Ska Junkie Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 8 hours ago, RedLionLad said: I see the guy in control of the large screen images has a great sense of humour... 'Coming for us' mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, richwwtk said: I see the excuse for the sub-10000 crowd on Saturday was the fact that POTD attendees had to buy tickets at the ticket office portakabin rather than cash on the turnstiles. Must have been so confusing for the poor dears. Balloon festival must have had a major impact too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 10 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: 'Coming for us' mind! These things take time... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 14 minutes ago, richwwtk said: I see the excuse for the sub-10000 crowd on Saturday was the fact that POTD attendees had to buy tickets at the ticket office portakabin rather than cash on the turnstiles. Must have been so confusing for the poor dears. The implication being that people made the effort to get to the ground, but then when they tried to pay with cash on the turnstile and we're told that they needed to visit the ticket office, they just simply gave up and went home instead... Yep, totally plausable reason for an abysmal attendance. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 Sorry... am I missing some sort of joke? Their away kit isn’t really blue is it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: Sorry... am I missing some sort of joke? Their away kit isn’t really blue is it? Yep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMWANG50 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 Quote 10 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: Yep! They've got it on a season long loan from Wycombe, Wael was very happy with the deal.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 34 minutes ago, richwwtk said: I see the excuse for the sub-10000 crowd on Saturday was the fact that POTD attendees had to buy tickets at the ticket office portakabin rather than cash on the turnstiles. Must have been so confusing for the poor dears. Bless 'em. They are having a right ole problem getting their supporters to embrace they way of the world. At some point, one of them will recognise that their club is serving up a crap product in an equally crap stadium. Dare say it won't be long before they notice things like the Bears selling an increase in season ticket sales not too dissimilar to their drop in sales, or that the basketball seems to sell out every week as well. We all laugh at Wally and his 2 year/takeover/fruit market plan, but if he doesn't get that club sold and new people in with genuine money to spend, they are only going in one direction; and that ain't up. Just need Bristol Sport to get some shuttle busses from Gloucester Road to the Gate for the football like they have done for the rugby previously and kids with no allegiance will be flocking to BS3 and the Fewers will lose another generation of fans - just like when they went to Bath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 55 minutes ago, InCyder said: State of this please tell me a grown adult has not bought this - absolutely bizarre behaviour it would be akin to having a City shirt with 'Daniel 15' on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 16 minutes ago, TMWANG50 said: They've got it on a season long loan from Wycombe, Wael was very happy with the deal.. A Wael Deal apparently... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ronnie Sinclair said: please tell me a grown adult has not bought this - absolutely bizarre behaviour it would be akin to having a City shirt with 'Daniel 15' on it Unless you were a 15 year old lad called Daniel of course 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: We all laugh at Wally and his 2 year/takeover/fruit market plan, but if he doesn't get that club sold and new people in with genuine money to spend, they are only going in one direction; and that ain't up. They're at a crossroads. The Jordanians have no inclination to take them forward and aren't going to invest in the training ground let alone a new stadium or a playing budget required to get them promotion. The takeover seems imminent and even if this one doesn't materialise I'd be very surprised if Wael & co are still in charge come this time next year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 42 minutes ago, elhombrecito said: The implication being that people made the effort to get to the ground, but then when they tried to pay with cash on the turnstile and we're told that they needed to visit the ticket office, they just simply gave up and went home instead... Yep, totally plausable reason for an abysmal attendance. Sub 8,000 actually. Sorry pedant alert but needed saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombsy Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 9 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: They're at a crossroads. The Jordanians have no inclination to take them forward and aren't going to invest in the training ground let alone a new stadium or a playing budget required to get them promotion. The takeover seems imminent and even if this one doesn't materialise I'd be very surprised if Wael & co are still in charge come this time next year. Not going to happen As weal wants to keep a loge percent of club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, Coombsy said: Not going to happen As weal wants to keep a loge percent of club That makes no sense whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 If you need cheering up, have a read of this thread (about the low crowd and reasons why it was low) comedy gold! http://gaschat.co.uk/thread/14848/attendance-shoot-foot?page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 46 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: Yep! the poor sod is so embarrassed he’s put his hand over the crest so no one thinks it’s Rovers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 10 minutes ago, Loon plage said: Sub 8,000 actually. Sorry pedant alert but needed saying 7190 home supporters. That's really very shit TBH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombsy Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 Should of said large 55 percent to still have control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, Tinmans Love Child said: If you need cheering up, have a read of this thread (about the low crowd and reasons why it was low) comedy gold! http://gaschat.co.uk/thread/14848/attendance-shoot-foot?page=1 they think they'll take 3,000 to Birmingham next weekend - my aching sides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 7 minutes ago, Tinmans Love Child said: If you need cheering up, have a read of this thread (about the low crowd and reasons why it was low) comedy gold! http://gaschat.co.uk/thread/14848/attendance-shoot-foot?page=1 Love the bit about 10-15% drop in racecourse attendance because you're unable to pay at the turnstile.... Well I'm a regular racegoer and whilst crowds are slightly down the problem signally identified by the racing industry is advance ticket sales are pretty much non-existent compared with other sports. Most footfall is people punting up on the day and paying, er, by cash or card at the entrance..... Wonder what excuse they'll come up with next time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, elhombrecito said: The implication being that people made the effort to get to the ground, but then when they tried to pay with cash on the turnstile and we're told that they needed to visit the ticket office, they just simply gave up and went home instead... Yep, totally plausable reason for an abysmal attendance. Hahaha, their fanbase are proper hardcore aren’t they? Bike races, European football on TV and now this. I can imagine loads of them shuffling back along Filton Ave once they found out that they could no longer walk straight up to the turnstile and empty the shrapnel out of their piss stinking pockets on to the counter. Shit excuse for such a poor attendance. I think the real reason is that their fans aren’t as great or as loyal as they think they are.... Edited August 12, 2019 by Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 12, 2019 Admin Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 44 minutes ago, Ronnie Sinclair said: they think they'll take 3,000 to Birmingham next weekend - my aching sides To be honest it is a cup final for them going to St Andrews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS15_RED Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 How many years is it since we could pay with cash at the turnstile at the Gate? Am I right in thinking it was abolished by Scott Davidson in around 1996? During that time our crowds have tripled, so even they must realise it’s a lame excuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miser Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 Can't buy on line cause they're not computer savvy. Job for Henbury Gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, miser said: Can't buy on line cause they're not computer savvy. Job for Henbury Gas. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 14 minutes ago, BS15_RED said: How many years is it since we could pay with cash at the turnstile at the Gate? Am I right in thinking it was abolished by Scott Davidson in around 1996? During that time our crowds have tripled, so even they must realise it’s a lame excuse. they have a book full of excuses not to attend - off the top of my head the ones I've seen over the years: crap football, no Row M, too cold, Balloon Fiesta, Cycle Race, Ted's in the away stand, etc etc etc. Why not just admit you have shite support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ronnie Sinclair said: they have a book full of excuses not to attend - off the top of my head the ones I've seen over the years: crap football, no Row M, too cold, Balloon Fiesta, Cycle Race, Ted's in the away stand, etc etc etc. Why not just admit you have shite support. To be fair, Row M was a genuine excuse... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Ronnie Sinclair said: they have a book full of excuses not to attend - off the top of my head the ones I've seen over the years: crap football, no Row M, too cold, Balloon Fiesta, Cycle Race, Ted's in the away stand, etc etc etc. Why not just admit you have shite support. That can't be right? Oh yeah..... 'We're r*vers supporters We're faithful and true We always follow the boys in blue - unless we're shit, there's crap football, have to pay to get in, no Row M, too cold, Balloon Fiesta, Cycle Race, Ted's in the away stand, etc etc etc'. I had never noticed the real words to their stolen song. Edited August 12, 2019 by Ska Junkie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Kid in the Riot said: That makes no sense whatsoever. Acquiring them didn't seem to make much sense knowing their financial wherewithall now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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