Coin-op Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 13 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 21, 2022 Admin Share Posted June 21, 2022 Very random 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 They only put us because they didn’t have enough ‘R’ boards to write Rovers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 Very odd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 (edited) 41 minutes ago, phantom said: Very random Lewes have a reputation as a well run and progressive club but yes it is a totally random thing to do. It's harmless nonsense of course but as usual when football clubs try to be funny if just falls flat. Are we sure it isn't photoshopped though? Edited June 21, 2022 by chinapig 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hantsred Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 Could be aimed at the City women's team/supporters as they play in the same league as Lewes I suspect a bored gashead however training in digital manipulation 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 Be a bit daft if it was from a gashead though wouldn't it? Shit stadium, weird fans, been below us 20 odd years. Surely they would not be that stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderingred Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 I love this so much, it’s my new social media profile picture ! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 This aggression will not stand man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 2 hours ago, hantsred said: Could be aimed at the City women's team/supporters as they play in the same league as Lewes That’s possible. Google says we’ve beaten the 5-0 and 3-0 in recent years. Have the women’s team been relegated again? 1 hour ago, Kodjias Wrist said: Be a bit daft if it was from a gashead though wouldn't it? If you’ve been mocked and laughed at on Sky by Yeovil fans then it’s probably going to scar you for a long time... Let’s be honest, the Gas don’t come up with many original ideas themselves 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderingred Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: That’s possible. Google says we’ve beaten the 5-0 and 3-0 in recent years. Have the women’s team been relegated again? If you’ve been mocked and laughed at on Sky by Yeovil fans then it’s probably going to scar you for a long time... Let’s be honest, the Gas don’t come up with many original ideas themselves That hasn’t aged well to be fair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryans Left Peg Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 It is random but also quite funny - don’t mind it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coin-op Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share Posted June 22, 2022 9 hours ago, chinapig said: Lewes have a reputation as a well run and progressive club but yes it is a totally random thing to do. It's harmless nonsense of course but as usual when football clubs try to be funny if just falls flat. Are we sure it isn't photoshopped though? Definitely not photo shopped. I live near Lewes and the sign is real. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Still my favourite was the Not The Nine O'Clock News "Lord Lucan has been found alive and well. He has been playing centre forward for Bristol City". 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 If they changed Bristol City to Derby County and posted it on the DCFC fans forum, Lewes FC would immediately get onto the ever growing Derby fans' hit list. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 10 hours ago, Coin-op said: "What are you talkin' about Lewes?" (Different Strokes) 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderingred Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 I think we should turn this into a thing. Let’s retaliate with a few “who the **** are Lewes” banners, and get a few anti-Lewes chants going. We can even invent our own derogatory nickname for them, like LOSE-es, LOO-is or EEEEEWis. You’re just a small town in Brighton. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 In 2001 Mangotsfield United played Lewes in the 4th (final) qualifying round of the FA Cup. 1500 at Cossham Street. The Mango fans were singing 'We've got David Seal' and 'Feed the Seal and he will score'. At the end of the match it was nil nil and a Lewes fan piped up about David Seal saying that Mangotsfield could keep him and a fat lot of good he did. I thought it was disrespectful to an ex-Bristol City striker so what they have done now doesn't surprise me. Mangotsfield United lost the replay two nil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNick Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Removed the blokes surname, but my guess is that this is why: "Volunteer of The Week'! This week we caught up with Supporters Club member Terry [surname]. Terry is originally a Bristolian and a lifelong Bristol Rovers fan but he now shares his allegiances with Lewes FC and spends many of his Saturdays down at the Pan carrying out vital maintenance work. We asked Terry - mid-hammer blow - those three all important questions. He considered each one carefully before replying with his soft Bristol lilt... Why did you choose to volunteer for Lewes FC? “I don’t think I actually did volunteer - it just happened. I was here one day and some-one said, ‘You’ll do this won’t you?’ and next thing I knew I was painting toilets!” Which team would you most like us to beat? “Always Bristol City” If you could put a message on a billboard for all the world to see, what would it be? “Try and get on with life: don’t fret, don’t hassle people, don’t be extreme!”" Not sure I believe that last sentence of his! Pretty funny though, fair play to him if he's the culprit! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Fox Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 3 hours ago, Coin-op said: Definitely not photo shopped. I live near Lewes and the sign is real. I live near Lewes as well, and , yes, it is real. Think it will be my new screen saver 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Fox Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Wanderingred said: I think we should turn this into a thing. Let’s retaliate with a few “who the **** are Lewes” banners, and get a few anti-Lewes chants going. We can even invent our own derogatory nickname for them, like LOSE-es, LOO-is or EEEEEWis. You’re just a small town in Brighton. Don’t be daft, they are a small club with a sense of humour, rise above it 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 46 minutes ago, IAmNick said: Removed the blokes surname, but my guess is that this is why: "Volunteer of The Week'! This week we caught up with Supporters Club member Terry [surname]. Terry is originally a Bristolian and a lifelong Bristol Rovers fan but he now shares his allegiances with Lewes FC and spends many of his Saturdays down at the Pan carrying out vital maintenance work. Good detective work, looks like the culprit. Terry (if he was born here he's still a Bristolian, if evidently a sadly misguided one) probably left Bristol to get away from Rovers. If he'd much rather paint toilets in another part of the country than watch them who can blame him? 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderingred Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Grey Fox said: Don’t be daft, they are a small club with a sense of humour, rise above it Eh?? I think you’ve misunderstood the tone of my post. Check out what I said earlier in the thread… I loved it! Would be great if we can get some totally random banter going. Edited June 22, 2022 by Wanderingred 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 1 hour ago, IAmNick said: Removed the blokes surname, but my guess is that this is why: "Volunteer of The Week'! This week we caught up with Supporters Club member Terry [surname]. Terry is originally a Bristolian and a lifelong Bristol Rovers fan but he now shares his allegiances with Lewes FC and spends many of his Saturdays down at the Pan carrying out vital maintenance work. We asked Terry - mid-hammer blow - those three all important questions. He considered each one carefully before replying with his soft Bristol lilt... Why did you choose to volunteer for Lewes FC? “I don’t think I actually did volunteer - it just happened. I was here one day and some-one said, ‘You’ll do this won’t you?’ and next thing I knew I was painting toilets!” Which team would you most like us to beat? “Always Bristol City” If you could put a message on a billboard for all the world to see, what would it be? “Try and get on with life: don’t fret, don’t hassle people, don’t be extreme!”" Not sure I believe that last sentence of his! Pretty funny though, fair play to him if he's the culprit! As a lifelong Gashead he'll be used to non-league football and ramshackle facilities. He has an affinity. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 1 hour ago, IAmNick said: Removed the blokes surname, but my guess is that this is why: "Volunteer of The Week'! This week we caught up with Supporters Club member Terry [surname]. Terry is originally a Bristolian and a lifelong Bristol Rovers fan but he now shares his allegiances with Lewes FC and spends many of his Saturdays down at the Pan carrying out vital maintenance work. We asked Terry - mid-hammer blow - those three all important questions. He considered each one carefully before replying with his soft Bristol lilt... Why did you choose to volunteer for Lewes FC? “I don’t think I actually did volunteer - it just happened. I was here one day and some-one said, ‘You’ll do this won’t you?’ and next thing I knew I was painting toilets!” Which team would you most like us to beat? “Always Bristol City” If you could put a message on a billboard for all the world to see, what would it be? “Try and get on with life: don’t fret, don’t hassle people, don’t be extreme!”" Not sure I believe that last sentence of his! Pretty funny though, fair play to him if he's the culprit! Maybe he applied for a job as the Lewes village idiot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrizzleRed Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Just had to be some sad sag behind this, didn’t it! They’ll continue to claim it’s us obsessed with them, but we all know better!