harrybuckle
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Post by harrybuckle on Apr 8, 2015 7:25:40 GMT
If the league finished today ...but feel sure there are more twists and turns !
Vanarama Conference
5 v 2 Semi Final 1st Leg Wednesday 29 April 2015, at 7.45pm LIVE on BT Sport Forest Green Rovers v Bristol Rovers
4 v 3 Semi Final 1st Leg Thursday 30 April 2015, at 7:45pm LIVE on BT Sport Macclesfield Town v Grimsby Town
2 v 5 Semi final 2nd Leg Sunday 3 May 2015, at 1:00pm LIVE on BT Sport Bristol Rovers v Forest Green Rovers
3 v 4 Semi Final 2nd Leg Sunday 3 May 2015, at 4.00pm LIVE on BT Sport Grimsby Town v Macclesfield Town
PROMOTION FINAL - Sunday 17 May 2015 at Wembley Stadium, Kick Off -14:00, LIVE on BT Sport ?
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Post by Feeling The Blues on Apr 8, 2015 7:58:41 GMT
If the league finished today ...but feel sure there are more twists and turns !
Vanarama Conference
5 v 2 Semi Final 1st Leg Wednesday 29 April 2015, at 7.45pm LIVE on BT Sport Forest Green Rovers v Bristol Rovers
4 v 3 Semi Final 1st Leg Thursday 30 April 2015, at 7:45pm LIVE on BT Sport Macclesfield Town v Grimsby Town
2 v 5 Semi final 2nd Leg Sunday 3 May 2015, at 1:00pm LIVE on BT Sport Bristol Rovers v Forest Green Rovers
3 v 4 Semi Final 2nd Leg Sunday 3 May 2015, at 4.00pm LIVE on BT Sport Grimsby Town v Macclesfield Town
PROMOTION FINAL - Sunday 17 May 2015 at Wembley Stadium, Kick Off -14:00, LIVE on BT Sport ?
Also on Sunday May 3rd at 12.15 Bristol City are playing their final game of the season at Ashton Gate. The kick off time also set by TV. I am advised by a mate who Stewards our games that they have already been briefed that if we are in playoffs at home on May 3rd there will be 2 games in Bristol on the same day. Neither date or kick off for either match will be moved. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2015 8:31:52 GMT
Two sold out games on the same day, there's a genuine celebration and an early kick off, ours a potential disaster with all day to get pissed afterwards.
What could possibly go wrong?
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Post by lostinspace on Apr 8, 2015 8:44:25 GMT
Two sold out games on the same day, there's a genuine celebration and an early kick off, ours a potential disaster with all day to get pissed afterwards. What could possibly go wrong? pub shut?!!!! |
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Post by darkbluegas on Apr 8, 2015 8:56:55 GMT
99.9 % sure one of the games would be moved, and probably us as league games would all need to kick off at the same time.
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Post by Feeling The Blues on Apr 8, 2015 9:14:42 GMT
99.9 % sure one of the games would be moved, and probably us as league games would all need to kick off at the same time. 99.9% sure one of the games will NOT be moved. TV rules the roost hence the briefing to our stewards before the Chester game. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2015 9:27:15 GMT
99.9 % sure one of the games would be moved, and probably us as league games would all need to kick off at the same time. 99.9% sure one of the games will NOT be moved. TV rules the roost hence the briefing to our stewards before the Chester game. 99.9% sure 1 of you are correct! |
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Post by brisgas123 on Apr 8, 2015 9:40:11 GMT
But the thing is, guys, the league isn't going to finish today and we will win the league so it won't be a problem!
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Post by dagnogo on Apr 8, 2015 9:46:19 GMT
If the police want a game moved, it'll be moved. Public safety will trump TV companies.
Though we'll be the ones to move as FL divisions must all kick off their last games simultaneously.
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Post by Feeling The Blues on Apr 8, 2015 10:02:18 GMT
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Post by dagnogo on Apr 8, 2015 10:05:27 GMT
That's one game with a late kick off - as opposed to 2 games at once. If they turn around and say "we don't have the staff to keep two sold out games safe", things will chamge |
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Post by Ilfracombe Gas on Apr 8, 2015 10:07:27 GMT
Yet in amongst all this I read an article yesterday concerning the City v Swindon match last night and it was reported the Police did not consider it a High Risk game !!!!
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harrybuckle
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Post by harrybuckle on Apr 8, 2015 10:09:42 GMT
Agreed Avon & Somerset police resources will be stretched that day 12,500 at the gate and possibly 11,500 at the Mem.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2015 10:10:18 GMT
The two games aren't the problem. Its the 'scenes' afterwards that are the risk, unless they shut every pub in Bristol and construct Peace Walls in the centre. It's not like the run of the mill game earlier in the season when we played Bath, these games would be emotional as they're crowned champions and we do or don't qualify for Wembley. It could be carnage.
Better we win the division and save everyone the bother.
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Post by Feeling The Blues on Apr 8, 2015 10:16:24 GMT
That's one game with a late kick off - as opposed to 2 games at once. If they turn around and say "we don't have the staff to keep two sold out games safe", things will chamge Just posted a similar story re Newcastle v Sunderland too which also mentions the problems in the Villa v West Brom cup tie that kicked off at 5.30. The point I am making is that it seems the police are not calling the shots when it comes to moving televised games. Too much dosh at stake I guess. I am not saying it is right but that seems to be the way it is.
The two games in Bristol will have a combined attendance of 24,000 5 miles apart. A lot easier to police than twice that many in one place, as in the examples, where every nutter that wants to fight their closest rivals is in situ ready to go.
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Post by brisgas123 on Apr 8, 2015 10:22:08 GMT
To be honest, I don't see the point in the rivalry. It's like 'oh your team plays in the same city as mine, I hate you!' But when you watch England you're all best mates.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2015 10:25:03 GMT
I'm not sure I agree. Everyone in one place is easier to control than two sets of fans in different places that might converge somewhere.
Its not 24,000 that are the problem. Its the few hundred in each set who are usually intent on trouble.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2015 10:26:46 GMT
To be honest, I don't see the point in the rivalry. It's like 'oh your team plays in the same city as mine, I hate you!' But when you watch England you're all best mates. Why is there no dislike button. Out of interest Mr 123, how old were you in 2001 when we last played them in the league? |
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Post by brisgas123 on Apr 8, 2015 10:31:23 GMT
To be honest, I don't see the point in the rivalry. It's like 'oh your team plays in the same city as mine, I hate you!' But when you watch England you're all best mates. Why is there no dislike button. Out of interest Mr 123, how old were you in 2001 when we last played them in the league? 8 |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2015 10:35:01 GMT
Why is there no dislike button. Out of interest Mr 123, how old were you in 2001 when we last played them in the league? 8 Thanks. I asked because I think up until then the derby was an integral part of the Rovers experience and identity. For a start it happened more or less most seasons. Since then its been few and far between and whilst its still important, its more of an event than a part of everyday life. Which I suppose is our fault for being s**t, rather than theirs. |
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