spudski Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 ...the things you have to do for mates. I've got friends flying over from Italy this week, and for reasons only known to themselves, they Support the Gas from afar. Have done for years, since the 70's... However they have never seen them play at home before, only away. I've agreed to take then tomorrow night I've not been to the Mem for years... Bristol Rugby the last time. Having no clue as to how their ticket system works, I gave the enemy a phonecall... it felt really dirty However...they have gone up slightly in my expectations...only a smidgeon though...so don't worry Apparantly you can turn up on the night and pay cash at the turnstile if you want to watch the game standing... How good is that? As i will be infiltrating behind enemy lines...any requests or sabotage suggestions? Would you do this for a mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tansley Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 No. Wouldn't ever. Oh well, try start a "buckle out" chant and see who joins in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted August 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 No. Wouldn't ever. Oh well, try start a "buckle out" chant and see who joins in! Tbh... I'm actually looking forward to standing on a Terrace again. I miss that so much. Shame it has to be there though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notsobigfatdave Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 ...the things you have to do for mates. I've got friends flying over from Italy this week, and for reasons only known to themselves, they Support the Gas from afar. Have done for years, since the 70's... However they have never seen them play at home before, only away. I've agreed to take then tomorrow night I've not been to the Mem for years... Bristol Rugby the last time. Having no clue as to how their ticket system works, I gave the enemy a phonecall... it felt really dirty However...they have gone up slightly in my expectations...only a smidgeon though...so don't worry Apparantly you can turn up on the night and pay cash at the turnstile if you want to watch the game standing... How good is that? As i will be infiltrating behind enemy lines...any requests or sabotage suggestions? Would you do this for a mate? Yes definately...wouldnt worry me in the slightest...Thats what real friendship is all about.....You will probably see a good game to boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 I would walk 500 miles & I would walk 500 more..... but a trip to the Mem would be a step too far!! ps.. how are you gonna get away being in the home section without being rumbled by the natives? - best bet is at least one fake hand from the joke shop (with extra finger) I guess.. good luck. pps... have a good time with yer mates anyway - sure it wont be as bad as all that, & bring us back a bunch of lucky heather -we could do with a bit of luck right now no matter where it comes from. Dont buy the pegs though, they're better & cheaper from Poundland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 A long time ago when I were a teenager I won a ticket to a rovers game at Eastville. Can't remember how I won it, (might have been something to do with my paper-round!) or who was playing, anyway, along I went to take my seat in the stand. The only thing I can recall is just how uncomfortable and uneasy I felt during the game and how glad I was to get out of there when it was over. Makes me shudder to think about now after all these years! You may need counselling afterwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Us_and_Them Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 ...the things you have to do for mates. I've got friends flying over from Italy this week, and for reasons only known to themselves, they Support the Gas from afar. Have done for years, since the 70's... However they have never seen them play at home before, only away. I've agreed to take then tomorrow night I've not been to the Mem for years... Bristol Rugby the last time. Having no clue as to how their ticket system works, I gave the enemy a phonecall... it felt really dirty However...they have gone up slightly in my expectations...only a smidgeon though...so don't worry Apparantly you can turn up on the night and pay cash at the turnstile if you want to watch the game standing... How good is that? As i will be infiltrating behind enemy lines...any requests or sabotage suggestions? Would you do this for a mate? Yes i would do it for a mate so i wouldn't have any worries if i was you spudski....just remember to scrub yourself down with bleach afterwards Enjoy standing aswell, i miss it...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tins Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Think of the positives, you get to see a legend play!! BAS SAVAGE!!!!!! And you get to see Mr Johnson again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartolona Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 how uncomfortable and uneasy I felt during the game and how glad I was to get out of there when it was over. Same as me. But it was against us at Trumpton, only ticket i could get was for the home end. Never again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 You could follow the lead of the City fans yesterday and start a "Gary Johnson for manager" chant. Rovers fans might join in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedo Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 ...the things you have to do for mates. I've got friends flying over from Italy this week, and for reasons only known to themselves, they Support the Gas from afar. Have done for years, since the 70's... However they have never seen them play at home before, only away. I've agreed to take then tomorrow night I've not been to the Mem for years... Bristol Rugby the last time. Having no clue as to how their ticket system works, I gave the enemy a phonecall... it felt really dirty However...they have gone up slightly in my expectations...only a smidgeon though...so don't worry Apparantly you can turn up on the night and pay cash at the turnstile if you want to watch the game standing... How good is that? As i will be infiltrating behind enemy lines...any requests or sabotage suggestions? Would you do this for a mate? Yes 100%. Friendship comes way before football, those who said they wouldn't do it are either bigoted or have no friends. Afterall, Rovers are just another club at the end of the day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Tansley Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Yes 100%. Friendship comes way before football, those who said they wouldn't do it are either bigoted or have no friends. Afterall, Rovers are just another club at the end of the day... That's not very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 It would be nice to have a TRUE report about this "mythical" atmos that they recon exists, can't see it myself. On FL show they were pitchside at the final whistle on Sat. it sounded like the salute to a home win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Tbh... I'm actually looking forward to standing on a Terrace again. I miss that so much. Shame it has to be there though. Why not stand on the away terrace?. That way your clothes wont smell of failure when you leave the ground !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedo Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 That's not very nice Maybe it was a bit harsh but it's only a game of football just played at a shit hole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Why not stand on the away terrace?. That way your clothes wont smell of failure when you leave the ground !! I was in the away end - on the day they got relegated. Over-hearing the gasheads talking - they were blaming relegation on John Akinde.... despite the fact he only played 14 times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 A quick reacharound if a matter of life or death. No further than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted August 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Well...having returned unscathed, fully bleached and scrubbed...it was an interesting night tbh. The football on show, was quiet entertaining for Div 4. Both teams actually tried to play football on the ground, although there were times of head tennis, but no more than can be seen at the Gate. GJ and Bas, got loads of stick, but less than expected. Gas fans all had six fingers and were quick to blame the Ref and linesman for everything... Very much a get at 'em attitude... all about going to war and appreciating a battling performance rather than a footballing one. Chasing the ball down and sliding tackles got the most applause. I enjoyed the fact, we could just roll up, pay cash at the turnstile, and stand and watch the game on a terrace leaning against a bar. Most of the Gas are stood at one end, so it does give a good atmosphere, under the low roof. Praise to Cobblers away kit... Dukla Praha from the 70's... Gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheese Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Afterwards you'll need to go here. Hope they help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy273 Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 I hope you stood in the away end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry_mack Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 A quick reacharound if a matter of life or death. No further than that. Why exactly would a reacharound ever save anyone from death? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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