Lewisdabaron Posted January 29, 2023 Report Share Posted January 29, 2023 11 minutes ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: They call us deluded…. Not the oldest club in the west. Not the wealthiest And definitely not the biggest I do like the fact they werent even called Bristol Rovers back in 1883, and were renamed Rovers AFTER we were called Bristol City- they hate to be reminded of that. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porto Red Posted January 29, 2023 Report Share Posted January 29, 2023 5 hours ago, In the Net said: Ah, there is unblinkered lifeform on here after all. Personally, I don't think the Fruit Market will happen. I would go for developing the Mem, not sure why they say it isn't viable, as we don't need a huge stadium. The scheme that Dunford had, before the bottom fell out of the property market/student flats, looked doable, and something similar could be revived. I believe that Wael has somebody sounding out other people regarding investment, not sure that will happen either. Stop press, hold the front page, etc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatchers Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 Isn't it also a fact that the Gash were Wallys Third choice ? The Gillingham owner turned down his approach, because he'd checked that Wally was skint. Wally,being a Chelsea fan wanted a team that played in blue. Did'nt he also try it on with Southend ? But the desperate,gullible Gash snapped his hand off believing he was richer than SL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 17 minutes ago, fatchers said: Isn't it also a fact that the Gash were Wallys Third choice ? The Gillingham owner turned down his approach, because he'd checked that Wally was skint. Wally,being a Chelsea fan wanted a team that played in blue. Did'nt he also try it on with Southend ? But the desperate,gullible Gash snapped his hand off believing he was richer than SL. More like Nick Higgs couldn’t believe his luck. The plan from 2007 was probably the best one that they had. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/bristol/6272765.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatchers Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 I plan to win the Lottery..every weekend . Like the gash, My dreams all turn to dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 30 minutes ago, Barrs Court Red said: More like Nick Higgs couldn’t believe his luck. The plan from 2007 was probably the best one that they had. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/bristol/6272765.stm That's bizarre, I don't have any recollection of that. 966 objections and the council waived it through, yet 27 people wanting a village green stopped us dead in our tracks. Surely there isn't the footprint at that site for an 18000 seater with carparking etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatchers Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 There was'nt any money either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 10 hours ago, Lewisdabaron said: I do like the fact they werent even called Bristol Rovers back in 1883, and were renamed Rovers AFTER we were called Bristol City- they hate to be reminded of that. They also only became a league team in 2015 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, CiderJar said: They also only became a league team in 2015 ... and the first time was 1920 by which point we had won the second division title, finished runners up in the top division and been in an FA Cup final Edited January 30, 2023 by CiderJar 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Barrs Court Red said: The plan from 2007 was probably the best one that they had. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/bristol/6272765.stm Yes, I would do that if I was the owner. Forget about trying to compare with us, just do what is right for them. Trouble is the fans don't usually see it that way. Had to smile at the mention of the local 'noise report'. Reduced noise by enclosing the stadium apparently. I guess canvass does let the sound through as any camper knows, but the 10k locked out will need to whisper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WessexPest Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 17 hours ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: I remember them all posting this in the weeks after he took over Hahaha bell ends! They don’t help themselves do they? What that graphic carefully fails to divulge is that those are Zimbabwean dollar notes… 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, Barrs Court Red said: More like Nick Higgs couldn’t believe his luck. The plan from 2007 was probably the best one that they had. