Red Homer

Had the same problem when I went to watch the womens team against Man Utd - 14k attendance and they had two turnstiles open. Tickets wouldn't load, so from then on all tickets are now screenshot and WhatsApp'd to my wife and girls before I've even left the house.

Tom Kerridge

I had the 6ft inflatable T-Rex in the East End, fresh in from New York that morning

We drew 1-1 at home, lost 2-0 away I think.

Let's twist, just for a laugh!

Has Liv done something to piss you off? I notice during and after every game that you have a real downer on her. You seem to have forgotten that a) she is a very young keeper and b) she wasn't even supposed to be here this season, was supposed to be out on loan but was called back to cover for injuries but is now keeping an experienced Haaland out of the team.

I have a book in the loft (Bristol City: The Complete History of the Club) by Peter Godsiff, and Arthur Milton has signed his picture in the book. My Dad worked with him as a postman in the early eighties.

Bound to be Micky, always floating around the pubs and sports clubs of L-Dub/Shire

Any room in this team for Micky Tanner?

My mistake, teach me to read a bit slower!

And the sole win this season against West Ham

Speaking with "someone" tonight who knows Manning and Hogg very well, said that it looks a done deal (said it was between Manning and Mousinho) and that Manning is exactly what City need at the moment. Couldn't praise his coaching attributes or the job he did/has done at MK and Oxford highly enough.

I would have Williams here, solely for the fact I can't remember the last time we had a manager/head coach who was follically challenged and had a bit of the extremely light blond in his beard. Would certainly make me feel better about how I have aged anyway!

Ol' Jonny-Boy is going to be in trouble with Daddy, he actually referred to the club as "their club" when speaking about the fans! "No Junior, it is not their club, its mine and I will do what I want with it!"

Any Interested Party representations only apply to the current application. Therefore, anything that has already been submitted will be null and void once the application is withdrawn. Nothing to stop IPs from writing in again, saying that their previous reasons for support/objection still stand and attach their original rep.

I would imagine (dealing with planning day-to-day as I do) that BCC as the LPA have advised that the application is likely to be rejected, and that with modification x,y and z it should go through, so the best thing is to withdraw and resubmit. That's normally the reason behind application withdrawals, I could be totally wrong though!

Stick to the calendar Graham - whilst all the other bigwigs at work had team planners etc on the wall, Graham had the City calendar. Its why he's one of my favourite ex-bosses!

Loved Chicago Rock, the crowd I went out with in the 90s always seemed to be celebrating a birthday each weekend, nothing to do with the fact that if you told the DJ in the little booth in the corner it was your birthday he gave you a free bottle of bubbly!

I'm assuming these dhgate tops are the same ones you can buy from the markets in Turkey? We've not long got back from there, my eldest daughter got the Bayern Munich floral top (Oktoberfest edition) and my middle daughter got the Fenerbahce, Galatasaray and Inter Miami tops. They ate all surprisingly good quality and it is actually quite hard to tell them apart from the real thing. Plus I managed to haggle them down to £30 for the four tops, so can't go wrong for £7.50 each!

You'd be surprised Graham at the number of cases that come across my desk where the LPA have indicated that permission is likely be granted in their pre-application advice, only for the proposal to be turned down by either the planning department of the committee.

Used to get the train on the Severn Beach line when I worked in Easton and lived in Avonmouth. It baffles me why they have felt the need to spend the amount they have done when there is a perfectly good station in Shire, less than 0.5 of a mile from the P&R.

Can't take the credit for that one, I'm the poor sap that has to read through all of these when they go to appeal!

I work in planning and can say that this is actually a very good objection letter, the LPA have to read and publish all representations, even 'round robin' letters. So, if anyone wants to copy and submit then here's the text: I am writing to express my strong objection to the planning application submitted by Bristol Rovers for the construction of a new stand at the Memorial Stadium. While I understand the importance of development and progress, it is crucial that such projects adhere to current standards, regulations, and the prevailing local and national planning policies. The application in question, however, fails to meet these requirements and contains numerous deficiencies that warrant serious reconsideration. First and foremost, the contention that the proposed development is no more harmful than the 2008 planning permission is inherently flawed. The 2008 permission has expired and was never implemented, rendering its relevance obsolete. Moreover, the evidence upon which it was based is now outdated and no longer consistent with the current planning landscape. As the local development plan has changed since 2008, it is inappropriate to rely on this defunct permission as a basis for the current application, and therefore, no material weight should be given to it. To ensure that a sound and robust decision is made regarding this planning application, it is imperative that the applicant submits the following reasonable environmental information: 1) A comprehensive transport assessment must be provided to demonstrate the impact of the proposed additional capacity on the surrounding road network and car parking. 2) A Travel Plan should be submitted to demonstrate the measures the applicant will implement to minimise reliance on private cars, encouraging sustainable transportation options. 3) Detailed section drawings must be provided to illustrate the relationship between the proposed development and nearby residential buildings. Particular attention should be given to potential privacy infringements and amenity harm, with appropriate mitigation measures proposed if necessary. 4) Details of the proposed cladding materials, supported by high-quality rendered CGIs, must be presented to demonstrate the external cladding's aesthetic quality. The Council should be given the opportunity to approve samples, considering the prominence of the rear elevation 5) A thorough daylight and sunlight assessment must be conducted to evaluate potential harm to nearby residential properties and to propose suitable mitigation measures. 6) A comprehensive noise assessment is required to determine the potential impact of crowd noise, public address systems, and fixed plant on nearby residential properties. Mitigation strategies should be included, building upon the 2008 permission's requirement for a noise insulation scheme. 7) A lighting assessment is necessary to ensure that any lighting installed in or on the new stand does not harm the nearby residential amenity. 8. A comprehensive construction environment management plan should be provided, outlining measures to mitigate harm to nearby residential properties during the construction phase. It is essential to address air quality, noise, and vibration issues promptly. 9) A crowd management plan is needed to demonstrate how the flow of supporters entering and leaving the stadium will be managed, along with any new mitigation measures that may be required. 10) No piling should take place until a ground investigation and piling risk assessment have been carried out and approved by the Local Planning Authority, considering the potential for contamination as identified in the 2008 application. 11) A survey should be conducted to assess potential interference to television and telecommunication reception due to the size and materiality of the stand. Any impacts arising from the development must be adequately mitigated 12) A comprehensive drainage strategy is essential to demonstrate how surface water will be managed to avoid increasing flood risk elsewhere. 13) The application lacks detail regarding potential sustainability measures during both the construction and operational phases. The applicant must include information on how the proposal incorporates sustainable practices. In conclusion, the absence of essential information and the reliance on an outdated planning permission make this application unfit for consideration by any reasonable local planning authority. As a concerned member of the local community, I urge you to delay any decision on this matter until the applicant provides the requested information, and the public has been given the opportunity to participate in the consultation process on the additional information. A transparent and inclusive approach is essential to ensure that any planning decisions made align with current standards, promote sustainable development, and protect the interests and well-being of the community. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I trust that you will carefully consider this objection and take the necessary steps to address the deficiencies in the planning application.

Thats Marty Taylor signed up, bet he cant wait!

I work next door to the Knights Templar, they're in there a lot earlier than 10.30am!