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  1. Bristol R*vers dustbin thread

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    32 minutes ago, pongo88 said:

    Good summary of some of the major jobs performed by previous Rovers managers, but you’ve missed the most important one - weeding the flower beds behind the goals. The younger OTIB readers will probably be unaware of Rovers having flower beds at Eastville. This is probably their only real claim to fame. Much more so than da famous quarters. Liverpool had the Kop. Arsenal had the North Bank. Rovers had flower beds 

    Will never forget the sight of Bert Tann having to ask the Eastville gardener for his ball back after it destroyed a prized rose bush... and the irate gardener telling him and his mates to go and ''play up yer own end''. 

     

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  2. Bristol R*vers dustbin thread

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    Just asked one of the Sainsbury's checkout girls at Avonmeads ... she had absolutely no idea about any Sainsbury / BRFC Mem negotiations so on that basis I'm minded to treat the rumour with a degree scepticism.. 

    Could still be credible though... considering the blanket of silence thought to have been agreed by both parties.. 

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  3. Bristol R*vers dustbin thread

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    Strong rumour that Sainsbury and the Gas will resume talks on the future of The Memorial Stadium Bristol later this morning.

    It's believed an urgently convened video conference has been arranged between bosses of both organisations for 11am today.

    No official confirmation has been forthcoming from either party a brief announcement is expected around midday... No details of the shock move will be released following the debacle of false speculation and misinformation during previous negotiations on a similar project a few tears ago.

    Those proceedings ended acrimoniously, and a virtual news blackout is expected this time around.  

    Potentially this could be great news for fans and connections of BRFC. 

     

     

     

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  4. Bristol R*vers dustbin thread

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    2 hours ago, Bristol Rob said:

    Couldn't agree more. Aside from the 1 in a million chance of having both the ability and desire to want to be a footballer, their lives are pretty much on hold for the duration of their careers.

    Fancy a curry Friday? No. I am within .4% of my body fat limit.

    Taking the kids swimming Sunday morning? Depends how we do Saturday, if we have a shocker, then we might get dragged in Sunday morning.. 

    Okay, let's have a pint Monday. Sorry, no can do, got a game Tuesday.

    What about a drink at Christmas? You joking? 3 games in 9 days.

    Well, come over NYE.......

    Rubbish Rob,

    Thanks to you all players now know that its easy to score goals, all they need to do is have a couple of fags and hey presto the ball flies into the net!   

    Mind you packets of fags are so expensive nowadays I guess that goes some way towards justifying their large pay packets. 

    Are ciggies tax deductible for footballers, can they claim back VAT as a business expense?

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  12. Written jokes thread

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    I think with all the depressing news at the moment we could all do with some light hearted light relief...

    It's been a while since anyone has contributed to Big Tones Joke Of The Day thread....

     

    COYR's … got any  ' good un's '  ?

    Laughter is the best medicine.

  16. The Coronavirus and its impact on sport/Fans Return (Merged)

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    1 hour ago, ZiderEyed said:

    I'm currently self isolating on the advice of my GP. Despite the fact im quite young and pretty fit I do feel like death, and I'd rather not give anything to someone who would seriously suffer with it.

    I was told I'm not going to be screened because (despite showing all symptoms) I haven't been abroad at all, which puts paid to any idea I had of remaining NHS sensibility. There's 2 other people in buildings within 200yds of me also under isolation so I'm shit scared.

    Sorry to hear that mate... Take care and Get Well Soon. 

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  17. The Coronavirus and its impact on sport/Fans Return (Merged)

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    Posted · Edited by WhistleHappy

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-51827356

    ...closely involved in drawing up Government plans and public advice on tackling and avoiding the virus.

    ...she's had many recent 'contacts' in Downing St & Parliament.

    …who else and how many in high and important positions will develop symptoms and test positive as a result?

     

    We're in good hands,  the Government  has it under control,  wash hands and sing Happy Birthday, hmm dont panic Mr Mainwaring!

    Bottom line (as always in this country) is 'the bottom line',  protect the markets and the Economy.  

     

    P.S.  Get Well Soon Nadine.  (and everyone else who is suffering)

  18. Bristol R*vers dustbin thread

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    5 hours ago, WhistleHappy said:

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    ...whack 'em,  knack 'em,  mack'em  &  fack'em. 

    TWO  -  N i l   ffs... !     what went wrong?

    Guess the Mackems were blinded by the bright lights of The Mem and stunned to find themselves in such salubrious surroundings.... I dare say the facilities took their breath away.  Cant think of any other conclusion to be honest...

    Damn the Gas and their perfect little lives....  ;) 

  20. Bristol R*vers dustbin thread

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    On 09/03/2020 at 13:03, Sir Colby-Tit said:

    "Bee Gee", love it, well played Sir. 

    I wonder what's on his playlist? 

    Tomorrow, Tomorrow (I might get a win) 

    Staying Alive (Until Bankruptcy Arrives) 

    Closer than Close (to Relegation) 

     

    On 09/03/2020 at 13:39, NOTBLUE said:

    And the lights all went out,at BS7.

     

    On 09/03/2020 at 13:53, RedLionLad said:

    Just heard his post match comments...

    He's just Jive Talkin'.....but it's only Words

     

    On 09/03/2020 at 13:57, Port Said Red said:

    Wait until he has to produce the next Mass a chu setts of accounts. 

     

    6 hours ago, Norn Iron said:

    I know what Bee Gees No  1 song Mr. Garner detests.... You Win Again.

     

    Irene's In The Stream .. 

     

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  21. Bristol R*vers dustbin thread

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    Posted · Edited by WhistleHappy

    Bristol Rovers holding a 'sleep out' at The Mem tonight in support of Bristol's homeless..

    a very commendable worthy cause, so credit for that...

    but there is a sense of ' irony' about the whole issue considering their own precarious position on the 'home' front.

    (perhaps they're raising a few bob for the kitty incase they'll be in need of homeless support themselves soon eh?) 

     

  24. The Boxing Thread

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    Bye Bye Miss American Pie....  ?

    (thanks to Hesgoals too, woke up intending to listen on radio but thought I'd check out Hesgoals on the off chance.. worth waking up for, Fury 'boxed his ears' good 'n proper :) )

    …Drove My Chevy To The Levy  ? 

     

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  25. Bristol R*vers dustbin thread

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    18 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said:

    Nor could I really, but I was able to justify it in comparison to the busfares to school coupled with the independence it gave me.

    I also remember Rodney Thomas in The Arcade, from one of your earlier posts - a regular Saturday morning trip in to town.

    Do you remember those towelling socks - white, then 'progressing' to fluorescent? 

    And what about those 'silk handkerchiefs' for our Crombie pockets - a bit of cardboard with some cloth stapled on top ?.

       ** As Mary Hopkins sang....

     

     

     **  Knock Knock Who's There ?   ?

     

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