kiwicolin Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 16 minutes ago, Robbored said: You missed other FGR thread then? Opps. Didn't see that Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 9 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: What`s our relationship like with Cooper though? I seem to recall some harsh words after the Swindon games in league 1. I don't disagree RRH but if it benefits us as well as them, I can see it happening. If there's no benefit to ourselves then obviously not but surely it would be better to loan our youngsters to a local L2 club than one miles away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TETBURY MASSIVE Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 20 minutes ago, Robbored said: You missed other FGR thread then? Your still a C*** then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 THERE'S ONLY ONE TEAM IN GLOS'SHIRE... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 21 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: Always think posts like this, a prediction stated as fact, are a very dangerous game with the potential to make you look rather silly. Good thing posters on here don't usually risk making predictions like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Just now, Ska Junkie said: I don't disagree RRH but if it benefits us as well as them, I can see it happening. If there's no benefit to ourselves then obviously not but surely it would be better to loan our youngsters to a local L2 club than one miles away? Absolutely agree mate but just hope it didn`t get too personal at the time - at management level I mean, not what we were saying! Hopefully no bridges were burnt back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 11 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: What`s our relationship like with Cooper though? I seem to recall some harsh words after the Swindon games in league 1. Cooper is a pretty obnoxious bloke when he's lost a game and his reactions towards City in victory and defeat was that of a very resentful and angry man. I'd be very surprised if he'd allow City's academy lads to play on loan at FGR. I have little time for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 3 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: Absolutely agree mate but just hope it didn`t get too personal at the time - at management level I mean, not what we were saying! Hopefully no bridges were burnt back then. 1 minute ago, Robbored said: Cooper is a pretty obnoxious bloke when he's lost a game and his reactions towards City in victory and defeat was that of a very resentful and angry man. I'd be very surprised if he'd allow City's academy lads to play on loan at FGR. I have little time for him. If it makes sense for both clubs to do it then surely the 'businessmen' at both clubs would sanction it? Cooper is extremely bitter towards City, I agree, but that was when he was Manager of a team in the same division. FGR, with all respect to them, aren't really a threat to us and they would benefit as would we. If Cooper wants to look a gift horse in the mouth then it's his failing and not ours. I would imagine there would be dialogue as it makes perfect sense IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Just now, Ska Junkie said: If it makes sense for both clubs to do it then surely the 'businessmen' at both clubs would sanction it? Cooper is extremely bitter towards City, I agree, but that was when he was Manager of a team in the same division. FGR, with all respect to them, aren't really a threat to us and they would benefit as would we. If Cooper wants to look a gift horse in the mouth then it's his failing and not ours. I would imagine there would be dialogue as it makes perfect sense IMHO. Absolutely it would make sense but I can't see Cooper being in agreement given his dislike for City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 11 minutes ago, TETBURY MASSIVE said: Your still a C*** then... Absolutely, 100% and a know nothing one as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 5 hours ago, Red Right Hand said: I`d like FGR to go up just to see if they could succeed in the league really. They would have a few decent localish games (Cheltenham, Newport, Swindon, Yeovil, perhaps Exeter) so it would be interesting to see if their model can work. 2 hours ago, Emperor Palpatine said: Agree with you 100% Other than the Batemans shop which does actively promote FGR in terms of shirts etc there is the very little mention of the cliub whatsoever except a back page scoop in the SNJ or Stroud Life... I really doubt many people buy the paper anymore. I think the move to J13 will not help the club in terms of support expansion, its in the middle of nowhere between Eastington and Frampton... I get the logistics and the fact its for business purposes but the club will never bring the support in. As you say Transport links are very poor here, makes it worse if they do move I think Hoffenheim are a good yardstick and they come from a village with half the population of Nailsworth. They will shortly, or has it already, finish in their highest ever top flight position. They steadily built their support and so will FGR in my opinion. They have the backing. I reckon they will be in the top 10 easily next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Well done FGR. Watch out Gas, they're coming for you! Gap? What Gap? Could be "Come On Eileen" in the away end for a competitive fixture again.....just like the good old Bananarama league days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 9 minutes