Abraham Romanovich Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 7 minutes ago, Miahdennehy said: All part of my plan. Wait till we win the Champions league, you lot will be getting plenty back from me . Is that how you lot refer to League Division 4 i. Any truth in the rumour your are signing Wilson and Keppel and keepng Betty on the subs Bench. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq7DGvfnr3U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 1 hour ago, cheshire_red said: The City cannot sustain two competitive Championship clubs. We could if all the arm chair fans stopped watching football on the Sky and went to support their local clubs. Bristol has a greater population than Manchester (population census 2001) they have two teams in the Prem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire_red Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 that's because Manchester doesn't include areas within the City such as Salford, Trafford etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 7 minutes ago, cheshire_red said: that's because Manchester doesn't include areas within the City such as Salford, Trafford etc etc Of course Bristol can sustain two clubs. Trouble is, for nearly all our existence (relative to the city size and surrounding areas) we've had a pathetic amount of success. Other large cities have all generally had far more success than us and as a result larger crowds. In 10 years time, if both clubs have established themselves in the prem for example, both would comfortably be getting good crowds. Sustained success = sustained fanbase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 1 hour ago, Miahdennehy said: Really? With a population approaching 1/2 million, and a catchment area double that, I would have thought Bristol could easily sustain 2 teams at that level. Getting them both there may take a bit of time though. 42 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: If Burnley can sustain one, Bristol can sustain two. Only if we are run something like as well as Burnley are run by their board. What's the chances of both of us being organised that well in this league? It's changed a bit since Rovers were last this elevated. Not sure even a 20k ground will be enough for them when/if they next reach this level. But they might have more of a chance with outsiders owning them. Their local bods were struggling with L2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 5 minutes ago, Jack Dawe said: Not sure even a 20k ground will be enough for them when/if they next reach this level. They'll need 50k at least ....make that 60k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 1 minute ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: They'll need 50k at least ....make that 60k Enough to compete is what I was trying to say, rather than not big enough for them. Crowds of 18 or 19k are unimaginable to them now but won't be any great shakes in this league. If they ever get up to those figures. The costs of competing in this league will continue to spiral you would think. Prem II is here already it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted February 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 5 minutes ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: They'll need 50k at least ....make that 60k I was surprised that none of you seemed to pick up on Al Qadi claiming we took 40,000 to Wembley for the Conference play off- I did think to myself 'He's gonna fit in just fine' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 1 minute ago, Miahdennehy said: I was surprised that none of you seemed to pick up on Al Qadi claiming we took 40,000 to Wembley for the Conference play off- I did think to myself 'He's gonna fit in just fine' Can we swap you for Robbored or something please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 11 minutes ago, Miahdennehy said: I was surprised that none of you seemed to pick up on Al Qadi claiming we took 40,000 to Wembley for the Conference play off- I did think to myself 'He's gonna fit in just fine' I reckon that's what Nick Piggs told Al Bundy to get the deal over the line.. AB - "Before I sign, you definitely have a massive fan base?" NP - "Yes Mr Al Bundy, we took 40K to Wembley" AB - "Ok, I'll sign. Can I borrow your pen?" NP - "Borrow my pen!, I thought you were a squillionaire?" AB - "I am Mr Piggs, I am................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 1 hour ago, Miahdennehy said: Really? With a population approaching 1/2 million, and a catchment area double that, I would have thought Bristol could easily sustain 2 teams at that level. Getting them both there may take a bit of time though. Surely not. I thought the common consensus amongst your lot was that you will now be in the Premiership in 5 years time..?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernie goodthing Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 2 hours ago, cheshire_red said: The City cannot sustain two competitive Championship clubs. It did throughout most of the 1950s and even in my time watching football, Bristol had a team in the old divisions 1 and 2 at the same time. (..although that didn't end well). One reason people from my youth went to City one week and Rovers the next was that they could afford to and I can't see that happening again. However the Bristol area has over 1m people , so I can't see why it can't support 2 successful clubs. I live in Ipswich, which has a population of 120,000 and not more than a few small towns beyond, yet it supports a reasonably successful Championship team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 I'm 22 years old now and I've only witnessed one Bristol Derby. Says it all! Mind the gap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 4 hours ago, Miahdennehy said: I was surprised that none of you seemed to pick up on Al Qadi claiming we took 40,000 to Wembley for the Conference play off- I did think to myself 'He's gonna fit in just fine' Well, as he didn't mention 50,000 being locked out we didn't think the exaggeration was worthy of highlighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Blimey, what a civilised thread! Have all the hate-spewing gonzoids been locked up for the weekend? To me, rivalry can be reasonably amicable, as it seems to be in tiresome rugby. I'd be happy to see the Gas takeover save them and establish two strong clubs in Bristol - as long as we stay firmly on top. I'm fed up with the West being a football backwater & laughing stock. They can get to the Championship with 20000 crowds, as long as we're in the Prem with 27000. But if the Arab turned out to be a fraudster from Peckham with no money it would still be very funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 I would rather see a Bristolian kid in a Rovers shirt than a Chelsea or Man City one. Saying that, I am sure a lot of Rovers fans would not want to see that if it was purely due to a new cash based Rovers model. Both the former mentioned clubs were better when they were proper clubs, not full of Chinese tourists happy to dish out £70 quid a ticket to see imports from around the world while local fans and players can't get a sniff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 I always say I hate rovers and I really do but what I would say is id rather see a young bristolian walking around in a rovers shirt rather than a man Utd or Liverpool shirt( obviously if they don't support city). Is there a worse sight in Bristol at 8am every Saturday of buses full of plastic man Utd or Liverpool fans leaving Bristol for home games up north! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 8 hours ago, Miahdennehy said: I was surprised that none of you seemed to pick up on Al Qadi claiming we took 40,000 to Wembley for the Conference play off- I did think to myself 'He's gonna fit in just fine' I assumed he was just rounding it down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 9 minutes ago, City Rocker said: I assumed he was just rounding it down? I was just assuming he was an average gashead and couldn't count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 44 minutes ago, Spoons said: I always say I hate rovers and I really do but what I would say is id rather see a young bristolian walking around in a rovers shirt rather than a man Utd or Liverpool shirt( obviously if they don't support city). Is there a worse sight in Bristol at 8am every Saturday of buses full of plastic man Utd or Liverpool fans leaving Bristol for home games up north! There is, yes. Pubs in Bristol on Sunday afternoons, filled to the rafters with these *****, all kitted out with this season's shirt, scarcely one of whom could point to Liverpool or Manchester on a map if you asked them. Yet refer to their nominal team as 'we' and 'us'. *****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 They always say that no mater how bad things are there are always others far worse off. That's they key to our rivalry with Rovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 46 minutes ago, Spoons said: I always say I hate rovers and I really do but what I would say is id rather see a young bristolian walking around in a rovers shirt rather than a man Utd or Liverpool shirt I never say this 47 minutes ago, Spoons said: Is there a worse sight in Bristol at 8am every Saturday of buses full of plastic man Utd or Liverpool fans leaving Bristol for home games up north! Some (I repeat some) of these might or will be people originally from these far flung places. They won't all from round here. The locals that join them probably wouldn't have the stomach for following a lowly Championship club, never mind a L1 outfit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 7 minutes ago, City Rocker said: There is, yes. Pubs in Bristol on Sunday afternoons, filled to the rafters with these *****, all kitted out with this season's shirt, scarcely one of whom could point to Liverpool or Manchester on a map if you asked them. Yet refer to their nominal team as 'we' and 'us'. *****. Heard a couple of plastics (Chelsea and Man Utd) arguing in Morrisons in Tavistock(!). The Manure one said to the Chelsea one `your lot aren`t doing so well are they?` to which the response came (in broadest Devonian) `I ain`t bothering with `em this year, they`m rubbish`. You wouldn`t believe how much pain I wanted to inflict on both of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted February 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 2 minutes ago, Jack Dawe said: I never say this Some (I repeat some) of these might or will be people originally from these far flung places. They won't all from round here. The locals that join them probably wouldn't have the stomach for following a lowly Championship club, never mind a L1 outfit In a couple of years time there will be coaches from Manchester and Liverpool travelling down to see Rovers in our new 75,000 seater stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Here's my pennies worth. While I always want the gas to lose, I don't 'hate' them per se. I have many good mates who are supporters of 'them' and couldn't hate them. They are slightly misaligned mentally, obviously, but it's not their fault. As a veteran of dozens of proper league derbies over the years, there's nothing better than the feeling of beating them and lording it big time but I have one issue. While we compare ourselves to them (and vice versa I suppose), we will always be crap, the better club in Bristol, whooppee! We need to stop comparing our clubs to progress upwards IMHO. I know we / they can't stop doing it but, to me, it's the reason why neither club have been consistently successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 29 minutes ago, Miahdennehy said: In a couple of years time there will be coaches from Manchester and Liverpool travelling down to see Rovers in our new 75,000 seater stadium. I know yore only kidding but the other few thousand gas heads who support the "club" actually believe that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Imagine the Championship play-off final in a few years at Wembley. Us v the sags. For promotion to the Prem. The mind boggles at the potential "scenes". Maybe only matched if we ever get that friendly v. Willem II that everyone wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 2 hours ago, Miahdennehy said: In a couple of years time there will be coaches from Manchester and Liverpool travelling down to see Rovers in our new 75,000 seater stadium. You'd better hope for more than 7,400 then Miah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 1 hour ago, CyderInACan said: Imagine the Championship play-off final in a few years at Wembley. Us v the sags. For promotion to the Prem. The mind boggles at the potential "scenes". Maybe only matched if we ever get that friendly v. Willem II that everyone wants. Knowing Bristol clubs, both would lose ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devoncider Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 3 hours ago, Red Right Hand said: Heard a couple of plastics (Chelsea and Man Utd) arguing in Morrisons in Tavistock(!). The Manure one said to the Chelsea one `your lot aren`t doing so well are they?` to which the response came (in broadest Devonian) `I ain`t bothering with `em this year, they`m rubbish`. You wouldn`t believe how much pain I wanted to inflict on both of them. 'cor buggers 'innum?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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