ZumerZetSmithy Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 I have a mate moved to North Bristol close to the dark side. I also have a contractor who i get on with who is a rovers fan and has a few city fans in his area. so I was wondering who live with in a 2 mile radius of the Rovers Ground and how do they find it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 1 minute ago, ZumerZetSmithy said: so I was wondering who live with in a 2 mile radius of the Rovers Ground and how do they find it The smell. 1 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 35 minutes ago, ZumerZetSmithy said: I have a mate moved to North Bristol close to the dark side. I also have a contractor who i get on with who is a rovers fan and has a few city fans in his area. so I was wondering who live with in a 2 mile radius of the Rovers Ground and how do they find it I lived off Gloucester Road for several years pre-pandemic and can honestly say I never saw anyone wearing gas kit, but saw loads of kids in City gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 I live in Filton 2.7 miles from the Mem. There are as many, if not more, City fans near me as Gas heads who mostly keep a low profile. One gashead a few doors down from me that I do talk to is sensible and level headed (apart from being a ST holder) and is often critical of the club and team, and disliked Barton as much as we did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 South Bristol , I never go anywhere near Gloucester Road or that way , it’s just too depressing…. 3 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 2 hours ago, Silvio Dante said: The smell. I can smell them from here 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 3 hours ago, ZumerZetSmithy said: I have a mate moved to North Bristol close to the dark side. I also have a contractor who i get on with who is a rovers fan and has a few city fans in his area. so I was wondering who live with in a 2 mile radius of the Rovers Ground and how do they find it I live very close to the rovers ground. I love Bishopston. Gloucester Road is brilliant. Great shops and pubs. And good schools if that’s of importance. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 I expect there are more City fans in Horfield than Rovers. We are the regions club and the fans live all over the westcountry 4 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 3 hours ago, ZumerZetSmithy said: I have a mate moved to North Bristol close to the dark side. I also have a contractor who i get on with who is a rovers fan and has a few city fans in his area. so I was wondering who live with in a 2 mile radius of the Rovers Ground and how do they find it Is that a ruse to make me put the Mem into my google maps history. I ain’t falling for it 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Used to live in Horfield and Bishopston, loads of City fans there. Now in Frampton Cottrell and again more City fans about than the rarerer lesser spotted Gashead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Yeap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 No surprise there's not many Gas in Horfield, it's not their traditional home as it was only stolen in '98.. The Twerton 10 years meant they drew a lot support from East Bristol - Kingswood, Cadbury Heath, etc and Yate with those areas being nearer to Bath. Before that their main areas were Lockleaze, Fishponds, Hillfields, Oldbury Court, St George, Lawrence Hill, etc. Horfield was never theirs. Still isn't by the sound of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 12 minutes ago, CodeRed said: No surprise there's not many Gas in Horfield, it's not their traditional home as it was only stolen in '98.. The Twerton 10 years meant they drew a lot support from East Bristol - Kingswood, Cadbury Heath, etc and Yate with those areas being nearer to Bath. Before that their main areas were Lockleaze, Fishponds, Hillfields, Oldbury Court, St George, Lawrence Hill, etc. Horfield was never theirs. Still isn't by the sound of it. I live in Yate - without doubt more City than gas here 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: Is that a ruse to make me put the Mem into my google maps history. I ain’t falling for it I did , 3.7 miles so you're outside of the range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 London, North London Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 I grew up 5 mins from the Mem and lived in the general area for years. Wasn't impressed when they started squatting but still wore my replica shirts around. I'm sure the medal is in the post. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 I've lived a stone's throw from the Tinpottery for over 25 years and the Gloucester Road is a brilliant place to be. Only one of my neighbours (that I know of) is Rovers, and he doesn't go to games. The various City fans I've known around the area over the years generally did go to the Gate. And therein lies the main difference. There are more of us, and we actually tend to go and watch our team play. The city is ours. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 5 hours ago, tin said: I lived off Gloucester Road for several years pre-pandemic and can honestly say I never saw anyone wearing gas kit, but saw loads of kids in City gear. When I was in my teens in bs3 had loads of mates from stockwood and knowle and there was a fair few gas there,good lads as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 3 hours ago, And Its Smith said: I live very close to the rovers ground. I love Bishopston. Gloucester Road is brilliant. Great shops and pubs. And good schools if that’s of importance. Yes, I heard they're all Approved ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Basingstoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Redland. Obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 3 hours ago, CodeRed said: No surprise there's not many Gas in Horfield, it's not their traditional home as it was only stolen in '98.. The Twerton 10 years meant they drew a lot support from East Bristol - Kingswood, Cadbury Heath, etc and Yate with those areas being nearer to Bath. Before that their main areas were Lockleaze, Fishponds, Hillfields, Oldbury Court, St George, Lawrence Hill, etc. Horfield was never theirs. Still isn't by the sound of it. Done this one before. St. George was never a Gas stronghold, I grew up there in the 60s/70s, at most it was 50/50. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSW8 Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Keynsham-quite a few gas around here I’m afraid but plenty of city as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cityboy1954 Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 12 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Done this one before. St. George was never a Gas stronghold, I grew up there in the 60s/70s, at most it was 50/50. Was Born Barton Hill now st george Hanham border but were everywhere now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Portishead. Rarely see any 15ers around here. We are red. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Nempnett Thrubwell, there's no-one here, red or few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollydog Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 1 hour ago, GrahamC said: Done this one before. St. George was never a Gas stronghold, I grew up there in the 60s/70s, at most it was 50/50. My Dad (born 1935) from St George. Most of his mates City 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The turtle Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 I live in madrid; this bar really pisses me off. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Hanham originally, now Warwick, back in Hanham for the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 79 Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Used to live in Redland opposite Redland Green until I was 11, then moved to Cornwall due to my Dads job. Now I live in Ross on Wye. When I was growing up the rest of my family were Rovers fans. I choose to be different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SydneyCity Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 My stepdad’s from North Bristol, big rovers fan, on the periphery of playing for them back in the day but didn’t quite make it. When we moved to Bristol to live with him, we moved to the South of the city. He saw the importance of supporting your local, so would take me and my brother to Ashton Gate to watch City. He handed that responsibility over to other dad’s the second he could, but I am eternally grateful that he did it in the first place. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 I'm not sure where i live as some of my bills say Knowle and some say Brislington, when it comes to voting i've always been in Bristol South but for the next election i'm in Bristol East !! I am having a severe identity crisis 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelksRed Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Melksham. Wiltshire. Originally from Kent, came to AG on a tickets for troops freebie in 2012 when I bought my house.....Hooked ever since. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 My old boss bought a house that needed doing up right opposite the tannery in about 2007 I think, and letters were coming to the house for old tenants addressed as Ashton gate, within a year, they were coming as lower Clifton, that put something on the value id wager, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyhutchscurlymullet Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 9 hours ago, Bristol Oil Services said: Nempnett Thrubwell, there's no-one here, red or few Really? My dad grew up in nempnett thrubwell, grandparents lived there for 60 years or more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 10 minutes ago, Oh Louie louie said: My old boss bought a house that needed doing up right opposite the tannery in about 2007 I think, and letters were coming to the house for old tenants addressed as Ashton gate, within a year, they were coming as lower Clifton, that put something on the value id wager, A clever move, my brother bought a house in deepest Withywood and doubled his money when he sold it as "lower Dundry" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamalagerdrinker Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Gainsborough, Lincolnshire (Best sausages in the country) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 I live just around the corner from Ian Holloway’s old house in Longwell Green , traditionally a very “blue” area . 3 of my 4 immediate neighbours are all season ticket holders at the Gate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Lerring Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Weirdly enough I was thinking this as I drive away from 5 a side in horfield last week and saw a guy in city kit right next to the Mem. Made I prowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneys Penalties Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Never lived in Bristol for any significant period of time, but spent most of my life in smaller places around Bristol and North Wilts. My Dad was a City fan (had family in Bedminster and Pill), and so I became a City fan. There's not many City fans in Corsham (not many people in Corsham), but randomly doing a course with another City fan who lives 5 minutes away away from me. I grew up in Bath (a short walk from a famous City fan, Rick Marsh) and knew many others who would make the journey to BS3 on a matchday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 1 hour ago, iamalagerdrinker said: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire (Best sausages in the country) I’ve never heard of Gainsborough sausages, Tom! