AshtonGreat Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Everything about tonight was a bad trip. It started badly, with the pubs in the local vicinity unprepared for a match of this magnitude. Single-line queues of 20-30 men while two bar staff poured the drinks. Eventually I gave up. Do pub managers not realise how much money they're losing by not employing enough staff to cope with the demand? The scenes that greeted me on Ashton Road before the game were disturbing, with children as young as seven standing by – and some even joining in – as their dads/older fans screamed and swore at absent Rovers fans. The worst part was when two Rovers fans, completely minding their own business, walked past and had full cans of beer thrown at their heads. At their ****ing heads. If one of them had been hit, God knows what might've happened. Sickening behaviour and at that moment I felt about as far removed from Bristol City fans as I ever had in my life. The scenes after the game were, as others have stated, an embarassment. Nowhere else in the country does this happen. Only Bristol. And what's more, every time we appear on Sky. It's no wonder that the rest of the country calls us backward yokels. Not only did the pitch invaders damage the reputation of our club, they probably damaged the pitch as well. All of which has probably ruined our chance of getting a new ground. Frankly, we don't deserve it. As for the match itself - it was pretty forgettable apart from the goals. City failed to underline their class against lower-league opposition. There was some slick passing in the opening exchanges but very few scoring opportunities and no real shape to speak of. JET looks quality when he puts his mind to it, but that doesn't happen often enough and he doesn't look as good as Albert. Joe Bryan, Bobby Reid and Marlon Harewood looked excellent - both in terms of quality and application. On the way out, a man seemed to be fitting on the floor. When police horses went to attend to him, I heard City fans yelling, '**** off horses!' That's right, they were yelling abuse at horses. A bad end to a bad night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin101 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 We just beat our city rivals in front of a sell out crowd with an awesome atmosphere. But, yeah, crap night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Yeah, hurling missiles at people's heads. Awesome atmosphere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Everything about tonight was a bad trip. It started badly, with the pubs in the local vicinity unprepared for a match of this magnitude. Single-line queues of 20-30 men while two bar staff poured the drinks. Eventually I gave up. Do pub managers not realise how much money they're losing by not employing enough staff to cope with the demand? The scenes that greeted me on Ashton Road before the game were disturbing, with children as young as seven standing by – and some even joining in – as their dads/older fans screamed and swore at absent Rovers fans. The worst part was when two Rovers fans, completely minding their own business, walked past and had full cans of beer thrown at their heads. At their ****ing heads. If one of them had been hit, God knows what might've happened. Sickening behaviour and at that moment I felt about as far removed from Bristol City fans as I ever had in my life. The scenes after the game were, as others have stated, an embarassment. Nowhere else in the country does this happen. Only Bristol. And what's more, every time we appear on Sky. It's no wonder that the rest of the country calls us backward yokels. Not only did the pitch invaders damage the reputation of our club, they probably damaged the pitch as well. All of which has probably ruined our chance of getting a new ground. Frankly, we don't deserve it. As for the match itself - it was pretty forgettable apart from the goals. City failed to underline their class against lower-league opposition. There was some slick passing in the opening exchanges but very few scoring opportunities and no real shape to speak of. JET looks quality when he puts his mind to it, but that doesn't happen often enough and he doesn't look as good as Albert. Joe Bryan, Bobby Reid and Marlon Harewood looked excellent - both in terms of quality and application. On the way out, a man seemed to be fitting on the floor. When police horses went to attend to him, I heard City fans yelling, '**** off horses!' That's right, they were yelling abuse at horses. A bad end to a bad night. Don't think we are the only ones, wasn't there a pitch invasion at Preston v Blackpool a couple of weeks back ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapperDarch Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Its a can of beer you wierdo . The worst part was when two Rovers fans, completely minding their own business, walked past and had full cans of beer thrown at their heads. At their ****ing heads. If one of them had been hit, God knows what might've happened. Sickening behaviour and at that moment I felt about as far removed from Bristol City fans as I ever had in my lifejudging by the cheers Its a can of beer, not a grenade for **** sake Get a grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin101 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Yeah, hurling missiles at people's heads. Awesome atmosphere! Not disagreeing, there were some knobs on the pitch at the end. But, c'mon, that was the best atmosphere since palace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibs Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Don't think we are the only ones, wasn't there a pitch invasion at Preston v Blackpool a couple of weeks back ? Yeah you're right, just last month. It does seem to happen a lot more outside of the Premier league though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC96 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 focusing on the negatives is all that happens on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posset red Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 **** off you borring**** same happened at blackpool Preston few weeks ago get over it and take some Viagra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Everything about tonight was a bad trip. It started badly, with the pubs in the local vicinity unprepared for a match of this magnitude. Single-line queues of 20-30 men while two bar staff poured the drinks. Eventually I gave up. Do pub managers not realise how much money they're losing by not employing enough staff to cope with the demand? The scenes that greeted me on Ashton Road before the game were disturbing, with children as young as seven standing by – and some even joining in – as their dads/older fans screamed and swore at absent Rovers fans. The worst part was when two Rovers fans, completely minding their own business, walked past and had full cans of beer thrown at their heads. At their ****ing heads. If one of them had been hit, God knows what might've happened. Sickening behaviour and at that moment I felt about as far removed from Bristol City fans as I ever had in my life. The scenes after the game were, as others have stated, an embarassment. Nowhere else in the country does this happen. Only Bristol. And what's more, every time we