Guest Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 The book Bovver (or what ever it was called) was debunked on this very forum a long time ago: http://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/topic/16774-anyone-read-the-book/ Maybe Myth-busters should do a feature on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bs3 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 1 hour ago, Loon plage said: @Jack Firstly Chris Brown DID keep a diary and I know that for a fact. The book IS therefore based upon real events but like Henry V said pre Agincourt participants will embellish those facts. I would say therefore that we are looking at five hours rather than 25 years. Indeed I also know for a fact that he researched "incidents" with former foes on our side of the fence to ensure he got the "who hit whom when" correct.I don't know if you have read the book Jack but despite bunging up the Rovers on occasion it is undoubtedly one of the best of it's type offering a snapshot of life for a teenage lad throughout the 70's in terms of agro (of course) clothes music non football hellraising and relationships. Regarding earlier comments about their chaplain I have met Dave J in his current "form" and you will be hard pressed to find a better person and certainly someone who became very close to our man Divvy in his latter days . As for the large men I could name them for you and people of a certain age will know exactly who I am talking about - and they were certainly large if you were a 16/17 year old in different colours ! I have know the Chaplin since the 1980s, back then City had one of the most violent element in the country, Rovers had a half decent mob but the gas wasn't in our leauge , ask the chaplin and he will tell you the same. The gas had a small nasty element who drove around North and East Bristol looking for young City fans wearing colours to attack. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 28 minutes ago, bs3 said: I have know the Chaplin since the 1980s, back then City had one of the most violent element in the country, Rovers had a half decent mob but the gas wasn't in our leauge , ask the chaplin and he will tell you the same. The gas had a small nasty element who drove around North and East Bristol looking for young City fans wearing colours to attack. Absolutely right bs3. The book in question was about the 1970s which was very different certainly until 77. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 27 minutes ago, Loon plage said: Absolutely right bs3. The book in question was about the 1970s which was very different certainly until 77. And the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54-46 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 9 hours ago, Eazy said: careful shit eds you almost amused me then. Offers there... UTG Bit busy the next few days but can I send my daughter's horse as my proxy? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 10 hours ago, slartibartfast said: And the rest. Like when ? They most definitely were very competitive during our promotion season and despite what anyone might say only about 30 of them came into the East End that season and it took the OB to get them out. People like to debunk that but of course of lot of them weren't anywhere near it. So far as I was concerned it was pretty much 50-50 through the early to mid 70's and i'm talking about everywhere of course not just the matches.From 76/77 onwards they have been second fiddle to this day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 51 minutes ago, Loon plage said: Like when ? They most definitely were very competitive during our promotion season and despite what anyone might say only about 30 of them came into the East End that season and it took the OB to get them out. People like to debunk that but of course of lot of them weren't anywhere near it. So far as I was concerned it was pretty much 50-50 through the early to mid 70's and i'm talking about everywhere of course not just the matches.From 76/77 onwards they have been second fiddle to this day. Sorry, I mis-read your post, I thought you were on about hoolies in general ending in 77 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 1 hour ago, slartibartfast said: Sorry, I mis-read your post, I thought you were on about hoolies in general ending in 77 . See what you mean ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Tomorrow Cambridge Utd play at the Mem. In tonight's preview on BBC Radio Cambs the presenter asked "What is the Memorial Stadium like"? The sports reporter replied.................... "It's an unusual stadium. The main stand looks like a cricket pavilion and the other stands look like they were air lifted in from other grounds around the country. The game is expected to be a sell out though with ten thousand there". 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 15 minutes ago, 22A said: Tomorrow Cambridge Utd play at the Mem. In tonight's preview on BBC Radio Cambs the presenter asked "What is the Memorial Stadium like"? The sports reporter replied.................... "It's an unusual stadium. The main stand looks like a cricket pavilion and the other stands look like they were air lifted in from other grounds around the country. The game is expected to be a sell out though with ten thousand there". They said that on PW tonight. Believe it when you see it - 8k tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jordan Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: They said that on PW tonight. Believe it when you see it - 8k tops. It has sold out to be fair. But it's easter weekend and they're in the automatics - you'd think they would be able to at least get close to doing so. Edited March 24, 2016 by BCFC Jordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 25 minutes ago, BCFC Jordan said: It has sold out to be fair. But it's easter weekend and they're in the automatics - you'd think they would be able to at least get close to doing so. Easy to sell out when you're doing well. I notice they hadn't sold out a game until they went into the auto spots. Us on the other hand have been selling out while having an absolute stinker of a season and flirting (still) with relegation. I'd be more impressed if they could sell out under similar circumstances..but they wouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 3 minutes ago, cityloyal473 said: Easy to sell out when you're doing well. I notice they hadn't sold out a game until they went into the auto spots. Us on the other hand have been selling out while having an absolute stinker of a season