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There is understandably concern among followers of Rovers who can think for themselves. The expected public relations improvement has not materialised and the gaffes with the UWE false dawn, the new kit delays, the fun day scheduling, the ludicrous bigging up of tents and canopies and now piegate are all so reminiscent of the Nicholas Higgs era. The new directors have not taken full time executive roles and are merely friends of "the family" helping out. The day to day running is in the hands of Sir Stephen Hamster who, with the best will in the world, is not a cutting edge 21st century high flier. And apparently the Bristol Rovers acquisition has been described in some circles as "a property deal gone wrong". There is a suspicion that the managers three year contract and the last minute signing on bonus for Matt Taylor were panic reactions and symptomatic of the lack of direction the club is experiencing. The new signings are uninspiring and not what was expected which probably accounts for the manager publicly showing his unease by stating that he wants to bring in two or three more quality players. All in all one can only speculate that our owner's policy is now re-evaluation not evolution. It is not an easy ride at Rovers but we will get there in the end and as long as we can generate a lot of laughs along the way then everyone will be happy.

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Frankly I should have expected the Al-Qadi family to have engaged an experienced PR agency to manage the publicity surrounding their acquisition of Rovers. Instead they set out a rather predictable and cloudy vision involving a new stadium, a training ground, an academy, development of home grown players, links with Jordan, more community involvement etc etc but there was little specific detail. Yet the perception for most fans was that all these things were "in the bag" and in addition we could expect a huge transfer budget a massive improvement in the club's image and finally a serious assault on Bristol City's supremacy. As we stand now absolutely everything depends on how well the team does in the first few months of the season yet it didn't have to be this way. A little careful thought, attention to detail, coaching of existing staff or replacement with better staff, media management and an inspirational leader could have avoided the disappointment which may lie in store. If the UWE Stadium cannot be financed and we need to set our sights lower and if the only cash available for the playing budget has to come from the income we generate and there is no pot of gold to draw from then tell us and we will understand. We are different from Bristol City, we always will be and we don't need to try to copy you. There are ways in which we can gain the competitive edge and attract the thousands of potential local football followers who currently don't support either team and we need to find those ways. We will not do it by making ourselves look ridiculous by boasting about new canopies, new shipping containers or letters on plastic seats. No matter how much fun it gives you lot !

or Looking good ? Yep, a view of Bristol's second best stadium (with the Mem in the foreground unfortunately).

I like your posts, Bert, and it is not nice to see you write like a broken man. I suppose life as a Rovers fan gets to you all eventually. Chin up.

They should have followed Forest's example, where they have the words "Trent End" behind the goal. The 15ers would only need one letter less for "Tent End".

Surely it should be `Canopy Nou` to reflect their status within the world game.

@Monkeh your incredibly closer than you realise... @bert tann I've said many times on here before, genuinely from a football fan to another...start asking serious questions about the ownership and the intentions.

I simply cannot believe that. I love it so much. Why oh why? Who thought it was a good idea? I honestly think this is as good a gift as the bloke who'd rather have his dog be put down.

http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/chairmans-message-3152881.aspx PUBLISHED 12:00 24th June 2016 As you will be aware, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in yesterday's referendum. The ramifications of this decision are going to be significant and will impact, both positively and negatively, on every single industry in the UK, including football! At this stage it is too early to draw any specific conclusions about what it will mean for Clubs such as Bristol Rovers FC and the competitions we enter, other than the withdrawal process is unlikely to be very quick. Once the UK invokes Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, it will begin a two-year process of negotiating to leave, although it could take even longer. We will endeavour to keep all our supporters informed, on a periodic basis, of the consequences for football and an exit from the EU.

Good to know that you take such a keen interest in your stolen spiritual home and its environs ... as the B&Q just up the road closed down in January! I think they were worried about the new Sainsbury's "just up the road" on Filton Avenue. As you have your finger so firmly on the pulse, maybe you could give us an update on how all that is coming along? ...or the UWE car park? No need to tell us about sheds or canopies as we are bang up to date on those

You've got the earlier edition of the press release. Here's the final version.

The picture cuts off the third Six which completes the Number of the Beast

Indeed, the contrast between this poster's humorous and well thought out postings and the inane tripe of the other one who is always on this thread stands out a mile.

You were doing so well ...

Don't forget the shed.

