GreedyHarry

1 hour ago, FNQ said:

Well I know that I’m viewed by too many as being overly negative.. fair enough I get that too.

But where is the feedback / outrage on no pre game LM presser before our toughest remaining game of the season?

Where is the update on players contracts after LM said last week that discussions would happen this week? 

Where is the forums feedback on Mark Sykes comments in the EP basically confirming what a lot of us have been saying with regard to old style versus Manningball?

Have we all just given in and conformed?

 

It’s our easiest remaining game of the season as well.

6 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said:

On RB after the match, the summariser (haven’t a clue whom he was) said “I just hope that Matt can get it right because we all know that Rovers are a sleeping giant …”. FFS. Sleeping giant my arse. 

Well, “Rovers are sleeping” seems pretty accurate.

11 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said:

It's hard to add up the debits and credits when you have to count with 6 fingers.

Yes, decimalisation really did them over good and proper

5 minutes ago, redkev said:

It was a general statement about a lot of things that happens in our country ( in my opinion ) not just specified to the kit situation if you don’t agree fine then put the case forward and debate , you don’t just tell someone to xxxx off , 

We’ll I’ve put the case forward but see no debate from you.

Do you agree with clubs providing spaces for mobility impaired supporters or do you see that as pandering to a minority and taking up prime space that could be used by able bodied supporters?

27 minutes ago, redkev said:

Having an opinion , whether you agree or not 

I expect it’s for having an opinion that shows you up as being a selfish prat. There are many many people on this forum, and generally that are colour blind. It’s been explained countless times. Our club for all the bad at the moment do try and accommodate those and have in the past asked for advice from some of those 12% that are affected. Having one team in a light shirt and one in a dark shirt allows those that are colour blind to differentiate between the two teams and allows those that aren’t, to also do the same. That’s inclusive to everybody and saves those 12% having to watch a match trying to differentiate players by just the shade of shorts or even worse what socks they are wearing. I don’t think I’ve never been so angry with your ridiculously stupid post and consequent reply to yourself.

Turns out the thieving bar stewards had even stolen the Watney Cup!

https://gaschat.co.uk/thread/22234/watney-cup

7 minutes ago, chowie said:

Gash Heads

UP THE GASH

19 minutes ago, chinapig said:

TNT Sports is part of Discovery+ which is in turn owned by Warner Bros.

I’m happy with that as long as Bugs Bunny is announcing the VAR decisions.

9 minutes ago, Flamin Groovy said:

Don’t know how to post a link but an open letter from Alf has just dropped on sag chat. Well worth a read.

Here you go:

"Dear Gasheads,

It is with great enthusiasm that I address you today, six months after taking control of our beloved club. During this past period, the board has been dedicated to laying the foundation for an ambitious journey. I am excited to share our vision for the next three years, focusing on three pivotal areas: the first team, the Memorial Stadium, and our training ground, The Quarters.



Building a Competitive First Team:

This past December, we appointed Matt Taylor as our manager, fully confident in his abilities to transform our squad into a formidable force within the league. His vision and leadership perfectly align with our ambitious goal: promotion to the Championship within the next three years.



We are committed to providing Matt with full backing and the resources needed to make this vision a reality. This summer, during the transfer window, we will work closely with him to acquire talented players who share his ambition and are eager to contribute to the success of Bristol Rovers. We have already made strategic additions like Kamil Conteh, and further reinforcements are planned that will bolster the squad in key areas. While Aaron Collins' departure was mutually agreed upon – both he and the club felt it was the right time to move on – we extend our sincere gratitude for his contributions and wish him all the best. We’ve also bolstered the management team with experienced figures like Jamie McAllister, Kevin Bond, and Wayne Carlisle, further propelling our aspirations. Additionally, we are deeply invested in nurturing home grown talent, as evidenced by Jed Ward's remarkable rise.



Transforming the Memorial Stadium:

Upon taking the helm, we quickly discovered that the developer involved in the previous stadium development plans at the fruit market site chose not to proceed further with the project. While acknowledging this initial setback, we swiftly shifted our focus towards revitalising the heart and soul of our club: the Memorial Stadium. The opening of the South Stand has demonstrably enhanced the match day atmosphere, serving as a mere glimpse of what is to come. Our ambitious vision is to expand the stadium's capacity to 16,000, creating a vibrant and intimidating fortress that will resonate with your unwavering support for our first team. We will keep you informed of our progress as we navigate the planning and approval process with the city council. We will share our designs and plans once we have obtained all the necessary approvals.



Investing in The Quarters:

Our vision for The Quarters extends far beyond its function as a training ground. We envision it as a state-of-the-art facility that will serve as a home for both our first-team and academy. This development embodies our culture of excellence and ambition, providing a clear pathway for academy players to transition to the first team. The Quarters will boast additional top quality pitches and an indoor pitch, specifically designed to optimise training for both the first team and academy. Additionally, the fully-equipped building will house all the resources necessary for player development. This will include gym facilities, nutrition and rehabilitation to ensure holistic support for all of our teams. Furthermore, we have also included a residential element to ensure the site is commercial viable for the club. As we obtain approvals from the City Council and local residents we will also share our plans and designs for the Quarters.



Together, We Rise:

The future holds immense promise, and we are not embarking on this journey alone. Your unwavering support, passion, and loyalty fuel our collective aspirations. We will soon be in a position to announce the release of season tickets. We understand the economic challenges everyone faces, and despite inflationary pressures, we have ensured minimal price increases.



We still have a number of important fixtures this season, Wael and I looking forward to joining you all at The Mem and on the road to get behind the team.

Thank you for all of your support.

FTG!

