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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Sept 27, 2016 13:40:54 GMT
"Come and watch Rovers v Yeovil in the FLT and get 1000 bonus loyalty points" Only 5000 points required for free entry in to Santa's grotto |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Sept 22, 2016 16:54:53 GMT
In the interest of debate based on the EFL 'benefits':
1. what weekends & bank holidays aren't utilised under the present system & why can't they be?
2. solves a problem that is only serious in about 1 in 10 seasons
3. Losing income from 3 home games would take a lot of explaining
4. In what possible scenario would the play off finals ever not be the last weekend for the Football League?
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Sept 22, 2016 16:47:07 GMT
A bit of sense at last now let's stick to a 46 game league season & not try to bankrupt clubs with a 38 game season, works for me.
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Sept 9, 2016 8:38:52 GMT
For the vast majority of my time watching Rovers, we have been threatening to move into a new purpose built stadium, and for that reason I am firmly in the 'Believe in when I'm sat watching a game in it' camp. I feel the most important move we ever made was the one back to Bristol in 1996, and even if we do get the new ground, it will never mean as much to me as the day we moved back into our own city. If the rumoured site of the training ground is correct Rex we could have a lot to thank you for. |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Sept 2, 2016 9:30:13 GMT
From what I've read and seen on the media, the only thing lacking after the mass boycott of EFL Trophy games this week was any comment from the architect of this travesty, namely the Chief Exec of the EFL. Unfortunately, the Premier League obsessed media were distracted by transfer deadline day, but surely someone needs to get a comment from Shaun Harvey. If week one was anything to go by, his blue print for changing the competition has been a disaster. Moreover, it has damaged the reputation of the key sponsor, Checkatrade, by association. Shaun Harvey isn't the only one who had lots to say about the Trophy before the first games were played and hasn't been heard of since. |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Sept 1, 2016 17:45:32 GMT
You don't really expect to believe you don't know what hindsight iso, but just in case here goes a potted version. Using facts that happen after an event to justify events that happened before the evenet. Or in your case, you didn't know there would be press coverage of the low attendance before the matches yet you used the fact that there was in your post. O sod it I can't be bothered with this anymore The fact is that very, very many football fans boycotted the matches they hoped this would be covered by the press (ultimately only the press decide what they cover) & lo & behold there was negative press coverage of the competition. No hindsight involved whatsoever. |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Aug 31, 2016 10:24:31 GMT
There are some fabulous non-attendances there and some stunning photos of near empty stadia doing the rounds - Bolton and Charlton are particularly striking. Given that 'the elite' only have to stage one game at their stadium (and West Ham are exempt from that), maybe we can have another last minute rule change to shunt all these games off to non-league grounds or whatever, rather than powering up and staffing vast stadia for nothing. Sell it as an eco thing / taking football to the community (both worthier and closer to realisation than the nonsense of this stitch-up being good for the future England team). The u23s clubs will undoubtedly only have one stand open for the 'home' fixture, though I'm going to guess that the players will be surprised to find out that u23 fixtures are played at 'home' and not some non league ground as normal. |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Aug 31, 2016 7:59:15 GMT
well good on you for going... as for knocking those who never!! well you let yourself down by leaving halfway, it's all about choice and making a point or bringing a point to view... just hope!!! that those who have tinkered with this competition will ask their selves what they have achieved,..... in the valiant attempt to "improve the up and coming ENGLISH talent" just look at some of the ages of players... AND nationalities who turned out last night for their respective teams... bit of a mockery me thinks I don't understand why "I let myself down by going" unless of course you agree with people who criticise the teams performance without going to the match. I went to see what it was like, I didn't like what I witnessed, so I left. I think my post is being taken out of context. I don't agree with this cup competition in any way, what I saw last night appalled me, I just think if anyone wants to protest, I am sure there are much better ways of doing it than doing nothing. But you have done nothing, the football league have told you how it's going to be and you've gone along with it they should really thank you personally for your support, I mean after all they haven't got many people to thank have they. Or are we missing something and you actually performed some act of protest in the ground? Perhaps a nasty chant about the fl or a protest banner? |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Aug 31, 2016 7:00:37 GMT
Well done all you Internet warriors. The only thing you achieved by boycotting the game was errrrrr nothing. Nobody outside of this forum will ever know of you sacrifice. The only thing you managed to do by staying away is deny your club enough income to cover the cost of this idiotic game. BRFC voted against this new cup format and you warriors just made matters worse for the club. I went, paid my fiver and was totally pi55ed of with what I saw. I left at half time, it was that crap, first time in 58 years I have ever left a game that early. I know this post will get slammed, but think on this, if you really want to protest about this stupid cup, do it in the ground where at least you may get someones attention, maybe even the press. BBC reporting record low attendances across the competition so yes people have achieved something they've put the failings of the competition in the spotlight. Oh and the rest of us got 45 minutes of our life back compared to you,perhsps the team might've won if you could've been bothered to support them for 90 minutes |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Aug 30, 2016 20:50:44 GMT
are we now out of this effort,or is it some round,[not particularily fat] robin thing No two more games to boycott, hopefully DC, Marcus & Steve will make the bench next time |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Aug 30, 2016 19:54:33 GMT
Sounding like the lowest ever attendance. Pat on the back for all those who haven't attended tonight.