So Bert basically what is happening is what us shitheads said would happen but we got written off as jealous shites

I may be slightly under the weatherspoons but nothing which an injection of strong positive leadership at Rovers won't cure. As was the case with Nicholas, I believe pretending the things I describe aren't happening does no good at all for Rovers. It was the same after the dithering and indecision at City last Summer when I suggested a restructuring was necessary and thankfully for you Stephen Lansdown stepped in and made positive changes which included the appointment of Mark Ashton. Action is needed at Rovers now before the honeymoon period ends in a "quickie" divorce.

So Mr Higgs, you went for the full gender reassignment treatment with your pay out from Wally?

the bitterness on their forum is unbelievable, they are now accusing us of stealing our ground from Bedminster FC, when in fact the two teams merged, They still believe UWE is happening as well, thats the most laughable thing about them, they always want something for nothing......simple really they are scabs

Ironically, they are now suffering a SHORTAGE of white plastic seats.

I think we have all known this since you started posting.

The The new videowall is in place.

Rovers' stadium is a hotch-potch pile of shit and ours is wonderful. Hopefully this has provided the necessary clarity, old bean.

Remember when Wally arrived and Gasheads told us how loaded their club is now?....

Can some one with more time & effort on their hands please remind me of the Official Bristol Rovers Brexit statement? i think we really missed a trick not releasing one ourselves.

Keith Brookman is the dullard programme seller co-commentator on Radio Bristol.

Nevermind, at least we'll get Gayle again for 5 or six games, next season

Standard 20/20 shambles. How many games do we have left ffs?

Loved him with Reg "have gum shield, will travel" Gutterage,

I hope Wael Al-Qadi is not out of his depth and I hope his family will continue to support him because I think he is a genuine and sincere man.

Indeed. Cluttered and dated. It's not at all clear what it actually spells. In fact the top loops of the 'B' and 'R' don't appear to connect all the way around?!

Did you make a pig's ear of your attempts to woo her? *Are shit puns still banned?...

its funnier that their forum are actually defending it and backing the club over it.....they are brainwashed,

I see the kid on the right has got hold of this seasons new shirt

There must have been a queue.

Over to you Rudolph .

Seriously, that is beautiful. Fantastic news that they will have some cover from the rain as they walk through the door after getting soaked all the way up the steps. Yes folks that's all inclusive in your corporate package. Not sure which is funnier, the canopy or the signage on the staircase which requires you to dislocate your neck to read...

Pie problems now The club have decided not to sell pies any more at home games. The reason given is to speed up the queues at the food outlets. Now, can someone tell me how not selling pies is going to speed up the queues, I do not like pasties, apart from not bothering to buy food as I will not be bothering in future. A totally farcical decision with absolutely no logic.

I swear I have seen better grounds at non-league level, Dorchester has a lovely little ground for example.

How dare you not follow what happens at B&Q. Call yourself a fan?

More to the point, where's the sodding canopies?!

It looks rubbish, where's the shed, or the portacabins FFS!

Wow, looks like they are getting new stands and everything. I wonders what the concourse under the stands is like.

Yes he certainly struggled in recent years flitting between T20 one day 4 day cricket the next. if we'd had a bit of luck earlier in the season with the weather, although we may have lost one of the opening games, we could have won 3 more, putting right in the title race. Then I'd be saying throw everything at winning that elusive title.

Phil, even you must concede that our respective stadiums cannot be compared in any way other than there is a football pitch in the middle of both. For the record your picture of the view in our west stand has unobstructed views of the pitch and goal line, I'll also add this is a stand that holds 11000 supporters which as you know is just shy of your entire stadiums capacity. When your lot have completed the pay and display car park come back on and tell us when the diggers move in to break ground for your pipedream.

This is going to be difficult for you to get your head around, but I'll give it a go anyway: THE SCAFFOLDING WILL BE REMOVED ONCE BUILDING WORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED. I understand the confusion for you, Phil. You are used to scaffold stands, like your tent structure at the stadium you stole, being a permanent feature. This, however, is not the case at our new redeveloped 27,000 all-seater spiritual home and clear views will be enjoyed by all, along with first-class facilities. Imagine the day when you'll be able to utter those words, Phil...... And saying you've got a first-class car park at the UWE doesn't count, I'm afraid.

I think that this is the one that gets displayed on Facebook more often based on their search history and interests ...

Not the credit, the ******* stadium. Remember 1982?