Gert Mare Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 12 minutes ago, Sweeneys Penalties said: I definitely don't have a "love in" with them, but they do amuse..... as did Donald Trump. Get Promoted from L2? I don't care. Get relegated from L2? I don't care. They make me smile, they are occasionally ball achingly nauseating but as long as they keep their distance...I'm happy If they do go up at least Derby will have a massive club to visit and enjoy a cup final atmosphere 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 1982. Never forgive, never forget. 12 1 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 1 hour ago, BigTone said: There was a time when I was a youngster that we would watch City one week and Rovers the next. I'm sure a fair few on here did the same. Always a City fan though. Was quite common before the 70s. My dad did the same, though he was so City he once turned down a company car because it was blue! Even the great Adge Cutler sang "If the City don't win Saturday, p'raps the Rovers will" *. I think the scheming Gas antics in '82 and other general unpleasantness has permanently poisoned matters for genuine supporters. I can't imagine any real City fan wanting to watch those fleabags nowadays. * Virue Et Industrial (1967) 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityal Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 57 minutes ago, Gert Mare said: If they do go up at least Derby will have a massive club to visit and enjoy a cup final atmosphere Predicting it now - If the gas go up there will be some post on sagchat next year following one of their two matches against (WR?)DC - It will go along the lines of "chatting to a rams fan in the pub, he told me that we brought more fans/made more noise than BCFC" i.e. He a cornered an unsuspecting derby fan, who had dropped his guard for a fatal few minutes - The Derby fan when trapped and harassed basically said anything that he thought the dribbling saghead wanted to hear to get away quickly! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 4 minutes ago, cityal said: Predicting it now - If the gas go up there will be some post on sagchat next year following one of their two matches against (WR?)DC - It will go along the lines of "chatting to a rams fan in the pub, he told me that we brought more fans/made more noise than BCFC" i.e. He a cornered an unsuspecting derby fan, who had dropped his guard for a fatal few minutes - The Derby fan when trapped and harassed basically said anything that he thought the dribbling saghead wanted to hear to get away quickly! They’re so needy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 19 minutes ago, Gert Mare said: They’re so needy They are like that annoying nephew who you strive to avoid all year, then when he turns up at Christmas you instantly realise why you dislike him ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 3 hours ago, myol'man said: I've still got the scars, horrible club with horrible fans. **** um I feel sorry for you having such hate for them. All hate does is effect you and not effect the object of your hate one iota so why bother? To me the gas mean nothing, nothing at all but as the other Bristol club I hope they do well and if they get promoted then well done to them. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Net Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 1 hour ago, Lanterne Rouge said: 1982. Never forgive, never forget. Is that a quote from the small businesses in Bedminster? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 1 minute ago, In the Net said: Is that a quote from the small businesses in Bedminster? More like from a small mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarumred Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 Back in the days when the gas played at Eastville, a member of my father's staff, who was a staunch city supporter would never, as a matter of principle, use the M32. 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Bill Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 5 minutes ago, Sarumred said: Back in the days when the gas played at Eastville, a member of my father's staff, who was a staunch city supporter would never, as a matter of principle, use the M32. How very silly. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 Living as a kid on the ‘front line’ in North West Bristol, the majority of mates were Sags, several of whom were ball boys at Eastville. Most tried to convince me at one stage or other to cross to the dark side. Don’t know how, but one Saturday they persuaded me to ballboy at the Dog Track. It was against Reading. Still receiving therapy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverRed Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 53 minutes ago, Robbored said: I feel sorry for you having such hate for them. All hate does is effect you and not effect the object of your hate one iota so why bother? To me the gas mean nothing, nothing at all but as the other Bristol club I hope they do well and if they get promoted then well done to them. I've always hated the Gas and I've always hated the Tories. Some things will never change!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 37 minutes ago, In the Net said: Is that a quote from the small businesses in Bedminster? Think most small businesses in Bedminster are quite grateful for the presence of the football club nearby and the increased footfall that it brings on a regular basis. If you’re referring to the small businesses that suffered as a result of our financial difficulties 40 years ago then it’s a tricky path for Gasheads to venture especially considering the fact that Rovers were found to have been paying non playing staff below minimum wage and the business between your club and the small company that erected the fence at your training ground. As far as I’m aware there’s no financial reason why Rovers should have difficulty paying the going rate to staff and settling bills? Lets not forget the way the Rugby club was treated. Lanterne Rouge is clearly talking about the time Rovers deliberately tried to bury us at our lowest point. 