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Post by ghedray on Jan 23, 2015 1:02:03 GMT
Looking at their forum they find our support incredible and we can make this work in our favour roll on Dartford
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Post by crater on Jan 23, 2015 6:36:43 GMT
Our support is incredible
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Post by Bristol Rovers on Jan 23, 2015 6:53:38 GMT
"Yes, 2,000 for that sort of trip is a very good following indeed, but ultimately all it really tells us is that Bristol Rovers is a much, much bigger club than almost all the others in his league, not least Barnet. It shouldn't be down here at all, and it's an appalling failure on the part of the club that it finds itself playing so far below what should be it's 'natural' level based on the size of its support. It's akin to us slogging away in the Ryman Premier.
It's only a matter of time before Rovers go up. Indeed, it will probably be this year that they do so, and quite possibly as champions, but instances like this only serve as a reminder of what an excellent effort it is on our part to be five points clear of them at this stage in the season."
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Post by lostinspace on Jan 23, 2015 7:15:14 GMT
Brian Clough once stated"this club is never too big to be relegated"[Notts Forest] he was right........and BRFC have also proved that to be right ..........never say never!!
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Post by faggotygas on Jan 23, 2015 8:30:29 GMT
"Yes, 2,000 for that sort of trip is a very good following indeed, but ultimately all it really tells us is that Bristol Rovers is a much, much bigger club than almost all the others in his league, not least Barnet. It shouldn't be down here at all, and it's an appalling failure on the part of the club that it finds itself playing so far below what should be it's 'natural' level based on the size of its support. It's akin to us slogging away in the Ryman Premier. It's only a matter of time before Rovers go up. Indeed, it will probably be this year that they do so, and quite possibly as champions, but instances like this only serve as a reminder of what an excellent effort it is on our part to be five points clear of them at this stage in the season." Bang on first paragraph (and probably the 2nd) |
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Post by clockendgas on Jan 23, 2015 9:11:53 GMT
Brian Clough once stated"this club is never too big to be relegated"[Notts Forest] he was right........and BRFC have also proved that to be right ..........never say never!! yes mate i remember old big head saying that, now i dont feel we are a big club, we COULD be a big club with some decent money on board and good leadership but to me we are for the size of the city a joke at the moment. We may be just about the biggest club in the conference but grimsby and wrexham must push us close with their historys. The way the fans have stuck with the club after years of dross makes me proud to still be a gashead, but until we have a league team with a decent ground such as the teams we used to beat, swansea, reading, city, then nobody outside bristol will think we are anything but minnows. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2015 12:15:06 GMT
Stop all this big money, big club bulls**t.
I'd take a reasonably sized club, that is well run, posting profits every year and living within its means in a nice stadium. Is that too much to ask for?
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Post by Bristol Rovers on Jan 23, 2015 12:21:38 GMT
Brian Clough once stated"this club is never too big to be relegated"[Notts Forest] he was right........and BRFC have also proved that to be right ..........never say never!! yes mate i remember old big head saying that, now i dont feel we are a big club, we COULD be a big club with some decent money on board and good leadership but to me we are for the size of the city a joke at the moment. We may be just about the biggest club in the conference but grimsby and wrexham must push us close with their historys. The way the fans have stuck with the club after years of dross makes me proud to still be a gashead, but until we have a league team with a decent ground such as the teams we used to beat, swansea, reading, city, then nobody outside bristol will think we are anything but minnows. Top Post!!! |
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Post by irishrover on Jan 23, 2015 12:35:33 GMT
Stop all this big money, big club bulls***. I'd take a reasonably sized club, that is well run, posting profits every year and living within its means in a nice stadium. Is that too much to ask for? 20 years of empirical evidence suggests it is on all fronts. We are massive - I remember standing next to at least 4 other people at Boston when they had Jason Lee and Julian Joachim in the side; what a golden era for the club that was when we could go to place like Boston in League 2 and be played off the park. The way things have gone I will settle for still having a club to support in 5 years time. It would be nice if it was still at Conference but beggars can't be choosers apparently. We need to readjust our expectations. |
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Post by gashead1979 on Jan 23, 2015 12:37:15 GMT
I think their thin squad is probably starting to take his toll but 5 points ahead and a much better goal difference should be a big enough advantage for them.