and flirting (still) with relegation. I'd be more impressed if they could sell out under similar circumstances..but they wouldn't. With a reduced capacity. granted we can only sell what's available, but I don't for one minute believe we would have had half of the sell outs under the old AG capacity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Christ on a bike they sold out (in the stands, this time) no doubt there will be claims of 50,000 locked outside tomorrow, looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 1 minute ago, City169 said: With a reduced capacity. granted we can only sell what's available, but I don't for one minute believe we would have had half of the sell outs under the old AG capacity. True. But we could also have given bigger sections to the away fans if it wasnt for the redevelopment, so could have reached sell outs that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityloyal473 Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 3 minutes ago, Iron Man said: Christ on a bike they sold out (in the stands, this time) no doubt there will be claims of 50,000 locked outside tomorrow, looking forward to it. They're already ahead of you in this regards..."going in the away end" is the latest.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 21 minutes ago, cityloyal473 said: They're already ahead of you in this regards..."going in the away end" is the latest.... There`ll probably be trouble then - what with all of us gurt dirty sheeds in there as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 16 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: There`ll probably be trouble then - what with all of us gurt dirty sheeds in there as well. "Dey shiteds started smilin n dat so we all kicked off, all da shiteds falt utg" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Jeez always knew that lot were deluded but comparing dopey Darrell to Brian Clough is taking it to another level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 13 hours ago, 22A said: Tomorrow Cambridge Utd play at the Mem. In tonight's preview on BBC Radio Cambs the presenter asked "What is the Memorial Stadium like"? The sports reporter replied.................... "It's an unusual stadium. The main stand looks like a cricket pavilion and the other stands look like they were air lifted in from other grounds around the country. The game is expected to be a sell out though with ten thousand there". A diplomatic way of calling it a dog's dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 I thought it was interesting that Points West did a feature on Rovers and what a great season they are having. There was also a comment like 'it is a great time to be a Gashead'. Maybe someone should politely remind them that they are in the Fourth Division! In the history of Bristol Rovers, wherever they finish this season will be one of their lowest league finishes in their history. The Rovers teams who have been competitive in the second tier must be wondering what all the fuss is about. Still if they want to get excited about beating Accrington and Dagenham good luck to them. The Gasheads of the 70s and 80s would have seen matches against them in the fourth tier as the stuff of nightmares. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC11 Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 13 hours ago, cityloyal473 said: Easy to sell out when you're doing well. I notice they hadn't sold out a game until they went into the auto spots. Us on the other hand have been selling out while having an absolute stinker of a season and flirting (still) with relegation. I'd be more impressed if they could sell out under similar circumstances..but they wouldn't. Tbf to em didn't they sell out on that beautiful day in May 14' to have a party at the Mem to celebrate FL survival? Also they have 'sold out' once this season to a Jordanian 'billionaire' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 1 hour ago, sglosbcfc said: I thought it was interesting that Points West did a feature on Rovers and what a great season they are having. There was also a comment like 'it is a great time to be a Gashead'. Maybe someone should politely remind them that they are in the Fourth Division! In the history of Bristol Rovers, wherever they finish this season will be one of their lowest league finishes in their history. The Rovers teams who have been competitive in the second tier must be wondering what all the fuss is about. Still if they want to get excited about beating Accrington and Dagenham good luck to them. The Gasheads of the 70s and 80s would have seen matches against them in the fourth tier as the stuff of nightmares. Accrington have beaten us on the last 6 occasions we have played each other, I'm entitled to get a little bit excited. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 2 hours ago, Miahdennehy said: Accrington have beaten us on the last 6 occasions we have played each other, I'm entitled to get a little bit excited. I'd be more depressed than excited with that record 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderingred Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Bastards 2-0 up,after 20 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 3 minutes ago, Kim_il_sung said: Bastards 2-0 up,after 20 minutes. They're going up this season; may as well get used to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 7 hours ago, Super said: Jeez always knew that lot were deluded but comparing dopey Darrell to Brian Clough is taking it to another level. Why ? Cloughie liked a drink as well . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StGeorge Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 (edited) Quote Alistair Durden @alidurdenBBC 1h1 hour ago #BristolRovers chairman Steve Hamer confirms to @bbcbristolsport they are seeking investment partners for the new stadium. Alistair Durden @alidurdenBBC 1h1 hour ago SH: "It's ridiculous to think an individual could underwrite a project worth £30-60 million. " Like 1 More Mr Lansdown can ...... Edited March 25, 2016 by StGeorge typo 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 On 23/03/2016 at 20:23, 29AR said: What did it say about slapping Rhi-Rhi about?? Oh ffs enough of that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride of the west Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 3 hours ago, StGeorge said: Mr Lansdown can ...... So the question has to be asked, what do the investors want in return for their cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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