Rich Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 (edited) I was talking to one of the few today over dinner, he was convinced their future is bright because, they now have serious money behind them. By serious, he says "they own the bank of Jordan and a group of hotels". He claimed the club now owned 29 acres of land at Almondsbury for their training ground, that Higgs had agreed a poor package with UWE and, that's why it's been held up negotiating a new deal and, they only have to sell the rugby ground to help finance the new ground, as their new owners would finance the rest. I tried my best to put him right on his new owners wealth. Informed him that they didn't own the land at Almondsbury (the rugby club academy does), that they'd put the application in because, they'd probably gain grants from the FA for the cost of some of the works. That his clubs wealthy new owner was trying but with not much success, to get finance elsewhere and, to not hold his breath for a new stadium, just yet. This is the person who, just over two years ago, informed me that the work on their new stadium was starting next month (September). He is like so many of their followers, blissfully unaware of their situation and, too frightened to ask questions for fear of finding out the reality. Of course, I don't know the real situation but, I seem to know more than him. But then again, they are so insular that nobody is allowed to question the goings on at their club, for fear of being branded a gert shed and being banned from their forum. Still he's happy that they're going to catch us up soon. Oh yes, he also claimed we'd not get more than twenty thousand in the championship. Edited December 11, 2016 by Rich addition 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star of a gunner Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 16 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Never forget they ridiculed our c 22,000 attendance at home to Blackburn this season...that's higher than recent premier league attendances...love 'em... or three home games for them . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 20 hours ago, Rich said: I was talking to one of the few today over dinner, he was convinced their future is bright because, they now have serious money behind them. By serious, he says "they own the bank of Jordan and a group of hotels". He claimed the club now owned 29 acres of land at Almondsbury for their training ground, that Higgs had agreed a poor package with UWE and, that's why it's been held up negotiating a new deal and, they only have to sell the rugby ground to help finance the new ground, as their new owners would finance the rest. I tried my best to put him right on his new owners wealth. Informed him that they didn't own the land at Almondsbury (the rugby club academy does), that they'd put the application in because, they'd probably gain grants from the FA for the cost of some of the works. That his clubs wealthy new owner was trying but with not much success, to get finance elsewhere and, to not hold his breath for a new stadium, just yet. This is the person who, just over two years ago, informed me that the work on their new stadium was starting next month (September). He is like so many of their followers, blissfully unaware of their situation and, too frightened to ask questions for fear of finding out the reality. Of course, I don't know the real situation but, I seem to know more than him. But then again, they are so insular that nobody is allowed to question the goings on at their club, for fear of being branded a gert shed and being banned from their forum. Still he's happy that they're going to catch us up soon. Oh yes, he also claimed we'd not get more than twenty thousand in the championship. Still baffles me when I read things like this. What a bunch of deluded bitter fools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 The training ground is happening, subject to planning approval. No idea if they will own the land or not. There's actually been significant effort put into the training ground, as the owner sees it as vital for the long term future - this guy isn't some dodgy owner, he's genuinely a nice guy who wants the best for his club. This all being said, UWE is a ball around the clubs neck at the moment and if it's not delivered the fickle fewers will soon get restless- exacerbated by Dopey Darrell moaning about the playing budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smaller than a flea Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 I apologise for the misjudged comments about how we're coming for you. It looks like you're coming for us. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Look who's back from hiding! Glad you're over the Barrow embarrassment to post on here. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malago Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 5 minutes ago, Smaller than a flea said: I apologise for the misjudged comments about how we're coming for you. It looks like you're coming for us. Well, well,well, look what's crawled out from under a stone. You're a Barrow of laughs aren't you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 9 minutes ago, Smaller than a flea said: I apologise for the misjudged comments about how we're coming for you. It looks like you're coming for us. If you are not young(under 50) and very good Looking, No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 22 minutes ago, Smaller than a flea said: I apologise for the misjudged comments about how we're coming for you. It looks like you're coming for us. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 On 17/05/2015 at 17:46, BigTone said: After you Sir, and may your tongue survive without too many carbunckles or other growths. I will stick to my bleach...........Dolly loves the smell of citrus !! far too late but so funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 8 hours ago, Smaller than a flea said: I apologise for the misjudged comments about how we're coming for you. It looks like you're coming for us. Like Herpes , you just keep coming back . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 8 hours ago, Smaller than a flea said: I apologise for the misjudged comments about how we're coming for you. It looks like you're coming for us. Desperate fool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 I listened to Dopey's rant following defeat at the hands of the mighty Shrewsbury. Apparently the "faithful and true" booed the players off the pitch. Surely not??!!! That behaviour is only performed by the deluded obsessed Ted's at the crematorium of the Bristol Sport 1982 franchise?!!!!!!!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 On 14/12/2016 at 21:44, Smaller than a flea said: I apologise for the misjudged comments about how we're coming for you. It looks like you're coming for us. The only coming will all over your w****** hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 On 10/12/2016 at 13:59, cityloyal473 said: How reliable is this 'bloke in the pub?' Was it informed opinion or guessing? How very dare you question ' the bloke in the pub ' ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star of a gunner Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 (edited) the reality is they boo their team during and after most games . Edited December 20, 2016 by Star of a gunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 Massive news...... http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/breaking-news-bristol-rovers-given-green-light-to-press-ahead-with-training-ground-plan/story-29997614-detail/story.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride of the west Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 18 minutes ago, Super said: Massive news...... http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/breaking-news-bristol-rovers-given-green-light-to-press-ahead-with-training-ground-plan/story-29997614-detail/story.html Planning permission is one thing. Paying for it and seeing the project through is an entirely different story as they should know by now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Super said: Massive news...... http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/breaking-news-bristol-rovers-given-green-light-to-press-ahead-with-training-ground-plan/story-29997614-detail/story.html So their new level 3 facility will mean they are 'coming for us' again even though we've had a level 2 facility for years then? YAAAWWWWNNN. OTIB Also, didn't they have a habit of giving out good news before some bad news? Hmmmm, I wonder. Edited December 20, 2016 by 8menhadadream 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANWRENBCFC4LIFE Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 On 14/12/2016 at 21:44, Smaller than a flea said: I apologise for the misjudged comments about how we're coming for you. It looks like you're coming for us. Mummy give you your internet privileges back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 1 hour ago, Super said: Massive news...... http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/breaking-news-bristol-rovers-given-green-light-to-press-ahead-with-training-ground-plan/story-29997614-detail/story.html Jumpers for goalposts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 35 minutes ago, harrys said: Jumpers for goalposts? My source tells me they are building on this idea and using a washing line to mark out the goals. This means there will actually be posts and the line itself acts as a crossbar. There is also the added benefit that they can use it to hang their kit on to dry after it's been washed. The tumble dryer will be sold to raise funds for these improvements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 It's coming on nicely..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculus Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 There's actually a thread on Gas Guzzler from someone suggesting Matty Taylor is better than Jimmy Greaves. You have to wonder at the 'brain' that thought than one up... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculus Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 2 minutes ago, Calculus said: There's actually a thread on Gas Guzzler from someone suggesting Matty Taylor is better than Jimmy Greaves was. You have to wonder at the 'brain' that thought than one up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post glynriley Posted December 20, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Calculus said: There's actually a thread on Gas Guzzler from someone suggesting Matty Taylor is better than Jimmy Greaves. You have to wonder at the 'brain' that thought than one up... To be fair he may be right. Greavesy is 76 and had a stroke a few years back.. Edited December 20, 2016 by glynriley 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 19 minutes ago, Cheesleysmate said: It's coming on nicely..... I see they`ve got the drains in so fair play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 27 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: I see they`ve got the drains in so fair play. .....and six "Championship Ready" sprinklers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 ....and state of the art changing facilities to match their stand.... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted December 20, 2016 Report Share Posted December 20, 2016 24 minutes ago, Cheesleysmate said: ....and state of the art changing facilities to match their stand.... Hope that's tethered properly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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