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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2021 13:21:11 GMT
Not all of us attending are happy that B***** is manager and doubtful that anyone is enjoying the "football" just now. Anyway, as you were. B***** out. UTG. Whilst fully respecting your decision, in my opinion the clearest and most robust way to register opposition to B*****'s association with Rovers is to withdraw all support until he's gone. A match or two in front of 1000 people and the message would get through loud and clear.
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Post by warehamgas on Oct 6, 2021 14:48:48 GMT
Not all of us attending are happy that B***** is manager and doubtful that anyone is enjoying the "football" just now. Anyway, as you were. B***** out. UTG. Whilst fully respecting your decision, in my opinion the clearest and most robust way to register opposition to B*****'s association with Rovers is to withdraw all support until he's gone. A match or two in front of 1000 people and the message would get through loud and clear. Of course you’re right, a match or two in front of 1000 people would probably do the trick. But I doubt that will happen, for it to happen it will probably need us to be right at the bottom and once that happens I suspect WAQ will act. And, as has been said, it’s hard to decide if the opinions of a forum reflects that of the fan base as a whole. I think probably not though I have no evidence to support that and doubt we’d ever go that low, attendance wise. In the end his ineptness as a manager will determine his future and we're getting closer to that point all the time. It might even be that JB walks, out of sheer embarrassment. But I think we’ll get the occasional win to keep us hovering in lower mid table, just outside the bottom two. Best chance for a change remains the court cases in November maybe, when if found guilty WAQ has said he will act. Whichever way you look at it I get the impression that everyone seems to be waiting for something to happen that will signal an end to this awful period. And once the chairman/owner starts talking about the manager having his (the chairman’s) full confidence you know you’re coming to the end of the story, there’s a sense of inevitability about it borne out by experience. UTG!
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Post by axegas on Oct 6, 2021 19:19:42 GMT
I don’t think that there are that many people that care strongly enough about who the manager is for there to be a 1000 gate. I think the lowest we’d probably see it go considering ST holders and away fans are counted is possibly a sub 4500 attendance for a Tuesday night. I think something like that might set alarm bells ringing as realistically that’s not enough revenue to sustain the current wage budget, although equally I suspect nor is our current attendances either.
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Post by eppinggas on Oct 6, 2021 19:29:40 GMT
I don’t think that there are that many people that care strongly enough about who the manager is for there to be a 1000 gate. I think the lowest we’d probably see it go considering ST holders and away fans are counted is possibly a sub 4500 attendance for a Tuesday night. I think something like that might set alarm bells ringing as realistically that’s not enough revenue to sustain the current wage budget, although equally I suspect nor is our current attendances either. Below 5000 against Carlisle on Saturday might just do it. I respect people that go and and can separate their feelings of loathing for B***** and their support for the Club. I really do. But. If enough people vote with their feet. We might just be rid of B***** within the week. Bristol Rovers vs Carlisle United. Don't go.
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Post by richmace on Oct 6, 2021 19:46:11 GMT
There is no way that enough Gasheads would stay away to have a dramatic effect.
We have been historically bad at organising protests and collectively making our feelings known (apart from whinging online). Our fan base is accepting of mediocrity and apathetic.
I would say that the gates this season have been low enough to send a message to Wael. 7625 against Swindon is awful.
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Post by richmace on Oct 6, 2021 19:47:49 GMT
I would add that if an organised protest does not happen after the truly terrible last 5 years, then it probably never will.
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Oct 6, 2021 20:27:28 GMT
There is no way that enough Gasheads would stay away to have a dramatic effect. 7625 against Swindon is awful. Please be aware our matchday maximum attendance has dropped, including away to swindle which was capped at 750. Because there's no standing at the front on 3 sides, it's knocked our capacity down.
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Post by richmace on Oct 6, 2021 21:28:45 GMT
There is no way that enough Gasheads would stay away to have a dramatic effect. 7625 against Swindon is awful. Please be aware our matchday maximum attendance has dropped, including away to swindle which was capped at 750. Because there's no standing at the front on 3 sides, it's knocked our capacity down. Has our official capacity dropped? I thought that the terraces actually always started on the first step, it’s just that people were allowed to move the the ground level.