appear on Sky. It's no wonder that the rest of the country calls us backward yokels. Not only did the pitch invaders damage the reputation of our club, they probably damaged the pitch as well. All of which has probably ruined our chance of getting a new ground. Frankly, we don't deserve it. As for the match itself - it was pretty forgettable apart from the goals. City failed to underline their class against lower-league opposition. There was some slick passing in the opening exchanges but very few scoring opportunities and no real shape to speak of. JET looks quality when he puts his mind to it, but that doesn't happen often enough and he doesn't look as good as Albert. Joe Bryan, Bobby Reid and Marlon Harewood looked excellent - both in terms of quality and application. On the way out, a man seemed to be fitting on the floor. When police horses went to attend to him, I heard City fans yelling, '**** off horses!' That's right, they were yelling abuse at horses. A bad end to a bad night. Agree with the whole disgrace thing but outside of the bigger clubs this happens alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Don't think we are the only ones, wasn't there a pitch invasion at Preston v Blackpool a couple of weeks back ? Indeed. But it doesn't happen at the big clubs...perhaps we don't play Rovers enough or perhaps we really are just small time. Depressing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Its a can of beer you wierdo Its a can of beer, not a grenade for **** sake Get a grip Oh thats alright then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakes Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Went to the Avon Packet no problem getting a drink, saw no trouble on the way to the ground, there was a bit in the ground but nothing to right home about, get a grip it was a derby, the first one for 7 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 I take it these two had "quartered cretin" shirts on. Whilst no way condoning actions, surely a bit nieve to walk down Ashton Road like that! A coat of some sort would be in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapperDarch Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Oh thats alright then your making it out like there was some sort of massacre. A can of lager (probably cider though) got launched at an away fan Get over it!! I saw it and he didnt seem too bothered, just walked on and probably forgot about it.... You should do the same! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Rich Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 100% agree with you. Sadly in my view there are plenty that don't. Football attracts pricks. The majority were on the pitch at the end tonight & during the game. I am as non prawn sandwich brigade as they come, but come on.... It's the first round of some tin pot trophy, only marginally more competitive than a pre season friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 your making it out like there was some sort of massacre. A can of lager (probably cider though) got launched at an away fan Get over it!! I saw it and he didnt seem too bothered, just walked on and probably forgot about it.... You should do the same! I'm not making out it was a massacre, I just think a line was crossed. Imagine if that had been a member of your family and they'd been hit on the head with that can. A shower of beer is one thing, a full can is another. Yes, the bloke didn't seem bothered but that's because it missed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WsM BcFc Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 It is what it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Squirrel Kingdom Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 A couple of genuine questions for the OP: a. How many Bristol derbies have you been to? b. Did you go to many games in the late 1970s and the 1980s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Indeed. But it doesn't happen at the big clubs...perhaps we don't play Rovers enough or perhaps we really are just small time. Depressing I think that's the point SOD was making. He had a go at the fans last season as well for something similar but can't remember what exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 A couple of genuine questions for the OP: a. How many Bristol derbies have you been to? b. Did you go to many games in the late 1970s and the 1980s? What relevance does b) have ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 I think that's the point SOD was making. He had a go at the fans last season as well for something similar but can't remember what exactly. Having the song 'Always look on the bright side of life'. Actually thought he was being a bit precious then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 A couple of genuine questions for the OP: a. How many Bristol derbies have you been to? b. Did you go to many games in the late 1970s and the 1980s? a) Many. But I'm older and wiser now, so I can see it for what it is. b) Yes, many. But this isn't the late 1970s and 1980s. This is 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 This is part and parcel of derby games.. Why act so surprised? I'm not condoning it but this happens up and down the country everytime local teams play eachother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 a) Many. But I'm older and wiser now, so I can see it for what it is. b) Yes, many. But this isn't the late 1970s and 1980s. This is 2013. This. What excuse is there for mindless thuggery. Not acceptable back then, not acceptable now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 This is part and parcel of derby games.. Why act so surprised? I'm not condoning it but this happens up and down the country everytime local teams play eachother Pitch invasions never happen at: Man City v Man United Spurs v Arsenal Liverpool v Everton Chelsea v Fulham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DapperDarch Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Pitch invasions never happen at: Man City v Man United Spurs v Arsenal Liverpool v Everton Chelsea v Fulham because they play each other at least twice a season, every year..... not once every 7 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebristolred Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 And they're also full of fake, plastic fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Some moronic activity by several parties by all accounts.... but totally crazy to throw away perfectly good not to mention expensive booze.. even to launch it at someones head ffs. If I want a head on my drink I order Guiness the last thing 'headwise' Id want to see on my beer would be a gas-head. Some fantastic goals scored tonight, and a few near misses too, pleased to say that the beer-can morons wete in the near miss catagory, . On the pitch best team won at least, shame idiots will be grabbing much of the well deserved limelight that should have shone on some of our young City starlets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Garlandinho Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Pitch invasions never happen at: Man City v Man United Spurs v Arsenal Liverpool v Everton Chelsea v Fulham half of the c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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