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/bristol/6272765.stm Still think that development would be feasible now if they were serious. I was looking at an aerial shot of both Bristol grounds on Twitter earlier, there is a lot of room behind their main stand (the one that bizarrely doesn’t run the full length of the pitch), plus a fair bit behind their home end. If they really had the money it would be possible to develop the ground piecemeal like we did, the other two sides are certainly more problematic but could still be made more efficient. Problem is despite being “one of the richest owners in football” Wael doesn’t actually have the money & Hani, the brother who does, walked away a few years ago now. Edited January 30, 2023 by GrahamC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 1 hour ago, GrahamC said: Still think that development would be feasible now if they were serious. I was looking at an aerial shot of both Bristol grounds on Twitter earlier, there is a lot of room behind their main stand (the one that bizarrely doesn’t run the full length of the pitch), plus a fair bit behind their home end. If they really had the money it would be possible to develop the ground piecemeal like we did, the other two sides are certainly more problematic but could still be made more efficient. Problem is despite being “one of the richest owners in football” Wael doesn’t actually have the money & Hani, the brother who does, walked away a few years ago now. I agree, surely it makes sense, given the size of their Memorial Grounds footprint to turn the pitch 90degrees, and they'll then have an existing stand behind a goal with executive boxes (D), terracing (C) running pretty much down the length of the pitch, and then two areas (see A and B) to have room to build two stands. They could easily do a Gillingham down one side of the pitch and just erect temporary seating, thus allowing them to stay in the stadium, whilst building a decent home end(A) with flats\housing\executive boxes - or whatever they want. Would be a decent capacity as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3City Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 23 minutes ago, beaverface said: I agree, surely it makes sense, given the size of their Memorial Grounds footprint to turn the pitch 90degrees, and they'll then have an existing stand behind a goal with executive boxes (D), terracing (C) running pretty much down the length of the pitch, and then two areas (see A and B) to have room to build two stands. They could easily do a Gillingham down one side of the pitch and just erect temporary seating, thus allowing them to stay in the stadium, whilst building a decent home end(A) with flats\housing\executive boxes - or whatever they want. Would be a decent capacity as well. Whilst I appreciate your logic, and the fact your proposal makes sense, I wouldn't give those c.nuts the steam off my piss. Stuff like your graphic above is only gonna help them. Next thing you know it'll be a two page spread in the middle of the Evening Post, and be the basis of their next "plan". "Don't tell 'em Pike"... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 1 minute ago, BS3City said: Whilst I appreciate your logic, and the fact your proposal makes sense, I wouldn't give those c.nuts the steam off my piss. Stuff like your graphic above is only gonna help them. Next thing you know it'll be a two page spread in the middle of the Evening Post, and be the basis of their next "plan". "Don't tell 'em Pike"... Good point, but with them looking at the Fruit Market, that doesn't sit right with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3City Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 1 minute ago, beaverface said: Good point, but with them looking at the Fruit Market, that doesn't sit right with me. My comment was tongue in cheek to be honest. Apart from giving them the steam off my piss. Or the cheese off the end of my knob... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 1 hour ago, GrahamC said: If they really had the money it would be possible to develop the ground piecemeal like we did, the other two sides are certainly more problematic but could still be made more efficient. They could, but redeveloping the Mem is never going to give them what they really desire…a capacity of 27001 or more. As we saw when the Al Qadis arrived they spent most of their time bragging about how rich they were now and how they were suddenly the biggest club in Bristol. Some even suggesting that they wave £5 notes at Morecombe fans in their next game to brag about their wealth. 6 years later, same ground, more tents and getting dicked 5-1….by Morecombe Then they’ve got the nerve to question why we laugh at them so much? 1 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said: They could, but redeveloping the Mem is never going to give them what they really desire…a capacity of 27001 or more. As we saw when the Al Qadis arrived they spent most of their time bragging about how rich they were now and how they were suddenly the biggest club in Bristol. Some even suggesting that they wave £5 notes at Morecombe fans in their next game to brag about their wealth. 