Red-Robbo Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 5 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Come on lads and lasses what were his first words after extending his stay at the Mem? I am thinking , ‘ has my career really come to this? ‘ "****ing ****** **** I have to stay at this ***** ****ing ******** of a club for four more *****ing months! ****ing ****" 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 14 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Come on lads and lasses what were his first words after extending his stay at the Mem? I am thinking , ‘ has my career really come to this? ‘ Fair play to him for showing loyalty and chracter. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 15 minutes ago, Natchfever said: I cant cut and paste off asschat, but their former head of stale crisps is now putting the boot in Iain Paterson now at Forest Green as Head of Hospitality (former Head of Catering at the Dump); "I could write a book mate. Working at The Mem was a real eye opener on how not to run a club. I've been a Rovers fan for 35 years and like you all, just want the best for the mighty blues. Unfortunately the club is currently being run by incompetent charlatans, so we're ****ed!" 7:44 PM · Jan 24, 2024 1 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gol Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 19 hours ago, Ska Junkie said: Edited for accuracy Gol. They stuck the knife in and tried to kill us. Thanks Ska, bit before my time can only go by the stories told 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 56 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Come on lads and lasses what were his first words after extending his stay at the Mem? I am thinking , ‘ has my career really come to this? ‘ “Hang on, I’ve got to pay how much for a shirt?” 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 19 hours ago, Selred said: Yes, we don't chant Eastenders in our South Stand... At least it's still there. The Tote End is now Skandinavian room displays, a warehouse and flat bed trolleys with dodgy wheels 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdliketoRogerMoore Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 3 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: Haven't done the currency conversion yet, but is it normal to charge academy players? What in the Nigerian prince is tomfoolery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 (edited) 1 hour ago, Natchfever said: I cant cut and paste off asschat, but their former head of stale crisps is now putting the boot in Is this what you meant? Damning words from the former Head of Catering at Bristol Rovers and now Head of Matchday & Hospitality at Forest Green. Iain Paterson @IainPat1883 I could write a book mate. Working at The Mem was a real eye opener on how not to run a club. I've been a Rovers fan for 35 years and like you all, just want the best for the mighty blues. Unfortunately the club is currently being run by incompetent charlatans, so we're ****ed! Ah, I see that @bcfc01 has already replied. Edited January 25 by PHILINFRANCE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 1 hour ago, bcfc01 said: So this Kuwait "academy" charges £320 per month per child plus £70 for basic kit ? Bargain Maybe they should consider a few words/photos about the facilities and the coaching staff to go some way towards justifying the costs and spend a few quid on developing a professional website. As it is, it comes across as a scam. Embarrasing, as ever. Hmmm... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 5 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: Is this what you meant? Damning words from the former Head of Catering at Bristol Rovers and now Head of Matchday & Hospitality at Forest Green. Iain Paterson @IainPat1883 I could write a book mate. Working at The Mem was a real eye opener on how not to run a club. I've been a Rovers fan for 35 years and like you all, just want the best for the mighty blues. Unfortunately the club is currently being run by incompetent charlatans, so we're ****ed! Ah, I see that @bcfc01 has already replied. Yes mate. Cant imagine FGR would be too happy about one of their staff going public like that but who kmows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowie Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 What a coincidence that Kuwait also has a Purdown Tower just like Bristol.. amazing. 1 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilRascal Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 (edited) So, this Kuwait thing... umm - where are the facilities and the pitch?? According to the map on their website it's here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4mRbeBSLBRFf2w1D6 (screen grab from the website attached). Umm - I can see a Gas Depot (of course) and a burger place... umm.. but a professional football academy??? WTAF?! Edited January 25 by LilRascal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Gashead looking for a dry seat gets this reply “Row A in the East Stand, right one the halfway line. It can get pretty wet in the winter months if the wind and rain combine in the right way. I'd say 90% of the time its absolutely fine. Plus when its miserable on a Tuesday night and you're getting soaked there is usually thousands of free seats up towards the back where its dry.” 