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Post by chelt_gas on Jul 23, 2023 8:09:34 GMT
I think we'll have a top half finish if we sign another 4-6 decent players. Last season's issues were really down to an imbalanced small squad and a few odd tactical calls. I dont disagree with you but the some could apply to most clubs in the division. tbh I dont see Rovers signing 2 more decent players let alone 6....unless Collins gets sold. Yes, I see your point. Bit of a throwaway analysis really!! I'm encouraged that we seem to have assembled a few goal scorers but our midfield seems average and our defence did not perform last year. If we sign a Connor Taylor and modern-day Chris Lines plus add some squad depth then I hope, believe, the team can have top half finish. Joey needs to also needs to deal with weak points that he has instilled or created in his leadership - he has had a poor discipliniary record whilst have alienated a few players that he signed. He needs to get on top of that. Personally, I'd find it difficult working with a business leader who outside of work would quote thought pieces on thir twitter which were contrary to the way that person applied themselves. Bit of David Brent thing going on there. Looking at the disciplinary predictions: In the 21/22 season Rovers finished 23 out of 24 In the 22/23 season Rovers finished 17 out of 24
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Post by chelt_gas on Jul 23, 2023 7:53:22 GMT
B***** won't be pushed. There are two scenarios that I see him moving on (1) He is offered a position elsewhere that is a higher draw (2) Wael removes significant funding and therefore Joeybags cannot sign players.
I think option (1) is unlikely since B***** does not seem to be regarded as a sucessful manager yet that would result in a higher place team wanting to take the gamble of recruiting him and his entourage.
Option (2) is more likely if the fruit market thing goes pear shape or slips on a banana skin.
I think we'll have a top half finish if we sign another 4-6 decent players. Last season's issues were really down to an imbalanced small squad and a few odd tactical calls.
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Post by chelt_gas on Jul 23, 2023 7:44:19 GMT
Tom Davies will command five figure weekly wages from Championship clubs or even abroad.
But I hope he's contributing to other players whilst training with us. I bet the likes of Jerry Lawrence will get some benefit.
Plus he's scouse.
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Post by chelt_gas on Jul 23, 2023 7:40:57 GMT
I watched the live stream.
Our forward play looks sharp. It's only a friendly but there is certainly signs that we will be goal scorers this season.
Our defensive approach to the game looked as though they were under orders to implement a style of play. Therefore, regardless of mistakes, the style of retaining possession from short goal-kicks was the order of the day. There were a few dicey passes between the back line and the keeper but this will get better over pre-season.
Luke Thomas and Aaron Collins looked sharp. Wilson looks a great acquisition.
Belshaw is a great keeper, he takes risks to start an offensive play right from the back.
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Post by chelt_gas on Jul 20, 2023 10:49:05 GMT
At least there’s an actual pot to piss in. It’s a start!
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Post by chelt_gas on Jun 26, 2023 23:08:21 GMT
Unethical behaviour is endemic in football regardless of division, club, player or owner. Or fans.
At least the club have community programs so some of the good can dilute some of the baggage
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Post by chelt_gas on Apr 19, 2023 10:11:24 GMT
Rovers seem to have a history of appointing former managers.
Gerry the Badger and Wardy spring to mind. Any others I've missed?
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Hello!
Apr 19, 2023 10:00:31 GMT
Post by chelt_gas on Apr 19, 2023 10:00:31 GMT
I wonder what B***** will take out of this season.
The GK loan signing was bizarre at best. What was that about?
Why did our form nose dive over Christmas?
Are loans better than Perms?
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Post by chelt_gas on Apr 11, 2023 22:47:13 GMT
Perhap twenty pence is gunning for the post soon to be vacated by Gary Vinegar
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Post by chelt_gas on Apr 11, 2023 22:45:54 GMT
Its a fair reply to John this Swiss and I would love to see you and John in the same room, perhaps even be a part of it, I think it would be an interesting debate and respect gained on all sides. Just a couple of points if I may? How can you honestly appraise the business when you don't have the full accounts to prove that current expenditure is out of control and any recommendations you may have to alternative running of the club for any prospective buyer is in the best interests of Bristol Rovers or the new owners? Where has Wael's cash been squandered exactly? Do you not agree that we have constantly peddled behind the times Swiss? When we were at Twerton/just about moving back to Bristol in an old rugby ground, clubs in the same division as us like Huddersfield and City were building/investing in their stadia. When we were training at chocolate factories, army bases and social grounds, other clubs were investing in training facilities and proper academies. When clubs were going down the route of looking after health via sport science, club doctors and multiple disciplined physios and personal trainers, we were leaving players to their own recoveries and diets. We only started feeding players after training in the last 7 years! The reason we have constantly not fulfilled our potential is because we never invested in it, never spent money on it and didn't even think about some of the things other clubs have been doing for many many years, let alone put them into effect. Quite simply we lived a hand to mouth existence since 1986 and now we are finally getting all the tools together to start fulfilling that potential because we have an ownership that can actually afford it. I don't agree with your point about people are conditioned to run clubs with NDA's, but there is a code of conduct at board level that some things should remain confidential until such times to pass it onto fans from unofficial sources. Otherwise people pick up tip bits and run with them or use them to pedal an agenda (not saying you are in this case). I really liked the 1st sentence. John vs Swiss. Polite debate, Marvellous. Isn't it? Wasn't it? Will it catch on? Who knows? Jumpers for goal posts. I think that has the makings of a great podcast.