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Aug 30, 2016 15:17:07 GMT
Seth blackadder ...keep your big nose out of it...Charity begins at home always has done...FIVE GRAND is FIVE GRAND that's almost Matty's weekly wage Come to that, the club gets 40% of a 40k gate from last week: it can afford to blow £5k on playing whatever team it damn well likes on this nonsense fixture. Out of interest, how many supporters are Reading expected to bring, or are they not interested either? Oh, and my chosen charities work in developing countries. Surely Reading have sold out, just up the motorway, important cup game, first team playing..... Oh hold on a minute reckon the s**tes 72 may look a great following |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Aug 30, 2016 8:46:15 GMT
Seems even BRSC have fallen off the fence on this one. Still Mike will still be expecting 16000 when we play Portsmouth |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Aug 29, 2016 13:06:03 GMT
"These ties" have never been played before Mike. That's the point. Anyway, Rovers attendances in the former FLT competition would be a more sensible comparison. I think I remember a crowd under 2,000 for a game against Cambridge under Holloway. I seem to remember Dobson's last game in charge was against Ipswich in the Zenith Data, and we got just over 1000. In fairness certain players had let it be known that they would be getting Dobson the sack that night. |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Aug 29, 2016 10:36:17 GMT
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Aug 25, 2016 17:44:15 GMT
Exactly how many threads have you started pn here about FA youth cup or Glos cup games Mike? off the top of my head half a dozen and your point is ? Opinions vary on all things football wise and I respect my fellow posters and do not resort to asking about if they obtain free tickets, travel to each and every away game ...this is not about points scoring....its a debate about if I or my Uncle Tom Cobley wants to and is able to attend an Associate members cup tie....we dont want moral high grounders making us feel like the unwashed and quilty.
Lets all agree to call a truce ...and agree to differ....and the end of the day it makes no difference ...the fixture will happen despite any boycott....These games are always poorly attended until the final stages....taking the words from Christian McClean peace and love ....
Please lets change the subject to something we may all agree on.....Tom Lockyer will play for Wales Full International side within 12 months
Think Bulbous as accurately shown up your double standards, if changing the subject stops that I'm all for it. |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Aug 25, 2016 9:20:04 GMT
Mike, with respect, I don't think you have respected other peoples opinion on the EFL trophy farce. You haven't asked why they aren't attending, but IMO made snide digs at "Where will these people be"
You know why a lot of people won't be at the game so don't know what the point of your posts are other than to seemingly wind some people up
with respect Peter why is Chewy asking me yet again if I am paying for the Reading game ...its a cup game and yes have paid for one ticket. My comments were to encourage people to attend as OUR CLUB is in a competition. I would do the same if it was a Glos Cup tie or FA Youth Cup tie.The club needs income from such matches ...so we can make new signings etc simples....no ulterior motive from me. I will accept an apology from Chewy as well ...but wont get one
Exactly how many threads have you started pn here about FA youth cup or Glos cup games Mike? |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Aug 25, 2016 9:18:36 GMT
Just a thought - I believe the Pompey fans are going to pay to enter all the games in this competition but will then walk out of the ground when the teams come on the pitch. I don't know if that means the academy team or Rovers. The idea is that Pompey won't suffer financially but the press will see loud and clear the views of the proper supporters. This method would keep harrybuckle happy whilst still making the point that we don't accept academy teams having any place in this competition which, let's be honest, is only relevant anyway once you reach the area final. But is it worth a fiver to make a point? Bad move in my opinion as the attendance will be quoted as those who paid and attended regardless of when they left the ground. I'm going to guess they have a sort of 50/50 ticket like us so just turn up spend the admission money on that and then leave. Club get cash and attendance is pisspoor. Though be advised if going to the Pompey game don't arrive 5 mins late as you'll be crushed by the 16,000 people leaving that Mike thinks will be attending. |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Aug 24, 2016 15:29:34 GMT
How are the Reading academy side doing Mike? You've obviously got a fascination for their academy side so for those of us without this fascination could you let us know what we'll be missing when we boycott the match to protect the integrity of the Football League? Appreciate that you don't care about that integrity but each to their own personal choice, wouldn't you say? As you might expect Shadow Williams former Reading youth scout tells me they are a tidy side BUT to be brutally honest I prefer watching Rovers first team, Development side and Under 18s more....actually tell me what integrity is there within professional football. You sound half knowledgeable would love to know. See you at Wembley The integrity of 72 individual clubs represented by the first team of those 72 clubs. Sadly I don't want 20 Premiership teams being able to field another team in the Football League, sadly you obviously support that idea. That is the integrity of the Football League, don't confuse that integrity with honesty. Still you enjoy yourself next week, if the football is crap you can go back to dreaming about the 16000 you think will be watching us against Portsmouth |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Aug 24, 2016 13:47:06 GMT
How are the Reading academy side doing Mike? You've obviously got a fascination for their academy side so for those of us without this fascination could you let us know what we'll be missing when we boycott the match to protect the integrity of the Football League? Appreciate that you don't care about that integrity but each to their own personal choice, wouldn't you say?
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