It's only natural for them to get twitchy. I dont think we are their only challengers though, or that support makes much difference (which it didnt last week for us)...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2015 13:01:33 GMT
It's only natural for them to get twitchy. I dont think we are their only challengers though, or that support makes much difference (which it didnt last week for us)... Numerically the support last week was superb, vocally it was awful. |
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Post by gashead1979 on Jan 23, 2015 13:08:03 GMT
It's only natural for them to get twitchy. I dont think we are their only challengers though, or that support makes much difference (which it didnt last week for us)... Numerically the support last week was superb, vocally it was awful. Very true, although our players should be good enough for most teams in this league. It was strangely quiet last week for an away game with so many gas, I guess we were just waiting for something to happen and it never did. |
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Post by fanatical on Jan 23, 2015 13:18:26 GMT
Brian Clough once stated"this club is never too big to be relegated"[Notts Forest] he was right........and BRFC have also proved that to be right ..........never say never!! yes mate i remember old big head saying that, now i dont feel we are a big club, we COULD be a big club with some decent money on board and good leadership but to me we are for the size of the city a joke at the moment. We may be just about the biggest club in the conference but grimsby and wrexham must push us close with their historys. The way the fans have stuck with the club after years of dross makes me proud to still be a gashead, but until we have a league team with a decent ground such as the teams we used to beat, swansea, reading, city, then nobody outside bristol will think we are anything but minnows.
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Post by Antonio Fargas on Jan 23, 2015 13:22:55 GMT
yes mate i remember old big head saying that, now i dont feel we are a big club, we COULD be a big club with some decent money on board and good leadership but to me we are for the size of the city a joke at the moment. We may be just about the biggest club in the conference but grimsby and wrexham must push us close with their historys. The way the fans have stuck with the club after years of dross makes me proud to still be a gashead, but until we have a league team with a decent ground such as the teams we used to beat, swansea, reading, city, then nobody outside bristol will think we are anything but minnows.
I remember when we used to beat teams like York and Hartlepool. That's just a dream, now. |
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Post by fanatical on Jan 23, 2015 13:42:08 GMT
If you were as old as me you would remember playing and beating Liverpool, Man City, Man Utd, Leeds and others on a regular basis
I remember when we used to beat teams like York and Hartlepool. That's just a dream, now. now i'm feeling depressed   |
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Post by irishrover on Jan 23, 2015 14:10:44 GMT
If you were as old as me you would remember playing and beating Liverpool, Man City, Man Utd, Leeds and others on a regular basis
I remember when we used to beat teams like York and Hartlepool. That's just a dream, now. To be honest we never used to beat them very often - that's looking at the past through rose tinted specs I fear. I just dream of losing 2-1 at York some day...... Not to fear in a few years I'm sure we will be pissing all over the likes of Paulton and Frome when we're the massivist most giantly enormous club in the Southern League. |
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Post by mehewmagic on Jan 23, 2015 14:31:08 GMT
Numerically the support last week was superb, vocally it was awful. Very true, although our players should be good enough for most teams in this league. It was strangely quiet last week for an away game with so many gas, I guess we were just waiting for something to happen and it never did. Very true. the match just went on and on and nothing changed. Then it was the end and we went home! |
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Post by mehewmagic on Jan 23, 2015 14:32:06 GMT
"Yes, 2,000 for that sort of trip is a very good following indeed, but ultimately all it really tells us is that Bristol Rovers is a much, much bigger club than almost all the others in his league, not least Barnet. It shouldn't be down here at all, and it's an appalling failure on the part of the club that it finds itself playing so far below what should be it's 'natural' level based on the size of its support. It's akin to us slogging away in the Ryman Premier. It's only a matter of time before Rovers go up. Indeed, it will probably be this year that they do so, and quite possibly as champions, but instances like this only serve as a reminder of what an excellent effort it is on our part to be five points clear of them at this stage in the season." Bang on first paragraph (and probably the 2nd) what about the third para?  |
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Post by Curly Wurly on Jan 23, 2015 14:45:54 GMT
what about the third para? Despite being nearly wiped out at Arnhem, they have provided sterling service ever since, notably in the Falklands campaign....... |
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Post by brizzle on Jan 23, 2015 14:47:28 GMT
Stop all this big money, big club bulls***. I'd take a reasonably sized club, that is well run, posting profits every year and living within its means in a nice stadium. Is that too much to ask for?Yes, apparently it is too much to ask for. Sad ennit?  |
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