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Post by chelt_gas on Mar 27, 2018 11:50:50 GMT
I think the lad that stands in for him when he is on holiday is actually better. Definitely more up to date with the music that is for definite Neither of them are helped by a PA system that makes everything sound as if you are inside of a Morris Minor, flat out at 70MPH, split windscreen rattling with a Calypso band playing in the boot. Seriously, I can barely catch a word that's said. Nick is a smart bloke, he could easily freshen things up but I think he's fallen into the trap of allowing things to become a bit formulaic. Anyway, someone told me that he's just completed 25 years service to Rovers. If that's correct it may have been nice if the club could have recognised that maybe? I would also say us supporters are formulaic in the songs we sing, there’s been little deviation in 25 years!!
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Post by chelt_gas on Mar 27, 2018 11:50:40 GMT
I think the lad that stands in for him when he is on holiday is actually better. Definitely more up to date with the music that is for definite Neither of them are helped by a PA system that makes everything sound as if you are inside of a Morris Minor, flat out at 70MPH, split windscreen rattling with a Calypso band playing in the boot. Seriously, I can barely catch a word that's said. Nick is a smart bloke, he could easily freshen things up but I think he's fallen into the trap of allowing things to become a bit formulaic. Anyway, someone told me that he's just completed 25 years service to Rovers. If that's correct it may have been nice if the club could have recognised that maybe? I would also say us supporters are formulaic in the songs we sing, there’s been little deviation in 25 years!!
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Post by chelt_gas on Feb 25, 2018 5:27:28 GMT
You can be sure of that, Staffy......I'm positively positive pitch gate will be awarded fairly next time...😉 It’s not great for both sides but the manager should get in with it and not let the players potentially use this as an excuse. However, I’m sure 95% of professional football clubs have an approved list of pitch contractors
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Post by chelt_gas on Feb 20, 2018 22:25:13 GMT
Ive never felt so reassured as a rovers fan. Up until August 3rd 2017, me too. Since the UWE debacle, no. Very uncomfortable with the owners future strategy and where the funding is coming from. Plans for a new training ground. It's a field. We have no budget, or any idea what the facilities are going to be. It is owned by Dwane Sports.25 professionals. OK - debatable how many of them are Division 1 standard. A very promising development squad. Haven't heard much about that squad to be honest. Are results that promising? Seriously - I would be interested to know. New coaches at all levels. Fair enough.Manager backed to the hilt in january. DC spent a small amount of the proceeds received from Bodin. Not impressed with the January window, though still early days. Craig is a left back we're playing at centre-half. We already have Browner and Bola at LB, and plenty of CB's. Yes his experience helps. Would have preferred a ball winning centre-mid or a striker. Bennet had some good flashes against Oxford, and looked like a small child against Wimbledon. Mensah? No-one knows.Much needed improvements to the mem announced. Please tell me exactly what these improvements are, and the budget. Talk is cheap. Bit of a moot point anyway. We were told 6 months ago that we would have a full stadium redevelopment. Anyone seen the plans yet? Anyone know who the contractor is? Thought not. If there are no plans to redevelopment the Mem, that would mean we've been lied to. The negative people are just that,ie negative people. Negative? Or realistic? Older and wiser, and seen it all before - or miserable old gits? I have heard a lot of talk in the last 2 years and very little action. But most rovers fans are very happy with wael and co just like me. If you are very happy, fair enough. Wouldn't want to bring you down. I think "most fans are very happy" is a bit of a stretch. How about substituting "some" for "most"? UTG.The problem is just not knowing who 'Dwane Sports' are. What are their resources, ethics (in terms of wider community of Bristol fans), ability, mission statement, aims and objectives? For the optimists there have been actions and improvements to suggest that they have good intention, resources and are consistent in their evolution not revolution mantra (although the Dodo was evolving but at just 1/100th of the pace to the rest of the world so was in regressing but till improving). For the pesimists there is just a lack of benchmarks, communication and togetherness. They remind me of a nice who has good intention but only on their terms. The jury is out but the jury's vote doesn't count in this court.
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Post by chelt_gas on Feb 14, 2018 6:40:38 GMT
You want to kill someone who didn't want to go to war? A war that took the lid of the mid east and gave us Isis. Maybe you should think before typing your pathetic post. Him and about 15,000,000 other people. George just did it with a megaphone. Galloway is an old school hard left winger. He will side with any side which isn’t European or western. It’s so he can feel like he’s some benovelant god of the developed world, bestowing his noble blessing on the poor downtrodden victims of empire, regardless of any reason or logic or circumstances. Less of a nutter than Blair, Brown and Boris though!!
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Post by chelt_gas on Feb 3, 2018 13:06:13 GMT
Pace!! Mensah and Bennett show attacking intent, with Ellis also testing opposition defenders we have the basis of a very dangerous attack.
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Post by chelt_gas on Jan 29, 2018 7:10:56 GMT
They are good, appreciate Irish and SteveK. I also think the club are doing well in terms of social media postings as it's good to look in the eyes of DC and various players to gauge whether their words match their thoughts. However, some of the VLOGs are pretty toe-curling!!
