Steve Watts

4 minutes ago, Alex_BCFC said:

Some season ticket holders won’t want to return until everyone can go back. There will be a lot of space in the away end to spread people out too. I would expect that could comfortably do 12,000 with people in social groups etc. 

It's not what we can do....it's what we're allowed to do.  30% maximum.  Some as low as 17%, concourse availability will determine how much, so we should see 30%.  

I presume no away fans at grounds, which would remove segregation and presumably the 30% will then be based on the 27,000 capacity, so just over 8000.

I'm minded to wait for the first game or two to apply for a ticket (my son and I have season tickets), just to see how it's organised and how safe it is before I put him in that position.  We're desperate to get down there, but safety comes first.

1 minute ago, bcfc01 said:

Forest in the 2nd tier - 43 years ago April 1977 

Wednesday in the 2nd tier - 29 years ago March 1991 

Bonus - Leeds in the 2nd tier - 58 years ago Feb 1972

https://www.soccerbase.com/teams/head_to_head.sd

What about the top tier....?

Never mind...

4 minutes ago, myol'man said:

Crowded pubs for big games?

I'll be amazed if pubs will be allowed to show matches unless it's on a big screen outside.

42 minutes ago, Betty Swallocks said:

Italy are hoping to allow fans in their grounds before they finish their season.
Spain are looking at it as well. This has caught Real out as they’ve decided to play their remaining games at their mini stadium as they are redeveloping the Bernabéu. 
 

Obviously neither will be opening at full capacity but I think they are working at around 30%.

Yeah, heard the plan around Spain and Italy, but not sure about any leagues with fans currently in attendance.

20 hours ago, phantom said:

Genuine question, I don't know the answer

How are the grounds around Europe that are letting people into the grounds already?

Maybe etiquette comes into play and an aisle at a time are ushered to leave?

We have fire exits etc that can be opened to make the movement easier

Why do you say that?

It is already happening at other grounds in Europe - things are moving VERY fast now

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It was mentioned last week about having segregation in the grounds,

So why not implement something like the below? (based on a 3pm kick off)

Admission and straight to YOUR SEAT between 1:30pm and 1:50pm - Back 20 rows  - Last to exit - Costs £10

Admission and straight to YOUR SEAT between 2:00pm and 2:20pm - Middle 20 rows  - Second group to exit - Costs £15

Admission and straight to YOUR SEAT between 2:30pm and 2:50pm - Front 20 rows  -  First to exit - Costs £20

Which leagues are letting in fans? I'd wager it's probably countries which haven't been so tight with their restrictions, or have large crowds to deal with, perhaps.  Even Belarus stopped crowds in the end, I believe.

2 hours ago, kevinmabbuttshair said:

That seems like a massive conflict of interest, perhaps some of the people of Bristol might like this issue investigated. Planners being pressed to force things through?

 

Judicial review may be?

I've walked my dogs down there for years...whilst on my way for picnics and everything. It's definitely a village green....

2 hours ago, BCFC11 said:

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bristol-rovers-ceo-martyn-starnes-4209287

 

Football is more screwed than what I originally thought when the Country's 6th richest club can't afford £500k to finish the season.

I love this comment....I'm not sure if he's taking the piss or just drinking the cool-aid.

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6 minutes ago, BCFC11 said:

Well, they thought it was worthy of a bus parade...

Yeah, the club did....but even their "loyal and true" didn't though!

12 minutes ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said:

Ah yes, but let’s not forget that the Gas with their ‘massive’ fanbase...which is lower than Lincoln, Rotherham, Blackpool and MK Dons (FFS ) are, apparently, bigger than many clubs in the Championship 

Deluded idiots...

 

They really are a breed apart, aren't they?!? Where do they come up with this shit?!?

3 hours ago, WarksRobin said:

Planning Permission was granted in December 2016. However as planning permission normally lapses after three years if it isnt implemented, it is possible that there is no planning permission currently in place.

If they are only proposing to clear up the site and improve the existing pitches then they may not need planning permission for Phase 1 but they wont be able to change the buildings without it.

Interestingly the planning proposal refers to non-professional use so it must be NLBR.