6 2 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baba Yaga Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 Tempted to watch from the away end on saturday, FGR could confirm promotion and I think if Rovers slip up it should pretty much kill off any hope of automatic. Probably should be a crime against football just turning up to the game where a team get promoted but could be an interesting day out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 18 hours ago, Sweeneys Penalties said: I agree. Swindon are too far away, but its a giant improvement on how they started the season. Suspect the Gastards will finish third, but League 1 will be a very tough ask for them Hate to say it but our season looks over unless we can win our last 4 games so the 3500 going to Wallsall on the last day of the season will be going for a celebration that we still have a club rather than in hope of making the play offs. Loan players being called back in January and losing our top goal scorer or several games has caught up with us but I'm sure we're be back stronger next season with more time to prepare a new squad. Even though the Gas have been on a great run and hats off to them they are still not guaranteed promotion and even if they achieve it I struggle to see how they can survive against the quality teams in league one. On the positive side our attenadces both home and away have been excellent and hopefully will continue next season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrys Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 6 minutes ago, Shaun Taylor said: Hate to say it but our season looks over unless we can win our last 4 games so the 3500 going to Wallsall on the last day of the season will be going for a celebration that we still have a club rather than in hope of making the play offs. Loan players being called back in January and losing our top goal scorer or several games has caught up with us but I'm sure we're be back stronger next season with more time to prepare a new squad. Even though the Gas have been on a great run and hats off to them they are still not guaranteed promotion and even if they achieve it I struggle to see how they can survive against the quality teams in league one. On the positive side our attenadces both home and away have been excellent and hopefully will continue next season Your crowds have been impressive whereas Rovers were struggling to break 6000 until they won a few games in the past couple of months and then their attendances increased by a massive 50%, real fair-weather fans 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 1 minute ago, harrys said: Your crowds have been impressive whereas Rovers were struggling to break 6000 until they won a few games in the past couple of months and then their attendances increased by a massive 50%, real fair-weather fans They will go back into hibernation if they mess it up over the next few games! I'm still riled that they only gave us 700 tickets at their place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 1 hour ago, Sarumred said: Back in the days when the gas played at Eastville, a member of my father's staff, who was a staunch city supporter would never, as a matter of principle, use the M32. What was the principle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 1 hour ago, Sarumred said: Back in the days when the gas played at Eastville, a member of my father's staff, who was a staunch city supporter would never, as a matter of principle, use the M32. I used to enjoy driving past when the speedway was on as the crowds were much bigger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreedyHarry Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 32 minutes ago, Tinmans Love Child said: What was the principle? Didn’t like driving on motorways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarumred Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 1 hour ago, Tinmans Love Child said: What was the principle? He hated the gas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 (edited) * Edited April 19 by lenred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 (edited) 3 hours ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: Think most small businesses in Bedminster are quite grateful for the presence of the football club nearby and the increased footfall that it brings on a regular basis. If you’re referring to the small businesses that suffered as a result of our financial difficulties 40 years ago then it’s a tricky path for Gasheads to venture especially considering the fact that Rovers were found to have been paying non playing staff below minimum wage and the business between your club and the small company that erected the fence at your training ground. As far as I’m aware there’s no financial reason why Rovers should have difficulty paying the going rate to staff and settling bills? Lets not forget the way the Rugby club was treated. Lanterne Rouge is clearly talking about the time Rovers deliberately tried to bury us at our lowest point. Well said, Rovers tried to ‘steal’ Ashton Gate from us when we were at our lowest ebb then objected to us being given an offer of financial help by local authorities, so that offer of help was withdrawn - yet they still squeak, squeal and complain that the local authorities do nothing to help them ... in 1982 they circled around like bloodthirsty vultures and they’ve acted in a similar fashion towards other clubs - like when Pompey was in dire financial straits; which club do you think it was who steamed straight into that situation to see if they could pick up any Pompey players for way below their market value ... yep, the squatting vultures ... 1982, never forget, never forgive ... Edited April 19 by BS4 on Tour... 10 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 4 hours ago, Sarumred said: Back in the days when the gas played at Eastville, a member of my father's staff, who was a staunch city supporter would never, as a matter of principle, use the M32. ... in case he drove past Robbored’s minibus full of sags on their way to “Wembly” ?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 4 hours ago, Sarumred said: Back in the days when the gas played at Eastville, a member of my father's staff, who was a staunch city supporter would never, as a matter of principle, use the M32. Yes I clearly remember the Rovers players being upset that they hadn't seen him drive by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 4 hours ago, In the Net said: Is that a quote from the small businesses in Bedminster? A snipe of any equivalence by a City fan on your sad forum would result in an instant ban ... another example of your inferiority complex - anyhow @Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan‘s response to your hilarious jibe says it all really 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 5 hours ago, In the Net said: Is that a quote from the small businesses in Bedminster? Oooh, you've hit a nerve there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 3 hours ago, Shaun Taylor said: I used to enjoy driving past when the speedway was on as the crowds were much bigger! As a Swindonian, did you often have cause to drive down the M32 on a Friday night then? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Shadow Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 I accept some will find this somewhat weird (Mrs Shadow does) but I never have or never will own a BMW. Wouldn't want that unpleasant badge in the middle if the steering wheel staring at me. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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