6 years later, same ground, more tents and getting dicked 5-1….by Morecombe Then they’ve got the nerve to question why we laugh at them so much? How ******* tinpot is that? Eh, @Deluded Sag is that another part of the "Ethos" you were tossing yourself silly over the other day? Edited January 30, 2023 by Numero Uno 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 54 minutes ago, beaverface said: I agree, surely it makes sense, given the size of their Memorial Grounds footprint to turn the pitch 90degrees, and they'll then have an existing stand behind a goal with executive boxes (D), terracing (C) running pretty much down the length of the pitch, and then two areas (see A and B) to have room to build two stands. They could easily do a Gillingham down one side of the pitch and just erect temporary seating, thus allowing them to stay in the stadium, whilst building a decent home end(A) with flats\housing\executive boxes - or whatever they want. Would be a decent capacity as well. Thing is the parking around there on a match day,especially around Horfield common,is an absolute joke,so an increased capacity without provision for parking,it will not be easy to convince any planning committee,and expect a lot of objections from local residents.I’ve got my objection already written out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 1 minute ago, NOTBLUE said: Thing is the parking around there on a match day,especially around Horfield common,is an absolute joke,so an increased capacity without provision for parking,it will not be easy to convince any planning committee,and expect a lot of objections from local residents.I’ve got my objection already written out. As I said in my earlier post, I can't believe it was given planning permission with so many objections, I wouldn't mind betting that if this were raised again the objections would double. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 1 hour ago, beaverface said: I agree, surely it makes sense, given the size of their Memorial Grounds footprint to turn the pitch 90degrees, and they'll then have an existing stand behind a goal with executive boxes (D), terracing (C) running pretty much down the length of the pitch, and then two areas (see A and B) to have room to build two stands. They could easily do a Gillingham down one side of the pitch and just erect temporary seating, thus allowing them to stay in the stadium, whilst building a decent home end(A) with flats\housing\executive boxes - or whatever they want. Would be a decent capacity as well. An excellent plan but they are missing something quite important, the money to pay for it! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 1 hour ago, beaverface said: I agree, surely it makes sense, given the size of their Memorial Grounds footprint to turn the pitch 90degrees, and they'll then have an existing stand behind a goal with executive boxes (D), terracing (C) running pretty much down the length of the pitch, and then two areas (see A and B) to have room to build two stands. They could easily do a Gillingham down one side of the pitch and just erect temporary seating, thus allowing them to stay in the stadium, whilst building a decent home end(A) with flats\housing\executive boxes - or whatever they want. Would be a decent capacity as well. Knowing them, they'll go the whole hog and turn it 180 degrees ! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 Ropes. Don't forget space for the ropes. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrizzleRed Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 2 hours ago, beaverface said: I agree, surely it makes sense, given the size of their Memorial Grounds footprint to turn the pitch 90degrees, and they'll then have an existing stand behind a goal with executive boxes (D), terracing (C) running pretty much down the length of the pitch, and then two areas (see A and B) to have room to build two stands. They could easily do a Gillingham down one side of the pitch and just erect temporary seating, thus allowing them to stay in the stadium, whilst building a decent home end(A) with flats\housing\executive boxes - or whatever they want. Would be a decent capacity as well. Just think, if they start pitching up bigger tents to increase capacity, there’s more for the wind to get behind, especially with their gormless fans lurching through the guy ropes. Before you know it, on the next blustery day, they could have the main stand flapping down Gloucester Rd! Would be a great laugh, so hope they go for it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Davey Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 2 hours ago, NOTBLUE said: Thing is the parking around there on a match day,especially around Horfield common,is an absolute joke,so an increased capacity without provision for parking,it will not be easy to convince any planning committee,and expect a lot of objections from local residents.I’ve got my objection already written out. Im just going to use the one i had from last time. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Red Army 75 Posted January 30, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 Oh no that Gashead will be on the Man City forum again. 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 1 minute ago, Red Army 75 said: Oh no that Gashead will be on the Man City forum again. Ah, 'Gasgomarchingin', 'Love us more than them, pllleeeeaaassseee'. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderingred Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 Whilst we entertain Man City, they will be preparing for a trip to Forest Green. #mindthegap 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 14 minutes ago, Wanderingred said: Whilst we entertain Man City, they will be preparing for a trip to Forest Green. #mindthegap No no. Joey specifically said they were heading in our direction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted January 30, 2023 Report Share Posted January 30, 2023 They must be fuming. Who knocked them out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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