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Post by simonj on Apr 2, 2022 13:42:42 GMT
With the number of fans on various social media sites still asking if there’s any tickets available, it makes you wonder what the crowd would be if the stadium capacity was larger & it was still pay on the day. Really looking forward this one, weather looking decent the fanzone area should be buzzing, let’s hope the team does the business on the pitch & we’ve made our league position look healthier come 5.0 clock Half an hr to ko and it’s really busy already
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Post by simonj on Mar 19, 2022 16:59:57 GMT
Great win and 3 points! 4th place. 🙂 Massive result, this is getting serious.
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Post by simonj on Feb 23, 2022 9:45:57 GMT
I started this thread one year ago today. B***** was appointed on 22nd February 2021. Sad to say, I have nothing further to add. B***** is unfit to manage Bristol Rovers. Maybe it is time to reflect and not be quite as stubborn. Sure there are aspects of his character that may be questioned, but undoubtedly he is starting to deliver on the fir=eld, and i hope behind the scenes something to build on. He has the strength of character to make changes for our club for the better....
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Post by simonj on Feb 16, 2022 8:54:57 GMT
Haven’t been able to get there for a few weeks. Excited and already in the pub. Was it because i was in the pub early......that first half was comfortably the best football we have played for some time. The old should have been 3 or 4 up by HT was true. Shame the pen was at such a comfortable height. Collins was incredible, if he keeps that confidence going, he can have the 9 on his back.
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Post by simonj on Feb 15, 2022 17:59:45 GMT
Haven’t been able to get there for a few weeks. Excited and already in the pub.
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Post by simonj on Feb 8, 2022 8:58:58 GMT
We might actually start an away game as favourites, wouldn't have believed that a few months ago. Fingers crossed we can keep it tight first half, as you say they are beginning the fight to avoid relegation, and then go on and win it 2-0.
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Post by simonj on Jan 20, 2022 8:55:18 GMT
If you could put Eastville Stadium circa 1980 back where it was would you go back like a shot ? Id like the plot without hesitation. Keep the tote and modern version of the N&S stands. Bliss.
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Post by simonj on Jan 3, 2022 11:55:45 GMT
I would have him back in an instant
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Post by simonj on Nov 17, 2021 13:07:50 GMT
Martyn Starnes going should be a surprise to no-one. Poor in interviews. I was never quite sure what he did. Part of a poor senior management team that still needs strengthening. Tom Gorringe promoted to CEO. Mmm... not sure about that - but let's give him the benefit of the doubt. Let's wait and see. He is good at communicating. (Though he's stopped communicating with me directly since we hired B***** and I made my feelings known)... Yes the plot either thickens or actually and most likely remains thin.
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Post by simonj on Nov 17, 2021 8:22:33 GMT
Attendance was 4,918. Shame there weren't more there to see that one. It was a rush for me, and I decided against it, thinking of snake hitting a winner - another crap call on my part! We seem to be building something slowly here......
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Post by simonj on Nov 4, 2021 8:19:05 GMT
Uncle took me around 1972 - didn't have a clue what was happening, just the noise when we scored. Hooked ever since. Leeds became my second team at that time, and now all i have is this lot.
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Post by simonj on Oct 1, 2021 8:18:09 GMT
I have tickets. My first home game since Sunderland March 2020. We won that! If we could pull off a win, we might get some momentum. Ifs buts and maybes. Its weird but I am actually looking forward to the game.
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Post by simonj on Sept 14, 2021 11:01:18 GMT
Haha! Did'nt George dance around our defence and comfortably score? I seem to remember that. can recall being there. was a larger than expected crowd,20,000 was it? and thought there was more excitement watching stuff going on on the River behind us!!! Playerwise, i though Ball and Cooper were the best i could remember for us, ans as mentioned previous a young Paul Mariner full of eagerness ans everthing that took him to the highest level When David Williams was running midfield and playing the through balls, incredible and exciting, I am adding Paul Randall to that era though and Martin Thomas only just surpassed by Nigel Martyn between the sticks.
