Ska Junkie Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) From a purely footballing POV, do we really want him removed as he's already dragging their reputation even lower than a caterpillar's balls and is doing a fine job at being a bloody hopeless Manager? Just trying to lighten the mood and abhor violence, especially to the fairer sex. Like the vast majority of supporters of a certain age, I've been married for many, many, many years and it has never even crossed my mind to raise a hand to my dearly beloved / owner of half my house and pensions. Edited July 28, 2021 by Ska Junkie 2 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Bill Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 5 hours ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Love this! Norman Stanley Barton You are a habitual criminal...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) It looks like the Gas are sniffing around Brett Pittman along with Exeter but they don't realise he's never fit and didn't think they liked ex Bristol City players Edited July 28, 2021 by Shaun Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, Shaun Taylor said: It looks like the Gas are sniffing around Brett Pittman along with Exeter but they don't realise he's never fit and didn't think they liked ex Bristol City players Why would anyone sign for a Manager that may well get the bullet in a few weeks time? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 8 minutes ago, Shaun Taylor said: It looks like the Gas are sniffing around Brett Pittman along with Exeter but they don't realise he's never fit and didn't think they liked ex Bristol City players You're joking. They're always snifing round our cast offs* *when they're not sniffing round bins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: Why would anyone sign for a Manager that may well get the bullet in a few weeks time? Footballs a funny old game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumpty Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Ska Junkie said: From a purely footballing POV, do we really want him removed as he's already dragging their reputation even lower than a caterpillar's balls and is doing a fine job at being a bloody hopeless Manager? Just trying to lighten the mood and abhor violence, especially to the fairer sex. Like the vast majority of supporters of a certain age, I've been married for many, many, many years and it has never even crossed my mind to raise a hand to my dearly beloved / owner of half my house and pensions. Absolutely not, keep him in place, then get rid at the most inconvenient time, maximizing damage (on and off the field). Hopefully, when they do get rid, they'll bungle it, resulting in a protracted lawsuit, ending with a huge legal bill and massive reputational damage. Other than that, I wish them the best of luck! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, glynriley said: You're joking. They're always snifing round our cast offs* *when they're not sniffing round bins. They haven't forgiven you for Matty Taylor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverRed Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Ska Junkie said: From a purely footballing POV, do we really want him removed as he's already dragging their reputation even lower than a caterpillar's balls and is doing a fine job at being a bloody hopeless Manager? Just trying to lighten the mood and abhor violence, especially to the fairer sex. Like the vast majority of supporters of a certain age, I've been married for many, many, many years and it has never even crossed my mind to raise a hand to my dearly beloved / owner of half my house and pensions. My pet caterpillar has asked me to inform you that he resents the comparison of R*vers plight with his gonads. He would prefer that you use the term 'Millipede's Manbag' from now on. Thanks. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 20 minutes ago, Scrumpty said: Absolutely not, keep him in place, then get rid at the most inconvenient time, maximizing damage (on and off the field). Hopefully, when they do get rid, they'll bungle it, resulting in a protracted lawsuit, ending with a huge legal bill and massive reputational damage. Other than that, I wish them the best of luck! They have a reputation to damage.....?!? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Davey Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: Why would anyone sign for a Manager that may well get the bullet in a few weeks time? or a whack Edited July 28, 2021 by Jim Davey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WessexPest Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Shaun Taylor said: It looks like the Gas are sniffing around Brett Pittman along with Exeter but they don't realise he's never fit and didn't think they liked ex Bristol City players They don’t like them because they always score against them - last season it was almost comical how many of our former players stuck the knife into them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 Ruth Davison, Refuge's chief executive, said: "Bristol Rovers' average attendance pre-Covid was 8,320. If that was compromised entirely of women, at least 2,080 would have experienced domestic abuse at an average game. Blimey, over 2,000 gas girls are abused every home match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetterRedthanBlue Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Shaun Taylor said: They haven't forgiven you for Matty Taylor! Yes but that was us signing a player from them. They will always look at our cast offs... David Clarkson, Steve Phillips, Mark Little, Danny coles, Lee Matthews, John Akinde for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 hour ago, RiverRed said: My pet caterpillar has asked me to inform you that he resents the comparison of R*vers plight with his gonads. He would prefer that you use the term 'Millipede's Manbag' from now on. Thanks. I was going to take it further and make a reference to a mature female caterpillar. But the only word I could think of after chrysalis would see me get the THUNDER ban (again). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Ska Junkie said: Why would anyone sign for a Manager that may well get the bullet in a few weeks time? Depends if they want a couple of years worth of contract I guess. If they aren’t particular bothered if they play or not if it’s offered they will naturally sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 6 hours ago, Super said: Just out of interest is Refuge a support for Women and Children and not Men? All Three. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Net Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 7 hours ago, wendyredredrobin said: And kicks women in the head by all accounts too. I just can't understand why he has been released on bail again as he is clearly a danger to the public with a criminal conviction and pending two further cases of assault. It seems that the bloke is never going to learn how to behave. If they have enough evidence to bring a prosecution without his wife's involvement, I presume they also had enough evidence to decide whether any sort of restraining order needed to be issued at the time. The police do not take domestic violence lightly - maybe @Fordy62 could advise on procedures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.G.Red Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 2 hours ago, myol'man said: Ruth Davison, Refuge's chief executive, said: "Bristol Rovers' average attendance pre-Covid was 8,320. If that was compromised entirely of women, at least 2,080 would have experienced domestic abuse at an average game. Blimey, over 2,000 gas girls are abused every home match Don’t think the final comment was necessary. It belittles a serious subject. I know both men and women who have been domestically abused , most are either too concerned for their family/children or embarrassed to do anything about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 5 hours ago, Red Bill said: Norman Stanley Barton You are a habitual criminal...... Well they have got more than that in common... