Read about this today and wanted to pop in to add my condolences. I seem to remember interacting with her a few times on here/social media over the years and she was always very friendly and good humoured. 
 

RIP Lisa, thoughts with all of your family and friends from the blue half of Bristol

24 minutes ago, big dosser said:

they may be waiting for Wimbledon to finish as they got ever other type of stand why not add a tennis stand to the collection

The ‘old’ tent stand at the Mem circa 2004 genuinely got taken down and taken to Wimbledon every summer

3 hours ago, southside said:

Is it exclusively for away fans?

Away fans and fictional City fans who’ve changed allegiance I’m told. 

16 minutes ago, Open End Numb Legs said:

Not a fork in the ground? Could be making fun of the catering.

No fork needed for Irene’s pasties mate

1 hour ago, 1960maaan said:

I'm no expert, but I just had a look and I still can't even see an application. 
There have been excuses , at the end of April James Piercy mentions there had been an application but then says Rovers hadn't detailed how big the Stand would be. OK, give them that , it might just be they didn't tell the Post. Wael goes on to say.....

“Given the scale of the development, timelines are tight and we will be doing all we can to ensure that the new structure is in place as quickly as possible, with minimum disruption. That said, as with any development of this nature, there is always the chance of delays that are out of our control, but we have done all we can to look to mitigate this risk.”

I had a quick look and still can't see any application, anyone more ITK on these things know any better ? 
Could this be getting excuses in early? Not applying then blaming someone else ? Does seem odd taking the old stand down & moving/selling the big TV unless you were serious about  the new one. 

Any experts on here that could shed some serious light as to what may be happening ? 
Are there ways around Planning? Previous structure footprint or something else. While I like just taking piss, I'm interested now.

The one positive is that I know someone in the planning department of BCC and it definitely has been submitted. Not sure on exact date though and their portal is abysmal for updating things. 
 

Either way they aren’t getting approval this side of September absolute best case. 

1 hour ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said:

Rovers get their man again!

Fans over the moon!

”Hes got a past, haven’t we all HAPPY DAYZ” they say.

”who cares what he does outside football as long as he gets us in the same division as the shit…up da gaz”

“PROWED TOBE GAS” another one paints on his fence.

 

In fairness though he’s not in the first team, he’s joined to look after the youth team. Wait…

8 minutes ago, Jim Davey said:

How is the new stand coming on ?

Still not a fork in the ground… no chance of planning in time for September. 

4 minutes ago, richwwtk said:

Well, I googled Amy Clement and can only find good things.

If she really is as bad as to colour your opinion of the whole movement then I guess I will have to take your word for it.

Lots of deleted tweets tell a different story. A lot of people have seen it and she issued the obligatory ‘I was young’ defence to the racist and homophobic tweets that have since gone. 

4 minutes ago, old parkender said:

Couldn’t comment on Barton’s live legal case for reasons already covered, made a formal complaint to the club about Barton’s comments about oatley which prompted an apology from the idiot. I don’t recall seeing a picture of them with Barton only him holding a HGT board up at a game, a hollow gesture from the man as we know. 

Ah the ‘can’t comment for legal reasons’ argument. You most definitely can comment on things like that but you need to tread carefully. They may well have complained to the club about the Jacqui Oatley thing but I don’t recall it once ever being mentioned publically. Come to think of it I’ve never seen said apology either. Not a good look for the campaign to remain silent on these matters. The whole point of awareness is for people to see it. Complaining in quiet does absolutely nothing. 

5 minutes ago, Percy Pig said:

I must admit to not knowing the situation you're talking of FP.

But as we are currently talking in vagueries then I'll suggest that an individual commenting out of turn (over the head of the official line if you will) is always a risk. I don't think it should be the place of these individual women to become spokesmen against rich and powerful men/football clubs. The organisation itself should shield them from having to make individual proclamations. 

As I say, accepting freebies is usually a good move for a growing campaign to share platforms, gain traction and grow visibility. Unless its a free house for life for one person I don't really see the issue or contradiction. It's just effective campaigning from a positive angle. 

