Akira

Such a shame, always found him exciting to watch. 

3 minutes ago, James54De said:

How many times is this gonna be said about football clothing? Clothes cost money. Try finding a branded rain coat for much less. 

To be fair you can get a decent Regatta raincoat for less than that, along with other brands I'm sure. 

The fact men's away shirts haven't been re-stocked since first month of the season is dire, even by our club's merch standards. 

19 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said:

Late in the game , Whilst Cardiff were attacking the ‘bigger goal’ they scored with a shot that went in off the underside of the bar , which all involved agreed that it wouldn’t have gone in if the goal height had been correct  

Fortunately the goal wasn’t decisive (Although unlikely but theoretically could matter regarding GD at end of season)  ,

but what if it was ?

Yeah I did hear about that, which again, just highlights the need for the rules to be implemented, and it to be fair. Hate using the cliché, but it's fine margins in football, and if that had been the difference between winning and losing, being promoted/relegated, would've been absolute uproar!

12 hours ago, Taz said:

There was something about different sized goals at different ends of a pitch the other week wasn't there? Surely things like this get checked?

I'm all for small margins and all that crap, but that's ridiculous.

Cardiff game I seem to recall. Its also no good saying its the same for both teams, because you might have an absolute giant of a goalkeeper in which it doesn't really affect them, but if the other team has a fairly small keeper, it will matter. 

Shields has got this in the bag, however what a great watch this has been. Can't take your eyes off it! 

1 hour ago, Logical-City said:

“Although I'm not sure anybody saw that decision coming. It was a big call and there was a lot of pressure on the manager and goalkeeper to get that right last night particularly considering the recent run of results.”

How satisfying thanks Nigel for this moment.

More embarrassing shite. If you're going to try and stir shit, at least get our players name right ffs. Your opinion doesn't hold any weight or validity when you constantly spout nonsense.

2 hours ago, Logical-City said:

Bentley is GOD

Premier League teams must be circling 

Jokers

My word, how embarrassing. 

Bentley is a good keeper, and has saved us many points over the year's. 

15 minutes ago, Rossi the Robin said:

OP is a troll who has multiple accounts - don’t bite 

Thought having multiple accounts wasn't allowed on here...?

Hampshire red isn't one of the other accounts is it?!

As it's been said before, prem teams under 21s shouldn't be allowed anywhere near this competition. 

Accidentally discovered this sports documentary series on Netflix, revealing fascinating sporting stories, some outrageous, some incredible, but each episode well worth the watch. 

I watched them all now, with a new episode coming out next week (looking forward to this as its a story about a corrupt NFL ref I believe) 

The ice hockey episode was quite astonishing, along with the 'catfishing' of a NFL player which was just all kinds of wrong. 

12 minutes ago, jaydee=inspiration said:

God we've got a right bunch of red top wannabe amateur journalists on here tonight. Talk about taking things out of context. AJ was being sarcastic stating and giving props to Usyks skill that will, 9/10 times win fights over heart and power!!

Saying that, his rambling was slightly cringe, although i respect the guy for speaking from the heart without filter, there's a time and a place. We've all been there though. 

Being sarcastic straight after a fight, to a guy who barely speaks any English? 

His rambling was more than slightly cringe sadly, he performed really well in the fight, but this will be what everyone talks about, because he took the limelight away from Usyk in that moment, and started spouting utter shite. Civil War in Ukraine?! Talk about offensive to the Ukrainian people! They've been invaded. Simple as

15 minutes ago, BS13 Robin said:

But it isnt just the two games this season is it,we have been poor most of the time he has been here!

But the poster I was replying to said we're 2nd from bottom, so used that as a stick to beat Pearson with. 

Pearson has done a good job so far in clearing out the shit slowly from this football club, bringing in the right people and actually bringing players through from our academy. 

Bad apples he ships out, and I have a lot of time for him, as I can see what he's trying to do. Rome wasn't built in a day. Don't forget what the football was like under our previous managers, with some of the signings we made, it set this club back years... 

4 minutes ago, Eastred said:

Have you seen any of the games since Pearson arrived? Are you having a laugh 

Yes. Have you? 

Just now, Eastred said:

Why? It’s a fair point. We are second bottom and things are very poor

2nd from bottom? You having a laugh? 

We've played 2 games. TWO. And you think the manager should be sacked from 2 results? 

59 minutes ago, Yoyo2345 said:

Another message. GO NOW

Get a grip, you're embarrassing yourself. 

Absolutely shocking decision for the pen. The delay by the player to go down is up there with some of the worst imo, looked Neymar-esque! The only thing he has in common with Neymar.

But the standard of officiating today was utter shite. Genuinely don't know how it's so bad, when it's meant tk be one of the best and most competitive leagues in the world. Ref's are well below the standard needed. 

