BigTone Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 4 hours ago, Robbored said: I'm playing a county bowls match How do you cope with the excitement in your ageing years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Spandex Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 5 hours ago, BigTone said: The only time I ever missed it when I was young was when I went gliding at RAF Locking with the ATC Did you get your wings i.e. fly solo ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 4 minutes ago, Lord Spandex said: Did you get your wings i.e. fly solo ? No, I left home at age 16 and went solo to Australia to live instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Hopefully Yannick Bolasie and pal arse can make it tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereks no1 Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 its not the same as it used to be imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciderhead433 Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 No getting soaked at a barbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Really we shouldn't lament the fact the cup final isn't the same as it was in yesteryear. It is an inevitable consequence of so much live coverage of league matches since the late 1980s and then the advent of Sky, BT and the Premier League. In the great days of yesteryear there was no live coverage of league matches, period. Very few Bristolians would ever see exciting conclusions at the top and bottom of the top flight of league football, except in 1977. Live coverage of league matches now means any Bristolian who wants to can have a seat in the comfort of their own home to view such proceedings. It is at the expense of detracting from the cup final, but I am sure that everyone who laments this on here had they been asked back in those halcyon days if they would like to continue with the one live club match on tv at domestic level or replace that with a weekly diet of league matches covered live on their tv would have chosen the latter option. The FA Cup has declined in terms of value but the Football League has increased its interest so we should be thankful football headed this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted May 21, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 I'm just hoping England get S L out before the football starts, to save flitting between the two!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 I'll prob watch the FA Cup final. During interruptions to the Test Match, I switched over to the Scottish Cup Final. Not only was that a 3.00pm kick off, but it was played end to end with both teams giving 100%. I didn't see any Stewards inside Hampden, but loads of Police. At the final whistle, they did nothing to stop hordes of Hibs fans stream onto the pitch to celebrate. That would never happen at Wembley. Later tonight it's the Italian and tomorrow the Spanish cup finals. Both games are live on Sky with KO 9.00pm out time which makes it 10.00pm kick off in those countries. I realise the weather is hotter in those countries, but surely no need to start that late? It means after the presentation fans will be leaving the ground just after midnight and then have to travel home. Imagine trying to do that here, especially if you're dependent on busses & trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 8 minutes ago, Maesknoll Red said: I'm just hoping England get S L out before the football starts, to save flitting between the two!! They have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballwinningcentrehalf Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Not a chance that the FA Cup Final can compete with the incredible Scottish Cup Final I've just seen, so think I'll save myself the pain of watching Fellaini and co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Oh God, Coppell & Ferguson ! Coward & **** ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Grovesy Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 I was enjoying it up to the point where they interviewed Coppell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Fair play. Coppell managed to get the trophy onto the pitch without quitting halfway out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigate Red Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 wtf is going on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 2 minutes ago, Reigate Red said: wtf is going on A man dressed in baking foil is butchering the national anthem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Tinie Tempa FFS. Rio : "Here comes Tinie Tempa, let's hope we hear some of the old classics". Erm..... what "old classics" would that be then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 I think Wembley is auditioning for a super bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 You know the magic of the cup gone when the games delayed for a midget singer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted May 21, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Who is the silver jacketed talentless noise maker on the pitch now?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 This is about as bad an excuse for pre match entertainment as I've ever seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 WTF have they done to the cup final..?!! It's not a pop concert and certainly doesn't need a support act! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 That was good then. ******* awful . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigate Red Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Even abide with me is out of tune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBibs Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Oh for the days of JUST THE BAND accompanying Abide With Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 3 minutes ago, The Gasbuster said: That was good then. ******* awful . And the commentary says takes you back to childhood! A sold out child hood unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Bring back the old Salvation Army band from earlier days at The Gate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 And not even kicking off on time because there's still shite all over the pitch. Tragic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmers Green Red Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 3 minutes ago, Reigate Red said: Even abide with me is out of tune Definitely singing out of time with the band! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider-manc Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 I was going to watch the FA cup but I couldn't seem to find it as the BBC seem to be showing some sort of Americanised bullshit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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