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Post by chelt_gas on Jan 27, 2018 1:23:59 GMT
We do have cider! I doubt it will be as good as the stuff you guys have down your way. The bitter is a good drink Forget buying players WAEL, please get this man on board! What everyone else said. Great PR for your club. I hope you have a miserable time on Saturday though!! Thanks for your time and advice, much appreciated.
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Post by chelt_gas on Jan 27, 2018 1:22:44 GMT
Forget buying players WAEL, please get this man on board! Sorry I have to ask... what does WAEL stand for? We Are Earning Little
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Post by chelt_gas on Jan 27, 2018 1:18:27 GMT
If Hani saw the thread I'm sure he'd want to put an 'a' between the 'of' and 'investment'
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Post by chelt_gas on Jan 27, 2018 1:17:06 GMT
We need something substantial to happen in 2019 imo. First & foremost we need some action this month, get players in. If we are going to wait until 2019 then at least get the team winning more. Remember we were told the “academy” was going to be ready this season & so I’m skeptical about that date but let’s see. Always hope I’m proved very wrong & prepared to apologise but I’ve already heard enough from SH, to divert us. I will believe it when I see it and us using the now training ground and not academy. Thank you for clarifying @blueiris . Have a good weekend Another significant challenge is the retention of fans should the current owners see the Rovers project as a commercial venture separately than a 'club'. It's a tough dilemma for the owners to deal with commercial sensitivities yet concurrently know that the supporters need to informed and regarded as more than just customers. The existing supporters director needs to really step up now, he needs to be communicating to his representatives (us), raising our issues to the owners whilst also having the confidence of the owners to handle information on a sensitive basis.
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Post by chelt_gas on Jan 27, 2018 1:16:05 GMT
It was all clear proof that the club was in a far worse position then it was two years ago. I am dreading the AGM, it's going to be awful when we quiz quiz the board about the fence, the new arrangements in hospitality and the total failure to agree to build a stadium that wouldn't have made a return on their investment. I am drafting my questions now. I wonder how much information will be given in response to any questions. Can club officials refuse to answer questions at a AGM or just digress completely off topic?
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Post by chelt_gas on Jan 27, 2018 1:10:41 GMT
I think City deserve a greater proportion of airtime on Points West, they are achieving more and have national (and international) recognition for their recent exploits. However, the audience figures for points west is surely far lower than 20 years and will continue to drop as the media influence of free-to-air regional programmes on TV continues to fall. Arguments about Points West is really a distraction from the main issues being our club's growth strategy on and off the pitch and what supporters actually want out of their ongoing commitment to the club.
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Post by chelt_gas on Jan 24, 2018 6:02:40 GMT
Worth noting this is just in the 92, doesn’t include the hundreds of impressive developments by non-league, rugby and cricket clubs in the last 21 years. How much capital has been spent exploring new of improved stadium ventures since 1986? There has been investment on or for new stadia but the return has been nil.
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Post by chelt_gas on Jan 12, 2018 22:38:03 GMT
Goalkeeper Will Puddy has joined to Hereford. Striker Darryl Duffy another free agent has returned to Scotland and signed for Airdrieonians. Duffy was top scorer in the Indian I-league. Enjoyed watching him although the football standard was pub team. Hereford are doing very well under the mega rotund Pete Beadle. He should enjoy the ride as the bulls secure promotion in front of a few thousand each week
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Post by chelt_gas on Jan 11, 2018 10:52:21 GMT
I wonder what Mo Bagdadi needs to do to get in the squad after all his goals and assist for Dorchester.
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Post by chelt_gas on Jan 6, 2018 11:31:58 GMT
Optimists might consider that the departure of Billy Bodin represents an opportunity for someone else in the squad. Tom Nichols’ performances for Rovers so far this season have been mainly disappointing. Some think we don’t play to his strengths; others think he’s simply not good enough in League 1. Yet Tom’s record for Peterborough last season - ten goals in 43 League games - suggests that he can score at our level. Might he yet make a contribution in what remains of the current campaign? I decided to dig up the details of Tom’s performances in season 2016-17 at Peterborough, in case it reveals any clues to what made him thrive there. You can’t score if you’re not in the team. How often did Peterborough play Tom Nichols?
Tom Nichols scored ten goals in 43 League One appearances for Peterborough in 2016-17. Of Peterborough’s 46 League matches, Tom started in 37 of them. He played a total of 3041 minutes over the season. That is the equivalent of just under 34 full 90-minute matches of playing time. Of the matches in which he scored, he came on as a substitute in only two. In contrast, for Rovers, out of 26 League matches so far,Tom has started 14 and appeared in another 12 as a substitute. He has played a total of 1340 minutes for Rovers in League games. That’s the equivalent of just under 15 full matches. In other words, for Posh, he was on the field 74% of the time, whereas he’s only been on the pitch 58% of the time for Rovers. In stark contrast, Tom appeared for less than an hour.in only eight of the 43 matches in which he played for Peterborough. But for Rovers, there have already been twelve occasions on which he has been on the field for under 60 minutes. Can we learn anything about the type of goals Tom scored for Peterborough?
