woodsy62 Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 can understand the ones taking drugs why else would you go there -only joking 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WECANDO Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 You don't necessarily get finesse with Rovers sides but you do get guts and determination. They would survive and gradually get up the table season by season. COYRs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Net Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 2 hours ago, Lita For Congo said: More racist behaviour from their fans today. Absolute joke of a club. An elderly man, who grew up in a different generation - doesn't make it right today though. He was spoken to by other supporters, before being reported. Every club has a minority of morons - "One city fan should be ashamed of himself for shouting obscenities in the face of a disabled child and his carer when being asked to move by the carer as the child could not see." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 Wonder how long it will be until the racist is identified as a former City season ticket holder with a broken tooth following a non existent scene at Ashton Gate. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, In the Net said: An elderly man, who grew up in a different generation - doesn't make it right today though. He was spoken to by other supporters, before being reported. Every club has a minority of morons - "One city fan should be ashamed of himself for shouting obscenities in the face of a disabled child and his carer when being asked to move by the carer as the child could not see." It doesn't make it alright. It's the worst excuse in the world. Are you deliberately missing the point and context? Which is that a large proportion of your gaseous chums irrationally believe all City fans to be thugs and hooligans. You're obviously clued up enough to know that's not true and to see the irony here. Edited September 9, 2017 by City Rocker 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Net Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 6 minutes ago, City Rocker said: It doesn't make it alright. It's the worst excuse in the world. Are you deliberately missing the point and context? Which is that a large proportion of your gaseous chums irrationally believe all City fans to be thugs and hooligans. You're obviously clued up enough to know that's not true and to see the irony here? https://youtu.be/uYjSpUqYMwQ It doesn't make it right, as I said in my post! Unfortunately, when people have used racial slurs, which have gone unchallenged for the majority of their lives, it is very difficult to re-educate them. The best we can do is to make sure that the next generation realise that this is no longer acceptable or tolerated, as did the people who reported it today. I have no idea what other Rovers fans may, or may not think about your fans - some people are very entrenched regarding the views they hold, others are able to be realistic and acknowledge that, as in most walks of life, football clubs will have good and bad amongst their fans. Personally, I won't be casting any stones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 18 minutes ago, In the Net said: I have no idea what other Rovers fans may, or may not think about your fans - some people are very entrenched regarding the views they hold, others are able to be realistic and acknowledge that, as in most walks of life, football clubs will have good and bad amongst their fans. Personally, I won't be casting any stones. I know you won't, like I said, you're clued up and nice. But sadly you seem to be in a minority of...hardly any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 5 hours ago, In the Net said: It doesn't make it right, as I said in my post! Unfortunately, when people have used racial slurs, which have gone unchallenged for the majority of their lives, it is very difficult to re-educate them. The best we can do is to make sure that the next generation realise that this is no longer acceptable or tolerated, as did the people who reported it today. I have no idea what other Rovers fans may, or may not think about your fans - some people are very entrenched regarding the views they hold, others are able to be realistic and acknowledge that, as in most walks of life, football clubs will have good and bad amongst their fans. Personally, I won't be casting any stones. Come on ITN, for as long as I can remember Rovers have had a hard core of far right and racist support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Net Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 1 hour ago, harrys said: Come on ITN, for as long as I can remember Rovers have had a hard core of far right and racist support. Yes, there has always been a minority - sometimes vociferous, and previously others would have joined in without giving any thought to what they were saying/singing. It's a positive step that people now feel able to report it - the club have set up communication a system which can be used on matchdays, and is followed up immediately, which is what happened yesterday. The club are also making these incidents, and how they are dealt with, public, which may make people think twice about making such comments in the future. It's sad that this still rears it's ugly head 20 years after "the bad old days" were begininng to be consigned to the history books. Unfortunately, with the diverse society which we now live in, it may well turn out to be bubbling under the surface again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lita For Congo Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 10 hours ago, In the Net said: An elderly man, who grew up in a different generation - doesn't make it right today though. He was spoken to by other supporters, before being reported. Every club has a minority of morons - "One city fan should be ashamed of himself for shouting obscenities in the face of a disabled child and his carer when being asked to move by the carer as the child could not see." Not the first Rovers fan to try and justify it. What about the previous incidents this season though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Net Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 36 minutes ago, Lita For Congo said: Not the first Rovers fan to try and justify it. What about the previous incidents this season though? Wasn't trying to justify anything - just giving further info on the incident. Similarly I've not denied, or tried to condone, previous incidents - I am under no illusions that everybody who supports the same club as me are angels, who never transgress from the straight and narrow. Every club has morons of various levels, although some people prefer not to notice it amongst their own, I like to keep the blinkers off as they cause tunnel vision. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B block Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 im guessing they were taking ketamine ? 4 2 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 12 hours ago, Lita For Congo said: Isn't this the 3rd or 4th incident this season alone though? And they've only had 3 or 4 home games this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 32 minutes ago, B block said: im guessing they were taking ketamine ? ^this deserves acknowledgement. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 49 minutes ago, 22A said: And they've only had 3 or 4 home games this season. One was at Charlton, so their massive, loyal away following like to take racism with them to away games, too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rule The Waves Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 2 hours ago, B block said: im guessing they were taking ketamine ? Have a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 Oooh, apparently a new owner has been found for Bristol Rovers FC. Sheikh Anvac claims he'll put some freshness back into the club.aims he'll put the freshness back into the club. 3 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 10 minutes ago, 22A said: Oooh, apparently a new owner has been found for Bristol Rovers FC. Sheikh Anvac claims he'll put some freshness back into the club.aims he'll put the freshness back into the club. Shame Wally wasted money on new carpets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawey Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 16 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Shame Wally wasted money on new carpets. could have been a flying carpet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 Anyone catch Dopey claiming that League 1 is the most competitive out of the 4 divisions ...i kid you not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 3 minutes ago, Vincent Vega said: Anyone catch Dopey claiming that League 1 is the most competitive out of the 4 divisions ...i kid you not. I think he was saying, 'in this league, we can lose to anyone.... and we often do' 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 5 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: I think he was saying, 'in this league, we can lose to anyone.... and we often do' And I suppose if League 1 is as high as you've been up the pyramid, you probably would think that............. Blokes still a munter though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 16 minutes ago, Vincent Vega said: Anyone catch Dopey claiming that League 1 is the most competitive out of the 4 divisions ...i kid you not. They also said there was 5 leagues . When they were non league. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert tann Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 Talk in the corridor of power yesterday was of the Mem being discreetly put up for sale and the club President being not all there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 11 minutes ago, bert tann said: Talk in the corridor of power yesterday was of the Mem being discreetly put up for sale and the club President being not all there. The second part is pretty obvious I'd say. The first part, hard to keep that one on the down low. Is the 'sale' to fund a new ground or to get some cash back for Wally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 3 minutes ago, cityloyal473 said: The second part is pretty obvious I'd say. The first part, hard to keep that one on the down low. Is the 'sale' to fund a new ground or to get some cash back for Wally? There wouldn't be much left over for either, after paying off the £10million debt that's secured against the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 17 minutes ago, bert tann said: Talk in the corridor of power yesterday was of the Mem being discreetly put up for sale and the club President being not all there. Curious. So a club with an asset of about 11 million and debts that could approach similar by the end of season secured against said asset is open to offers. Can't be just me that thinks.... 'there is zero value in this deal, especially as I'd need to find tens of millions for a stadium'. If (and I don't know the answer to this), the club went in to administration, I am guessing there would be priority creditors, I would assume them to be HMRC and football creditors, along with secured creditors - like someone who could just get given the stadium? Or would Wally being at the helm push their credit status further down the list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bs3 Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 1 hour ago, bert tann said: Talk in the corridor of power yesterday was of the Mem being discreetly put up for sale and the club President being not all there. Not all there? Care to elaborate Bert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bs3 Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 On 9/8/2017 at 17:04, wendyredredrobin said: I remember a few years back a game being cancelled last minute due to freezing rain. I slithered and slid all the way to the ground and was walking from the car to find everyone walking the other way. So had to slither and slide home again. Very dangerous, that was. That was against the gas in 1995. The last postponement at Ashton Gate was on Boxing Day a couple of seasons age when we were due to play Peterborough. They was a massive down pour prior to kick -off and the game was cancelled minutes before it was due to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 The bloke is a complete fantasist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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