Shaun Taylor

Still prefer a packed baseball ground for nostalgia & atmosphere!

5 minutes ago, In the Net said:

Sadly we've all got "goons" within our support.  I thought that FGR were a very good side, very quick going forward - your defence will be busy on Tuesday.  Alternatively, they may still be nursing hangovers, and you'll get a result! 

Good point and yes you're right all clubs have goons including ours. They say the table never lies even though we beat yourselves and FGR in consecutive away games but they are there for a reason so what they have achieved needs to be applauded just like the run the Gas have been on to get you in the play offs and with an outside chance of the Autos.

Have you peaked too early, can we win our next two home games to keep the 3500 Swindon fans interested for the last game of the season at Wallsall remains to be seen but now we have our top goalscorer back we have more than a good chance and like yourselves will need a little luck.

What you see on the video is the FGR supporters just want to celebrate at their end with their players and no need for the goons st the other end to come onto the pitch 

10 minutes ago, TomF said:

Rochdale and Scunthorpe should be 6 points in fairness so the others will have to win and both Port Vale & Northampton have to play Exeter.  It’s not quite in their hands but not far off it 

When the pressure is on its a different ball game. 

3 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said:

FGR will be on the beach hopefully.

I think we will get more than today's 9,600 

2 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said:

Keep it coming.

Our game in hand is home to FGR on Tuesday

We're winning 3-0 away at Hartlepool and back in the mix

12 minutes ago, Son of Fred said:

Just driven past the Wellington & there are a few of the tent dwellers outside on the lash ...

A horrible sight to behold & it's put me off me lunch ...

You should have had red & white scarves hanging out the windows and beeped your horn

lets not forget Cheltenham Town who constantly over achieve and barely get any credit.

12 minutes ago, Miah Dennehy said:

As a Swindonian, did you often have cause to drive down the M32 on a Friday night then?

I was actually too young to drive myself but we had family in south west Bristol so was on the M32 a fair bit back in the day

1 hour ago, Sarumred said:

Back in the days when the gas played at Eastville, a member of my father's staff, who was a staunch city supporter would never,  as a matter of principle,  use the M32. 

I used to enjoy driving past when the speedway was on as the crowds were much bigger!

1 minute ago, harrys said:

Your crowds have been impressive whereas Rovers were struggling to break 6000 until they won a few games in the past couple of months and then their attendances increased by a massive 50%, real fair-weather fans

They will go back into hibernation if they mess it up over the next few games!  I'm still riled that they only gave us 700 tickets at their place

18 hours ago, Sweeneys Penalties said:

I agree. Swindon are too far away, but its a giant improvement on how they started the season. Suspect the Gastards will finish third, but League 1 will be a very tough ask for them 

Hate to say it but our season looks over unless we can win our last 4 games so the 3500 going to Wallsall on the last day of the season will be going for a celebration that we still have a club rather than in hope of making the play offs.

Loan players being called back in January and losing our top goal scorer or several games has caught up with us but I'm sure we're be back stronger next season with more time to prepare a new squad. Even though the Gas have  been on a great run and hats off to them they are still not guaranteed promotion and even if they achieve it I struggle to see how they can survive against the quality teams in league one. On the positive side our attenadces both home and away have been excellent and hopefully will continue next season 

Just now, myol'man said:

Lukaku and Benteke?

Dinosaurs  

Old fashioned centre forwards from the 70's & 80's era where the young need wingers to put crosses into the box.

Another good goal

It's been boring up until now but a cracking goal which has woken up the Thames Valley Chelsea fans!

14 minutes ago, BanburyRed said:

Is it because the Welsh have never seen a train before?

Looking at those Newport fans you could tell it was half term

12 minutes ago, Wealwayseatcheese said:

All happy on train , 30 Cardiff and 100 Newport. Newport got off in Swindon then Cardiff threw cans and bottles at them Newport reacted and threw some back. Cardiff fans disgusted by this behaviour on their forum and wanted those who were identified to be outed. 
CCTV on train will have footage and those who are identified could well be punished. 
 

 

Don't poke the Bear

7 hours ago, harrys said:

There was trouble down the harbour one year the day before they played play off final in Cardiff

The welsh hate being left out

Match day experience 

Today's embarrassing behaviour

Just now, MarcusX said:

And if they are, there's a good chance they won't return

Free accommodation for a few years

1 minute ago, Seventeen said:

Not a case of another win and the Swindon fan is back on OTIB posting about Rovers?

Not at all I've been on here for nearly six years and regulary posted last season when we were relegated and nearly folded.

A few wins and they all come out of hibernation bellowing how big they are

34 minutes ago, adamski said:

As a 60 something who witnessed the "glory days" of the late 60's, 70's and 80's I find it hilarious to see the same old, and I mean old, faces decked out for action...Burberry cap hiding hairless pate or ridiculous hair style making the most of what little they have, Stone Island XXL (or knock off) outerwear, tightly stretched Fred Perry, baggy jeans (alas, those skin tight Lois Jeans will not contain the spread of age) and Samba/Bamba trainers(not the best footwear for aged fallen arches). Victims of magical thinking, self-generated ever expanding legend( as witnessed on this very forum or overheard in the pub), low self-esteem and self-focused masking ego.  Sad escapees from their own reality, fuelled by poor quality cocaine and booze. I'd feel sorry for them if they just stuck to dressing up and lying, but no, these little men have to demonstrate their dwindling prowess by disturbing the personal space of others with their mindless acts of vandalism, foul mouths, aggressive posturing and calculated acts of violence against victims who will not or cannot respond. Sad, irresponsible, selfish B'stards!

Great post and having been around from the mid-late 70's I can relate to everything you have described. Sadly all clubs seem to have them and we're no different and they seem to make themselves known more on the away days.