Rocky Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Errrr didn't see this coming? http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/story-15155532-detail/story.html Hope this is not a distraction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aller g Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Seriously, you didn't see this coming?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted February 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Shows how much attention I've been paying then, old news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Shows how much attention I've been paying then, old news? Not at all, but I could see this happening. He supports Bristol sport, well the teams that can play sportingly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aller g Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 They announced a mystery financial backer around the same time he started sitting with The other shareholders to watch the rugby (when he was there) It started doing the rounds then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 They announced a mystery financial backer around the same time he started sitting with The other shareholders to watch the rugby (when he was there) It started doing the rounds then. Have to be honest, I never pay any attention to the egg chasers, so you can add me to the list of people who seriously never saw this coming! The worry for me is not that his finances won't be coming into us, as he wouldn't do that, simple as. No, my worry is the thought of them coming to the Gate and ruining our pitch. Keep that mob off our pitch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted February 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Them coming to AG would cut off a revenue stream to the gas! This could **** them up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aller g Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 The pitch issue is fine. The technology in pitch has improved dramatically and shouldn't pose any problems such as ripping up etc. Taking away rugby from the gas would send them out of business, I am sure. Rugby pay a decent wedge to play at the mem. And the bar And food sales (which with drinking throughout the game) all go to the gas. It's a massive financial loss if it does happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barneyredballs Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 I think pitch sharing is probably a sound way forward. Yep, it will probably have an effect on the playing surface (although this continues to be minimised by technology), but financially it is a good move for both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted February 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Swansea did alright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 I heard about this in december, I think the plan is to move them in with us at the gate/new ground when its built as well as turning them back into a rugby force again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskay Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 I think this is a shrewd move by Landsdown. When Ashton Vale is built he can guarantee an event there every weekend, perhaps if he can get Bristol back into the Premier League and build them as a strong Premier League team then he can good gates for football and rugby. I see them staying at the mem until the gas ground is finalised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 I think this is a shrewd move by Landsdown. When Ashton Vale is built he can guarantee an event there every weekend, perhaps if he can get Bristol back into the Premier League and build them as a strong Premier League team then he can good gates for football and rugby. I see them staying at the mem until the gas ground is finalised. there lease runs out at the end of next season I expect them to move then, it will screw up rovers revenue and may also cock their ground plans up too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Hmmm... I wonder where they will end up playing.... Hmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Hocking Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Good news for Bristol sport - and yes, I'm sure AG or Ashton Vale will be home to Bristol Rugby Club sooner rather than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskay Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Bristol Rugby have played at Ashton Gate before when they have had big games on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antlers Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Sharing the new stadium can only be a good thing, as mentioned before the pitch being ruined wont really be an issue due the latest technology. The local bars will noe have constant money coming in rather than a quiet saturday every other week and of course more money for BCFC due to running costs of the new ground being split. The losers in all this will be the scum and bars on Gloucester Road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 WHAT ABOUT THE PITCH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskay Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 WHAT ABOUT THE PITCH I have watched Bristol play this season (the day after the gas 'played') and it look pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 WHAT ABOUT THE PITCH the gas's pitch has nothing to do with the rugby team its more to do with the high water table and poor rovers grounds men Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 There's no doubt it has an effect on a pitch but as a previous poster said things have improved in that department. Perhaps he thinks getting all the Rugby fans of the City behind the new stadium will make it look a ridiculous decision if turned down for a few dog walkers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride of the west Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Hmm. The gas pitch is awful. It only takes one game of rugby in the rain and it messes the mem pitch up all yr. Saying that, reading seem to cope. Perhaps their groundsman actually went to school? Like the idea of this putting a spanner in the gas works though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 WHAT ABOUT THE PITCH Doesn't affect Swansea does it, technology has improved even since their ground was built too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 I look at pitches like the Madjeski where we played a few weeks ago and this looked perfect and that entertains top class rugby. Watford is another but their pitch can suffer. Our pitch is far more superior to the Mem and when the new stadium is built I think this will also cope. The pitch should not worry fans in my opinion. Lansdown practically mentions that the two clubs will probably come together. MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Maybe he could buy the Memorial Ground back for Bristol rugby and start charging the slags rent again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfunk Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 if they ground share i will not be waching city anymore, i know lansdowns legion of ass kissers will say its a good idea but it will turn us into the gas ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfunk Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 If its no big deal why hide the fact he`s been funding the gas, sorry i mean bristol rugby 4 the last 3 years ...... 2+2 add up to 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whale Eye Beef Hooked Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 if they ground share i will not be waching city anymore, i know lansdowns legion of ass kissers will say its a good idea but it will turn us into the gas ! your not watching city anymore if we share the pitch, shut the door behind you then ta la you big supporter you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 If its no big deal why hide the fact he`s been funding the gas, sorry i mean bristol rugby 4 the last 3 years ...... 2+2 add up to 4 your an idiot, Rovers stole the ground from Bristol Rugby which in turned caused further money problems which is why they found there selfs in this postion, Lansdown is saving Bristol Sport not funding the gas you prize cock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 if they ground share i will not be waching city anymore, i know lansdowns legion of ass kissers will say its a good idea but it will turn us into the gas ! What ridiculous thing to say. Should Ashton Vale go ahead and its considered advantageous for Bristol Rugby to share the venue then why not? It would mean the stadium being used virtually every week thereby generating more revenue. No need to be concerned about the pitch. Places like Reading and Hull have specially designed grass which is far more durable than regular grass. No reason why the same stuff couldn't be laid at AV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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