Sincerely,

Hussain Alsaeed, Chairman"

Two take outs from me. They need to be promoted in May 2026 to be promoted to the Championship within 3 years, and they might get a bit of a shock if getting permission from Bristol City Council to build on the quarters.

25 minutes ago, WessexPest said:

“We shouldn’t be losing to a team like Fleetwood.”

”Anythjng can happen in the rain.”

“The conditions favoured them.”

Oh, and the best (and most ironic) one:-

“This result feels like a fix.”

Yes, and beating a team of kids 7-0 to win promotion was completely above board.

10 hours ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said:

Ok, so Ive figured it out.

Their highest lowest gate is irrelevant because we’ve had a season with a higher lowest gate which beats all of their highest lowest gates including the highest lowest gate from 70 years ago.

Their lowest highest gate is lower than ours as is their lowest lowest gate.

Our highest highest gate is higher than theirs.

Hope this helps.

 

Fricking genius

The latest example of ‘gas logic’ and obscure stats. A dangerous mix.

Apparently according to this ‘club legend’ you can measure good, better best by the biggest lowest attendance. Yes that’s correct. The biggest lowest attendance!
So, whilst referencing a nickname that in their heads means we are a 44 year old club, then goes on to show they are much better than us on ‘biggest lowest attendance’ for large swathes of a time that we apparently didn’t exist. However when we did exist then it would seem that we even beat them on this remarkable stat. I think the last straw may have been clutched.

playtowin Club Legend 13 hours ago

Well! I don’t know how to spell it but it defo ain’t like that

pucklegas Gas  4 hours ago

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This whole ‘academy’ thing is making me think.

It is barking mad and unlikely to ever produce players for them and they’re bloody idiots for even thinking it might.

But, I’ve just realised that they are conning money out of hard working people in Kuwait buy selling the dream of football stardom.
 

It won’t be the really rich that get robbed as their kids will get whatever they want and probably play at an Academy in England.

It won’t be the really poor who get robbed either as the dream will always have to remain a dream.

It will be the hard working decent people similar to us, that try to improve their kids lot by thinking they are buying them a slice of a dream. They’ll do it by scrimping and saving and working overtime to pay for it. And they aren’t buying a slice of a dream, they are buying them a place on a summer school. A very expensive place at that.

And that has really pissed me off that people could do that to others.

Anyway……as you were.

1 hour ago, chowie said:

What a coincidence that Kuwait also has a Purdown Tower just like Bristol.. amazing.

 

And grey cloudy skies

22 minutes ago, Open End Numb Legs said:

Interesting to know how they measure the crowd for a test event. The weather forecast is very grim tonight and might put off some of their faithful from going. Do they measure tickets sold or actual people through the gates?

I’m not an expert but if I was the safety professional I’d be insisting on boots through the door and have somebody recording that with a clicker as they entered the ‘concourse’. I’m not sure how you could conclude it was safe with 75% occupation unless you actually had that amount of people. 

I’m surprised they are allowed to get away with not running rail replacement buses to the stations. They are not even bothering with Nailsea & Backwell, telling everyone to walk to Backwell Crossroads instead. Shambles of a company and really making experiences great!

6 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said:

The illiteracy is really showing tonight

 

I’m in floods

She does gush a bit.

1 minute ago, RedEd73 said:

That's a challenging wnak!

Delia?

I’m giving them a break about attendances today. There is Dinomania on at Thornbury Leisure Centre, so a rare chance for them to meet up with like minded creatures.

5 hours ago, Bristol Rob said:

Always like it when people post screenshots from Gaschat, not because of the nonsense, but to see what advert gets generated as it's usually cookie-led and says a lot about the online behaviour of the person posting it.

Booze-fuelled Christmas, Pete?

Oops  

4 minutes ago, redkev said:

I’m not a pollock thank you , thinks he’s done ok , but legend really ! if so the bar is at a pretty much low level 

Oh cod! 

£6

8 minutes ago, Ashtonboy said:

Anybody  know what frequency Radio Bristol is transmitting the game on?

DAB today

11 minutes ago, Boring Sag said:

Is he regarded as one of the best young coaches in England? By what metric? I'm not trying to be snarky I'm genuinely asking because idk if he'd make my top 10. 

Oxford were clearly underperforming pretty massively, probably down to lethargy due to Robinson being there for so long, it happens. I imagine most managers would have kept them up. And yes MK Dons still got relegated, but I don't think that really means anything it could just be that they hired a worse manager than Manning. It's always struck me as silly when a team, I'll give an example, Ole at United, people pointed to the previous bad performances of managers performing as a justification for structural issues. And whilst those structural issues did exist for sure, it's also possible to replace a bad manager with another bad manager, and keeping a bad manager just because you have those structural issues I don't think will solve anything. 

As for Edwards I think look if he'd absolutely shit the bed at Watford then maybe but he was like 9th. Really not that poor of a performance, so a team like Luton that seemed to be wanting to take a chance on a young manager with potential who in all honesty had been treated poorly by his last club before being sacked even when not underperforming (reminds me of all the times Darren Moore got sacked), seems like a gamble worth taking. Sometimes those don't pay off, Nathan Jones is a weird one for instance he seems to be a good manager, but only for Luton :laugh:. Garner another one I remember when we got him there were a number of coaches and players talking about how much promise he had, he was awful! Sometimes you get Rob Edwards and Michael Beales other times you get Ben Garners and Frank Lampards. To be clear I don't think I'll be proven wrong if Manning does amazingly, we're just talking about CVs here. I imagine with the young players he'll do okay, seems to have a good style too. 

Oh ok, so you are either proved right, or proved not wrong. Time to put you on ignore as you use far too many words to say nothing.