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Post by The Concept on Mar 4, 2024 16:28:51 GMT
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Post by The Concept on Mar 4, 2024 11:39:22 GMT
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Post by The Concept on Mar 1, 2024 20:10:37 GMT
There is a quote that states we are currently using 5 acres out of 30. Another quote is 13 pitches to be added.That's absolutely crazy! No way you could fit anywhere near 13 pitches on the site of The Quarters. A look at the plans, or google maps, or the aerial shot Swiss posted on page 1, shows that it would be a squeeze to get just 3 extra pitches on land not yet developed. To the east of the car park and clubhouse we could probably get the same as our current 2 pitches and goalkeeping area, that are now earmarked for housing, and maybe another full size pitch south of the gym. ... Unless we've also purchased land north of Horsham Lane, that Ed Ware had planned for a housing estate (ITB would know about that), google maps currently showing those fields are brown, rather than covered in grass.
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Post by The Concept on Feb 26, 2024 22:04:24 GMT
'Twas amusing listening to the interviews as we drove home on Saturday evening... Firstly a re-run of Hussain AlSaeed pre-match interview, where he talks about the plan to get the average age of the squad down. Then not long afterwards, in Matt Taylor's post-match interview, the plan is mentioned to him and his first reaction is "Who's told you that?" :-) Good for Taylor he then goes on to say you need a balance in the side. As most would agree, a mixture of youth and experience is the way to go. And the AlSaeed interview gives away the fact that George Friend will be the new Head of Recruitment, when it wasn't supposed to be announced until Monday. (Well, it's Monday today and haven't seen an official announcement!) www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0h9rsv523.20 = Re-run of part of Hussain AlSaeed pre-match interview. 37.00 = Start of Matt Taylor's post-match interview. 39.55 = Matt Taylor's reaction to the interviewer saying we've heard the likelihood is next season the average age of the squad will come down next season.
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Post by The Concept on Feb 13, 2024 6:51:07 GMT
There were a couple of bits of commotion in the East Stand on Saturday - anyone know what they were all about?
1) Block A at half-time and there was some shouting at the top of the main block of seating, something like "Show some respect." several times. It appeared to be aimed at the raised row of seating behind, where I think the press, officials and some player's families sit. I think the target was a couple of the Burton backroom team, wearing their team outfits. Other Rovers fans around looked a bit embarrassed by it all.
2) Block B into the second half. Some shouting at the top of the main block of seating, before a lady got up and left.
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Post by The Concept on Feb 11, 2024 8:48:28 GMT
Shocking defending.
First Burton goal we have 2 defenders close to their attacker, and both choose to run away from the man on the ball. The player should have been held up. The cross could have been prevented at source. Poor communication. Basics.
Second Burton goal a long ball from deep in their half, first challenge out-muscled, and we are then chasing shadows, always a man spare, not tracking runners.
People on the fickle facebook groups saying Taylor's style is hoof-ball. Well it ain't good, it ain't pretty, but hoof-ball it is not. They are trying to pass out from the back, some nice moves, but overall getting nowhere. And ironically proper hoof-ball worked for Burton!
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Post by The Concept on Feb 11, 2024 8:37:17 GMT
Brown - ok he picks up an assist for Evans goal, but he fluffed 3 clear chances. First half an air-kick when the ball was squared to him; late second half put through on goal, dallies, and allows the defender to block the shot, then doesn't get a free header on target.
1 goal for us so far, a super curling effort, but not good enough.
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Post by The Concept on Feb 2, 2024 7:53:40 GMT
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Post by The Concept on Feb 2, 2024 7:52:12 GMT
Bit weird seeing these mock-ups of the new loanees in Rovers kit. Is this actually Harry Vaughan in action for Hull, with Rovers' colours painted over the top? Or Harry's head stuck on top of someone in action for Rovers, like Luke McCormick? Or his head stuck on some completely random AI created image? http://instagram.com/p/C20oTNCNAmn
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Post by The Concept on Feb 1, 2024 16:25:32 GMT
Yes, that really is a super leaving message.
I don't do twitter, so I really don't know exactly what he's supposed to have done wrong. Was it removing from his Bio that he plays for Rovers, and if so is that really so bad?? When I checked his Instagram account last night, it was still showing him in Rovers gear on his profile pic. I notice he has now (quite understandably) changed the picture to him in a Bolton shirt, but he still 'follows' Rovers on his Instagram.
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Post by The Concept on Jan 28, 2024 8:06:52 GMT
Not only was the Oxford goal a fortunate wicked deflection, there's a suspicion it struck the Oxford player's arm.
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Post by The Concept on Jan 28, 2024 8:04:57 GMT
One thing not quite right in this Tweet is that AC asked not to be considered for the game, rather than the wording here that he had be left out of the squad.