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderCraig Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 5 hours ago, IAmNick said: Removed the blokes surname, but my guess is that this is why: "Volunteer of The Week'! This week we caught up with Supporters Club member Terry [surname]. Terry is originally a Bristolian and a lifelong Bristol Rovers fan but he now shares his allegiances with Lewes FC and spends many of his Saturdays down at the Pan carrying out vital maintenance work. We asked Terry - mid-hammer blow - those three all important questions. He considered each one carefully before replying with his soft Bristol lilt... Why did you choose to volunteer for Lewes FC? “I don’t think I actually did volunteer - it just happened. I was here one day and some-one said, ‘You’ll do this won’t you?’ and next thing I knew I was painting toilets!” Which team would you most like us to beat? “Always Bristol City” If you could put a message on a billboard for all the world to see, what would it be? “Try and get on with life: don’t fret, don’t hassle people, don’t be extreme!”" Not sure I believe that last sentence of his! Pretty funny though, fair play to him if he's the culprit! Terry Morton is a bit kn*b! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNick Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Just now, CiderCraig said: Terry Morton is a bit kn*b! I intentionally hid his surname - it's probably pretty embarrassing for so many people who may well have considered him a friend to now realise he's got such a horrible past he's clearly tried to escape. Have some respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 14 hours ago, Wanderingred said: That hasn’t aged well to be fair! Over a long enough period of time few things do. Im glad that most are seeing the fun in a little bit of banter and not frothing at the mouth and threatening all sorts of nonsense towards the perpetrator like Gasheads were doing when that Yeovil fan did it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Love this fair play to them ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 13 hours ago, Wanderingred said: I think we should turn this into a thing. Let’s retaliate with a few “who the **** are Lewes” banners, and get a few anti-Lewes chants going. We can even invent our own derogatory nickname for them, like LOSE-es, LOO-is or EEEEEWis. You’re just a small town in Brighton. Retaliate against Lewes FC with banners and chants?! Really?! They are just having a laugh - good on them! They’d give anything to be in our position in the football pyramid - so let them mock and have fun, it’s harmless! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderingred Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Retaliate against Lewes FC with banners and chants?! Really?! They are just having a laugh - good on them! They’d give anything to be in our position in the football pyramid - so let them mock and have fun, it’s harmless! Not again…. Read my post from further up the thread where I’ve very clearly said that I appreciated their humour and the randomness. I just thought it might be fun to have a good natured pop back and a bit of a laugh… maybe we could even form a totally random link with their fans. I guess that tone didn’t come across well in my post as that’s two people now that thought I was genuinely angry at a seventh tier football club. Edited June 23, 2022 by Wanderingred 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coin-op Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 The sign has now been taken down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonreds Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 went there a few years ago to watch Mangotsfield play a FA Cup replay with the prize of Stoke City in the first round proper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Castro Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 (edited) Lewes FC have a lovely set up, owned by their fans (including me...) and some of the best graphics advertising their games. http://www.urban75.org/blog/the-wonderful-posters-of-lewes-fc-a-member-owned-lower-league-team/ They were pioneers in paying their women's FC properly, which is why they are in the women's championship. As a Lewes born and bred, Bristol based Red (and black) I think we should sing their praises, despite being hijacked by a g*shead.... Edited June 23, 2022 by Dr_Castro 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsince1994 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 6 hours ago, Wanderingred said: Not again…. Read my post from further up the thread where I’ve very clearly said that I appreciated their humour and the randomness. I just thought it might be fun to have a good natured pop back and a bit of a laugh… maybe we could even form a totally random link with their fans. I guess that tone didn’t come across well in my post as that’s two people now that thought I was genuinely angry at a seventh tier football club. I thought the spirit of your original post was obvious I think that would be hilarious - "You're just a shit Eastbourne Borough" 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Coin-op said: The sign has now been taken down! Can you ask them if we can have it for Ashton Gate? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 19 hours ago, Wanderingred said: Not again…. Read my post from further up the thread where I’ve very clearly said that I appreciated their humour and the randomness. I just thought it might be fun to have a good natured pop back and a bit of a laugh… maybe we could even form a totally random link with their fans. I guess that tone didn’t come across well in my post as that’s two people now that thought I was genuinely angry at a seventh tier football club. Apologies! I only read the one post and thought it very strange you had the hump with Lewes FC! Wahey ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shahanshahan Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 (edited) On 22/06/2022 at 10:53, IAmNick said: Removed the blokes surname, but my guess is that this is why: "Volunteer of The Week'! This week we caught up with Supporters Club member Terry [surname]. Terry is originally a Bristolian and a lifelong Bristol Rovers fan but he now shares his allegiances with Lewes FC and spends many of his Saturdays down at the Pan carrying out vital maintenance work. We asked Terry - mid-hammer blow - those three all important questions. He considered each one carefully before replying with his soft Bristol lilt... Why did you choose to volunteer for Lewes FC? “I don’t think I actually did volunteer - it just happened. I was here one day and some-one said, ‘You’ll do this won’t you?’ and next thing I knew I was painting toilets!” Which team would you most like us to beat? “Always Bristol City” If you could put a message on a billboard for all the world to see, what would it be? “Try and get on with life: don’t fret, don’t hassle people, don’t be extreme!”" Not sure I believe that last sentence of his! Pretty funny though, fair play to him if he's the culprit! I think I may have met this guy. Was at The Dripping Pan back in March, when City Women beat Lewes Women 3-0. Saw a random guy in a Rovers shirt & got chatting to him; I think he said he was from Eastville(?) but had moved down to Sussex & become a fan of Lewes (men & women) too. Wore a Rovers shirt deliberately as City were playing. I think I had uploaded the photo already, but here is my photo of the board at Lewes from when I was there... Good model that they have down in Lewes; passionate supporters supporting equal opportunities Edited June 23, 2022 by shahanshahan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 8 hours ago, shahanshahan said: I think I may have met this guy. Was at The Dripping Pan back in March, when City Women beat Lewes Women 3-0. Saw a random guy in a Rovers shirt & got chatting to him; I think he said he was from Eastville(?) but had moved down to Sussex & become a fan of Lewes (men & women) too. Wore a Rovers shirt deliberately as City were playing. I think I had uploaded the photo already, but here is my photo of the board at Lewes from when I was there... Good model that they have down in Lewes; passionate supporters supporting equal opportunities That’s one up on Rovers, by having a game that’s been sold out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooknRobin Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 I live in Lewes, as do a fair few other City fans living in the town or nearby. It’s a lovely place with a slightly renegade spirit. The club is great, fan owned, not for profit, all about equality. Mike Bayly recently voted The Dripping Pan as no.1 in his recent book ‘British Footballs Greatest Grounds’ I do know of the suspect sag in question, he’s also responsible for a gas scarf fixed to the back of the main stand. Wouldn’t it be great if this ‘hilarious’ prank backfired and it became the catalyst for some kind of connection between City & Lewes... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Fox Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 1 hour ago, RooknRobin said: I live in Lewes, as do a fair few other City fans living in the town or nearby. It’s a lovely place with a slightly renegade spirit. The club is great, fan owned, not for profit, all about equality. Mike Bayly recently voted The Dripping Pan as no.1 in his recent book ‘British Footballs Greatest Grounds’ I do know of the suspect sag in question, he’s also responsible for a gas scarf fixed to the back of the main stand. Wouldn’t it be great if this ‘hilarious’ prank backfired and it became the catalyst for some kind of connection between City & Lewes... I’m up the road in Newick, as to a connection, their are plenty of good pubs to connect in at Lewes . I have been to Lewes FC numerous times , my son played for their U18’s, I know the grounds man , Roger, however it is a bloody long way from Bristol for a social. They do put up a collection of other clubs scarfs at the back of their stand, maybe a large Bristol City addition could be fun? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 33 minutes ago, Grey Fox said: I’m up the road in Newick, as to a connection, their are plenty of good pubs to connect in at Lewes . I have been to Lewes FC numerous times , my son played for their U18’s, I know the grounds man , Roger, however it is a bloody long way from Bristol for a social. They do put up a collection of other clubs scarfs at the back of their stand, maybe a large Bristol City addition could be fun? Harvey's brewery of Lewes seem to have a pretty good estate of tied houses in Sussex. I used to be partial to a pint of Harvey's Best when I drank in their London pub, the Cat's Back near Wandsworth Bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Fox Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 4 hours ago, Red-Robbo said: Harvey's brewery of Lewes seem to have a pretty good estate of tied houses in Sussex. I used to be partial to a pint of Harvey's Best when I drank in their London pub, the Cat's Back near Wandsworth Bridge. Harvey’s is basically a religion down here. The brewery dominates the town and has done since the 1700’s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Gas logic strikes again. You clearly need cheering up if your club is in a higher league than your city rivals and has been for as long as most people can remember. Old Terry really is as thick as shite, isn't he 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 I mean their not wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 On 24/06/2022 at 14:13, Red-Robbo said: Harvey's brewery of Lewes seem to have a pretty good estate of tied houses in Sussex. I used to be partial to a pint of Harvey's Best when I drank in their London pub, the Cat's Back near Wandsworth Bridge. Can second that, usual choice of beer when visiting family in Sussex. Dark Star is also acceptable, although no longer independent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Trojandog Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Okay, fair one, it was me. Don't worry, this isn't a Gashead infiltrating, just a Gashead who has signed up to set the record straight. Born in Eastville, then joined the Army in '77 and met a Sussex lass. Now support The Gas and Lewes FC where I volunteer on the SC Committee, do stewarding and maintenance. At the end of last season the match board was still showing the final game so I was asked to clear it. The temptation was too great. No offence intended, just a bit of banter. I never expected it to be seen outside of Lewes. In fact, being on a no-through-road, it was only likely to be seen by people on their way to the council tip. It's come down now. As it happened, a lass from your women's team was coming for a look round and diplomacy prevailed. On the back wall of the main stand are just over 70 scarves from around the world. Rovers and City are represented. Rovers prominently, City maybe less so, but that's what happens when a Gashead puts the scarves up . Anyway, good luck for the season. Please don't get relegated, then we can have a couple of derbys when we come up for the 23/24 season. https://photos.app.goo.gl/XdCzFr8rYjnohLJb8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 13, 2022 Admin Share Posted July 13, 2022 2 hours ago, Trojandog said: Okay, fair one, it was me. Don't worry, this isn't a Gashead infiltrating, just a Gashead who has signed up to set the record straight. Born in Eastville, then joined the Army in '77 and met a Sussex lass. Now support The Gas and Lewes FC where I volunteer on the SC Committee, do stewarding and maintenance. At the end of last season the match board was still showing the final game so I was asked to clear it. The temptation was too great. No offence intended, just a bit of banter. I never expected it to be seen outside of Lewes. In fact, being on a no-through-road, it was only likely to be seen by people on their way to the council tip. It's come down now. As it happened, a lass from your women's team was coming for a look round and diplomacy prevailed. On the back wall of the main stand are just over 70 scarves from around the world. Rovers and City are represented. Rovers prominently, City maybe less so, but that's what happens when a Gashead puts the scarves up . Anyway, good luck for the season. Please don't get relegated, then we can have a couple of derbys when we come up for the 23/24 season. https://photos.app.goo.gl/XdCzFr8rYjnohLJb8 Fair play Football thrives on banter and having a laugh All the best for Lewes this season, but there's probably a better chance of Lewes getting to our level than the blue few 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 2 hours ago, Trojandog said: Okay, fair one, it was me. Don't worry, this isn't a Gashead infiltrating, just a Gashead who has signed up to set the record straight. Born in Eastville, then joined the Army in '77 and met a Sussex lass. Now support The Gas and Lewes FC where I volunteer on the SC Committee, do stewarding and maintenance. At the end of last season the match board was still showing the final game so I was asked to clear it. The temptation was too great. No offence intended, just a bit of banter. I never expected it to be seen outside of Lewes. In fact, being on a no-through-road, it was only likely to be seen by people on their way to the council tip. It's come down now. As it happened, a lass from your women's team was coming for a look round and diplomacy prevailed. On the back wall of the main stand are just over 70 scarves from around the world. Rovers and City are represented. Rovers prominently, City maybe less so, but that's what happens when a Gashead puts the scarves up . Anyway, good luck for the season. Please don't get relegated, then we can have a couple of derbys when we come up for the 23/24 season. https://photos.app.goo.gl/XdCzFr8rYjnohLJb8 Fair play fella! What is football without a bit of banter. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBB Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 3 hours ago, Trojandog said: Okay, fair one, it was me. Don't worry, this isn't a Gashead infiltrating, just a Gashead who has signed up to set the record straight. Born in Eastville, then joined the Army in '77 and met a Sussex lass. Now support The Gas and Lewes FC where I volunteer on the SC Committee, do stewarding and maintenance. At the end of last season the match board was still showing the final game so I was asked to clear it. The temptation was too great. No offence intended, just a bit of banter. I never expected it to be seen outside of Lewes. In fact, being on a no-through-road, it was only likely to be seen by people on their way to the council tip. It's come down now. As it happened, a lass from your women's team was coming for a look round and diplomacy prevailed. On the back wall of the main stand are just over 70 scarves from around the world. Rovers and City are represented. Rovers prominently, City maybe less so, but that's what happens when a Gashead puts the scarves up . Anyway, good luck for the season. Please don't get relegated, then we can have a couple of derbys when we come up for the 23/24 season. https://photos.app.goo.gl/XdCzFr8rYjnohLJb8 Makes the story even better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 3 hours ago, Trojandog said: Okay, fair one, it was me. Don't worry, this isn't a Gashead infiltrating, just a Gashead who has signed up to set the record straight. Born in Eastville, then joined the Army in '77 and met a Sussex lass. Now support The Gas and Lewes FC where I volunteer on the SC Committee, do stewarding and maintenance. At the end of last season the match board was still showing the final game so I was asked to clear it. The temptation was too great. No offence intended, just a bit of banter. I never expected it to be seen outside of Lewes. In fact, being on a no-through-road, it was only likely to be seen by people on their way to the council tip. It's come down now. As it happened, a lass from your women's team was coming for a look round and diplomacy prevailed. On the back wall of the main stand are just over 70 scarves from around the world. Rovers and City are represented. Rovers prominently, City maybe less so, but that's what happens when a Gashead puts the scarves up . Anyway, good luck for the season. Please don't get relegated, then we can have a couple of derbys when we come up for the 23/24 season. https://photos.app.goo.gl/XdCzFr8rYjnohLJb8 Sounds like there are a few City fans in Lewes. You may have prompted them to turn up en masse and drape the area behind the goal with City flags! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 3 hours ago, Trojandog said: Okay, fair one, it was me. Don't worry, this isn't a Gashead infiltrating, just a Gashead who has signed up to set the record straight. Born in Eastville, then joined the Army in '77 and met a Sussex lass. Now support The Gas and Lewes FC where I volunteer on the SC Committee, do stewarding and maintenance. At the end of last season the match board was still showing the final game so I was asked to clear it. The temptation was too great. No offence intended, just a bit of banter. I never expected it to be seen outside of Lewes. In fact, being on a no-through-road, it was only likely to be seen by people on their way to the council tip. It's come down now. As it happened, a lass from your women's team was coming for a look round and diplomacy prevailed. On the back wall of the main stand are just over 70 scarves from around the world. Rovers and City are represented. Rovers prominently, City maybe less so, but that's what happens when a Gashead puts the scarves up . Anyway, good luck for the season. Please don't get relegated, then we can have a couple of derbys when we come up for the 23/24 season. https://photos.app.goo.gl/XdCzFr8rYjnohLJb8 Fair play mate. Top banter. It must be tough putting in all the hard yards at a tiny ramshackle ground with only a few stands, small gates, lower league football and a much bigger and more successful neighbour just down the road but anyway, enough about Bristol Rovers. Wish Lewes FC every success for the season. 