Never to the dark side Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 For those young guns who don't watch YOUR local news its on BEE BEE SEE ONE AT SIX THIRTY ON FRIDAY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 Good man, should be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 Talking about Brexit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, Super said: Talking about Brexit? Based on his personal experience of Brexiting England? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 10 minutes ago, Super said: Talking about Brexit? Nah, that's his partners area of expertise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted January 18, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Never to the dark side said: For those young guns who don't watch YOUR local news its on BEE BEE SEE ONE AT SIX THIRTY ON FRIDAY If Kylie isn't presenting, I'm not interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 32 minutes ago, phantom said: If Kylie isn't presenting, I'm not interested Nah, Ally is much better at it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 1 hour ago, phantom said: If Kylie isn't presenting, I'm not interested She’s on the other channel.... 2 hours ago, myol'man said: Nah, that's his partners area of expertise Maggie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 Is this about the new development at AG maybe ? Not sure what else the BBC would want him on for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 7 minutes ago, Fiale said: Is this about the new development at AG maybe ? Not sure what else the BBC would want him on for. It’s (at least in part) about the Rugby. BBC Breakfast played a snippet this morning where SL was favouring a “closed shop” in the rugby premiership, and every three years the top championship side could play the bottom prem side in a one off playoff and if they were financially/facilities set up, could be promoted. Of course, the issue here is that the championship would fall so far behind chances of a side breaking through are markedly reduced. In the context of football here, Steve and Bristol RFC are the equivalent of Phil Gartside and Bolton. Wonder what SL’s opinion would be if Vincent Tan and Dean Hoyle made a similar proposition in respect of the EPL currently? Wrong - just wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 No. No. No. Steve is presenting the long-term weather forecast. Outlook for May, a huge red and white storm heading East, with the epicentre in Wembley. Heavy outbreaks of cider to follow a torrent of Fammy. Verdict, promotionsanscumulus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted January 18, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 43 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: Wrong - just wrong. Completely different sports and reasons behind it though There are only about 12/13 rugby clubs that can sustain top level rugby and would actually want to play at the top level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneys Penalties Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/46922849 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 34 minutes ago, Sweeneys Penalties said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/46922849 Worrying, he wants games played in china and the US? Wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveybadger Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 46 minutes ago, Sweeneys Penalties said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/46922849 I don't get this constant obsession with 'growing' a sport. I love rugby but it is fiendishly complicated in terms of rules, and has never been and never will be a mass viewing sport as a result. In England rugby is also a regional sport (SW, London, Mids predominantly), probably restricting interest outside these areas.throw in League having a hold of the north too. As for ringfencing, I'm instinctively against this and the only benefit would be in Europe with players rested more, and to a lesser degree with England. Every 'established' Prem team that has been relegated in recent times hasn't faded away post relegation, and a number have rebuilt and gone onto greater success. It's a self interested red herring IMO. And I'm both a BCFC and Glawster fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 7 hours ago, phantom said: If Kylie isn't presenting, I'm not interested Really hoping you don't mean Dean (I know, the spelling's different) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southstandoriginal Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 4 hours ago, Silvio Dante said: It’s (at least in part) about the Rugby. BBC Breakfast played a snippet this morning where SL was favouring a “closed shop” in the rugby premiership, and every three years the top championship side could play the bottom prem side in a one off playoff and if they were financially/facilities set up, could be promoted. Of course, the issue here is that the championship would fall so far behind chances of a side breaking through are markedly reduced. In the context of football here, Steve and Bristol RFC are the equivalent of Phil Gartside and Bolton. Wonder what SL’s opinion would be if Vincent Tan and Dean Hoyle made a similar proposition in respect of the EPL currently? Wrong - just wrong. Agree. Proposing a closed shop the season after getting promotion is not a good look Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, Southstandoriginal said: Agree. Proposing a closed shop the season after getting promotion is not a good look Steve. Better be hoping football doesn't go down a similar avenue, Steve Sorry, Silvio. Just read your excellent post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 4 hours ago, Silvio Dante said: It’s (at least in part) about the Rugby. BBC Breakfast played a snippet this morning where SL was favouring a “closed shop” in the rugby premiership, and every three years the top championship side could play the bottom prem side in a one off playoff and if they were financially/facilities