 

In their defence (that feels dirty and wrong).  The "non-professional" reference appears to be in relation to the removal of a clause that has a non-professional restriction on it, meaning that it can then be used by a professional football club (in name, if not in spirit).

1 hour ago, 22A said:

Quite correct, well spotted. "The twenties" it is then.

Which would fit in nicely with the number of "Loyal and true" Season Ticket Holders!

2 hours ago, OldlandReddies said:

Boris says date for pubs opening may be brought forward............great news .......I'm desperate for that first pint of cold Thatcher's Gold !

You can buy them in the shop and pop them in the fridge if you're that desperate.....  Here to help....!

About £3.50?

1 hour ago, YorkshireSection said:

All jokes aside, do you think that this current crisis will see the packing up of the circus tents for good.

Could this be an opportunity for a certain Bristol business man to swoop in and purchase the final piece of the Bristol sporting jigsaw, hmmmmmmm.

And what would that be....? 

22 hours ago, slartibartfast said:

TBF, it's a pretty low bar to climb.................now, if they said the SOUTH !

Their bar is on the ground and yet still those chucklefucks grab shovels to dig it lower.

On 13/04/2020 at 16:32, pongo88 said:

Are you still receiving therapy?

Nah....his sister-wife helped him through it.

14 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said:

This was only 15 years ago - how are they getting on ????

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bristol/content/articles/2005/10/20/rovers_plans.shtml

The comments are hilarious!!!

I wonder what 28 year old James North would think if he re-read this doozie?!?

james north
i think this is a great idea because brisol is now the 4th biggest city in england! it will be great because the new staduim will attract tourist. we need this staduim for cup games extra rugby aswell bristol rugby tem are amense! boo bristol city im only 13 but hey i like leaving comments

18 hours ago, SX227 said:

gasheadbatesy First Team     Posts: 878   Posting Level

If you have something to say then say it. Stop being a pleb. A wum, a self indulgent **** about things and ####ing speak up in proper ####ing English. You are as big a problem as the problem. You want us to go against the owners as much as your twisted mates. You start the protest as you know what it is all about. ‘Engage, ignite,’ Supportters club ain’t supporting. Why isn’t every supporter being told **** all from the supporters club representative since year ...... Is that acceptable gas inside your own asset? Start the rovers revolution. Spill it,

"speak up in proper ####ing English" - said following and preceding (and during) nothing of the sort!!!

40 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said:

A lot of camel sheet being fed to them in that part of Bristol at the moment.

Would love to know the real reason he was banned and resigned though. There is more to it than the story tells.

Seemingly so would he. 

It's like a revolving door there at the moment. Hamer going dealt a blow to any semblance of credibility they were clinging onto.  He at least had experience within professional football.  Any reputation he may have had will be tarnished by his association with them.

5 hours ago, Bar BS3 said:

I found myself around Horfield yesterday and thought I’d take my exercise around the Mem. 
Here are some of the photos I took of my visit.....

I'm calling you out as a liar.  I almost believed you were at the Mem until this last photo, which is clearly of horseshit.....and we all know that no horses dare tread those parts anymore!  

5 minutes ago, Eddie Hitler said:

The old ones are the best!

I can't see it but who knows.

If there ever was a merger the best name would be a simple:

Bristol FC

It's what every bastard calls us anyway!

50 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said:

The Knife - Genesis

By The Sword - Slash

(btw - love your selection!)

8 hours ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said:

Peacock had to come off injured in the Christmas 2000 derby match at Ashton Gate. If that’s the game we’re thinking of then it would’ve been one of these assorted Chavs, thugs and wrong uns...

 

Nice to see they gave a fan a game.....

Oh....sorry....misread Bignot....

On 15/03/2020 at 08:24, redsquirrel said:

feel a bit sorry for the mums and daughters,sisters and nieces etc. their one day off has been scuppered by the fa

Aren't they all one and the same.....?

9 minutes ago, MarcusX said:

Football's been suspended for the player's / staff though, not specifically the crowds.

I agree though and I've said this all along that it seems insane we can see football matches postponed while that huge gathering is going on in Cheltenham

At temple meads this morning, there was a group of lads heading to Cheltenham.  They were passing round the hand sanitiser and cleaning their hands.....and then passing round a bottle of lager (Corona, no less!) and sharing it!