Stoke_Gifford_Red Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I would fully expect Rovers to sell 2k tickets. No doubt in a league/FA Cup game there would be requests for more and more and you should have demand for about 5k for either of those ties. I can't wait for this game and to have the Bristol Derby back, in whatever guise, but i dont think we will sell out. I said straight away that a crowd of 12k ish is likely. I hope I'm wrong and it would be a poor turnout, but that is what I am expecting. Any fan (living in the area) who would choose to watch this game on TV rather than be at the game is not fit to call themselves a fan IMO. Not sure I will go that far as I understand times are tough for some people and individuals have their own commitments etc but as a whole I can't see why people aren't well up for it - I shall be driving back considerably further than my name suggests I should be! Then again I appreciate I am relatively fortunate in that I have little in the way of financial or other commitments preventing me from making the approx 300 mile round trip for this and other home games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Just as a side note... has a cup game (any cup) drawn as a Bristol derby sold out before? Particularly at AG, where there is the scope for a decent crowd? The ones I can remember FA cup late 80's- didn't sell out League cup early 90's 2 legs - didn't sell out JPT area final - pretty sure that didn't sell out. JPT 3-0 win - didn't sell out Obviously all Gloucestershire cups didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Not sure I will go that far as I understand times are tough for some people and individuals have their own commitments etc but as a whole I can't see why people aren't well up for it - I shall be driving back considerably further than my name suggests I should be! Then again I appreciate I am relatively fortunate in that I have little in the way of financial or other commitments preventing me from making the approx 300 mile round trip for this and other home games. Oh come on! This should be as big a fixture to City and Rovers fans and getting drawn against one of the prem big boys. How many people who are making lame excuses would suddenly be able to find the money if it was switched to a game against Man Utd/Arsenal etc...?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoke_Gifford_Red Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Just as a side note... has a cup game (any cup) drawn as a Bristol derby sold out before? Particularly at AG, where there is the scope for a decent crowd? The ones I can remember FA cup late 80's- didn't sell out League cup early 90's 2 legs - didn't sell out JPT area final - pretty sure that didn't sell out. JPT 3-0 win - didn't sell out Obviously all Gloucestershire cups didn't. I think the area final did sell out 18700+ which with segregation is sell out territory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZepperin Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I'm not quite sure of your point, but yes it is disappointing if neither club sells out- and I don't think they will. In our office here there are 5 blokes who say they are Rovers or City fans (3/2 split) and 2 Gas and 0 City will be going to the game. The two of us who are going are both STH at Rovers, while the oher 3 rarely attend matches (2 or 3 times a season) . Both of the City fans here said they would go, but now intend to watch it on TV, and I am sure there are plenty more fans of both clubs who will choose to do the same. You should have prepared a PowerPoint presentation for that survey you've just conducted. Very robust stats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Block B Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 They can watch it at the Mem a pint and a pie for £6. Really. Lets all go up there then!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 You should have prepared a PowerPoint presentation for that survey you've just conducted. Very robust stats. Never claimed they were, just saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmabbuttshair Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Really. Lets all go up there then!!! Have you been inoculated, Arn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoke_Gifford_Red Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Oh come on! This should be as big a fixture to City and Rovers fans and getting drawn against one of the prem big boys. How many people who are making lame excuses would suddenly be able to find the money if it was switched to a game against Man Utd/Arsenal etc...?! Apologies - didn't realise you said 'would choose to' therefore implying you think those with genuine reasons not to go shouldn't be labelled as not a true fan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stroudred Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 i hope rovers do sell out will make for a good atmosphere, i do agree with the point that there will be some people just there to cause trouble but for the vast majority who are there to just watch the game it should be good, im certainly going first derby in ages. hope there is a big crowd and city going to win 3-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UREDS_91 Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Who are rovers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club and Country Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Newport Exeter sold out in minutes, But when it's a trip across town Shh were not allowed to say that they get all touchy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZepperin Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Never claimed they were, just saying So, from what you are saying, some people will go to the game and others will watch it on telly. According to your calculations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCAGFC Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 If the game was at the Mem Bog, we would sell out our allocation, no probs. Perhaps the tunnels are flooded this time of year?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manon Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I think it embarrassing if either club fail to approach capacity/allocation. If it weren't on sky I would suggest it should sell out. Anything less would just illustrate how shite bristol is when it comes to football. Rovers should sell 2000 if they are anywhere near as big as they think they are. We should sell 15000 if we are anywhere near as big as we think we are... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Block B Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Rovers will sell out, its typical publicity to undermine their fans. They retaliate by selling out in 72 hours. Mark my word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall King Blox Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Rovers will sell out, its typical publicity to undermine their fans. They retaliate by selling out in 72 hours. Mark my word Agreed, also the journalism was disgusting....Grudge Match......not the half of it prikks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoingUp Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Sky t.v.rules! Again.chances of a full house now zero.the pubs in south glos will be chokka now though.wont effect pubs in knowle, there's none left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Block B Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Agreed, also the journalism was disgusting....Grudge Match......not the half of it prikks Spot on mucker. The press do it on purpose. Personally I think they do it to actually stir up the shit between both sets of fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centenary Gas Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Sky is going to hit tickets sales both sides. It gives people a very comfortable and free alternative and will make up the minds of many floating fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westred1 Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 JPT or not as many have said its a Bristol Derby, the first meaningful/competitive one in 6 or so years!! Anything less that 17/18k would be a major disappointment. A lot of fans on here have stated they've never been to a Bristol derby before for whatever reason and they should be able to experience a proper derby, full of atmosphere, colour and pride! That 3-2 game at AG when they scored in the first minute was one of the best atmospheres I've witnessed - back when AG was a fortress I suppose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibs Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 With the tickets at £15, which IMO is excessive for a JPT 1st round game against a Lge 2 side and the fact that its on Sky, I don't think it will be anywhere near a sell-out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stroudred Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 JPT or not as many have said its a Bristol Derby, the first meaningful/competitive one in 6 or so years!! Anything less that 17/18k would be a major disappointment. A lot of fans on here have stated they've never been to a Bristol derby before for whatever reason and they should be able to experience a proper derby, full of atmosphere, colour and pride! That 3-2 game at AG when they scored in the first minute was one of the best atmospheres I've witnessed - back when AG was a fortress I suppose! agree if we dont get near a full house it will be very embarrassing and disappointing, its the first proper meeting between the two clubs for 6 years if that doesnt get city fans and rovers fans excited then maybe football isnt for them, hopefully it being on tv doesnt affect the attendance too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manon Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Exactly. I don't even acknowledge the cup title, or the round. It's rovers for the first time in years and it's not a friendly. That's all we need to know. **** sky. You can't beat being there. Derbies are poo in 2d. It's all about the passion and the atmosphere. You can't smell that nasty gas through the tv screen to get the senses going. So get your pathetic, fickle, lazy butts down the gate!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoke_Gifford_Red Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Also worth remembering the best part of 10,000 was sold last year for a friendly, which is also happened to be a testimonial for one of our players (that may have knocked a few off the rovers support). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I thought we weren't rivals any more? I take it Cardiff have moved on to bigger and better things? Guess you wont be going as you'll be on here posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUTOR Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Also worth remembering the best part of 10,000 was sold last year for a friendly, which is also happened to be a testimonial for one of our players (that may have knocked a few off the rovers support). Exactly, we got 9,000 in for a testimonial against them... Of course this will sell out. If it doesn't it's pure embarrassment on both parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS34Red Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 JPT or not as many have said its a Bristol Derby, the first meaningful/competitive one in 6 or so years!! Anything less that 17/18k would be a major disappointment. A lot of fans on here have stated they've never been to a Bristol derby before for whatever reason and they should be able to experience a proper derby, full of atmosphere, colour and pride! That 3-2 game at AG when they scored in the first minute was one of the best atmospheres I've witnessed - back when AG was a fortress I suppose! One of the best games and atmospheres I have witnessed but at that time AG was certainly not a fortress. The atmosphere in our league one days was dire. If anyone thinks watching a Bristol derby on TV compares to being there then they need their head checked cos it is unbeatable. All day you feel a sense of excitement mixed with nervousness, you walk down to the ground and the tension builds, you don't want to lose face, you want to go into work the next morning being able to laugh at them. You get into the ground and hear that cringeworthy Irene song, it makes you want to sing your hearts out, it's time to prove who is the best team in Bristol and who can create the best atmosphere, it makes you feel sick seeing them pikeys in our east end, the game kicks off, everytime their players have the ball it makes you wanna boo, when the ball hits the back of the net for a City goal it is an unbelievable feeling, you can almost hear the crying coming from the away end. A competitive Bristol derby is not to be missed. It is up there with some of the best. TV just shows the match, it doesn't convey the energy of the stadium, the excitement, the passion. It just doesn't compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I thought we weren't rivals any more? I take it Cardiff have moved on to bigger and better things? Cardiff City don't exist anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tins Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 With the tickets at £15, which IMO is excessive for a JPT 1st round game against a Lge 2 side and the fact that its on Sky, I don't think it will be anywhere near a sell-out. It's not just any old game though is it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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