RedM Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 Good game but made me really decide that I hate the fact that the fans are mixed. I had quite a few Glousc sitting next to me. Our stadium is 'weird', they 'couldn't hear a thing' (from us, not the speakers) and the Bristol chant 'unimaginative'. That's when they weren't constantly in and out of the row for beers or toilet. i took great delight celebrating every point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 Not a huge fan of club rugby, but went down yesterday as the Brother in law was down from Essex, I got him tickets for Christmas. I was really impressed, 2nd half , Bears played some lovely running rugby, really easy to watch. Good day out and we are trying to arrange him coming down for the Exeter game at Easter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 4 hours ago, RedM said: Good game but made me really decide that I hate the fact that the fans are mixed. I had quite a few Glousc sitting next to me. Our stadium is 'weird', they 'couldn't hear a thing' (from us, not the speakers) and the Bristol chant 'unimaginative'. That's when they weren't constantly in and out of the row for beers or toilet. i took great delight celebrating every point "Glaws" fans tend to have quite a high opinion of themselves and their club. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 Forgot to mention the dress code, at least I know for next time 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 I was impressed with the number of Bears hats on show though, we must have sold loads 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 7 hours ago, RedM said: Good game but made me really decide that I hate the fact that the fans are mixed. I had quite a few Glousc sitting next to me. Our stadium is 'weird', they 'couldn't hear a thing' (from us, not the speakers) and the Bristol chant 'unimaginative'. That's when they weren't constantly in and out of the row for beers or toilet. i took great delight celebrating every point Their stadium is a shithole, especially the “shed”, that they never stop going on about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 Welcome Kyle Sinckler! Cracking signing. 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 Great stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 About the worst kept secret in rugby but that’s a cracking signing. With Afoa getting on a bit Sinkler is just what we need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted January 28, 2020 Admin Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 Yann Thomas and John Hawkins have signed new two year contracts Max Lahiff and Tiff Eden both sign new one year contracts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 Mitch Eadie returning as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 If it hasn't been mentioned before - I recommend the Bears Beyond the Gate fan podcast. Not as polished as @Shtanley and the OSIB crew (yet) but certainly worth a listen if you get the chance. Search for it in your usual pod app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down Town Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 On 29/01/2020 at 10:55, WarksRobin said: Mitch Eadie returning as well Always enjoyed Mitch playing for Bris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 Watching the Bears play Northampton. Bears not playing particularly well but not getting anything from the ref. Do rugby refs get big team myopia like in football? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 Brilliant comeback. What a result! Didn't turn up first half but much better in the second. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 31 minutes ago, Midred said: Watching the Bears play Northampton. Bears not playing particularly well but not getting anything from the ref. Do rugby refs get big team myopia like in football? Take it all back, apart from the penalty try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 On my way back now. First 50 we were dire, lots of handling errors, gave them too much space in attack and to be honest we were happy to only be 14-0 down. The yellow card was the turning point, should have been a red and a penalty try from my angle but regardless it gave us a second wind. Lovely couple of scores with some actually rugby and we held on! Up to 4th now but still not near our best today, plenty to work on but some stuff to be happy about 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 51 minutes ago, JBFC II said: On my way back now. First 50 we were dire, lots of handling errors, gave them too much space in attack and to be honest we were happy to only be 14-0 down. The yellow card was the turning point, should have been a red and a penalty try from my angle but regardless it gave us a second wind. Lovely couple of scores with some actually rugby and we held on! Up to 4th now but still not near our best today, plenty to work on but some stuff to be happy about I could understand why no penalty try was given as there was a Saints player covering. However, given the rate of knots Joycey was travelling at, and the angle of his run, in reality a near enough certain try was stopped. So, can consider ourselves a little hard done by. Great to see Pat still not happy at all with the performance! Striving for excellence. We were better against Gloucester for sure. Starting to really see the potential of this team though, top 4 must surely be a realistic goal. That said, we could still end up finishing 8th and I wouldn't be that surprised! Big game against Worcester now who presumably aren't that effected by international call-ups? Is one possible criticism of Bears' season that all our wins seem to have come in periods when other teams have been effected by World Cup and 6 Nations call-ups? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 43 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: I could understand why no penalty try was given as there was a Saints player covering. However, given the rate of knots Joycey was travelling at, and the angle of his run, in reality a near enough certain try was stopped. So, can consider ourselves a little hard done by. Great to see Pat still not happy at all with the performance! Striving for excellence. We were better against Gloucester for sure. Starting to really see the potential of this team though, top 4 must surely be a realistic goal. That said, we could still end up finishing 8th and I wouldn't be that surprised! Big game against Worcester now who presumably aren't that effected by international call-ups? Is one possible criticism of Bears' season that all our wins seem to have come in periods when other teams have been effected by World Cup and 6 Nations call-ups? Perhaps, although considering we’ve played 6-7 of our 10 matches in that period, it’s quite a tough criticism. Also, Exeter weren’t affected when we beat them iirc. That being said, games at Leicester and at home to wasps are disappointing ones to lose. Worcester won’t be too affected I’d imagine, Ted HIll may be in the England squad but that’s all I can think of. Completely agree with Pat, we need to be much more clinical with possession and cut out the mistakes, which to be fair we did do in the last 30 and it showed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 21 minutes ago, JBFC II said: Perhaps, although considering we’ve played 6-7 of our 10 matches in that period, it’s quite a tough criticism. Also, Exeter weren’t affected when we beat them iirc. That being said, games at Leicester and at home to wasps are disappointing ones to lose. Worcester won’t be too affected I’d imagine, Ted HIll may be in the England squad but that’s all I can think of. Completely agree with Pat, we need to be much more clinical with possession and cut out the mistakes, which to be fair we did do in the last 30 and it showed. Agreed. No doubting on our day, if it all comes together, we can beat anybody in this division. Exciting times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 13 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: I could understand why no penalty try was given as there was a Saints player covering. However, given the rate of knots Joycey was travelling at, and the angle of his run, in reality a near enough certain try was stopped. So, can consider ourselves a little hard done by. Yep that Saints player would never have stopped him in a million years! Joycey failed his HIA too so might be a doubt for Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 21, 2020 Admin Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 Bristol Bears' fan favourite Will Hurrell has revealed he suffered a stroke playing for the club against Leicester Tigers on January 4. Centre Hurrell, was replaced in the 54th minute of the Gallagher Premiership clash at Welford Road by Luke Morahan, for what at the time was believed to be concussion. He has not featured in a match day squad since. However last night the Bears players took to Facebook to clarify his injury situation. Hurrell wrote: "So, I just wanted to let everyone know about my situation as I have had many supporting, kind and worried messages from you all. "In my last game I played for Bristol against Leicester I received a head injury, which turned out to be a stroke, an infarction of the artery on my left temporal lobe (for any scientists ). "It’s been a tough 6 weeks but the support I have received has been unbelievable. "In particular my parents and the RPA [Rugby Players Association] who have helped me through every step of the way. "I am feeling better but still [have] severe headaches, memory loss and panic attacks. "I will try to reply to everyone but thank you for all your kind messages. "I do not know what the future holds but I am feeling positive whatever that is. "Thank you all and sorry if I don’t reply straight away!" An official statement from the Bristol Bears is expected later today. Hurrell, 30, joined Bristol from Doncaster Knights in 2016 and has been a regular for the club ever since. In 2018/19 the powerful back was on his way to being a nominee for the Bears player of the season before his season was ended early by a shoulder injury training with the club against England. TAKEN FROM: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/bristol-bears-will-hurrell-stroke-3871997 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 Oh no, shocking news. At least good care is being taken of him now and it was diagnosed. Speedy recovery to you Will if you happen to see this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/51585415 Shocked to read this. Best wishes to Will for a full and speedy recovery. But suspect his playing career might be over? Player safety too important and rightly so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 Made hard work of the win today, but a win is a win and we are up to 3rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 1 hour ago, RedM said: Made hard work of the win today, but a win is a win and we are up to 3rd many there ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 23 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: many there ? Just under 13000 so not many 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 1 hour ago, JBFC II said: Just under 13000 so not many I don’t think the 1pm ko helped,.Or the fact England were playing at 3, which was ok if you wanted to go into the sports bar straight after but a bit of a rush to get home for. Also I guess Worcester aren’t the attraction like one of the bigger names, and with WestBrom the day before an expensive W/e if you were pay on the day or couldn’t give both days up to watching sport 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 Remarkable that the match could be played less than 24 hours after City's game. I know the pitch requirements would be different if City were playing the next day but great work for all the organisation needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 8 minutes ago, Midred said: Remarkable that the match could be played less than 24 hours after City's game. I know the pitch requirements would be different if City were playing the next day but great work for all the organisation needed. Yes the pitch looked fine, even with less than 24 hours turnaround and all the wet weather we’ve had recently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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