WessexPest Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Is it just my imagination or is this annoying trend getting worse? Doesn’t help that our own co-commentator did it persistently during the Luton game, of course, but all over social media from QPR fans - Bristol this, Bristol that, Bristol the other. Argh!! Perhaps we should tell people that every time we are referred to as “Bristol” a tree is cut down in the rainforest or something… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 I guess it's inevitable when there are no other competitive teams in this city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 I always liken it to people calling Bradford City, Bradford. Bradford Park Avenue are as irrelevant to everyone else in football as Bristol Rovers are. So Bristol is actually a positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 1 minute ago, BS2 Red said: I guess it's inevitable when there are no other competitive teams in this city. Yes, it’s this. Most people in football at the top two levels, & let’s face it, a few sides like Sunderland, Pompey & Ipswich apart, that’s all they’re interested in, are probably unaware now that there is another Bristol club. The one that was non league relatively recently, hasn’t been at the second tier since the early 90s & plays in a stadium that resembles a Homebase acid trip. In truth I’m far less bothered about it than I used to be & that’s why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Yes, it’s this. Most people in football at the top two levels, & let’s face it, a few sides like Sunderland, Pompey & Ipswich apart, that’s all they’re interested in, are probably unaware now that there is another Bristol club. The one that was non league relatively recently, hasn’t been at the second tier since the early 90s & plays in a stadium that resembles a Homebase acid trip. In truth I’m far less bothered about it than I used to be & that’s why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 We’re Bristol City ….don’t call us anything else please ! ….I thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 5 minutes ago, GrahamC said: plays in a stadium that resembles a Homebase acid trip. Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 We are the only two club city which have a `rival` that fits these criteria: a) are still in the league (just!) b) plays at a much lower level than us (Sheffield & Manchester are at similar levels) c) are named similarly (Nottingham Forest & Notts County have a huge gap but are named differently) So it just shows how irrelevant the fewers are IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 I always thought Bristol were the rugby team "did you see Bristol on Wednesday night?", "I don't follow the rugby, we're they away? I was watching the football." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 5 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: We are the only two club city which have a `rival` that fits these criteria: a) are still in the league (just!) b) plays at a much lower level than us (Sheffield & Manchester are at similar levels) c) are named similarly (Nottingham Forest & Notts County have a huge gap but are named differently) So it just shows how irrelevant the fewers are IMO. All true. I was thinking of Port Vale, but you covered that in c). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 20 minutes ago, WessexPest said: Is it just my imagination or is this annoying trend getting worse? Doesn’t help that our own co-commentator did it persistently during the Luton game, of course, but all over social media from QPR fans - Bristol this, Bristol that, Bristol the other. Argh!! Perhaps we should tell people that every time we are referred to as “Bristol” a tree is cut down in the rainforest or something… This used to grind my gears. However, I now think it's a compliment: people recognise we are the only show in town, and don't feel the need to differentiate between us and the Gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 I bloody love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 It’s always irked me. Out of interest, do the fewers get called it as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Shadow Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Those of a certain age will remember we all sang BURRISSSTOLL with gusto in the 70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WessexPest Posted September 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, Red Shadow said: Those of a certain age will remember we all sang BURRISSSTOLL with gusto in the 70s. That’s a fair point and we still do from time to time, also Man U fans, “Manchester la la la”. We’re allowed to do that though, no-one else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 I've never liked it when people just refer to us as Bristol, but now, whilst it may not be meant as any kind of compliment towards us - it's certainly a disregard for Rovers that should be welcomed & encouraged..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 41 minutes ago, WessexPest said: Is it just my imagination or is this annoying trend getting worse? Doesn’t help that our own co-commentator did it persistently during the Luton game, of course, but all over social media from QPR fans - Bristol this, Bristol that, Bristol the other. Argh!! Perhaps we should tell people that every time we are referred to as “Bristol” a tree is cut down in the rainforest or something… Having just played QPR, who do you think they are talking about, when they refer to "Bristol". .? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 10 minutes ago, Red Shadow said: Those of a certain age will remember we all sang BURRISSSTOLL with gusto in the 70s. And 80's, 90's & 00's...! Havent heard it at games for a while though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WessexPest Posted September 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: Having just played QPR, who do you think they are talking about, when they refer to "Bristol". .? Palin? Sorry, I’m just a grumpy old man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Never really bothered me that much in commentary to be honest. It’s just short hand.I know the gas are increasingly irrelevant, and although there is only one team in Luton I do not expect them to say Luton Town every time. Bit like if they shorthand to ‘City on the ball’, if live coverage it’s hardly Man City. It does irritate me outside that, ‘Bristol have signed…’ type stuff, or ‘up this week Bristol have Fulham’. There it is lazy, and would make me think first off of rugby in the first case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 17 minutes ago, Offside said: It’s always irked me. Out of interest, do the fewers get called it as well? I think they usually get called Pripyat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedsHeadIs Red Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 The name of this forum tells you why it is actually a good thing that should be encouraged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Every time this topic comes up on this forum I ask people to remember what OTIB stands for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 29 minutes ago, Offside said: It’s always irked me. Out of interest, do the fewers get called it as well? No they just get laughed at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Just now, TedsHeadIs Red said: The name of this forum tells you why it is actually a good thing that should be encouraged. Beat me to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedsHeadIs Red Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Just now, Murraysrightplum said: Beat me to it! Great minds…… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 I actually get more annoyed - not that annoyed, admittedly! - when people call Man City "City" on the apparent presumption no other "City" teams exist... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said: I actually get more annoyed - not that annoyed, admittedly! - when people call Man City "City" on the apparent presumption no other "City" teams exist... I expect fans of West Ham, Newcastle, Sheffield, Oxford, Rotherham, etc feel the same about Man U just being called "United". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 1 minute ago, BS2 Red said: I expect fans of West Ham, Newcastle, Sheffield, Oxford, Rotherham, etc feel the same about Man U just being called "United". …….and Doncaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdliketoRogerMoore Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 1 hour ago, WessexPest said: Is it just my imagination or is this annoying trend getting worse? Doesn’t help that our own co-commentator did it persistently during the Luton game, of course, but all over social media from QPR fans - Bristol this, Bristol that, Bristol the other. Argh!! Perhaps we should tell people that every time we are referred to as “Bristol” a tree is cut down in the rainforest or something… Do you get annoyed when people call us City as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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