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Post by richmace on Oct 6, 2021 21:33:27 GMT
The official site has it at 11,000 so you are right.
Our stadium got even worse. We are going backwards :-(
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Post by eppinggas on Oct 7, 2021 8:19:31 GMT
There is no way that enough Gasheads would stay away to have a dramatic effect. We have been historically bad at organising protests and collectively making our feelings known (apart from whinging online). Our fan base is accepting of mediocrity and apathetic. I would say that the gates this season have been low enough to send a message to Wael. 7625 against Swindon is awful. Bristolians eh? Too apathetic to attend a boycott.
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Post by fatherjackhackett on Oct 7, 2021 10:13:22 GMT
Not all of us attending are happy that B***** is manager and doubtful that anyone is enjoying the "football" just now. Anyway, as you were. B***** out. UTG. Whilst fully respecting your decision, in my opinion the clearest and most robust way to register opposition to B*****'s association with Rovers is to withdraw all support until he's gone. A match or two in front of 1000 people and the message would get through loud and clear. Dr F and I did that when Higgs banned Pop’s Eyebrows for ‘consistent criticism’. Where were you then?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2021 11:08:56 GMT
Whilst fully respecting your decision, in my opinion the clearest and most robust way to register opposition to B*****'s association with Rovers is to withdraw all support until he's gone. A match or two in front of 1000 people and the message would get through loud and clear. Dr F and I did that when Higgs banned Pop’s Eyebrows for ‘consistent criticism’. Where were you then? What a daft question. Sounds as if you are saying that the Welsh FA are wrong to suspend Giggs. No doubt groups such as Refuge will be delighted to hear from you so that you can explain your thinking to them and let them know where they've been going wrong. Anyway, what do you mean, where was I? He was banned for probably 18 months, I visited many locations during that period. Are you asking why didn't I withdraw support for the club at that point in time? On one hand we have someone with a long list of issues relating to violence and 2 outstanding court cases, plus he's been banned from football for 18 months for placing over 1200 bets that he knew full well he was barred from placing, then he was charged by the SFA for the exact same thing, on the other hand we have a petty personal dispute between 2 grown men both of whom should know better. Add to that, I'm pretty sure that Kevin said at the time that he didn't want anybody staying away in protest on his behalf. Give it some thought, eventually the difference between those two scenarios will dawn on you.
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Post by gaspanic84 on Oct 7, 2021 11:43:12 GMT
Not all of us attending are happy that B***** is manager and doubtful that anyone is enjoying the "football" just now. Anyway, as you were. B***** out. UTG. Whilst fully respecting your decision, in my opinion the clearest and most robust way to register opposition to B*****'s association with Rovers is to withdraw all support until he's gone. A match or two in front of 1000 people and the message would get through loud and clear. A more realistic approach is maybe something like a “gas in exile” tour. I mean if you could get 500+ gasheads to attend say Gloucester vs Bradford PA (Alternatively Yate and Weston are also at home this weekend) all in their Rovers shirts singing We want B***** out! That sends a pretty powerful message. People would like it because it’s fun and football, few beers - bit of an adventure, gives people who like watching football on a Sat afternoon an alternative.