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Post by The Concept on Jan 26, 2024 9:38:49 GMT
Interesting new misheard saying! It's Hair's breadth. Not if you're Bugs Bunny. I'm not having that. Bugs Bunny has never played football in his life. Although, I can picture him wearing a Gridiron helmet. Now, if you'd said Josh Hare, or maybe even Joe Bunney, you may well have a point!
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Post by The Concept on Jan 25, 2024 17:07:08 GMT
Get’s caught a yard Offside too often. Amazing how many lino's get caught out of keeping up with play and miss so many off sides.... yet they never seem to miss JM hare's breath of an offside! ..... apart from the Stevenage offside hand ball foul! Interesting new misheard saying! It's Hair's breadth.
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Post by The Concept on Jan 25, 2024 16:26:11 GMT
Sounds similar to things we were hearing a couple of years back. There was talk of late payments for work at The Mem and The Quarters. 3 people have PM me on gaschat telling a similar story to me. One person took season tickets, advertising and an 1883 membership to cover his invoice which wasn't by choice by the rest of his PM which I shan't disclose. It wouldn't be fair on him. But there's a pattern emerging here and not a good one. Yes, not good at all, and sorry to hear you are affected. I'm still working my way through the thread on the Gaschat Forum (got to page 13). Just pointing out that a couple of the points raised were also accusations/happenings with the previous board: - Current ownership accused of late payments for work carried out / Previous ownership were accused of late payments for work at The Mem and The Quarters. - Current ownership set up Bristol Rovers Academy Kuwait / Previous ownership set up Bristol Rovers Academy London, which didn't last long and seemingly disappeared without announcement. www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bristol-rovers-launch-new-academy-4221344
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Post by The Concept on Jan 25, 2024 7:41:01 GMT
I was explaining Admin v Liquidation to a City fan the other day. He didn't realise that his club were the last EFL club to be liquidated and allowed to pre pack and stay in the EFL. Interesting times and I wasn't shocked listening Matt Taylors interview whilst being blown down the M5 last night. He was very diplomatic but I think many of us know what he meant. He has been hung out to dry and maybe he did jump into the job a little too quickly, he didn't need to. Yes I think you are absolutely right and he probably should have seen the writing on the wall when he was given vague promises instead of detailed plans. The debate on Gaschat has now advanced to the point where ITB is telling us his company never had a problem getting paid by Rovers when Tom was in charge of settling accounts and Wael is very embarrassed that invoices are not being paid on time. As I predicted a few days ago, the next development will be for some fans to say they think things were much better in Wael’s time and that the Al- Saeeds have spoiled everything. In a pre-pack situation, with 12 million of debt secured by real estate, where would we train and play our home games ? Sounds similar to things we were hearing a couple of years back. There was talk of late payments for work at The Mem and The Quarters.
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Post by The Concept on Jan 25, 2024 6:21:34 GMT
ITB is to Wael as was Baself to Poundland Pep. Absolutely fixated and unable to see or admit to seeing his flaws Whoever they are.... And I see without your drugs you are unable to make a coherent debate without a personal attack. How about this for a spotting a flaw of Wael's...he's sold us down the river to another rich dad who's son this time is so woefully out of his depth that along with his university mates that have been board appointed, that between them they can't even build a website without incorrectly spelling the clubs name or even having correct diction on a landing page strapline. The same people that are trying to negotiate million pound contracts for players and managers and making a compete cats arse of that as well. Absolute rank amateur. bristolroverskw.com/It's here if you're wondering. Oh wow! This is some statement of intent! Bristol Rovers Academy Kuwait, we really are expanding. All this on top of Bristol Rovers Academy London, which was launched a few years ago ... oh, wait! Edit: Let's hope we can unearth more gems like Ghassan Abu Hassan.
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Post by The Concept on Jan 21, 2024 20:38:16 GMT
Rovers have added the highlights video to youtube. But it is the same video that Sky Sports put out, so not much there at all. I still haven't got to see the chances we had, like Luke Thomas in the 6 yard box that could have made it 1-1, nor the Aaron Collins penalty shout right at the end. Thought our media department were supposed to be so much better nowadays....
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Post by The Concept on Jan 16, 2024 6:41:05 GMT
Another one of your fairy stories? On one of the Rovers facebook groups 'Bristol Rovers Fan Zone', someone shared a screen-shot of a Tweet from someone called @mikeytheimp (so it must be true! ). #BristolRovers defender Luca Hoole is close to agreeing a loan-deal with #fgr until the end of the season. 08.31 14/01/2024. At least the person who posted on facebook quoted their sources.
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Post by The Concept on Jan 8, 2024 20:19:48 GMT
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