ago. It's been a long time, but I'm sure their fans tried to destroy it and we had to kick them out. It took a while to disinfect if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 1 hour ago, slartibartfast said: Keep them away from here, can't afford the devaluation ! Just far enough away from Downend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 1 hour ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: I’m really hoping that KITR has got it wrong and they’re off to Newport IOW. Newport Rhode Island would be even better. I have been there on a weekend and it is full of preppy, Ivy League college types who I am sure would find the prospect of 1000's of unwashed Gasheads unpalatable. It's a lovely little village and I wouldn't wish a move like that one them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 It`ll be interesting to see what the local Welshies make of the g*s knuckle draggers mooching about their town every other Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 The most sensible move for them would be back to twerton, and they wouldn't even fill that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 6 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: It`ll be interesting to see what the local Welshies make of the g*s knuckle draggers mooching about their town every other Saturday No way of finding out. They hardly go to the Mem, they’re not going to go to Newport! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownendRed Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 52 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Just far enough away from Downend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 16 Admin Share Posted August 16 15 minutes ago, Oh Louie louie said: The most sensible move for them would be back to twerton, and they wouldn't even fill that Can't imagine Trumpton is anywhere near fit for league football anymore 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 47 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: I have been there on a weekend and it is full of preppy, Ivy League college types Sounds like they’d fill in well then 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severn Beach Pigeon Posted August 16 Share Posted August 16 (edited) 3 hours ago, Davefevs said: Why not Cossham Street? Too big for them Edit @DownendRed beat me to it Edited August 16 by Severn Beach Pigeon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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