The Happy Farmer Posted February 13, 2022 Report Share Posted February 13, 2022 This is my first post after many years of reading OTIB especially the Bristol Rovers thread. I’ve been a City fan for many decades, a season-ticket holder and have a very small shareholding. Firstly I’d like to say most Bristol Rovers fans are just like us - they support their team in the same way that we do but, there is a code amongst football clubs in this country that if your rivals are in serious financial trouble, you either do nothing or help them in someway. Unfortunately, one club has not honoured this. I’ve heard it said, even by some City fans, that all Rovers have over us is 1982. This is not the case. For those of you who can’t remember, in 1982 Mr Bradshaw and Mr Flook (both directors of BRFC) bid, I believe, £250,000 to buy Ashton Gate. Their manager at the time, Mr Bobby Gould, confirmed in an interview that this was their chance to become the only professional team in Bristol so their intentions were very clear. So, when 1982 is mentioned, Bristol Rovers fans should hang their heads in shame and shuffle their feet with embarrassment - it was not their finest hour. I’m led to believe that the current owners of Bristol Rovers are honourable people so I invite them to apologise for the actions of their club in 1982. Thank you for reading this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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