ago, havanatopia said: I think Hoffenheim are a good yardstick and they come from a village with half the population of Nailsworth. They will shortly, or has it already, finish in their highest ever top flight position. They steadily built their support and so will FGR in my opinion. They have the backing. I reckon they will be in the top 10 easily next season. Yep, 3200 according to Wiki. Nice stadium as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 34 minutes ago, Robbored said: Absolutely, 100% and a know nothing one as well. Rather that than a " (apparently)know everything but keeps it quiet to stay 'in the know' for forum likes" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Plenty of fans of non league teams bitter about FGR right now. Some saying they are running at £10M losses... that can't be right surely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Very happy for FGR, hope you do well next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Just now, Emperor Palpatine said: Plenty of bitter fans of non league teams bitter about FGR right now. Some saying they are running at £10M losses... that can't be right surely I think there is an element of FGR "buying their way" up but name a team that doesn't at that level? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Just now, MarcusX said: I think there is an element of FGR "buying their way" up but name a team that doesn't at that level? Absolutely. Eastleigh tried it and failed and I`m sure there have been many more. It`s the same in any league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Just now, MarcusX said: I think there is an element of FGR "buying their way" up but name a team that doesn't at that level? More to do with budgets I guess, generally the bigger the budget the more likely you'll have a good chance of promotion... looking back in recent memory its probably right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert tann Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 8 minutes ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: Yep, 3200 according to Wiki. Nice stadium as well I see "evolution" has not yet reached this part of Germany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Just now, Emperor Palpatine said: More to do with budgets I guess, generally the bigger the budget the more likely you'll have a good chance of promotion... looking back in recent memory its probably right Exactly. What was our budget the year we won League 1? Top three I imagine, perhaps Blades & PNE were similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted May 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 3 minutes ago, MarcusX said: I think there is an element of FGR "buying their way" up but name a team that doesn't at that level? Sags ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 well done FGR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 28 minutes ago, havanatopia said: I think Hoffenheim are a good yardstick and they come from a village with half the population of Nailsworth. They will shortly, or has it already, finish in their highest ever top flight position. They steadily built their support and so will FGR in my opinion. They have the backing. I reckon they will be in the top 10 easily next season. Interesting, I just can't see FGR expanding, more rugby country here and generally not alot of interest in regards to FGR. Also not sure how Vince can continue to bankroll if its true that they have 10M losses and with Eco Park still in the air, its uncertain they'll move yet... Being in the FL will general a little more interest, just cant see them surviving on bankrolling alone. Vince isn't Lansdown, think he's worth £100M (?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 9 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: Exactly. What was our budget the year we won League 1? Top three I imagine, perhaps Blades & PNE were similar. Pretty sure FGR's budget was 1M+ Crazy really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Just now, Emperor Palpatine said: Pretty sure FGR's budget was 1M+ Crazy really. TBH that doesn`t sound a lot in these mad days. I wonder what the average league 2 budget is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One BCFC Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 1 hour ago, ChippenhamRed said: Always think posts like this, a prediction stated as fact, are a very dangerous game with the potential to make you look rather silly. Made me look silly? Happy FGR won just thought they would lose when it matters as history did show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Just now, Red Right Hand said: TBH that doesn`t sound a lot in these mad days. I wonder what the average league 2 budget is. I would expect its not as much, like @havanatopia says, a top 10 finish isn't out of the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Great day for FGR. Really pleased. Cant believe there's going to be a Gloucestershire derby next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 29 minutes ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: Yep, 3200 according to Wiki. Nice stadium as well The Rhein Necker Arena @ 30k capacity. Previously, about 2 yrs before getting to the Bundesliga around 2008, they were playing in a 5k capacity stadium; exactly what FGR will move to with their new development. It is indeed evolution but at breakneck speed and I think its a brilliant story. I hope FGR grab more headlines, and bigger ones, a year from now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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