XtraTime Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 " We could have been in the play-offs."Read Andrew Billinghams interview with XtraTime ahead of the new season. http://www.xtratimewest.co.uk/football/bristol-city-2016-17-andrew-billingham-relishing-clashes-championship-big-guns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Was an interesting article but couldnt help reading other articles if you scroll down. One from power and hamer at the gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinCider Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 I didn't realise that, according to Hamer, "Bristol Rovers are (now) a pretty serious outfit", and that, "(Bristol Rovers) results are looked for not only in Jordan but also most of the Arab world". I mean, really? Hamer is as obviously deluded as the rest of their diminutive fan base. Getting back to reality though, the Andrew Billingham article was a good read, thanks OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Where are these 4 to 5 thousand away fans going to sit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 32 minutes ago, JustinCider said: I didn't realise that, according to Hamer, "Bristol Rovers are (now) a pretty serious outfit", and that, "(Bristol Rovers) results are looked for not only in Jordan but also most of the Arab world". I mean, really? Hamer is as obviously deluded as the rest of their diminutive fan base. Getting back to reality though, the Andrew Billingham article was a good read, thanks OP. Jesus wept - he/they are utterly deluded. I know two people living in Jordan I'll ask them if they've heard of the famous Bristol Rovers. I also know a number of people living across the 'Arab world' I'll ask them too. I think I know what all their answers will be: who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 The Gas will become a serious outfit when/if they get a new stadium. I say that because they're loaded financially and will be able to attract decent quality players. They'll be playing in front of the blue few in half empty stadium......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 6 minutes ago, cynic said: Hamer "UWE is the preferred option" So it isn't water tight then ? Now that they have serious financial backing they have the luxury of looking at different site options. My guess is that what's happening. My understanding from the local gasheads is that they haven't committed to UWE - yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 8 minutes ago, Robbored said: Now that they have serious financial backing they have the luxury of looking at different site options. My guess is that what's happening. My understanding from the local gasheads is that they haven't committed to UWE - yet. What serious financial backing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 11 minutes ago, cityloyal473 said: What serious financial backing? Do try to keep up..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 48 minutes ago, cynic said: They don't have serious financial backing though, hence Wally visiting finance houses in London the other week trying to drum up some investment. I wouldn't think he had much success.. And they also visited Ashton Gate the other week to see how it was developed whilst still in use etc - redevelopment of the mem is option 2 no doubt. Interesting. I would suggest option 2 is now option 1 and has been for some time and they`re just trying to work out how to break it to the deluded few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 16, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 3 hours ago, Countryfile said: Where are these 4 to 5 thousand away fans going to sit? Split between Atyeo and overflow in top tier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 7 hours ago, cynic said: Hamer "UWE is the preferred option" So it isn't water tight then ? Latest! Heard today at bowls from Gas season ticket holder that the "problem" with UWE is that they need planning permission to build a car parks adjacent to the proposed stadium site. Without it the stadium is a non starter. The current parking at UWE is diabolical apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 3 minutes ago, cynic said: Hot off the press. Hold the front page. Well I didn't know! Thought I'd ask a diehard gas fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 13 hours ago, Robbored said: Latest! Heard today at bowls from Gas season ticket holder that the "problem" with UWE is that they need planning permission to build a car parks adjacent to the proposed stadium site. Without it the stadium is a non starter. The current parking at UWE is diabolical apparently. I thought they were building a car park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 18, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Just wondering if Andrew Billingham was still at the club, noticed he hasn't tweeted for a long time and not heard him quoted in any reports recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 23 minutes ago, phantom said: Just wondering if Andrew Billingham was still at the club, noticed he hasn't tweeted for a long time and not heard him quoted in any reports recently? He was still around a couple of weeks ago https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/purple-and-lime-voted-best-kit-in-the-efl/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 26 minutes ago, phantom said: Just wondering if Andrew Billingham was still at the club, noticed he hasn't tweeted for a long time and not heard him quoted in any reports recently? Elusive guy to get hold of I've found.