Most goals were right-footed shots from inside the penalty area; Tom scored no headers. Tom scored more than one goal in only one match (against Chesterfield at London Road). The first table below gives a brief description of Tom’s goals. The second table below gives links to video where available. What’s the conclusion?
Off the top of my head, apart from one goal in the League, the best moments from Tom in a Rovers shirt have been the long-range curler at Bradford that hit the post (and Bodin followed up to score) and the dynamic header at Blackburn which curved agonisingly wide. But “long-range” and “header” are not the words associated with the ten goals he got for Peterborough. Conversely, I can remember a couple of occasions when Tom was in and around the six-yard box, with the opportunity to poach a goal, but the chances went begging. I’m thinking of the late stages of the match at a soaking Rochdale when the ball pinged around in front of goal, but appeared to bounce off Tom’s shin, and recently at the Memorial Stadium (Doncaster, I think) when if anything Tom blocked a Bodin shot! In fairness, Tom has been given only sporadic game time for Rovers. Perhaps with more minutes on the pitch, his record in front of goal will improve. I wish him well. Table 1: Tom Nichols' Goals for Peterborough in League 1 (2016-17) showing minute scored and minutes played.
1 | Millwall | H | W 5-1 | 67' | All | Stabbed home rebound | 2 | Oxford | A | L 2-1 | 62' | All | Right-footed from 10 yards after cut-back | 3 | Northampton | H | W 3-0 | 82' | 45' | Right-footed volley from 10 yards | 4 | Rovers | A | W 2-1 | 92' | All | Right-footed tap-in from 8 yards; cross from left | 5 | Chesterfield | H | W 5-2 | 1' | All | Steered in cut-back | 6 | Chesterfield | H | W 5-2 | 65' | All | Released to score with a smart finish | 7 | Bury | A | L 5-1 | 4' | All | Tap-in after keeper spilled long-range shot | 8 | Southend | H | L 1-4 | 80' | 31' | Right-footed shot from centre of the box | 9 | Rochdale | H | W 3-1 | 38' | 86' | Found space; low right-footed from edge of box | 10 | Chesterfield | A | D 3-3 | 17' | 71 | Turned marker in box to score |
Table 2: Links to Video of Tom Nichols' Goals for Peterborough in League 1 (2016-17)
Thanks for taking the time to research. I like Tom’s confidence and character which suggests he has hunger in addition to his skill and ability. It would be interesting to know what formation the push played when he scored, his assists created and his overall shot tally.
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Post by chelt_gas on Jan 4, 2018 7:43:23 GMT
The transfer is good for everyone.
For the player he gets to increase his income and achieve a milestone in his short career For Daryl he is proving to his players that he has their best interests in mind and therefore will not stand in their way if they seek to further their career and the club cannot compete with the players alternative option. This management style will appeal to all present and future players. For the owners it brings cash-flow and the potential to reinvest alongside the manager's aspirations. It also shows that the club can train players to a higher standard helping them along in their career (Bodin, Sinclair, Taylor et al).
The notion of the 'selling club' is ridiculous. Everything has a value particularly the value of cutting short a contract to allow the player to move clubs. I think receiving 500k for Bodin to not play in the next 20 games (should he stay injury free) is fantastic value. The club has to balance the potential for income enhanced with the player in the squad but with the potential for a dip in form if their motivation changes (Ozil, Sanchez).
We are a selling club but we are also a club that can give promising footballers a huge uplift in their salary if they work hard and prove their potential. That's a good basis for attracting future transfer targets much better than having an experienced manager with a contact list of mercenary players but lacking in appetite.
I hope we got a good fee, I hope Darryl has added another contact to his black book and I hope Bodin will remember Rovers fondly.
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Post by chelt_gas on Jan 1, 2018 10:51:24 GMT
I agree Blueiris but I also think that 4 quality signings at this level could ensure we will end up well clear of relegation. I take your point on Managers with contacts. I certainly don't want another McGhee but was making the point that my fear is that due to our facilities, League Position, financial lack of then we may struggle to get these as we do not have a charismatic Manager who generally manage to make signings based on their reputation. I'm sure even DC would agree that 4 new 'quality signings' would diminish the risk of relegation after all he was saying that before the season started. What's you measure of DC's quantity of contacts that can facilitate new players compared to say a John Ward or a Mark McGhee. You don't know and it appears you have an alternative motivation for using a non-fact to create negativity towards the manager. We want to keep a manager who knows everything about his players at mid-point in the season rather than parachute someone in who has no idea, or limited budget to bring in new players.
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Post by chelt_gas on Dec 30, 2017 14:39:17 GMT
Both DS and Rovers fans need a person that can rell each other everything is ok without having to share confidential information. Not sure what DS stands for. So is Vaughan the “go to person” to say everything is ok? I have no idea who Vaughan is. But if the ALQs have confidential information which can’t be released in the public domain yet they know they want to keep the supporters informed and assured along the way. There is a need for a go-between and spokesperson. Almost like a union rep on the board of a company.
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