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Post by simonj on Sept 14, 2021 9:55:41 GMT
Personally, I would welcome some straight talking with regards to the "Stadium Project". I have been very vocal in my opposition to the Fruit Market site. I believe that our future is in Horfield (or the surrounding areas of Bristol), and we should "cut our cloth to suit our means". For me, this means either a modest new build on the current site, or a piecemeal stand-by-stand redevelopment. Either option would be exciting and awesome IMO. The UWE was the ideal new stadium project for us in terms of location (IMO) , and a positive working relationship with the local University made sense to me. That ship has sailed, although the land is still undeveloped. The short to medium term focus looks like it will be on the team, rather than stadium infrastructure. The training ground is a positive, good investment. Wael must be congratulated for that. I would be looking to make improvements to The Mem. I can't see a huge redevelopment project elsewhere ever happening for us. The Mem has the ability to generate a loud intimidating atmosphere. It just needs some restructuring and a team that we can all get behind. We, as a club, need to play to our strengths. Build an identity as the plucky underdog and start to grow a fanbase again around an identity. I'm sure it can be done. It just requires a vision that is achievable. Trouble is Rich, We were that team and UWE looked like it would change that. We are now fighting to get back to being the club most others cities football fans quite liked. B***** has played a pivotal role in destroying that. Each time i hear Joey B*****’s Bristol Rovers, i regurgitate my stomach content Sure JB hasn't helped, but we as a club haven't been as one for many many years, which is a massive shame.
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Post by simonj on Sept 1, 2021 9:56:37 GMT
..."impressive" still to see mine so can't say, but unlike us to get things done for the start of the season (shirts come to mind) no. Life is full of anything that is good being contra’d by negative. I’m too old now, so will take the good when it comes and allow that to have its moment instead of moving immediately to a negative.
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Post by simonj on Sept 1, 2021 8:51:28 GMT
Wow, I have received a small box with my ST, a letter, BRFC badge card holder and pen. Seriously nicely done!
Impressive and very unlike us.
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Post by simonj on Aug 25, 2021 9:35:50 GMT
Right decision, wish him well though.
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Post by simonj on Aug 23, 2021 9:58:21 GMT
If Lukaku is the final piece of the Chelsea Jigsaw puzzle, what can be final piece of Joey’s Great Reset? You are utterly deluded if you think Rovers are missing a 'final piece' of the jigsaw. You are also a fraud Sir, there is no emperorsuperbus. Lucius Tarquinius Superbus (died 495 BC) was the legendary seventh and final king of Rome. Augustus was the first Roman Emperor 27 BC. Perhaps you are gaining inspiration from Emperor Nero? Anyway - back to your jigsaw analogy. In very high winds we took a jigsaw to the Clifton Suspension Bridge, opened the box, and threw it in the air. We are now missing all the pieces. Resetv2 starts when Joey and his hangers on from the north west have left the building. No amount of tinkering, or signing more of Joey's mates, or aging strikers that can't get a gig at Gloucester City will help. Poor squad, poor manager. 4 down in 24 minutes to a team that hadn't scored in it's previous 3 league games. No need to over-analyse a turd. It's still a turd. I suppose we can keep changing managers....... At some point we will need to go with someone and give them time to prove or otherwise. I personally am tired of the rebuild process starting every few months. We should have allowed Clarke to rebuild and we didn't, 4 managers on, as controversial as he is, I want to stick with what we have now, watch some football and pray we get progress. Do I want it immediately, of course, am I willing to watch some growth and improvement for a push in the near future, I have to say I am. As for your turd stuff and so on, that is fine, I have seen us with plenty of those over the years. Oh for some harmony, our fan base has followed the management and behind the scenes stuff and is no longer as one, if we can at least get that back we can become a proud club again even with the limited success we have had over all time. I have always been proud to be Rovers regardless of the shocking times and standards, our fans were the envy of so many so say bigger clubs, that's what I want and miss most of all.
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Post by simonj on Aug 23, 2021 7:35:05 GMT
I hope we sell him and sign a striker that wants to be at Rovers. Its not just football, where a big pay rise somewhere else gets you thinking. if he has been offered 15% - 30 % more he should think. He may or may not love us but whichever it is the head gets turned. If we don't except the offer he has to do his best for himself and us. I hope he stays.
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Post by simonj on Aug 19, 2021 8:47:28 GMT
In the scenario Brett gets and stays fit I think he can score 20 this season. He was disapointed with his tally at struggling Swindon last time. Once we're up and running with JBs first 11,Brett should get plenty if goal scoring opportunities. Agreed he is tried and tested. He may not be quite as moble as in his 20's but he will know how to put the ball away, and with some pace around him, i say he will be an asset.
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