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 https://twitter.com/BristolSportAB Still active on Twitter. Job title: CEO Bristol Sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 4 minutes ago, !james said: https://twitter.com/BristolSportAB Still active on Twitter. Job title: CEO Bristol Sport. Nothing for 3 weeks now though. Bit odd given the season has started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 3 minutes ago, Dollymarie said: Nothing for 3 weeks now though. Bit odd given the season has started. Hasn't replied to an email I sent him recently too. Usually he's been very quick to respond. Maybe he's on holiday but I think that's unlikely given the timing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 18, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 47 minutes ago, !james said: https://twitter.com/BristolSportAB Still active on Twitter. Job title: CEO Bristol Sport. 43 minutes ago, Dollymarie said: Nothing for 3 weeks now though. Bit odd given the season has started. @Dollymarie is right @!james - nothing sinister in my question, but on the basis he regularly posed seems quiet by his standards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 He's been pretty quiet on Twitter for a while now I'd say - only sporadic postings in the last few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 I get the impression he used to do more of the work Ashton now does - brand stuff not recruitment stuff. Since Ashton has come in perhaps AB's work has been more exclusive to the commercial side so he doesn't need to be as active online. A bit surprised Ashton isn't on Twitter actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambodinho Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 He used to tweet more about the flyers than city or Bristol rugby. I've not seen a lot mentioned about either of those teams on twitter lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 7 hours ago, Phileas Fogg said: I get the impression he used to do more of the work Ashton now does - brand stuff not recruitment stuff. Since Ashton has come in perhaps AB's work has been more exclusive to the commercial side so he doesn't need to be as active online. A bit surprised Ashton isn't on Twitter actually. Probably a wise move given some people`s opinion of him as some sort of malign Machiavelli pulling the strings from his penthouse lair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 9 hours ago, jambodinho said: He used to tweet more about the flyers than city or Bristol rugby. I've not seen a lot mentioned about either of those teams on twitter lately. Close season for the Flyers. Made all our signings very early in the close season, so has gone a little quiet, but friendlier start in September. Could go far this season. Re-signed Boggs, the American, and joined him with two fellow countrymen out of the NCAA (US College basketball), which is better than our own BBL, Rhondell Goodwin and Adam Weary. With our quota of 3 Americans, we cleverly signed another, but with an Irish Passport, from Surrey, Jordan Davis who is competitive as they come. We may have lost Hameed Ali and Aaron Cosby, but with the 2 College boys, they've been replaced and Davis will be the missing component from last season. We've welcomed back mine and Joe's fave, 6'10" Mike Vigor (born in Scotland, but an Aussie really) from Perth Redbacks, and Daniel Edozie and Leslee Smith. For any interested go and google Edozie's back story, it's pretty inspiring. The other confirmed signing is Roy Owen, who is one of the nicest guys around. If you can get a ticket it's a fantastic evening out....they sold out 13 on the trot! The atmosphere is special, especially courtside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambodinho Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: Close season for the Flyers. Made all our signings very early in the close season, so has gone a little quiet, but friendlier start in September. Could go far this season. Re-signed Boggs, the American, and joined him with two fellow countrymen out of the NCAA (US College basketball), which is better than our own BBL, Rhondell Goodwin and Adam Weary. With our quota of 3 Americans, we cleverly signed another, but with an Irish Passport, from Surrey, Jordan Davis who is competitive as they come. We may have lost Hameed Ali and Aaron Cosby, but with the 2 College boys, they've been replaced and Davis will be the missing component from last season. We've welcomed back mine and Joe's fave, 6'10" Mike Vigor (born in Scotland, but an Aussie really) from Perth Redbacks, and Daniel Edozie and Leslee Smith. For any interested go and google Edozie's back story, it's pretty inspiring. The other confirmed signing is Roy Owen, who is one of the nicest guys around. If you can get a ticket it's a fantastic evening out....they sold out 13 on the trot! The atmosphere is special, especially courtside. I've been going since before they joined the bbl. Nice to see someone else as keen as I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never to the dark side Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 http://www.bristol-sport.co.uk/news/bristol-sport-statement/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redapple Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 Did he jump or was he pushed ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 6 minutes ago, redapple said: Did he jump or was he pushed ? Reading the statement it would appear he was only on board to get things up and running, maybe that's his stock in trade? Perhaps he will get headhunted by the gas next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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