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 13 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Well they have got more than that in common... He reads the weather on North East News... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Net Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 41 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Well they have got more than that in common... You're getting confused - that's Danny Simpson's modus operandi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Net Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 11 hours ago, Sturny said: Wael Al Qadi: “As a club we stand firmly against any form of violence. Any individual that is found guilty of any such offences will be dismissed immediately... However, in line with the basic principles of British law, it is my view that you are innocent until proven guilty” Stand against any form violence? Is that why you hired a manager who assasults other managers? Pot and kettle springs to mind - there are probably a lot of clubs who don't always practice what they preach, which is unfortunate. Women's Aid swiftly announced it would be removing City from all materials related to the Football United campaign, expressing its concern that Simpson will "be a role model for young fans and team-mates", adding: "In 2014 Bristol City signed our Football United pledge to say ‘We will send a clear message in our club that violence against women and children is completely unacceptable’, it sadly seems that in 2021 that this is not the case." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 17 minutes ago, In the Net said: Pot and kettle springs to mind - there are probably a lot of clubs who don't always practice what they preach, which is unfortunate. Women's Aid swiftly announced it would be removing City from all materials related to the Football United campaign, expressing its concern that Simpson will "be a role model for young fans and team-mates", adding: "In 2014 Bristol City signed our Football United pledge to say ‘We will send a clear message in our club that violence against women and children is completely unacceptable’, it sadly seems that in 2021 that this is not the case." I agree with the decision that the charity made, but equally I agree with the fact the debt to society has been met by the guilty. It leaves me feeling quite conflicted. I probably work with people who have been found guilty of drink driving, and in the many thousands of people I work with there is bound to be someone who has been directly impacted by the actions of someone drunk behind the wheel. I'm not sure where the role you do should be an additional punishment vs the fines and time you might also be (rightfully) given by a court. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 hour ago, E.G.Red said: Don’t think the final comment was necessary. It belittles a serious subject. I know both men and women who have been domestically abused , most are either too concerned for their family/children or embarrassed to do anything about it. Point taken. Just highlighted the poor reporting of the statement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Net Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 32 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: I agree with the decision that the charity made, but equally I agree with the fact the debt to society has been met by the guilty. It leaves me feeling quite conflicted. I probably work with people who have been found guilty of drink driving, and in the many thousands of people I work with there is bound to be someone who has been directly impacted by the actions of someone drunk behind the wheel. I'm not sure where the role you do should be an additional punishment vs the fines and time you might also be (rightfully) given by a court. I'm not totally happy with the idea of somebody losing their employment, or the opportunity of future employment - I would imagine it could exacerbate the issues they have. Also, would a milkman or Tesco delivery driver lose their job for the same offence? I think that footballers do have some "role model" status on the pitch, as kids who play football will try and copy what their heroes do. Off the field, parents and family should be the role models, and, anyway, I'm not sure the majority of kids would decide to commit a crime because a footballer has done so. Great to see fans of both teams donating money for the refuge appeal. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 Squabbling like rats in a sack over on slagchat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 9 minutes ago, myol'man said: Squabbling like rats in a sack over on slagchat Hopefully drowning in their own bile.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 hour ago, In the Net said: Pot and kettle springs to mind - there are probably a lot of clubs who don't always practice what they preach, which is unfortunate. Women's Aid swiftly announced it would be removing City from all materials related to the Football United campaign, expressing its concern that Simpson will "be a role model for young fans and team-mates", adding: "In 2014 Bristol City signed our Football United pledge to say ‘We will send a clear message in our club that violence against women and children is completely unacceptable’, it sadly seems that in 2021 that this is not the case." At the time, Danny Simpson’s ex made a statement that the charity didn’t reach out to her to discuss the situation (I don’t know if she contacted them). It made me think that the charity weren’t interested in reconciliation and resolution of the situation, only retribution. They didn’t care about his child. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 3 hours ago, In the Net said: If they have enough evidence to bring a prosecution without his wife's involvement, I presume they also had enough evidence to decide whether any sort of restraining order needed to be issued at the time. The police do not take domestic violence lightly - maybe @Fordy62 could advise on procedures? Although a prosecution can be victimless, I don’t think you can have a non willing restraining order. It wouldn’t work because there’d be no applicant. 3 hours ago, In the Net said: If they have enough evidence to bring a prosecution without his wife's involvement, I presume they also had enough evidence to decide whether any sort of restraining order needed to be issued at the time. The police do not take domestic violence lightly - maybe @Fordy62 could advise on procedures? Although a prosecution can be victimless, I don’t think you can have a non willing restraining order. It wouldn’t work because there’d be no applicant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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