3 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flinty’sForehead Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 On 24/06/2022 at 11:47, RooknRobin said: I live in Lewes, as do a fair few other City fans living in the town or nearby. It’s a lovely place with a slightly renegade spirit. The club is great, fan owned, not for profit, all about equality. Mike Bayly recently voted The Dripping Pan as no.1 in his recent book ‘British Footballs Greatest Grounds’ I do know of the suspect sag in question, he’s also responsible for a gas scarf fixed to the back of the main stand. Wouldn’t it be great if this ‘hilarious’ prank backfired and it became the catalyst for some kind of connection between City As another Lewes City fan, sounds like there’s enough of us to form a Supporters Club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 40 minutes ago, Flinty’sForehead said: As another Lewes City fan, sounds like there’s enough of us to form a Supporters Club! It would be quite funny if a group of you started attending in City shirts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Corner Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 On 23/06/2022 at 03:13, Wanderingred said: Not again…. Read my post from further up the thread where I’ve very clearly said that I appreciated their humour and the randomness. I just thought it might be fun to have a good natured pop back and a bit of a laugh… maybe we could even form a totally random link with their fans. I guess that tone didn’t come across well in my post as that’s two people now that thought I was genuinely angry at a seventh tier football club. "I propose we hit Lewes hard and we hit them fast, with a major, and I mean major, leaflet campaign..." 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Crackers Corner said: "I propose we hit Lewes hard and we hit them fast, with a major, and I mean major, leaflet campaign..." “Has anyone ever told you that you are a disgusting pus filled bubo with all the charm, wit and self possession of an Alsatian dog after a head swap operation?…” 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 18 hours ago, Trojandog said: Okay, fair one, it was me. Don't worry, this isn't a Gashead infiltrating, just a Gashead who has signed up to set the record straight. Born in Eastville, then joined the Army in '77 and met a Sussex lass. Now support The Gas and Lewes FC where I volunteer on the SC Committee, do stewarding and maintenance. At the end of last season the match board was still showing the final game so I was asked to clear it. The temptation was too great. No offence intended, just a bit of banter. I never expected it to be seen outside of Lewes. In fact, being on a no-through-road, it was only likely to be seen by people on their way to the council tip. It's come down now. As it happened, a lass from your women's team was coming for a look round and diplomacy prevailed. On the back wall of the main stand are just over 70 scarves from around the world. Rovers and City are represented. Rovers prominently, City maybe less so, but that's what happens when a Gashead puts the scarves up . Anyway, good luck for the season. Please don't get relegated, then we can have a couple of derbys when we come up for the 23/24 season. https://photos.app.goo.gl/XdCzFr8rYjnohLJb8 Dog, old bean, as you’re a Rovers fan I can see why you’re attracted to Lewes FC. The Dripping Pan is on the way to the Council tip and the Rovers ground is a council tip. Home from home. By the way, keep putting up amusing messages on the ground’s sign. Try something about Man Utd. That would get you a lot of reaction from the thousands of Man Utd “supporters” who live in the south east. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 (edited) 13 hours ago, Crackers Corner said: "I propose we hit Lewes hard and we hit them fast, with a major, and I mean major, leaflet campaign..." We could call the campaign: Cancel Lewes If They Orchestrate Rovers Inclusive Signage But there's only one drawback with that, it stands for Clitoris. Edited July 14, 2022 by Midlands Robin 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 On 13/07/2022 at 16:33, Trojandog said: Okay, fair one, it was me. Don't worry, this isn't a Gashead infiltrating, just a Gashead who has signed up to set the record straight. Born in Eastville, then joined the Army in '77 and met a Sussex lass. Now support The Gas and Lewes FC where I volunteer on the SC Committee, do stewarding and maintenance. At the end of last season the match board was still showing the final game so I was asked to clear it. The temptation was too great. No offence intended, just a bit of banter. I never expected it to be seen outside of Lewes. In fact, being on a no-through-road, it was only likely to be seen by people on their way to the council tip. It's come down now. As it happened, a lass from your women's team was coming for a look round and diplomacy prevailed. On the back wall of the main stand are just over 70 scarves from around the world. Rovers and City are represented. Rovers prominently, City maybe less so, but that's what happens when a Gashead puts the scarves up . Anyway, good luck for the season. Please don't get relegated, then we can have a couple of derbys when we come up for the 23/24 season. https://photos.app.goo.gl/XdCzFr8rYjnohLJb8 Fair play A Gashead that can own up and take the banter like a proper bloke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Castro Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 The best bonfire celebrations in the world are in Lewes on Nov 5th. Guess who is playing Lewes Women at the Dripping Pan on Nov 6th? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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