ChippenhamRed Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 3 minutes ago, howey_ducky said: Which overwhelming majority? The overwhelming majority who don't feel the need to sit behind their keyboard and throw insults at someone they don't know at 11pm on a Saturday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candygram for mongo Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 I went round to the Sports Bar and Grill with 2 others at 5.30 to watch the live game but obviously it was closed. Now I don't want to be a serial moaner but surely a "Sports" bar attached to a football stadium closed for a private function is just wrong. If it was a players/ wives/ girlfriends event why could'nt they hold it in one of the other venues in the South Stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howey_ducky Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 Just now, ChippenhamRed said: The overwhelming majority who don't feel the need to sit behind their keyboard and throw insults at someone they don't know at 11pm on a Saturday night. I haven't thrown one insult, correct me if i'm wrong. I think you're getting confused between vocal happy clapper and overwhelming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 Just now, howey_ducky said: I haven't thrown one insult, correct me if i'm wrong. I think you're getting confused between vocal happy clapper and overwhelming. So calling me a "jolly token bird" isn't insulting? I doubt if I was a bloke you'd have brought my sex into it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 6 minutes ago, candygram for mongo said: I went round to the Sports Bar and Grill with 2 others at 5.30 to watch the live game but obviously it was closed. Now I don't want to be a serial moaner but surely a "Sports" bar attached to a football stadium closed for a private function is just wrong. If it was a players/ wives/ girlfriends event why could'nt they hold it in one of the other venues in the South Stand By the sounds of the email all function facilities were already booked which is why the bar was being used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howey_ducky Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 2 minutes ago, Dollymarie said: So calling me a "jolly token bird" isn't insulting? I doubt if I was a bloke you'd have brought my sex into it Perhaps I'm in the wrong for the "jolly token bird" comment. Sorry for that. Perhaps "big lad with long hair, looks like a puff, big gob, lots to say, no idea about life" would have been fairer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 1 hour ago, howey_ducky said: There we have it. Fans can eff off, money wins. Football has changed, it's not for the likes of me anymore. Time to pick another sport. The money will run out eventually and then the idiots running this game will come crawling back to us, as if they've done nothing wrong, begging for us to buy their product. Sickening. I like this post real passion just like Cotts!! I agree with everything you said apart from changing sport! Money will always win hence the club is after the more affluent supporter who will pay corporate rates, not the pie and a pint brigade!! Watch it happen!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 1 hour ago, Phileas Fogg said: I agree, but atleast he realises the error and won't happen again. He does actually take he time to write a sincere apology in good time which is more than can be said for other members of staff who are 'fan facing'. Sincere, in a "we'll do the wrong thing again, but will let you know in advance" type way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 Fans moan about club not having enough money . Club does what it can to increase money coming into club . Club does what it can to improve fan experience at expense of potential revenue Repeat cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 15 minutes ago, howey_ducky said: Perhaps I'm in the wrong for the "jolly token bird" comment. Sorry for that. Perhaps "big lad with long hair, looks like a puff, big gob, lots to say, no idea about life" would have been fairer? And now homophobia, what a class A kn*b you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 41 minutes ago, howey_ducky said: Perhaps I'm in the wrong for the "jolly token bird" comment. Sorry for that. Perhaps "big lad with long hair, looks like a puff, big gob, lots to say, no idea about life" would have been fairer? Howey, I think it's time to stop digging. You have said already there is nothing that interests you on TV and your wife is out. Why don't you have an early night - you'll feel much better for it tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted December 20, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Those commenting about revenue eyc, as Barbs3 said, we were told it was a function for players wives etc, so no doubt it was a freebie event! I bumped into the operations manager he was convinced it had been on the website about the bar being closed, I honestly hadn't seen anything, but maybe it was Agree about piss poor communication, Marie is quick enough to pass on emails on here, so the club would have known at worst they could get a message on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnzFM Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 The bar is/should be part of the match day experience for those that wish to use it, at least prioritise the fans after a game for a small amount of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 What makes me laugh is the constant topics on here about "modern football" ruining the game, then we have a 2 page topic about the Bar and Grill being closed after the match. 1st world problems, eh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 9 hours ago, shelts said: This will be the end of the working class fan with the club going for the middle class fan who will pay more for season tickets at the redeveloped Ashton Gate. When the ground is finished wait for the massive hike in prices Your a bit late, the middle class fan invaded about 15/20 years ago. If ticket prices go up everywhere when the stadium is finished we will have even more empty seats than im already expecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Between heaven and hell Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 9 hours ago, howey_ducky said: Perhaps I'm in the wrong for the "jolly token bird" comment. Sorry for that. Perhaps "big lad with long hair, looks like a puff, big gob, lots to say, no idea about life" would have been fairer? Let's hope that when you read your pathetic comments this morning in a sober state you will realise what a complete arse you've been, hopefully then you'll have the balls to apologise to Dolly. But somehow I doubt it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerly known as ivan Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 This was a bloody great read, thanks to all those involved... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie_Turner Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 11 hours ago, Phileas Fogg said: I agree, but atleast he realises the error and won't happen again. He does actually take he time to write a sincere apology in good time which is more than can be said for other members of staff who are 'fan facing'. What won't happen again ? The fact it's closed to someone for a private function or the fact he can't communicate it's going to be closed ? I'll accept the latter cause even greedy little businessmen can learn from mistakes. i find it staggering to think Bristol City or Bristol Sport, whoever you want to blame, would even contemplate letting out part of our stadium on a match day. I understand that during the week and when no sport is being played, that the ground is becoming a great place for conferences, functions etc, more revenue etc.. But not even keeping the bar open for an hour afterwards ? I find it a little bizarre that you'd clearly show your fans you are treating them 2nd best, whatever the reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie_Turner Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 3 hours ago, phantom said: Those commenting about revenue eyc, as Barbs3 said, we were told it was a function for players wives etc, so no doubt it was a freebie event! I bumped into the operations manager he was convinced it had been on the website about the bar being closed, I honestly hadn't seen anything, but maybe it was Agree about piss poor communication, Marie is quick enough to pass on emails on here, so the club would have known at worst they could get a message on here Nice one Phantom, operations manager needs to talk to communications manager a bit more ehhh ? I also saw nothing about it on the website. Maybe they could all trying to communicate a bit more - I think they call it 'meetings' where 1 person says what's happening and then the others decide what effect it will have and will give their input and then collectively they decide how to answer all possible issues and communicate it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Didn't effect me, but if I'd chosen this game for a meet up and watch the live game, (which we have talked about) I'd be well pissed off. Again , sadly , poor communication causes problems. I guess this sort of thing wouldn't have happened if it was next year with the new stand/facilities open. Annoying but not the first time the rebuild has impacted on the fans day out, looking forward to seeing what will happen next year. Just letting people know in advance makes a hell of a difference, lets hope that improves too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie_Turner Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 11 hours ago, Dollymarie said: The names Dolly thanks. I resent the "token bird" comment. I've done a heck of a lot more work than most people on here for the fans of this club over the last 10 years. Some people prefer to sit behind their computers bashing the club at any opportunity, others prefer to actually get off their arses and try and do/say stuff. I know which one i'd prefer to be. Plus many can vouch, I'm never shy at speaking up when I think the club have ****ed up. Mountain out of a molehill being made here. To be fair, we know you've done a lot more than us normal fans, it is mentioned on here enough. im sure it's appreciated, again it's the way it's communicated that riles people I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 2 hours ago, Between heaven and hell said: Let's hope that when you read your pathetic comments this morning in a sober state you will realise what a complete arse you've been, hopefully then you'll have the balls to apologise to Dolly. But somehow I doubt it Apology duly received this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 12 hours ago, CotswoldRed said: Sincere, in a "we'll do the wrong thing again, but will let you know in advance" type way? I get that. I've criticised the club lots over the last 18 months; south stand design, ultra flags, the supporters liaison, treatment of the fans from EE/Atyeo, the media team.. Almost everything. In my experience though, Mark Kelly is very well meaning and genuinely wants the best with no agenda. I'm prepared to give him the benefit of the doubt on this and hope it doesn't happen again because that decision was a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 http://www.bristol-sport.co.uk/stadium/the-venue/bristol-sports-bar-grill/ Just saw it mentioned on the actual bar and grill part of the website, but who will actually look at that? Should of been tweeted by the club and had massive signs in the bar before hand. Would be good to see one of those signs which newspapers use outside the bar which has the offers on, such as currently there are two pint pitchers of beer for £7. Could of mentioned about the closure then too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Couldn't they of said something through the tannoy system before the game and at the end of the match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnzFM Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Steady smokey, sounds like common sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 I think the closure could of been handled better, infact I'm not sure if they could have done it much worse. The club need fans to establish a 'habit' of going there before and after matches, now fans will be unsure if the bar is open or not and will make other arrangements. Whilst I applaud the club for getting all the revenue it can the closure should have been been either later (7pm) or made much clearer. The Wags had their party there it seems? A bit strange really when you consider th whole of Bristol Sport went elsewhere in Bristol for theirs earlier in the week! Oh well I guess once they are back in the New Williams there will be plenty of space for everybody. I hear plenty of talk about the rugby players freely mingling with the fans in the bar after the match. They not require a separate area. Ok footballers are a bit different, well they get treated like they are, but why should they be? I'd like to see them intergrate more. I know some people at Bristol Sport have highlighted the differences in the two groups of players recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 I take all the comments on board but I'm still furious about not being able to go to place that I wasn't ever going to go to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Just adds for the need of a proper football supporters bar under the Atyeo stand if they are to hire out the sports bar and grill that way there can be a place for fans to have a beer in such events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkeeebles Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 Isnt it more commercially viable to look after your long term clientele rather than alienate them for a one off event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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