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Post by Gregory Stevens on Jun 28, 2018 6:14:38 GMT
What would you choose?
I’d have the World Cup personally.
I don’t follow prem football, I just follow rovers. However, here are my reasons:
- Rovers would struggle in champ and prob be relegated
- we have an attempt every year to get up the leagues. International football, there might only be 5-10 world cups before I die, if I’m lucky
- I am sick to death of all my welsh, Irish and Scots mates laughing at England. I’d love to stick one to them.
- similarly, it’s really fashionable to do this country down and claim we are some insignificant island (remainers mainly). I’d love us to show that We are not helpless and impotent, and we are still a force to be reckoned with.
- the whole country would be ecstatic. The economic dividend and optimism will help the country get its shoulders back.
- I like the story of an underdog and Gareth Southgate is that. I also like the guy, seems like a fair chap.
- ditto because he missed that penalty. It would be poetic to have him win the WC.
What’s your choice?
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Jun 28, 2018 6:26:31 GMT
Club before country for me.
I don't believe we would just get relegated, I believe with the careful nurturing and correct backroom staff and management direction, our club can become an established championship outfit.
It needs investment. A little change. Support.
That would bring long term pleasure as opposed to just 4years..
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Post by stevethepirate on Jun 28, 2018 6:46:35 GMT
Gas first. I am not bothered about London teams.
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Post by simonj on Jun 28, 2018 6:50:16 GMT
Which is most likely - Rovers going up. Which would I prefer, Rovers going up.
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Post by rossinio on Jun 28, 2018 8:39:42 GMT
World Cup for me.
Always believe that Rovers can/should/will get promoted but glory for England is an even rarer beast - Rovers have enjoyed a handful of memorable days since England’s last trophy in ‘97
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Post by Gregory Stevens on Jun 28, 2018 9:23:54 GMT
World Cup for me. Always believe that Rovers can/should/will get promoted but glory for England is an even rarer beast - Rovers have enjoyed a handful of memorable days since England’s last trophy in ‘97 What did England win in 1997? |
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Post by rossinio on Jun 28, 2018 9:38:44 GMT
Le Tournoi - the warm up tornament for the 98 world cup.
A truly great achievement 😂😂
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2018 10:24:56 GMT
Rovers promotion.
On your logic, if England won the World Cup, ‘we’d probably only go out in the group stages next time, so meh’. At least Rovers would have a year at a higher level, rather than a week-long buzz. I’ve never bought into ‘too soon to go up’. The idea is to improve and go up, even if it does take decades, and/or take a bit of yo-yoing as part of an upward trend. Give up on that and, well, what’s the point?
I’m happy that England has a decent team, with a sensible manager, and grounded players. I’m enjoying being impressive, competitive and not all p1ss and wind, but not expecting to win the thing. Anyone ‘laughing at England’ (this time out) is clearly a knob, and winning it won’t change that.
Plus, if England do win it (they won’t - probably), 10 league clubs will win promotion next season as well. I’ll have us as one of them, please. But, if it’s really a genie granting one wish thing... I’ll have the Gas promoted.
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Post by warehamgas on Jun 28, 2018 12:43:23 GMT
Rovers every time. Most England players would struggle to compose a single sentence about Rovers so we’re not on their radar. If we won the World Cup the Premier League would take all the plaudits and the FA would probably roll over and say what else can we destroy in football so you can earn more more for your league and then we would be able to win the World Cup again in 52 years time. I hope England win it but not at Rovers expense.
UTG!
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Post by mangogas15 on Jun 28, 2018 13:38:26 GMT
Rovers promoted
The club having its moment doesn't happen for decades and its when the gold dust falls on you and its your time you have to grab it. E.g. Chelsea, Man City, Swansea, Bournemouth, Watford. Look at where they were. No reason why it shouldn't be Rovers. We are allowed to win
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Post by irishrover on Jun 28, 2018 14:52:49 GMT
I vote for chips.
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Post by Gregory Stevens on Jun 28, 2018 15:05:51 GMT
I’m hearing an extreme lack of patriotism...
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Post by Rex on Jun 28, 2018 16:12:32 GMT
I’m hearing an extreme lack of patriotism... Patriotism has f**k all to do with it. You asked which people would prefer and some chose Rovers (Which I would as well btw) |
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Post by kingswood Polak on Jun 28, 2018 16:33:32 GMT
What would you choose? I’d have the World Cup personally. I don’t follow prem football, I just follow rovers. However, here are my reasons: - Rovers would struggle in champ and prob be relegated - we have an attempt every year to get up the leagues. International football, there might only be 5-10 world cups before I die, if I’m lucky - I am sick to death of all my welsh, Irish and Scots mates laughing at England. I’d love to stick one to them. - similarly, it’s really fashionable to do this country down and claim we are some insignificant island (remainers mainly). I’d love us to show that We are not helpless and impotent, and we are still a force to be reckoned with. - the whole country would be ecstatic. The economic dividend and optimism will help the country get its shoulders back. - I like the story of an underdog and Gareth Southgate is that. I also like the guy, seems like a fair chap. - ditto because he missed that penalty. It would be poetic to have him win the WC. What’s your choice? If it came with a stadium Rovers all day |
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Post by topman on Jun 29, 2018 15:12:19 GMT
What would you choose? I’d have the World Cup personally. I don’t follow prem football, I just follow rovers. However, here are my reasons: - Rovers would struggle in champ and prob be relegated - we have an attempt every year to get up the leagues. International football, there might only be 5-10 world cups before I die, if I’m lucky - I am sick to death of all my welsh, Irish and Scots mates laughing at England. I’d love to stick one to them. - similarly, it’s really fashionable to do this country down and claim we are some insignificant island (remainers mainly). I’d love us to show that We are not helpless and impotent, and we are still a force to be reckoned with. - the whole country would be ecstatic. The economic dividend and optimism will help the country get its shoulders back. - I like the story of an underdog and Gareth Southgate is that. I also like the guy, seems like a fair chap. - ditto because he missed that penalty. It would be poetic to have him win the WC. What’s your choice? Having recently turned 65 and supported the Gas and NO other team in my life for over 50 years I would take promotion over the World Cup given that Rovers have achieved very little for too many seasons ! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2018 18:01:00 GMT
Gas all the way if you chose England then perhaps you should think about crossing the divide !
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Post by stevethepirate on Jun 29, 2018 19:40:49 GMT
What Cardiff?
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Post by Gregory Stevens on Jun 29, 2018 21:50:38 GMT
How many of you can remember 66. Is this geriatrics who’ve experienced one sabotaging younger folk.
Perhaps I’m just a rubbish gashead, but I’ve definately got my stripes following them.
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Post by bs5 on Jun 30, 2018 0:14:57 GMT
Got England to win World Cup( 16/1) rovers to win promotion( 25/1 )£10 e/w skybet extremely unlikely but if rovers finish 1/2/3 it’s 1/4 odds e/w and England ew 1/2 odds pays back £5072 in an each way double , 🤞
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Post by eppinggas on Jun 30, 2018 10:10:36 GMT
Not as straight forward a question than I thought it was at first. Can you imagine the reaction in Scotland? I might sacrifice a promotion just to see the looks on their miserable b*astard faces as Harry nets the winner in the World Cup Final.
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