Norn Iron

Just to keep the thread going..... Goodbye My Love?

Filip Filoppe is described as a shoe-in into the Rovers' first first team as he is their sole central defender. He was spotted last season in a reserve match by their scout playing beach football ....or the MemStad pitch as it's better known.

Thanks for giving the reason why we weren't allowed off the train. I never knew until now! I was a steward on board that day as well. Beryl would look after the regulars on CATs hence how I got that job! I'm puzzled as to why I never went to that Reading game. I remember going to the following season's match at Elm Park but for different reasons. I had a cold that was getting worse prior to the game. A steward let me climb back out of the ground via the turnstiles so I could go to the little terraced shop opposite for some flu remedies. Then I had to climb back over the turnstiles to gain readmittance. IIRC it was an early ko to avoid a repeat of the previous encounter.

I think Miah you're getting confused. When someone from Barcelona says 'Meh' they mean meh (a teenager expression which is marginally better than a grunt or a shrug of the shoulders) and not Miah! Enjoy Shrewsbury but don't grin too much!

You'll have to get transferred to Northern Ireland Julie. More Bank Holidays over here!

Actually Ska, you might be giving Rovers an idea. Miah, if you're reading this, please tell whoever needs to know that Mansfield in the 70s (cant be sure of exact date) needed a new main stand. They bought an existing one from a racecourse that was closing down. Oh the puns if Rovers did likewise or bought a stand or two fron FGR.

Hi Wendy. When did Mr. H say this? According to an interview with him published today, he wasn't going to apply but if they contacted him he would go for the job. That's my take on it!

Did you know Churchill the Dog was co-commentating at the time of both penalties? http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50589221

But there were two versions of that shirt sold by Beryl. One had Hirerite on, the other didn't. You could choose if you wanted to promote the sponsor or not.

Just called into Gloucester services. Blimey it's cold. At least it's dry cold as opposed to damp cold back in Norn Iron. As stated on another thread, this is my first game of the season. I am being treated to it by the driver, a Stokie season ticket holder. The general feeling from the Stokies is that they don't know what kind of team they are. They knew early on last season they were going down. Predictions from them range from who turns up to this is the day we start playing! Personally, I'm looking forward to being at the Gate again. A place I've spent so many hours at from 1977. I'm also looking forward to local beer. Everything else is a bonus. 2-1

Here you are Slarti.... But they'll never be as good as this band....

Slarti. I'm very disappointed in you. I got all excited that the first chart single I ever bought with my pocket money, had somehow been selected. What's more there was a video of it! Imagine my surprise when instead of hearing Kites by Simon Dupree and the Big Sound I was treated to a follow up featuring Captain Feathersword from The Wiggles. He might be a gentle giant but that's prog rock for you.

Interesting point Rob. I've discussed the following point elsewhere on OTIB but what if Bristol Sport did a deal with Rovers? The deal being if you, BRFC, get into the Championship, you can use our ground for a nominal fee. In return, Bristol Sport owns the Memorial Stadium which means the Rugby Team can return to its rightful home. Would the gas fans turn up to Ashton Gate? When they had to in the 80s because of 'that' fire, the normal Rovers Eastville attendance dropped by around 2,000 for an Ashton Gate fixture. No doubt a few, as a matter of principle, would still stay away. What could happen if the deal was signed? Rovers would get relegated and go into liquidation. At the very least, Bristol Rugby would be back at the Mem.....until Bristol Sport sells it to Sainsburys. The money raised would be used to put a roof on Ashton Gate!

I'll drink to that. IIRC a well known city fan who used to play rugby for a well known team, once said on TV that he was one of the fans protesting. I think he went on to say that he might have thrown something at a window. Inquiry?

They'd sell two varieties of this spring water- Still and Gas.

What plane does Steve fly?

Apologies if this has already appeared on a previous page. Pedantic.Moi? Havanatopia and I know what the plural of addendum is and that there are 2 F's in Sheffield (cue chant).

Great shout. Played over 50 games for them. I remember talking to him as if it was only yesterday at the Crab Apple in Clevedon. He said that the goal he scored against the rovers came off his shin pads! We were talking after an away game in the mid 80s.

I'm showing my age here but Utd might not score again tonight as Tony Currie isn't even on the bench. I'm trying to think of Sheffield United 'greats' and can only come up with Tony. As far as players that have played for both clubs, I'm even more stuck. Diego De Girolamo is all I can come up with. There must be other players?

Another great Havanatopia journalistic style starter. Thanks. Two things; I trust Bramall Lane has undersoil heating otherwise with a clear night sky plus freezing temperatures, frost could easily have the game abandoned around half time. My other point is purely pedantic, so apologies Havanatopia but what is the plural of addendum as "A couple of addendums" is surely incorrect? I'd say it's either addenda or addendae. However, if we substituted addendum with the word stadium then a couple of stadiums would be acceptable, although stadia would be preferable. So maybe addendums is ok? I told you it was pedantic but what is the correct wording?

I wonder if there's a trigger clause in his contract like Matty had.

Ed Hadwin's not that bad!

Radio Briz Ed Hadwin's interview skills leave a lot to be desired especially with his questions but either Darrell thought he should emulate SO'D or he had more important things on his mind. He was more dour than usual and less helpful to the interviewer when asked several yes/no (closed) questions. It made me think that the way he responded was if he'd been sacked or was leaving but couldn't share because it was embargoed.

I suppose it's time to rename their forum in honour of all things equine. ... gASSchat.