7 minutes ago, Martin89 said:

Bristol Rovers can confirm that defender Nick Anderton has been diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer.

As a result of this, Nick will undergo an operation in the coming weeks to remove this part of the bone.

Nick has issued the following statement:

"Unfortunately, this rare form of cancer which is affecting my femur means that I’ll be undergoing an operation in the coming weeks.

 

"This diagnosis has come as a huge shock to both myself and my family; however, we are remaining positive and hopeful.

 

"I want to thank everyone at Bristol Rovers, especially Club Doctor Ian Ferguson and Head of Medical Stuart Leake, the specialists at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham and my family for their continued support.

 

I want to wish the boys all the best for the upcoming season, starting this Saturday back at The Mem. Hopefully I can be swinging off another traffic light on Gloucester Road come May!

 

Nick "

Thanks. 

That's absolutely awful news. Fingers crossed he makes a good recovery

Can someone please summarise what's happened? Really don't want to click/view the rovers website, especially if it then leaves cookies on my phone and me then seeing rovers adverts on other websites! 

26 minutes ago, joe jordans teeth said:

Infantino says it was brave the introduction of VAR at the last World Cup,what a load of old tosh that is,brave is banning countries that continually hurl racist abuse 

I don't even think that's brave, I see that as common sense and the right thing to do, something FIFA just can't grasp. 

8 hours ago, Bouncearoundtheground said:

Come on, the attendance figures were realistically never at 20K barring maybe Hull when ticket prices were at a sensible level. Any other time it was said they reached those heights the claim was propped up by a large away attendance or was blatant, bare-faced bullshit. There were matches last season with swathes of empty seats and I’d be surprised if some games were pushing 12K. 

The whole ticketing structure in this country needs a reform, not just Bristol City. But for as long as people believe £40 to watch a championship football match is ‘entirely reasonable’ then it’s highly unlikely.

I completely agree, but the anger should be more directed at the FA, the EFL and the PL. The reason the prices are so god damn high is because of the players and their ridiculous wage demands. 

The sooner a cap is made on wages, the better. Then prices on tickets can drop, clubs won't be in such a financial mess trying to reach the promised land by overspending as often, and you'll pack more stadiums as more locals will be able to afford going. 

Whilst we have a billionaire owner, this isn't entirely the clubs fault. Yes, they could lower them, yes I think they should lower them, but as we've already found out with our finances, we run very close to the wire as it is, reducing ticket prices won't really help the club. 

Sadly, doesn't seem likely any wage cap will come into play for a long, long time, if ever. 

Can't ever see ticket prices dropping, unless relegated. 

Watched the 2 part documentary on Paul Gascoigne on BBC iplayer last night, thought it was really good. I'm 34, so much of his playing career was just too early for me sadly, I started watching around Euro 96.

Some of the early game footage I've never seen, looked incredibly silky and skillful. 

Being young, had no idea of the scandal and underhanded tactics of the tabloids, which without a doubt played a part in driving Gazza to the brink. 

If you've not seen it yet, definitely worth watching. Piers Morgan features in this, had no idea he played his vile part in the downfall of Gazza, trying to set up situations to create a story, horrid, horrid man. 

Anyone else seen it? Thoughts? 

6 hours ago, Harry said:

But the point is, he’s been living in Russia for 9 years. It’s not as if he’s just decided to go there and has no morals. He likely is settled and has family there. Why should he move home if he’s happy and settled, for a conflict that is nothing of his doing? 
 

Are you all suggesting that every non-Russian person currently living in Russia should immediately leave Russia and return their own country? 
Bit odd? 

Don't think its odd at all to disagree with a country's government and their actions so much that you no longer wish to stay there. 

The conflict is nothing of the players doing, you're correct, but you're very much surpressed by living in Russia, you don't have the freedom of speech you get elsewhere, and by staying, suggests you're happy and support the regime. 

He obviously isn't totally skint being a professional footballer, so it's not as if he doesn't have the funds to move if he so wished. 

16 minutes ago, Harry said:

He’s lived there for 9 years. What do want him to do. The war is not his fault, is it!

No, but he clearly feels comfortable with the situation, otherwise he'd of moved back or elsewhere. 

I for one wouldn't feel comfortable living in Russia, knowing what they'd just done and continue to terrorise and invade another country for no legitimate reason. 

12 minutes ago, phantom said:

Giggs has officially left his position as Wales Manager 

Surprised it took this long! 

29 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said:

A better reason than mine. Many years ago, I wanted to pick a Scottish club, and this lot seemed to be constantly .. uh,  how can we put this...

Rubbish and bottom of the league losers. Things could only get better, and it seems they have done I love Montrose and have followed their results ever since the mid 90s

Of all the reasons to follow another countries football, this is up there with the very best reasons, fair play to you!