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Post by baselswh on Oct 7, 2021 12:53:44 GMT
Dr F and I did that when Higgs banned Pop’s Eyebrows for ‘consistent criticism’. Where were you then? What a daft question. Sounds as if you are saying that the Welsh FA are wrong to suspend Giggs. No doubt groups such as Refuge will be delighted to hear from you so that you can explain your thinking to them and let them know where they've been going wrong. Anyway, what do you mean, where was I? He was banned for probably 18 months, I visited many locations during that period. Are you asking why didn't I withdraw support for the club at that point in time? On one hand we have someone with a long list of issues relating to violence and 2 outstanding court cases, plus he's been banned from football for 18 months for placing over 1200 bets that he knew full well he was barred from placing, then he was charged by the SFA for the exact same thing, on the other hand we have a petty personal dispute between 2 grown men both of whom should know better. Add to that, I'm pretty sure that Kevin said at the time that he didn't want anybody staying away in protest on his behalf. Give it some thought, eventually the difference between those two scenarios will dawn on you. TWD,you show similar traits to Eclectic Blue.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2021 12:56:53 GMT
Dr F and I did that when Higgs banned Pop’s Eyebrows for ‘consistent criticism’. Where were you then? What a daft question. Sounds as if you are saying that the Welsh FA are wrong to suspend Giggs. No doubt groups such as Refuge will be delighted to hear from you so that you can explain your thinking to them and let them know where they've been going wrong. Anyway, what do you mean, where was I? He was banned for probably 18 months, I visited many locations during that period. Are you asking why didn't I withdraw support for the club at that point in time? On one hand we have someone with a long list of issues relating to violence and 2 outstanding court cases, plus he's been banned from football for 18 months for placing over 1200 bets that he knew full well he was barred from placing, then he was charged by the SFA for the exact same thing, on the other hand we have a petty personal dispute between 2 grown men both of whom should know better. Add to that, I'm pretty sure that Kevin said at the time that he didn't want anybody staying away in protest on his behalf. Give it some thought, eventually the difference between those two scenarios will dawn on you. Correct, no protests in my name and was shocked but humbled to discover that people had stayed away. There was no petty dispute just one person pointing out that one was doing a s**t job of running a football club and another who didn't know how to tell the truth. Any way, B***** Out so we can all unite as one to get behind the team once more.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2021 12:57:48 GMT
What a daft question. Sounds as if you are saying that the Welsh FA are wrong to suspend Giggs. No doubt groups such as Refuge will be delighted to hear from you so that you can explain your thinking to them and let them know where they've been going wrong. Anyway, what do you mean, where was I? He was banned for probably 18 months, I visited many locations during that period. Are you asking why didn't I withdraw support for the club at that point in time? On one hand we have someone with a long list of issues relating to violence and 2 outstanding court cases, plus he's been banned from football for 18 months for placing over 1200 bets that he knew full well he was barred from placing, then he was charged by the SFA for the exact same thing, on the other hand we have a petty personal dispute between 2 grown men both of whom should know better. Add to that, I'm pretty sure that Kevin said at the time that he didn't want anybody staying away in protest on his behalf. Give it some thought, eventually the difference between those two scenarios will dawn on you. TWD,you show similar traits to Eclectic Blue. Miles off the scent there Basel.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2021 13:03:14 GMT
What a daft question. Sounds as if you are saying that the Welsh FA are wrong to suspend Giggs. No doubt groups such as Refuge will be delighted to hear from you so that you can explain your thinking to them and let them know where they've been going wrong. Anyway, what do you mean, where was I? He was banned for probably 18 months, I visited many locations during that period. Are you asking why didn't I withdraw support for the club at that point in time? On one hand we have someone with a long list of issues relating to violence and 2 outstanding court cases, plus he's been banned from football for 18 months for placing over 1200 bets that he knew full well he was barred from placing, then he was charged by the SFA for the exact same thing, on the other hand we have a petty personal dispute between 2 grown men both of whom should know better. Add to that, I'm pretty sure that Kevin said at the time that he didn't want anybody staying away in protest on his behalf. Give it some thought, eventually the difference between those two scenarios will dawn on you. TWD,you show similar traits to Eclectic Blue. I'm not Eclectic, although I know him and have nothing but respect for him. I'll never be able to put my thoughts into written words as effectively as Eclectic does. He stopped attending when Higgs banned Kevin and as far as I'm aware he hasn't returned since.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2021 13:25:20 GMT
Rickie has been back, but chooses not to attend any more for all number of reasons. Despite his protestations otherwise, Father Jack and I know it's because he could no longer bear standing with us and having to listen to our "witticisms" 😎
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Post by kingswood Polak on Oct 11, 2021 9:59:54 GMT
Whilst fully respecting your decision, in my opinion the clearest and most robust way to register opposition to B*****'s association with Rovers is to withdraw all support until he's gone. A match or two in front of 1000 people and the message would get through loud and clear. Dr F and I did that when Higgs banned Pop’s Eyebrows for ‘consistent criticism’. Where were you then? I was there, or not, for a season, before i cracked
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2021 10:55:04 GMT
Dr F and I did that when Higgs banned Pop’s Eyebrows for ‘consistent criticism’. Where were you then? I was there, or not, for a season, before i cracked Booooo I had the privilege of never supporting a Non League Bristol Rovers.
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