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Post by chelt_gas on Mar 17, 2023 21:17:33 GMT
I thought that he did similar interviews most weeks? In my view he's chosen this time to be particularly destructive. Naming Wael and Tom and saying that if the pitch is not fixed they may have to look for another coach. Taking a reckless gamble by publicly humiliating his most expensive signing McCormick. Taking a reckless gamble by publicly humiliating Rovers most valuable playing asset Collins. At what point would a poor run of form or a managers questionable actions typically warrant intervention from a chairman. Would Wael give more or less leniency to B***** given his team is now embedded in the running of the club?
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Post by chelt_gas on Mar 7, 2023 21:36:57 GMT
Would a true fan try to beat the system ?
The club don't seem to have a problem fleecing season ticket holders by charging them an extra £1 for renewal online. That's a n extra £5-6k for sweet f a. If the CEO wants to take the moral high ground then he needs to demonstrate the club operate in an unblemished manner. Are complimentary tickets still given away by club staff?
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Post by chelt_gas on Mar 6, 2023 18:42:16 GMT
Whoever is responsible for such an exposed poor ticketing system has to bear the responsibility. Customers (fans) will try to the game the system in the same way a self-checkout encourages you to weigh tomatoes as carrots.
The club statement is just silly.
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Post by chelt_gas on Mar 4, 2023 0:02:01 GMT
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Post by chelt_gas on Mar 3, 2023 23:59:41 GMT
“ the club was disappointed to discover further instances of supporters purchasing incorrect price classes of both match and Season Tickets.”
The fans have had years of disappointment in the club having signed the wrong players for the wrong positions. The money lost on fans purchasing tickets in the wrong category is a fraction of the cost of the many players signed that have played so few games.
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Post by chelt_gas on Feb 17, 2023 22:49:59 GMT
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Post by chelt_gas on Feb 16, 2023 6:46:08 GMT
Unfortunately he couldn’t improve them.As I say the rot had already set in with Tisdale taking 5 points from the previous 10 games. In my opinion B*****’s Bristol Rovers started the 21-22 season. But hang on, how many times have teams had new managers and kicked on. We, as fans, always dread playing a team that has just sacked their manager and a new one appointed? And how many of B*****'s supporters say what a good motivator he is! I remember at the time many of us being bewildered at how he seemed to sit back and let them carry on as they did with Tisdale. People can't have it both ways. I remember being gutted at the all round lackadaisical attitude of team and manager. Garner should have been given the full season. It was his players (mostly) and they were at least trying to play for him.
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Post by chelt_gas on Dec 6, 2022 19:10:32 GMT
I’m one of those ‘silent contributors’. I prefer this forum over gaschat for many reasons but only rarely write something as I am overseas therefore have less insight than others.
Some of the posts are thought provoking.
Perhaps I will ‘like’ more posts in the future so that contributors know the room is greater than just a few.
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Post by chelt_gas on Oct 23, 2022 21:04:36 GMT
Are you a dentist? This is like pulling teeth. It wouldn't stop me watching Rovers if that's what you're after. Thanks Doc, it's an honest answer and one which I expected. Dentistry is only a hobby for me so I don't take it that seriously and never waste money on things like anaesthetic ! I agree with chewbacca's post that the majority will keep attending and supporting the team, the manager and the beneficial owner no matter who they are. But by now you know by heart the point I'm going to make . . . . nothing will change at Rovers so long as Gasheads unquestionably accept whatever they are told. The next few months will be interesting and I'm wondering whether, when the dust has settled, we will again be told "there was no alternative" when in fact there are plenty of alternatives which would be better for Rovers but not so good for the manager or owner. The supporters of premier league clubs haven’t left following takeovers or involvement of questionable owners. Therefore I doubt our supporters will suddenly adopt an ethical stance by staying at home if there is a questionable source of investment in the club.
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Post by chelt_gas on Sept 16, 2022 18:34:19 GMT
A lot of speculation about Scott Sinclair on the other forum.
Regardless of who joins the recruitment strategy doesn’t seem to be as lucky or as well executed as last season.
But B***** is a motivator and they are nearly all his players. He should at least get them giving their all.
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