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stortfordred Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 20 hours ago, ZumerZetSmithy said: I have a mate moved to North Bristol close to the dark side. I also have a contractor who i get on with who is a rovers fan and has a few city fans in his area. so I was wondering who live with in a 2 mile radius of the Rovers Ground and how do they find it Is your name Ernie? Do you come from Barrow Gurney? Or is it because half-term holiday has started? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumpty Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 I live in a small village north of Bristol, not even a whiff of Gas, but home to the parents of two former City players, both plying their trade in league 1 this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 1 hour ago, Sweeneys Penalties said: Never lived in Bristol for any significant period of time, but spent most of my life in smaller places around Bristol and North Wilts. My Dad was a City fan (had family in Bedminster and Pill), and so I became a City fan. There's not many City fans in Corsham (not many people in Corsham), but randomly doing a course with another City fan who lives 5 minutes away away from me. I grew up in Bath (a short walk from a famous City fan, Rick Marsh) and knew many others who would make the journey to BS3 on a matchday. Err.... GLORY HUNTER. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Hanham, it was definitely more blue than red in the 1980s, but never as blue as neighbouring Kingswood was. I would say Hanham has now turned red and Kingswood is 60-40 blue when in the 80s it was probably 80-20 blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffle Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 10 minutes ago, sglosbcfc said: Hanham, it was definitely more blue than red in the 1980s, but never as blue as neighbouring Kingswood was. I would say Hanham has now turned red and Kingswood is 60-40 blue when in the 80s it was probably 80-20 blue. I moved to hanham from Briz about 10 years ago & thought it would be all Gas but not found that as see loads more City shirts around. Did get called a shithead and told to **** off back to South Bristol whilst walking through Kingswood High St after they saw my city tattoo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 2 hours ago, Sweeneys Penalties said: Never lived in Bristol for any significant period of time, but spent most of my life in smaller places around Bristol and North Wilts. My Dad was a City fan (had family in Bedminster and Pill), and so I became a City fan. There's not many City fans in Corsham (not many people in Corsham), but randomly doing a course with another City fan who lives 5 minutes away away from me. I grew up in Bath (a short walk from a famous City fan, Rick Marsh) and knew many others who would make the journey to BS3 on a matchday. Good lad Ricky...never a dull moment with him around 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blockbrowt1 Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Sandford home of Thatchers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 23 hours ago, ZumerZetSmithy said: I have a mate moved to North Bristol close to the dark side. I also have a contractor who i get on with who is a rovers fan and has a few city fans in his area. so I was wondering who live with in a 2 mile radius of the Rovers Ground and how do they find it Yeah I live around here. Closer to the County Ground than the swamp but as a Somerset boy that’s scant consolation! Other than match day you wouldn’t know the Gas were based around here and even then you’d have to look closely to see them tbf. No issues at all other than a few years ago when I got screamed at for wearing a red jacket walking past the Oak by a few of their Neanderthals but that was very much a one off and they were evidently off their skulls. Drink in ‘their’ pubs on a match day. As long as you’re not a **** about it then alls good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 (edited) 2 hours ago, weepywall said: Good lad Ricky...never a dull moment with him around Good old Ricky , never seen him sober at any city away game and always very close to getting nicked , loveable rogue ( oh and a bloody nuisance sometimes ) Edited May 25 by redkev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Grew up in Gloucester and followed City since 1981. (what a ****ing decision was that?!) Not lived in Glos since 2000. Lived in Crewe, Alrewas, Lullington, Overseal, Burton, and finally Tutbury since 2020. More of an awayday merchant than AG these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 On 24/05/2024 at 13:54, ZumerZetSmithy said: so I was wondering who live with in a 2 mile radius of the Rovers Ground and how do they find it 1963 - 73 Sefton Park Road. 74 - 77 Parkside Gdns; (Eastville) and then in 77 my parents moved to Crowther Road (Lockleaze). I then enlisted and when I came out in 86 settled in PE2, same post code as P'boro Utd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallorcan Red Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Moved to Bristol in 1999. Started supporting the City in 2001. Now I'm exiled in Mallorca, forced to drink sangria, Mahou, San Miguel or Estrella and watch the live City matches in the local UK sports bar... only joking, none of that foreign p***, this place has Thatchers Gold on draught and in cans!! God bless Martin Thatcher!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman Mao Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 South London, close to Milwall. Have met one gas since moving here, half dozen city fans. Mostly spurs, arsenal and West Ham. More Fulham than Chelsea fans around. Few Palace in my neck of the woods. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 I live in a small town called Aigre in France. Originally my family came from Penge in London so I was saddled with Palace fans at every turn. We moved to Nailsea when I was very young and my Dad took me to a game at AG between Palace and City. After the game he asked me what I thought to which I answered "I liked the team in red". To this day he hasn't forgiven me. The fact that my 2nd team is Millwall doesn't rest easy with him either. He's 99 in August so hopefully will understand my stance by then !! Somehow, though I doubt it. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Corner Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Rangeworthy, South gloucestershire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshead64 Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 12 hours ago, sglosbcfc said: Hanham, it was definitely more blue than red in the 1980s, but never as blue as neighbouring Kingswood was. I would say Hanham has now turned red and Kingswood is 60-40 blue when in the 80s it was probably 80-20 blue. Hanam definitely red now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpexile Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 (edited) 20 hours ago, TV Tom said: I'm not sure where i live as some of my bills say Knowle and some say Brislington, when it comes to voting i've always been in Bristol South but for the next election i'm in Bristol East !! I am having a severe identity crisis It must make you see RED Edited May 26 by bpexile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamalagerdrinker Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 19 hours ago, Davefevs said: I’ve never heard of Gainsborough sausages, Tom! Its what the Mrs calls it mate! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 7 hours ago, BigTone said: I live in a small town called Aigre in France. Originally my family came from Penge in London so I was saddled with Palace fans at every turn. We moved to Nailsea when I was very young and my Dad took me to a game at AG between Palace and City. After the game he asked me what I thought to which I answered "I liked the team in red". To this day he hasn't forgiven me. The fact that my 2nd team is Millwall doesn't rest easy with him either. He's 99 in August so hopefully will understand my stance by then !! Somehow, though I doubt it. 99 !! what a good age Tone, hopefully you have a big party for him when reaching a century 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 I live in Bucks but BS3 address incoming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey54 Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Brought up in Clutton, North Somerset. Now live near Barnstaple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 38 minutes ago, SecretSam said: I live in Bucks but BS3 address incoming Keep it secret Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 7 hours ago, TV Tom said: 99 !! what a good age Tone, hopefully you have a big party for him when reaching a century He's Mr Indestructible. He had a stroke a few weeks back but is easier to understand since than he was before !! How does that work ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 14 hours ago, BigTone said: I live in a small town called Aigre in France. Originally my family came from Penge in London so I was saddled with Palace fans at every turn. We moved to Nailsea when I was very young and my Dad took me to a game at AG between Palace and City. After the game he asked me what I thought to which I answered "I liked the team in red". To this day he hasn't forgiven me. The fact that my 2nd team is Millwall doesn't rest easy with him either. He's 99 in August so hopefully will understand my stance by then !! Somehow, though I doubt it. My old man’s big mate was Don Nash. He was chairman of the Palace supporters club back in a far off day. He came up to Cov in 77! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 1 hour ago, BigTone said: Keep it secret Sam I'm so excited to be moving back to Bristol after 32 years away 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 16 minutes ago, SecretSam said: I'm so excited to be moving back to Bristol after 32 years away Welcome home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City exile 79 Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Never lived permanently in Bristol. Dad was from Barton Hill. All his family were Gas. Dad joined the RAF I was born in RAF St Athan. Moved to Germany then Brize Norton. Moved to Swindon. Live less than 400 metres away from the county ground. Started to watch City in 76 when 8. Hardly missed a home game in 20 years. When I could drive me and my brother hardly missed a game home or away through the late eighties and throughout the nineties. Don’t get down the gate much now although when we do we like to make a weekend of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Got so lost once when looking for palaces ground once in the early 90s tone, ended up near Dartford, if bonnie Tyler was in the car, she could have written the sequel to lost in France 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 17 hours ago, BigTone said: I live in a small town called Aigre in France. Originally my family came from Penge in London so I was saddled with Palace fans at every turn. We moved to Nailsea when I was very young and my Dad took me to a game at AG between Palace and City. After the game he asked me what I thought to which I answered "I liked the team in red". To this day he hasn't forgiven me. The fact that my 2nd team is Millwall doesn't rest easy with him either. He's 99 in August so hopefully will understand my stance by then !! Somehow, though I doubt it. The palace game wasn’t the one city lost 1-0 was it Alan whittle scored for palace , they had not won for 19 games then beat city , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.