Ivorguy Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Those of us concerned about BS's long term effect on BCFC, now have something further to highlight for those still enamoured with BS, Barcelona lite etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Loon plage said: Are many of the pro camp newbies KITR ? cant access their site so just asking. I don't use the forum regularly enough to know but a couple who were positive about it claimed theyd been supporters for 20-35 years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire_red Posted April 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/bristol-rugby-announcement-live-bristol-1462008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: It is - our owner has just renamed one of his clubs. So it's relevant. Indeed. But to keep it football related, if that’s the kit for the rugby do we need to be in fear for our own 2 new designs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Loon plage said: Haha nice observation. How about any of the Bristol warplanes?, Bristol Concordes, Bristol Bare knuckles. Something with local historic resonance. “The Bristol slave traders” would be historically accurate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tully Bascomb Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 I like the kit and as for the name, let the the rugby fans get upset if they want. I will save my rage and toy thowing for when or IF it happens to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Also on the Rugby club online presentation * more rugby memorabilia and logos added to the Clubhouse area of AG (ie the Lansdown concourse) * South Stand to be renamed "The Bear Pit" (on matchdays only thankfully) The slippery slope gets ever steeper........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 9 minutes ago, CotswoldRed said: It is - our owner has just renamed one of his clubs. So it's relevant. No it's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Away kit looks Black and White, are we Home Bears and away Zebras Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 1 hour ago, MichaelRobartes said: A shark would look really good in a fez. I'm seeing that ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 1 hour ago, ChippenhamRed said: The Bristol Balloonists? Although I'm not sure a hot air balloon strikes a particularly intimidating tone, but at least the alliteration is there. If you want something with more recent relevance, how about the Bristol Nimbyists? Something more in line with the new BS3 demographic. How about the Bristol Barrista's ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire_red Posted April 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Why has this ben relegated to this forum, it I very relevant to City, rebranding of the rugby club with no prior consultation (not even announced last Friday when Lansdown had the Microphone) shows a lack of respect and lack of empathy. This could happen to City and should be in the football forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 5 hours ago, Selred said: Shock horror, OTIB jumping to conclusions without any concrete evidence.... Or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 22 minutes ago, MichaelRobartes said: It certainly is brave to make yourself look like total bell-ends for no reason at all. You have nailed it mate - Bristol Bellends. Yanks won't know what that means and probably think its connected to St Mary Redcliffe church..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 12 minutes ago, CodeRed said: Also on the Rugby club online presentation * more rugby memorabilia and logos added to the Clubhouse area of AG (ie the Lansdown concourse) * South Stand to be renamed "The Bear Pit" (on matchdays only thankfully) The slippery slope gets ever steeper........ Bear Pit? Associating a new stand with a civic fucking eyesore well done BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 This is much more appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Munster obviously felt threatened by Bristol Sport's bid for world domination and have responded in kind: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Has it been confirmed that this is a new Premiership thing and that they'll all be doing it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 12 minutes ago, Loon plage said: Bear Pit? Associating a new stand with a civic fucking eyesore well done BS. A civic eyesore named after a barbaric ancient tradition used for restraining and humiliating the mighty animals the new name seeks to invoke. From the PR ramble: “The bear is emblematic of leadership, of strength and confidence, of standing against adversity and taking action. This animal is feared and admired for its power. Its presence inspires respect." From Wikipedia: "A bear pit was historically used to display bears, typically for entertainment and especially bear-baiting. The pit area was normally surrounded by a high fence, above which the spectators would look down on the bears." Quite rightly getting an absolute rinsing on twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sephjnr Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 22 minutes ago, Loon plage said: Bear Pit? Associating a new stand with a civic fucking eyesore well done BS. I was going to say it's going to stink of piss and weed every other week. Just like being back in League One. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club and Country Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 The Bristol Rugby fans i know are absolutely livid Quotes like would rather watch Bristol Rugby in Nat 3 then Bristol Bears in the prem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 13 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Has it been confirmed that this is a new Premiership thing and that they'll all be doing it? Bath are the only club now without a Nickname/animal, sad really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 This line from the BBC article is wonderfully deadpan "Bristol, the city itself, has no history of being home to any bears." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Honestly distraught by this. A rugby club with a proud history has been torn apart because of money. I could understand us moving grounds, I could even understand a bit of red going in the shirts but this is a step too far, it's embarrassing and shows no recognition for what the fans have been through, its more likely to turn fans away than get new ones on board and I'm now really considering not renewing my season ticket to see the Bears take to the ashton gate turf. Hopefully SL and Co see the uproar this has caused and they backtrack but the likelihood of that happening is so small it's not worth considering... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tully Bascomb Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Just been told ????????, Bath are to be called the Romans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Lansdown confirms that not implementing a shit rebrand was the reason for Bristol's relegation from the Premiership last season. It was absolutely nothing to do with retaining the head coach/director or rugby or recruitment being hampered by the Championship playoffs. Stick an animal that begins with a b and has no connection to the city on all the gear and it'll be grand. I may have paraphrased slightly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted April 16, 2018 Admin Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 4 minutes ago, BoneyardTIM said: Just been told ????????, Bath are to be called the Romans. Gloucester Lions also being muted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 7 minutes ago, BoneyardTIM said: Just been told ????????, Bath are to be called the Romans. Bath City already use the Romans nickname... could get a little messy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted April 16, 2018 Admin Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Interesting photo on the rugby forum, question was asked if this was the moment SL told the players about the name change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 28 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: A civic eyesore named after a barbaric ancient tradition used for restraining and humiliating the mighty animals the new name seeks to invoke. From the PR ramble: “The bear is emblematic of leadership, of strength and confidence, of standing against adversity and taking action. This animal is feared and admired for its power. Its presence inspires respect." From Wikipedia: "A bear pit was historically used to display bears, typically for entertainment and especially bear-baiting. The pit area was normally surrounded by a high fence, above which the spectators would look down on the bears." Quite rightly getting an absolute rinsing on twitter. Quite so. Just remove the Bristol from the rugby club's name and jobs a good un.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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