Gazred Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 9 minutes ago, Miah Dennehy said: That's a little bit disingenuous though isn't it, SOME of your tickets in SOME parts of your ground are cheaper than ours, but given most of our season tickets are for terraces and most of our season tickets sold are to existing season ticket holders most people would have paid £285. I think the key thing here is value for money. Nicer surroundings and a higher standard of football. Even in the cheap seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 46 minutes ago, Miah Dennehy said: That's a little bit disingenuous though isn't it, SOME of your tickets in SOME parts of your ground are cheaper than ours, but given most of our season tickets are for terraces and most of our season tickets sold are to existing season ticket holders most people would have paid £285. Terraces? Bless. For younger OTIB members, terraces were (and apparently still are) a flight of wide, shallow steps providing standing room for spectators in a stadium or tented village. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Gazred said: I think the key thing here is value for money. Nicer surroundings and a higher standard of football. Even in the cheap seats 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Miah Dennehy said: That's a little bit disingenuous though isn't it, SOME of your tickets in SOME parts of your ground are cheaper than ours, but given most of our season tickets are for terraces and most of our season tickets sold are to existing season ticket holders most people would have paid £285. Miah, you’re not comparing like with like. You should compare the price of your season tickets with those clubs of a similar stature. For example, you can get a season ticket at Bristol Manor Farm for £108 if purchased before 1 July. Better football and a better stadium for far less money 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 38 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: For younger OTIB members, terraces were (and apparently still are) a flight of wide, shallow steps providing standing room for spectators in a stadium or tented village. Save where they were narrow and steep and at places like Wigan now't more than a grass bank which in mid-winter was a tough mudder deathtrap..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Miah Dennehy said: Meh, swings and roundabouts. I have only used Ryanair twice and both times were fine. Aer Lingus I flew with once, which was an awful experience although to be fair that was more to do with the fact that we had quite a few pints in the airport and I was sat at the front of a tiny plane so when the trolley dolly was out you couldn't pass it to go to the loo- I was in agony! Which, of all people, Warren Gatland found hilarious! To be fair to Ryanair their prices are crazy, you can fly to the West coast of Ireland for £20 return, compare that to our fat, greedy, filthy trains we have in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 7 minutes ago, BTRFTG said: Save where they were narrow and steep and at places like Wigan now't more than a grass bank which in mid-winter was a tough mudder deathtrap..... Ah Springfield Park, standing on t’bank. We arrived in Wigan and went to visit Wigan Pier and buy Uncle Joe’s Mintballs, had a couple of pints in a nearby pub then saw a couple of locals who were obviously heading to the ground so we offered them a lift in return for directions. I guess I’ve not thought of that for more than thirty years! Strange the crap we’ve got lodged in our memories. (Just looked it up - 23 April 1985, 2-2 Attendance 2,423!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackofromSanJavier Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Miah Dennehy said: That's a little bit disingenuous though isn't it, SOME of your tickets in SOME parts of your ground are cheaper than ours, but given most of our season tickets are for terraces and most of our season tickets sold are to existing season ticket holders most people would have paid £285. 75 of your English Pounds for a season ticket at Melksham. Get hold of Jeffers, he'll sort you out @Miah Dennehy. Nice ground, good bar and top food. Don't do tapas yet but I'm campaigning for it! Footy ain't brilliant………..but you'd be quite used to that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 29 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Ah Springfield Park, standing on t’bank. We arrived in Wigan and went to visit Wigan Pier and buy Uncle Joe’s Mintballs, had a couple of pints in a nearby pub then saw a couple of locals who were obviously heading to the ground so we offered them a lift in return for directions. I guess I’ve not thought of that for more than thirty years! Strange the crap we’ve got lodged in our memories. (Just looked it up - 23 April 1985, 2-2 Attendance 2,423!) I do remember having a great time on the grass bank at Springfield park in the rain. I've no idea what the score was but we were covered in mud all the way home! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC11 Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Miah Dennehy said: That's a little bit disingenuous though isn't it, SOME of your tickets in SOME parts of your ground are cheaper than ours, but given most of our season tickets are for terraces and most of our season tickets sold are to existing season ticket holders most people would have paid £285. My point still stands, some of you as you mention pay more than we do, for the difference in standards and value for money those fools are being robbed. I see fair few haven’t bothered renewing for this season? Perhaps their mates will pass theirs through the fence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City fan 1982 Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 Went to watch city at springfield park , I’m pretty sure a city player broke his leg ? Anyone remember? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 minute ago, BCFC11 said: My point still stands, some of you as you mention pay more than we do, for the difference in standards and value for money those fools are being robbed. I see fair few haven’t bothered renewing for this season? Perhaps their mates will pass theirs through the fence? No mate - they'm all electrified now. Got to scan the card or ticket an that before going in - can't use it twice anymore. They'm up to date with they new fangled bar coders. Championship ready innit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC11 Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 20 minutes ago, bcfc01 said: No mate - they'm all electrified now. Got to scan the card or ticket an that before going in - can't use it twice anymore. They'm up to date with they new fangled bar coders. Championship ready innit. Yeah right let’s see how long they last. If they are as tinpot as their last ticket scanners then Fred will be back in work pushing his pedal to let the morons in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 hour ago, BTRFTG said: Save where they were narrow and steep and at places like Wigan now't more than a grass bank which in mid-winter was a tough mudder deathtrap..... Oh I do miss those slippery railway sleepers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 4 hours ago, Miah Dennehy said: That's a little bit disingenuous though isn't it, SOME of your tickets in SOME parts of your ground are cheaper than ours, but given most of our season tickets are for terraces and most of our season tickets sold are to existing season ticket holders most people would have paid £285. About £3 a game less (Adult prices) than watching championship football from the sold out South Stand at Ashton Gate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 56 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: Oh I do miss those slippery railway sleepers! Springfield Park - one of the last grounds to sell Wagon Wheels in the away end ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilRascal Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 4 hours ago, BTRFTG said: Save where they were narrow and steep and at places like Wigan now't more than a grass bank which in mid-winter was a tough mudder deathtrap..... Like this: 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 (edited) 40 minutes ago, LilRascal said: Like this: Brill, never seen that before but exactly my recollection..... Edited July 10, 2019 by BTRFTG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 5 hours ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Ah Springfield Park, standing on t’bank. We arrived in Wigan and went to visit Wigan Pier and buy Uncle Joe’s Mintballs, had a couple of pints in a nearby pub then saw a couple of locals who were obviously heading to the ground so we offered them a lift in return for directions. I guess I’ve not thought of that for more than thirty years! Strange the crap we’ve got lodged in our memories. (Just looked it up - 23 April 1985, 2-2 Attendance 2,423!) so you offered them a lift, then no doubt you went on to 'give them one' ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 3 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Springfield Park - one of the last grounds to sell Wagon Wheels in the away end ... I think Rovers still have the left over stock from Springfield Park, available from the catering kiosks at the Mem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 Sags seem quite excited about signing a blunt blade. Using Lyingair rather than chartering. Staying at a B&B rather than a decent hotel. Just further evidence to support the expression 'Tinpot'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porto Red Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 7 hours ago, slartibartfast said: I dug out 8 Legged Groove Machine this week for the first time in years, great album 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porto Red Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 5 hours ago, BCFC11 said: Yeah right let’s see how long they last. If they are as tinpot as their last ticket scanners then Fred will be back in work pushing his pedal to let the morons in. Actually it was a "peddle", if you've been following this thread. From the now obsolete "peddler", a "hawker" or pikey clothes peg/lucky heather vendor. Appropriately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 10 hours ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Ah Springfield Park, standing on t’bank. We arrived in Wigan and went to visit Wigan Pier and buy Uncle Joe’s Mintballs, had a couple of pints in a nearby pub then saw a couple of locals who were obviously heading to the ground so we offered them a lift in return for directions. I guess I’ve not thought of that for more than thirty years! Strange the crap we’ve got lodged in our memories. (Just looked it up - 23 April 1985, 2-2 Attendance 2,423!) The Shay in 1984 had the same. Went by train, and a donkey jacket- clad MHH on the pitch when we scored (2-1, I vaguely recall). Stood on side terracing, so avoided the grass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdliketoRogerMoore Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 10 hours ago, harrys said: To be fair to Ryanair their prices are crazy, you can fly to the West coast of Ireland for £20 return, compare that to our fat, greedy, filthy trains we have in the UK I regularly get flights to cologne for £40 return! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 Post praising the few again! In numbers? What does that mean? How many? Bristol Rovers fans praised for good turnout in big Dublin win Rovers fans turned out in numbers for the trip to Ireland 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 14 hours ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Terraces? Bless. For younger OTIB members, terraces were (and apparently still are) a flight of wide, shallow steps providing standing room for spectators in a stadium or tented village. The younger OTIB members might also care to note that terraces are something many older OTIB members wish were still around when they bore you with tales of 'the good old days' 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 13 hours ago, JackofromSanJavier said: 75 of your English Pounds for a season ticket at Melksham. Get hold of Jeffers, he'll sort you out @Miah Dennehy. Nice ground, good bar and top food. Don't do tapas yet but I'm campaigning for it! Footy ain't brilliant………..but you'd be quite used to that Been there twice with Rovers, only friendlies, but you never know, could be a league game one day! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 7 minutes ago, Miah Dennehy said: Been there twice with Rovers, only friendlies, but you never know, could be a league game one day! Or a non-league one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonkey Dollocks Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Miah Dennehy said: Been there twice with Rovers, only friendlies, but you never know, could be a league game one day! Or a non-league game, more likely. wp Mike, beat me by seconds Edited July 11, 2019 by Bonkey Dollocks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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