CotswoldRed Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Have to say that while some will revel in this news, I can't help but think that I would never trust the justice system when it comes to corporate issues like this. Celebrating this would feel like celebrating justice for those with the biggest wallets. However, if true justice has been served then that is good news and I'm off to Sainsburys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Wilde Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) We should have some shirts made up. Fair play sainsburys. Edited July 13, 2015 by BCFCFreeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Are the UWE plans and artists impressions still available ? I'd quite like one last look at them! It's just a sheet of A5 with **** all on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted July 13, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 If you were a sag, would you really believe anything your board or Chairman told you anymore....... I struggle to see how they can fund an appeal and the risk of losing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Do you really class them as rivals? I'm of the opinion that in the long term, it would be better if Bristol only had one team, I wouldn't expect any hardcore sags to swap sides if they were to go under, but long term, it would help with support and sponsorship. If we started having 100+ page threads about other teams I'd probably agree, or sell out for a 1st round JPT game, but we don't. We're far enough ahead that realistically do we lose out on any sponsorship? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Oh, if only they were still in the Pub League ! (it would have been PERFECT !) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Sorry i'll take the piss out of r*vers at any opportunity, but this is frankly a terrible decision for our City. **** em, they laughed like **** when we got told we could not build the new stadium. They also were moving out of the City of Bristol don't forget! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 They lost! A real kick in the gass, well done Sainsburys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 From their forum: Presumably then there is no compensation or anything, despite the clear shenanigans of the Sainsbury's management in this whole debacle.It really does seem then that a big company can lie and pretend to be wanting to do one thing whilst all the time doing the complete opposite!Perhaps we now need to find a way to mobilise the whole football supporting public to stop using Sainsbury's. Yeah the whole football world is going to change supermarket because the 15ers can't manage to draw up a decent contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Oh how they laughed about Ashton Vale ... Always sad when things don't work out, they really shouldn't have laughed at us, because we always had a bloody good plan B.... The reality can be viewed in real life right now, its happening. Oh dear sadly the Gas only have Gas bills to pay and crumpled paper plans to wipes their asses with. What are the Gas options now then??.... Maybe rent out the Mem to a circus and chat up Bitton with a view to a groundshare agreement in South Glos.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Reality sets in on the Rovers forum: "We're screwed!!!!! Again!!!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooooossshhhh Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) Bored Sheedless in work, knocked this up. But I AM the Boss so why not? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm-0SBiRDKQ Edited July 13, 2015 by jackofromrugby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Henbury Gas is a moron, the guy can't even spell Sainsbury's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneybcfc Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Should wait and read the judgment before presumptions about how Sainsbury's have acted... after all the Court found they legitimately could terminate the contract. I think we all know they dragged their heels and didn't do much to aid with the process, i'm pretty sure Sainsbury's basically admitted in court they could've told rovers much earlier they wanted out etc etc. The rovers statement (albeit slated to their side) states that Sainsbury's acted in bad faith and i'd probably agree. However.... That said i'm not arguing they did anything illegal and a judge has ruled they didn't but its an example of the moral flexibility of big corporations who are only looking after share price and not doing whats 'right' or 'fair'. As i said, hilarious who it happened too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 We should have some shirts made up. Fair play sainsburys. Orange away kit as a tribute perhaps? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Their club statement in post #1360 is just so funny. So Sainsburys let Bristol down? They managed to get 'proud' in there, but clearly a typo and they 'deserve a home that is fit for purpose' The gift that just keeps giving...and giving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Henburygas proven wrong yet again, that guy is worse the kachina Actually, I think his latest post might have a semblance of truth. Didn't the Wonga type company have the ground as security against their loan? Wasn't the loan used to fund the legal costs? Think the ground is, therefore, at risk unless the Directors stump up the cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 I doubt that we will be hearing any more references to the "Trashton Tart Up" any more. Their redevelopment constitutes installation of a tent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gl1 Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Sorry i'll take the piss out of r*vers at any opportunity, but this is frankly a terrible decision for our City. Yeah but really fun eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 It's still all our fault. Obvs. Standard pecking order. They blame us and we blame Little Lee 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) Without question Sainsbury's acted in bad faith, agree with the other posts about the big boy shitting on the little boy as usual. Karma for 82 and Ashton Vale Edited July 13, 2015 by Rocky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculus Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) Anything said about costs? Do Rovers have to pay Sainsburys' costs? #brexit Edited July 13, 2015 by Calculus 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Sorry i'll take the piss out of r*vers at any opportunity, but this is frankly a terrible decision for our City. So was Ashton Vale, but and I saw little sympathy from the Sags then. So screw them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Wilde Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Henbury Gas is a moron, the guy can't even spell Sainsbury's http://gaschat.co.uk/thread/3991/aint-over-fat-lady-sings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneybcfc Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Sorry i'll take the piss out of r*vers at any opportunity, but this is frankly a terrible decision for our City. But does Bristol really need 2 20k+ stadiums? With 27k AG and a new arena you have to ask yourself do we need a 3rd venue? I agree Bristol has been severely held back but i fail to see really what 2 20k+ stadiums unless both teams are playing at least championship football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckle_red Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Sorry i'll take the piss out of r*vers at any opportunity, but this is frankly a terrible decision for our City. UWE is in South Gloucestershire not Bristol, therefore I don't see this affecting Bristol in the slightest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Kick in the teeth for Bristol my arsehole! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Without questions Sainsbury's acted in bad faith, agree with the other posts about the big boy shitting on the little boy as usual. Karma for 82 and Ashton Vale We could have been in much the same situation only our people saw the way the retail market was going and swerved the problem, well done and Thankyou. The Gas took a gamble against the Bigger Boys and lost. They were happy to jump into bed with them and must face the consequences of now being kicked out. Meanwhile we are tearing down a stand they can only dream about having. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Here is the slightly bizarre final paragraph. Mrs Justice Proudman seems to be anticipating an appeal thee so could be more to come. *Photo won't upload so here is the wording: "Accordingly I find that Sainsbury's must succeed because of the construction of Schedule 1 to the Agreement [2.11] which seems to me to be an insuperable barrier to the Club. If this is wrong (and I do not think it is), I find that the Club must succeed. There ma be a little bit of wriggle room there for the Gash but then that surely leaves it open to an appeal by Sainsburys should the Gash appeal and win. Then it will go on ad infinitum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Have to say that while some will revel in this news, I can't help but think that I would never trust the justice system when it comes to corporate issues like this. Celebrating this would feel like celebrating justice for those with the biggest wallets. However, if true justice has been served then that is good news and I'm off to Sainsburys. I can appreciate and understand why you would feel this way. To play devil's advocate if you agree a deal and part of that deal includes termination dates, to not give effect to those would commit you to an agreement you never agreed to be bound by in the very first place. There's plenty of reasoning for a cut off term - protects against equipment and price inflation, wage inflation, tying up your money etc. To not give effect to them it is unfair if it was part of the bargain. Equally I can understand 'well yeah, but what about someone dragging their feet'. Well.... why didn't you have a contract term protecting against that? Is that then a different deal... was a termination date really a get out clause anyway and that was part of the deal agreed? They might appeal but unless they can find new evidence it not get them very far will it? I guess they are basically potless now and have loans and legal bills to pay or extend. Got to feel a tiny bit for their fans but will enjoy seeing smug lardyarse Higgs face the music. Not necessarily. It's quite different from a criminal process whereby evidence is put to a jury and they decide the facts, which are then presumed to be correct. Because its a case of interpreting provisions etc they may be able to convince an appeal court that a term had a particular effect without new evidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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