LondonBristolian Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 There's a lot - a hell of a lot - to criticise Barton for but I actually thought that interview was unusually self-aware and open for a manager. Essentially "if I'm not good enough to get a team promoted out of League One and established in the Championship within three seasons, I need to accept I'm probably never going to manage at the level I want to". Bristol Rovers is a strange horse to strap yourself to in that scenario but it's quite unusual for a manager to say that they're getting the support they need to succeed and it is on themselves if they fail to take it. Certainly haven't had that with some of our previous managers and you can compare and contrast with Nathan Jones' "everyone's fault but mine" interview earlier in the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 (edited) 25 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said: There's a lot - a hell of a lot - to criticise Barton for but I actually thought that interview was unusually self-aware and open for a manager. Essentially "if I'm not good enough to get a team promoted out of League One and established in the Championship within three seasons, I need to accept I'm probably never going to manage at the level I want to". Bristol Rovers is a strange horse to strap yourself to in that scenario but it's quite unusual for a manager to say that they're getting the support they need to succeed and it is on themselves if they fail to take it. Certainly haven't had that with some of our previous managers and you can compare and contrast with Nathan Jones' "everyone's fault but mine" interview earlier in the week. I must agree, although I think this is highly rare, as Barton usually spouts.. ”There’s no excuses today.. the ref was their 12th man” ”There’s no excuses today.. they kicked us off the pitch” ”There’s no excuses today.. etcétéra” Edited May 17, 2023 by Marcus Aurelius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 18 minutes ago, Marcus Aurelius said: I must agree, although I think this is highly rare, as Barton usually spouts.. ”There’s no excuses today.. the ref was their 12th man” ”There’s no excuses today.. they kicked us off the pitch” ”There’s no excuses today.. etcétéra” Agreed. It'll be interesting to see if he sticks to the line of "I had the support and backing if I needed" if he does not succeed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 On 15/05/2023 at 23:01, pongo88 said: This current weather related tangent has reminded me that you don’t seem to get matches abandoned because of fog any more. I can remember a City match abandoned at half time because of fog, but that was in the days when you could have a good night out for a shilling and still come home with change. Where has it gone. V Leeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 “Hello” ”hi Joe, it’s Vincent Tan here” ”when do I tap my head” 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Sweeneys Penalties said: picked up in the Portsmouth News Pompey critic Joey Barton in quit vow if he can't lead Bristol Rovers to the Championship | The News (portsmouth.co.uk) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 All about him as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted May 17, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 12 hours ago, richyy66 said: They probably have the old stand stored away in someone's garage in the likelihood that get planning refused and have to put the tent back up. There temporary stand used to be taken down each summer and then used at the Wimbledon tennis tournament, I wonder if that is where it has gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 47 minutes ago, phantom said: There temporary stand used to be taken down each summer and then used at the Wimbledon tennis tournament, I wonder if that is where it has gone Hope it was well fumigated ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Well that's a spare seat in the dugout they can use if the new stand isn't ready in time... 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRoss Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 13 hours ago, alexukhc said: Still don’t get why they’re getting a new stand aren’t they meant to be getting a new stadium? Same seems like a waste of money/time if the intention is to build a new stadium. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 13 hours ago, Pedrowe said: The planning application hasn’t even been registered yet . As we’re aware, Bristol City Council isn’t widely renowned for their swift decision-making... Typically, applications of this nature require a period of 8-13+ weeks to navigate through the system, which means they could be waiting right up to the beginning of the new season (presuming the application is registered in the next week or so). There is also a possibility that the application might be subject to review by a planning committee, especially if concerns are raised by residents in Horfield. It’s so tinpot and unprofessional from Rovers to be leaving the planning process until the last minute, especially when they’re selling season tickets for a stand that hasn’t got planning permission. Surely they could’ve done it months ago This probably isn’t going to end well… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 22 minutes ago, View from the Dolman said: Well that's a spare seat in the dugout they can use if the new stand isn't ready in time... So thats a ground ban, as opposed to the normal dug out ban where managers have to sit in the stands. Must have been a pretty sustained verbal attack on the officials. The officiating is poor at the best of times and all managers/coaches have their moments, but this bloke has a problem in controlling himself. Only a matter of time.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, bcfc01 said: So thats a ground ban, as opposed to the normal dug out ban where managers have to sit in the stands. Must have been a pretty sustained verbal attack on the officials. The officiating is poor at the best of times and all managers/coaches have their moments, but this bloke has a problem in controlling himself. Only a matter of time.... He will be able to stand with the other 10000 that are locked out I presume. They will probably lift him up on their shoulders. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 The longest and most severe ban given out in many years. No shock there. If you scream at officials every game and also blame them for every loss in your post match, it’s gona come back to bite you at some point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 24 minutes ago, petehinton said: The longest and most severe ban given out in many years. No shock there. If you scream at officials every game and also blame them for every loss in your post match, it’s gona come back to bite you at some point. Shame though, they'll probably do better with him not there... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 32 minutes ago, weepywall said: He will be able to stand with the other 10000 that are locked out I presume. They will probably lift him up on their shoulders. Nah, he’ll watch them from the pavement, like they all say they will (really hope they get the chance to one day) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 1 hour ago, View from the Dolman said: Well that's a spare seat in the dugout they can use if the new stand isn't ready in time... Barton is way above being dumb or stupid… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 1 hour ago, View from the Dolman said: Well that's a spare seat in the dugout they can use if the new stand isn't ready in time... Barton aside, I know it would never happen but what a great reward that would be for a supporter to sit with the players and coaches for a game. The best VIP day. Maybe just sign a non disclosure agreement so you don't go publicising anything afterwards. I guess you would need to have a thick skin and ear plugs to sit on most benches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 14 hours ago, alexukhc said: Still don’t get why they’re getting a new stand aren’t they meant to be getting a new stadium? Stop confusing matters 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 15 hours ago, Pedrowe said: The planning application hasn’t even been registered yet . As we’re aware, Bristol City Council isn’t widely renowned for their swift decision-making... Typically, applications of this nature require a period of 8-13+ weeks to navigate through the system, which means they could be waiting right up to the beginning of the new season (presuming the application is registered in the next week or so). There is also a possibility that the application might be subject to review by a planning committee, especially if concerns are raised by residents in Horfield. It’s so tinpot and unprofessional from Rovers to be leaving the planning process until the last minute, especially when they’re selling season tickets for a stand that hasn’t got planning permission. Surely they could’ve done it months ago This probably isn’t going to end well… If this doesn’t go through it’s gonna be like watching Bristol manor farm with no stand ( I say stand in the loosiest possible context ) apart from the quality of football from manor farm will be better . even if they do get permission they have virtually no time to erect anything decent before the season starts .I can see them running round 10 minutes before kick off trying to get everything in place a bit like a village fete on a Saturday afternoon . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Barton is an arrogant *****. Just a matter of time before his next episode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyClapper Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, redkev said: even if they do get permission they have virtually no time to erect anything decent before the season starts .I can see them running round 10 minutes before kick off trying to get everything in place a bit like a village fete on a Saturday afternoon . I think the pin the tail on the donkey stall would do some business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 11 minutes ago, redkev said: If this doesn’t go through it’s gonna be like watching Bristol manor farm with no stand ( I say stand in the loosiest possible context ) apart from the quality of football from manor farm will be better . even if they do get permission they have virtually no time to erect anything decent before the season starts .I can see them running round 10 minutes before kick off trying to get everything in place a bit like a village fete on a Saturday afternoon . Have you not been following proceedings..? It's going to be "same size as the Atyeo"..... 17 hours ago, glynriley said: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 Can't believe he actually admitted it.That must be a first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 6 minutes ago, Slacker said: Can't believe he actually admitted it.That must be a first. And yet he intends to appeal: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65622514 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 The blue few will no doubt defend his actions despite no one being able to know what happened in the officiating room. He's such a good fit for that club. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 All I've seen so far of this "new stand" is just an "artist's impression" or for want of a better word, sketch [like on the back of a fag packet]. To submit that for planning you would need detailed dimensional plans for the structure. I'm thinking of drainage, toilet facilities and whether this blocks anyone's light or impacts on the residents behind the goal area. I also walk my dog along the back of it early in the morning to see the frogs and toads that cross the area and early evening to see the bats that fly around and nest there. They are an endangered species don't you know. All very tinpot 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 1 hour ago, redkev said: Stop confusing matters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 36 minutes ago, chinapig said: And yet he intends to appeal: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65622514 So 5 games ban then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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