I’ll ask one question which might shed some light on my comment to which you reply.

Did you ever see HGT comment on Barton being arrested and charged with hitting his wife? Or Barton telling BBC commentator Jacqui Oatley that women shouldn’t comment on men’s football?

In my opinion being pictured with club directors and the manager himself I believe while remaining silent on such matters makes it perfectly acceptable to question the motives of those concerned. 

4 minutes ago, old parkender said:

You can have your own opinion, I can take a good guess at what you refer,all I’ll say is  there’s two sides to every story, I could probably unload a lot of accusations myself but I wouldn’t do that on any public forum. Some people might lower themselves to that but it’s not for me. 

…and I haven’t done that either. I have my view, you have yours. 

1 minute ago, Percy Pig said:

You make a good point at the end, of course everyone is subject to scrutiny and their actions should be criticised when it falls below acceptable standards. 

And I did see the Swansea fans history and agree that that individual is pretty odious. 

But on your first point I really don't understand how you can evidence an assertion about someone's motivation. As far as I can tell, that's a very personal thing.

Taking advantage of perks is human nature. I'd also presume that utilising "corporate freebies" is actually a mutually beneficial exercise as it helps to widen the message. 

And Its that bigger picture that wins out for me. I don't tend to criticise those who take action. It's far too easy to be like me, a coward who knows right from wrong but rarely, if ever, does anything risky to stop the "wrong". 

 

Questioning the motives when someone accepts freebies but declines to comment on issues which the very cause SHOULD take issue with is justified IMHO. 

1 minute ago, old parkender said:

There’s a small group of internet warriors who’ve gone to extreme lengths to discredit hergametoo spreading increasingly ludicrous and defamatory rumours about the founders in an attempt to get them shut down( god only knows why) but they seem to be very bitter and twisted about it. I’m afraid a few people seem to have bought into the bullshit and propagate the myths, I can assure you it’s absolutely laughable some of the shit that’s been put on social media but it’s no laughing matter for young women to be relentlessly targeted and lied about. 

Fella you have no idea what I base my opinions on, but for the record I agree that baseless internet bullshit is not good and it isn’t a laughing matter for young women to be relentlessly targeted and lied about.

My personal opinion has been formed on said persons behaviour in the past towards and impacting people I know. I’ve not said what, when or who but you say you know that person. If you really know that person you’ve probably got an idea so I’ll leave it there. 

4 minutes ago, old parkender said:

Yes I do

Quelle surprise. 
 

I’m out. 

2 minutes ago, phantom said:

I think I can guess who you "may" mean? There have been times when I have wondered if she remembered what she was actually supposed to be doing

The project itself has done lots of good for women around the game, and am pleased to say those around City have done lots at the club

 

I don’t disagree with your post at all fella, I completely agree that the cause is fantastic and has done an awful lot of good at some clubs. The first part I also agree with however and forms part of my issue with them as a cause. 

1 minute ago, old parkender said:

Please enlighten me on how putting countless hours into a campaign in your own time for free whilst paying for your own tickets to matches whilst receiving untold vile abuse from Neanderthals makes someone an arrogant vacuous grifter? I had you down as one of the more reasonable posters on here but it turns out you’re just another misogynistic idiot. 
clearly you have a pretty big axe to grind here

Thanks for the personal attack but I’ll leave it at this - elements of your post are not factually correct. No interest in an argument but there definitely are people in the cause out for their own gain and nothing else. 
 

That’s before we get to racist, homophobic Amy the Swansea fan. 
 

But sure, you can’t criticise anyone if they’re doing ‘good work’ can you. 

33 minutes ago, Percy Pig said:

You can do whatever you want, FP. 

I think to speak to someone's motivations from the outside is pretty daft. I don't think any amount of corporate freebies are worth some of the deranged abuse I've seen people like our Leah Case (think she's married now) get. 

