stawey Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 did he not say doppy the next england manager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoxton casual Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 50 minutes ago, chucky said: Had to do a double take. Did someone really colour in a wipe board? And are they really showing themselves getting a hammering. The still on the tv seems to show their defence all over the place and they are about to concede Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoxton casual Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 1 hour ago, 22A said: In the 94 seasons Rovers were in the League, they finished above City on 25 occasions. 1933, 34, 35, 37, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62 then a twenty year gap to 1982, 83, 84, 89, 90, 92, 96 and the last time 2000 1 season out of the league, 2 and a bit seasons back in since. Thanks 22A great research. Wow I would have hated to be around in the 50's. The 30 and 80's were not much cop as well. My family starting supporting in about 1920, so a good clear run for 13 years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Come on Blackpool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) 14 minutes ago, hoxton casual said: 1 hour ago, 22A said: In the 94 seasons Rovers were in the League, they finished above City on 25 occasions. 1933, 34, 35, 37, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62 then a twenty year gap to 1982, 83, 84, 89, 90, 92, 96 and the last time 2000 1 season out of the league, 2 and a bit seasons back in since. **** me 14 seasons in the 40's to early 60's......glad I wasn't a fan then ! Edited September 22, 2017 by slartibartfast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red34 Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 49 minutes ago, pride of the west said: The post website has just put up a list of improvements the mem will see this weekend and the coming months. It reads like a wishlist for a conference south side. I've also noticed that anything which will cost decent money is headed as 'under discussion', including providing waterproof clothing for fans Yes, the: "and the possibility of providing wet weather clothing to those supporters not undercover when it rains. " bit really did entertain me - it's almost like the poor area in Shakespeare's time, no seats or cover for them either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride of the west Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 11 minutes ago, Red34 said: Yes, the: "and the possibility of providing wet weather clothing to those supporters not undercover when it rains. " bit really did entertain me - it's almost like the poor area in Shakespeare's time, no seats or cover for them either... You have to wonder why they can't turn up in a coat themselves 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red34 Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 It also appears their mascot's kit was out of date: "With regard to Captain Gas, we are pleased that he has now been provided with new kit and will be wearing it for the first time tomorrow!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride of the west Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Yet they wonder how we have accumulated over 500 pages in discussing their gift list 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 30 minutes ago, hoxton casual said: My family starting supporting in about 1920, so a good clear run for 13 years... And you've now had a clear run for 17 years. We're closing in on that 20 year spell of City superiority from 1962 - 1982. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 9 minutes ago, pride of the west said: You have to wonder why they can't turn up in a coat themselves Sounds like a dodgy film..............8000 fans, ONE coat ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, pride of the west said: Yet they wonder how we have accumulated over 500 pages in discussing their gift list Oh the gift, the gift, the gift, just when I thought they couldn't get any more tinpot, then "Lee Nelson" comes out with these beauties 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityal Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 13 minutes ago, Red34 said: Yes, the: "and the possibility of providing wet weather clothing to those supporters not undercover when it rains. " bit really did entertain me - it's almost like the poor area in Shakespeare's time, no seats or cover for them either... that is almost too tinpot to be believable - Listed by the post as a stadium improvement vs 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gl1 Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 We have consistently over the last few seasons comfortabley doubled their home league fixture attendances. This season we are edging towards tripling the amount of people attending. Be great if we could do that consistently. Tick tock? Yeah, ok 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert tann Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 1 hour ago, 22A said: In the 94 seasons Rovers were in the League, they finished above City on 25 occasions. 1933, 34, 35, 37, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62 then a twenty year gap to 1982, 83, 84, 89, 90, 92, 96 and the last time 2000 1 season out of the league, 2 and a bit seasons back in since. Ah, but in 13 of those years Rovers had the services of the second greatest manager in our history. Luckily our fallow period has now ended and here in the 21st century we are all set to plumb new heights. "The toilets at The Mem have also been under scrutiny and we are currently looking into ways that we can spruce up both the men’s and women’s toilets in the stadium. Whilst some have suggested relocating the ladies toilets, we are afraid that this is not possible at this moment in time." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 1 hour ago, 22A said: 1933, 34, 35, 37, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62 then a twenty year gap to 1982, 83, 84, 89, 90, 92, 96 and the last time 2000 1 season out of the league, 2 and a bit seasons back in since. Reads like a First Bus timetable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red34 Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 9 minutes ago, bert tann said: Ah, but in 13 of those years Rovers had the services of the second greatest manager in our history. Luckily our fallow period has now ended and here in the 21st century we are all set to plumb new heights. "The toilets at The Mem have also been under scrutiny and we are currently looking into ways that we can spruce up both the men’s and women’s toilets in the stadium. Whilst some have suggested relocating the ladies toilets, we are afraid that this is not possible at this moment in time." Relocating them to a better stadium? Or just to the pub down the road?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 No, they are going to dig a tunnel a few hundred yards and come up outside the ladies toilets in the cricket ground. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) As he revealed in his interview with the Post last month, Bristol Rovers' new commercial director Tom Gorringe made his first change at the club by putting a suggestion box in the club shop. It would appear as though Rovers have been inundated with suggestions and requests, and the club has wasted no time in getting to grips with many of them. There will even be a number of changes implemented in time for this weekend's clash with Blackpool. "We have had many positive suggestions, some of which we have already implemented, some of which are under discussion, and some which we would like to put in place but aren't practical at the moment," Gorringe told Rovers' web sitee The club have broken down the suggestions into categories - stadium general, parking, shop, food and drink, and entertainment.MORE It appears as though many more changes will be made over the coming months, but the club has already given a clear indication of what they are looking to change in the short term. Take a look below at the club's current plans. Stadium general The PA system has been updated and the club hopes for a noticeable difference in the sound quality in the south and south west stands Bike racks are in place The lack of defibrillator's in the stadium was a major concern and two new ones have been orderedMORE Accessible toilet for the north stand has been ordered The club are currently discussing the following suggestions More turnstiles to be opened on matchdays A lift for disabled fans in the East Stand A card system instead of season tickets books Incentives for supporters to cycle to matches The possibility of providing wet weather clothing to supporters not undercover when it rains The club are currently unable to implement the following ideas A roof for the east stand Improved clubhouse facilities Opening the ground any earlier on matchdays. Food and drink Balti pies and vegetable pasties will be back from Saturday Drinks will be pre-poured The club is working hard to ensure they don't run out of food Also under discussion are: gluten-free options, happy hour after each match and improving the pies There will be a pie tasting session on October 3 Parking The club is investigating the possibility of park and ride schemes The club is unable to increase the disabled parking spaces at present Shop A complaints book for returned goods will be implemented It's not possible in the short term to have a larger club shop Entertainment Captain Gas has been provided with a new kit The club is looking at providing more options for entertaining younger supporters on match days and making more of PA announcements such as when young players make their debut Edited September 22, 2017 by Rudolf Hucker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 A toilet has been ordered. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Joker Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 6 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: providing wet weather clothing to supporters not undercover when it rains Yea but will they be watertight. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 8 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: The lack of defibrillator's in the stadium was a major concern and two new ones have been ordered Any news on these being suitable for use on horses? 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red34 Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Well that's the Mem regeneration done then. Now just to mow the lawn at the Colony and that's all Wael's promises sorted. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 10 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: As he revealed in his interview with the Post last month, Bristol Rovers' new commercial director Tom Gorringe made his first change at the club by putting a suggestion box in the club shop. It would appear as though Rovers have been inundated with suggestions and requests, and the club has wasted no time in getting to grips with many of them. There will even be a number of changes implemented in time for this weekend's clash with Blackpool. "We have had many positive suggestions, some of which we have already implemented, some of which are under discussion, and some which we would like to put in place but aren't practical at the moment," Gorringe told Rovers' web sitee The club have broken down the suggestions into categories - stadium general, parking, shop, food and drink, and entertainment.MORE It appears as though many more changes will be made over the coming months, but the club has already given a clear indication of what they are looking to change in the short term. Take a look below at the club's current plans. Stadium general The PA system has been updated and the club hopes for a noticeable difference in the sound quality in the south and south west stands Bike racks are in place The lack of defibrillator's in the stadium was a major concern and two new ones have been orderedMORE Accessible toilet for the north stand has been ordered The club are currently discussing the following suggestions More turnstiles to be opened on matchdays A lift for disabled fans in the East Stand A card system instead of season tickets books Incentives for supporters to cycle to matches The possibility of providing wet weather clothing to supporters not undercover when it rains The club are currently unable to implement the following ideas A roof for the east stand Improved clubhouse facilities Opening the ground any earlier on matchdays. Food and drink Balti pies and vegetable pasties will be back from Saturday Drinks will be pre-poured The club is working hard to ensure they don't run out of food Also under discussion are: gluten-free options, happy hour after each match and improving the pies There will be a pie tasting session on October 3 Parking The club is investigating the possibility of park and ride schemes The club is unable to increase the disabled parking spaces at present Shop A complaints book for returned goods will be implemented It's not possible in the short term to have a larger club shop Entertainment Captain Gas has been provided with a new kit The club is looking at providing more options for entertaining younger supporters on match days and making more of PA announcements such as when young players make their debut In the words of the brilliant (and sadly no longer with us) Robert Shaw - 'we're going to need a bigger suggestion box! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B block Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 4 minutes ago, The Joker said: Yea but will they be watertight. The possibility of providing wet weather clothing to supporters not undercover when it rains this is a joke right ? Surely so let's get this right, rather than a new canvass roof they all get a free poncho, you couldn't make it up 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 5 minutes ago, B block said: The possibility of providing wet weather clothing to supporters not undercover when it rains this is a joke right ? Surely so let's get this right, rather than a new canvass roof they all get a free poncho, you couldn't make it up The naivete of it all is lovely; I was looking for something like: "Whilst the toilets are being refurbished we'd appreciate it if all supporters could bring their own bucket." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54-46 Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 9 minutes ago, B block said: The possibility of providing wet weather clothing to supporters not undercover when it rains this is a joke right ? Surely so let's get this right, rather than a new canvass roof they all get a free poncho, you couldn't make it up Here’s a prototype that they will be issuing tomorrow if it rains 3 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 7 minutes ago, 54-46 said: Here’s a prototype that they will be issuing tomorrow if it rains Super White Army? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucky Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 26 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: "We have had many positive suggestions, some of which we have already implemented, some of which are under discussion, and some which we would like to put in place but aren't practical at the moment," Entertainment Captain Gas has been provided with a new kit The club is looking at providing more options for entertaining younger supporters on match days and making more of PA announcements such as when young players make their debut. Entertainment either side of half time however is out of the question sssssqedqwewefeeedeedqweded 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southstandoriginal Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 An accessible toilet! What will they think of next. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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