set up, could be promoted. Of course, the issue here is that the championship would fall so far behind chances of a side breaking through are markedly reduced. In the context of football here, Steve and Bristol RFC are the equivalent of Phil Gartside and Bolton. Wonder what SL’s opinion would be if Vincent Tan and Dean Hoyle made a similar proposition in respect of the EPL currently? Wrong - just wrong. But, it's "Ealing Trailfinders" being shut out in rugby, or Bedford or Jersey, whereas Bolton were hoping to shut out football clubs with decades of tradition, and tens, hundreds, of thousands of supporters. As long as Steve steers clear of any football meddling/gerrymandering, he can do what he likes amongst the rotten egg chasers, afaic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 I like a bit of rugby. Not overly bothered about it however but I watch a bit. On this though, ring-fencing- it doesn't sit well with me. I can see the argument to an extent, but Leeds/Yorkshire you would think have definite top flight potential. Ealing are moving to a new ground, West London quite posh probably quite a liking for Rugby Union- quite a good side on the pitch too or were until they lost quite a few in the summer, in 5-10 years who is to say they couldn't be a yoyo club. Quite ambitious owners too- same goes for Cornish Pasties Pirates, Nottingham I read are vehemently opposed and I am sure there are one or two more- Bedford perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 Ironic if he gets his way..................just after the Bears are relegated ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM88 Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 25 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Ironic if he gets his way..................just after the Bears are relegated ! Bristol would almost 100% be part of a ring fenced league, no matter what league they were in when it is (because it definitely will be in the mid to near future) brought in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 10 minutes ago, JasonM88 said: Bristol would almost 100% be part of a ring fenced league, no matter what league they were in when it is (because it definitely will be in the mid to near future) brought in. We would be part of one- but I strongly suspect the ring-fencing issue may end up in Court if it came to pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 Ring fencing is wrong and will lead to totally meaningless matches for most of the season in the bottom half of the Premiership and also in the Rugby Championship as winning will be almost meaningless. It is a sport and should allow anyone and any club to improve their status. Imagine how dull many aspects of life, business and sport would be if all the leaders in each field were ring fenced! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 10 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: Ring fencing is wrong and will lead to totally meaningless matches for most of the season in the bottom half of the Premiership and also in the Rugby Championship as winning will be almost meaningless. It is a sport and should allow anyone and any club to improve their status. Imagine how dull many aspects of life, business and sport would be if all the leaders in each field were ring fenced! Odd isn't how people who believe in the free market sometimes want to introduce anti-competitive practices when it suits them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 1 hour ago, JasonM88 said: Bristol would almost 100% be part of a ring fenced league, no matter what league they were in when it is (because it definitely will be in the mid to near future) brought in. Don't kid yourself on that one. Should we be in the Championship when it began, the twelve clubs in the Premiership would say " Thank goodness it's Bristol and not us!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted January 18, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 14 minutes ago, cidered abroad said: Don't kid yourself on that one. Should we be in the Championship when it began, the twelve clubs in the Premiership would say " Thank goodness it's Bristol and not us!" Remember who the top table committee were last season who had all the voting rights etc. The 12 premier sides +1 in the championship. The RFU and other teams were only waiting for Bristol to get promoted before putting the wheels in motion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 5 hours ago, Shtanley said: Worrying, he wants games played in china and the US? Wrong I’m sure the American’s felt the same about NFL but people are seeing how successful it has been abroad. It’s massive - sells Wembley out in no time. I flew from Germany to the UK the day before a game and it was virtually full of Germans in NFL kits coming to London. They want a piece of that pie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrongagain Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 Could not give a monkeys about rugby, the rules are stupid and when I had to play at school I flat refused to put my head close to another boys bum so the scrum was a no no! So SL tells the world he wants to create an elite which includes bristol rugby in their promotion year and he wants Leeds to get a points deduction! Is it just me or am I alone in thinking Mark Ashton is being put right on the spot, where should is his loyalty be? Not one of SL’s best days! Bloody embarrassing! looking at the decoration inside the concourses I wonder where the priorities actually are and which game SL sees as the best long term investment, we do have a great stadium - thanks Steve- which I presume will be further developed soon with the Atteo replaced, probably two tiered and more than double the current capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 The dullest "sport" in the world wants to pull up the ladder and make it even duller? I hope all of the ******* go bust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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