As with most things I'm happy to trust that those willing to put their heads above the parapet and say something that won't please the vocal minority Andrew Tate worshiping virgins are doing so bravely and in good faith. Same reason I respect the JSO protestors for doing something however annoying it might be.

Baseless questioning of people's motivations seems to play into the hands of the worst of the worst. A veiled attack on women participation in football. I'm not saying that's you, but it's certainly helping the bigots more than the women! 

Agreed. To clarify a bit I guess that was a generalisation. The cause itself I’m right behind however the people behind it, a few of them at least, have proved to be entirely hypocritical and therefor the message is somewhat lost. You’re absolutely right to say any attack on women in football is abhorrent, I wholeheartedly agree, but dig a little into the people behind that particular cause and a couple of them are not entirely wholesome. 

23 minutes ago, richwwtk said:

Are you calling Her Game Too "vacuous, arrogant grifters in it for their own ends and corporate freebies" or have I misread the thread somehere along the way?

I’m calling one (or more maybe) particularly notable people within the cause that, yes. 

1 hour ago, Percy Pig said:

Some of their leadership have provided more context on twitter. The outcome of the not guilty plea case will influence the sentencing for the guilty plea, so whilst he's admitted a charge any comment from outside from a fairly high profile female charity/group could jeapoadise the case.

So it makes perfect sense to not say anything until he's been sentenced. Better to rile up the usual bigots who call them "bints" and question their motives at every juncture by keeping quiet for a bit than potentially allow a women beating thug wriggle out of a prison sentence on a technicality.

But you know, let's pour scorn on some volunteers trying to do something positive rather than say, the bastard who hit a woman...

Can we do both? I mean pour scorn on some vacuous, arrogant grifters who are doing this for their own ends and the corporate freebies AS WELL as the bastard who hit a woman?

Asking for a friend. 

29 minutes ago, Eddie Hitler said:

 

Fair enough but times change and you will find that the club you always supported will return in the future.

You're just pressing pause on your supporting, and I, as a City fan, have done the same in the past.

Fair point. The longer it goes on though the wider the disconnect I feel. Not sure if that gap can be bridged when Barton goes. 

8 minutes ago, Gert Mare said:

Unfolding nicely as predicted (already)......

So far the "Top 6" signings include

• A has-bean "Ex-Sheed"
• Someone who threatened to walk when he was last at Rovers
• A woman beater

The new stand is.......not there

In very good hands - Everything on the cheap, zero morals, divided fan base, some fans giving up on the club altogether etc...but at least the players have some footballing ability so everything is sweet.

When will the penny drop for the rest of you Saggies?

 

The gift!

There is more chance of plaiting fog than that stand being anywhere near in place by August given how long planning is taking. Absolute farce. 

Just now, Miah Dennehy said:

I don't support any one man at the club now or who has ever been at the club. I support Bristol Rovers and I always will. There may possibly  come a time I no longer attend matches- although I doubt that- but I could never describe myself as an 'ex-supporter', it kinda goes against everything about what being a fan of any club is. City fans have the expression 'City as ****' and I totally get it, I suspect you don't or ever will.

Nope I’m just sick and tired of what the club has become and cannot or will not ever, ever support anything to do with Joey Barton. The latest news just backs up my view. This isn’t the club it was when I first became a fan. It’s a rich man’s plaything and he doesn’t give a toss about any of you. 
 

But sure, you can be as condescending as you like. I just have morals. 

11 minutes ago, The Gasbuster said:

Hello F.P., always good to hear from you.

Do you post on ass-shat or ass-heads; and if so, what names do you post under ?

You might want to change to Former Pirate on either or both, it will spark a reaction, for sure !

No - in fact there’s a thread on there titled ‘Fordingbridge’ dedicated to little old me and calling out the clubs bollocks on Twitter

On 08/09/2022 at 13:37, SirColinOfMansfield said:

Any publicity is good publicity? Really?

Joey Barton spotted giving finger to Tottenham fans in Marseille away end

 

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/joey-barton-tottenham-marseille-fans-27936596