Robbored

29 minutes ago, Malago said:

Because it's great fun having a laugh at the sags.  Losing their league status, getting knocked out of the cup in successive years by Chesham and Barrow, coming out with belters like "championship ready" and "off the field comparable to Brighton", what's not to like.

In addition the UWE fiasco and the lack of investment in the team are all about to come to a head.  I for one am rubbing my hands in anticipation at the pantomime that is about to unfold.

Of course events at AG take priority, but as a sideshow it's hard to beat the entertainment provided by the gas soap opera.

 

Each to their own I guess.

Im only too happy to engage in a bit of friendly banter with my gashead mates but they know that I have the high ground so they tend to change the subject. When they get cocky as they regularly  do I mention the tented village they play on and ask them what division they're in these days.

I have a far greater dislike for Swindon and Cardiff than I do the Rovers.

3 minutes ago, slartibartfast said:

I notice under your user name you have a little diatribe ending.......the voice of reason, the SAGE.

I think it's miss spelled, should it not be ....the SAGS ?

I wouldn't have that you, a respected and long standing poster would resort to such a cheap and very tired jibe.

1 hour ago, RedM said:

@Robbored, he's got a point. Most threads I can easily deduce what they might contain by the title, although in NTTDS case they can be more challenging to guess!

I very rarely read threads with any suggestion that they are gas related but obviously can't avoid seeing the thread title. 

I just don't get why some posters find it necessary to harp on about the Rovers. They aren't even in our league ffs. If they were then it would be understandable to see such posts because they'd be rivals.

5 minutes ago, RedM said:

I did merge it yes, once it started to go off at a tangent (funny photos) it may as well be lumped in together with the rest.

How's this for an idea? - create a Bristol Rovers sub forum similar to the transfer one.

Then most of us wouldn't have to put up the boring gashead topics.

17 minutes ago, Murraysrightplum said:

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Spot on. Tired of all the gashead threads..........

3 minutes ago, RedM said:

Of course they do, it's miles better than their forum! 

I know that but they won't admit it.......

3 minutes ago, Super said:

What's the word on the minibus?

That is such a tired and old gibe...........

Do try to come up with something more original.

31 minutes ago, RedM said:

Not even your mates Robbo? Ok just for you I've merged

A couple of my mates would care because they're gasheads but they so say don't read otib.....

Haven't we got enough to post about our own club?

This yet another Gas thread.......ffs.......nobody cares.......

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10 minutes ago, MichaelRobartes said:

 it seems to be the popular model now that you have a DoR then a head coach and the rest of the coaching team. Some clubs will have no DoR though, in which case the head coach is in charge. 

Eddie Jones would my choice. I'm sure SL could afford him.......

45 minutes ago, Tomarse said:

I'm going to that game.. ahaha 

Having been to every PL game at AG and witnessed the "boys against men" early in the season Bristol are definitely improving. Although they lost to both Bath and Leicester their performances were very competitive in both, they held their own and managed a bonus losing point against two top sides.

The knowledgeable guys all around me are a little more optimistic about staying up.

Several posters feel a Brighton win is likely and I can understand why but...I really fancy a 2-2 draw.

Im sure we'd all delighted to avoid defeat.

So strong is the feeling that 2-2 will be the result I'm off down the bookies a bit later......

At least they've acted. 

1 hour ago, Tomarse said:

Henson injury sounds like could be a bad one.  

The guys made of glass.

Gavin "sick note" Henson.

I left early. It was fcking dreadful. I couldn't watch anymore shite.

Got home and caught the last few mins of Exeter v Bath on Sky. Now that we a proper game of Premier rugby with Bath 4 points down at the 80mins and they pushed the Chiefs back on got over in the corner after several collapsed scrums. I should have stayed home and watched that.....

Bristol had no idea and the guys around me were going nuts at the performance.

2 minutes ago, 8menhadadream said:

Just noticed Korey's on the bench. Nice to see him back.

Good news indeed.

Goldbourne not in the squad? Is he injured?

For those of us who lost their dad we all know just how you feel Rich. My sympathies to you.

On 20 September 2016 at 14:30, Esmond Million's Bung said:

Robinson would not have survived in the cutthroat world of football, he could have been sacked 3 play offs ago, should have been sacked 2 play offs ago and came far too close to blowing it last season for comfort.

Do you believe that Cotterill, Robinson or even LJ actually determine transfer budgets? which is what ultimately defines transfer policy.

Only just saw your post EMB.

You must have a crystal ball because there was a lengthy discussion about Robinson ability to actually win anything. Failed with Scotland and hasn't achieved anything with any team he's coached. Definately some unrest amongst the rugby faithful for sure.

Bristol have been hammered in three of the first four PL games and last night they were truly hopeless in the first 20 mins,  Now I'm the first to admit that don't know a great deal about the finer points of rugby but even I could see just how great the step up is from the championship to the PL. They were outclassed all over the pitch.

Things need to change at Bristol Rugby or it's a return to the Championship in double quick time. 

20 minutes ago, RedM said:

Which I have split and merged with this.

You have a kind heart honey..

I went. Put a post in stadium matters.

I attended the rugby today at AG. Good atmosphere but poor Bristol got badly beaten. Apparently they were very off the pace and deseved to be well behind at HT - that's according to the guys around me..

The sound system remains shockingly poor. Yet again no-one could hear the announcements- exactly the same as when City are at home. Muffled. 

Why it's so difficult to fix is one of life's mysteries.

Hung around after the game for a pint. Great buzz around the stage with a 14 yr boy playing guitar like a pro. He was whacking out some great classics. Very talented lad.

3 minutes ago, Robert the bruce said:

Boxing,at the very highest level and at its purest is an art form...

That's a subjective statement.

To me football at the highest level is and art form.

35 minutes ago, MichaelRobartes said:

As far as I can tell your point is that you don't understand boxing, or why anyone would want to fight anyone else for money (you answered your own question there). What's to discuss? Were you hoping to be converted? Slightly disappointed I didn't get a "I just don't have the words to express how much I like this post!"...

To clarify - I don't understand boxing at all.  To me it seems barbaric to beat up the other guy whilst trying to prevent yourself from getting beaten.....

And because I don't understand it I don't appreciate the "skill" involved.....

4 minutes ago, MichaelRobartes said:

Blige! Yet another thread that you don't see the point in.

I have no problem with thread! Other posters obviously understand and enjoy boxing but I don't get it.....

No idea why you've got a problem with that. This is a forum after all and forums are about discussing  your points.

Boxers at any weight all "big" up themselves pre fight. Then they stare at their opponent in some kind of tough act for the benefit of the press at the weight in.

All so very predictable......

Then they get to the actual fight and try to hammer the other bloke to the canvas or beat him so much that they win on points.

Of course you get real showmen like Ali who become famous all over the world but to me I just don't get the point of trying to beat up the other guy and get paid handsomely for it.