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 7 hours ago, mattjb said: Accademy? Sounds a bit of a gamble to me. Bristol rovers ,a renowned name in football “renowned name in football” 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 I see that the Gas reporter has grown some balls and called out their owners in a damning piece in the Post. Fair enough, but what a hypocrite, after being up Bartons arse for all of his time at the club, he had this to say about the manager who replaced Barton; "Furthermore, he's just a breath of fresh air which has been incredibly welcome. With the 41-year-old you get straight, honest responses in press conferences where excuses are very rarely if ever made while he protects his own players when necessary. A welcome change." Full article; https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bristol-rovers-danger-free-fall-9054824 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 2 hours ago, mattjb said: It amazes me, you wrack your brains thinking surely there is nothing new left in the Gas comedy gift giving tank and then they come out with a beauty like this one! Exactly my thoughts. Every time you think “they’ve done everything now, surely there’s nothing else ridiculous they can do?…” and then BANG!….another gift out of the blue (literally). You couldn’t make it up For all slagheads and Gas sympathisers on here THIS IS WHY THIS THREAD EXISTS. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 4 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: Haven't done the currency conversion yet, but is it normal to charge academy players? It’s a development centre basically not an Academy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 20 hours ago, Selred said: Yes, we don't chant Eastenders in our South Stand... The group that sing it are in the Eastern end of the South Stand so....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Chracter, Accademy ....... Any more ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetterRedthanBlue Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 27 minutes ago, bcfc01 said: I see that the Gas reporter has grown some balls and called out their owners in a damning piece in the Post. Fair enough, but what a hypocrite, after being up Bartons arse for all of his time at the club, he had this to say about the manager who replaced Barton; "Furthermore, he's just a breath of fresh air which has been incredibly welcome. With the 41-year-old you get straight, honest responses in press conferences where excuses are very rarely if ever made while he protects his own players when necessary. A welcome change." Full article; https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bristol-rovers-danger-free-fall-9054824 Which makes it all the more funnier that Joey banned the Post from attending pre and post match conferences. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattjb Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 10 minutes ago, The Gasbuster said: Chracter, Accademy ....... Any more ? Oh yes! - How many children’s you are registering? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 With any luck if they're setting up an "academy" in Kuwait, they'll **** off over there completely. Can take the temporary stand with them as well..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC11 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Why oh why are they so full of shit What a depressing read and sadly one in which Gas heads through the decades have become accustomed to. A director from a fellow league 1 side (who have also had their share of problems) asked me what do you know about the new owner ?, we cant find anything concrete!! - my reply was: SNAP!! I believed like many that Wael would do the right thing and bring in the right “honest” individuals., has he been fooled ? - Who are these people ?. Yep it’s the “here we go again” syndrome. Who would be a ruddy Gas head ? - Amongst the best fans in the land, who deserve so much more, it is sadly depressing to keep living these shambolic offerings. I still say “They built a new stand - that is progress” but the overall picture is confusing at best and depressing in reality. UTFG 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Such a good memory for them, they mention it twice in their club "history" section. Absolute weirdos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 6 minutes ago, BCFC11 said: Why oh why are they so full of shit What a depressing read and sadly one in which Gas heads through the decades have become accustomed to. A director from a fellow league 1 side (who have also had their share of problems) asked me what do you know about the new owner ?, we cant find anything concrete!! - my reply was: SNAP!! I believed like many that Wael would do the right thing and bring in the right “honest” individuals., has he been fooled ? - Who are these people ?. Yep it’s the “here we go again” syndrome. Who would be a ruddy Gas head ? - Amongst the most absent fans in the land, who deserve so much more, it is sadly depressing to keep living these shambolic offerings. I still say “They built a new stand - that is progress” but the overall picture is confusing at best and depressing in reality. UTFG Fixed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreedyHarry Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 1 hour ago, chowie said: What a coincidence that Kuwait also has a Purdown Tower just like Bristol.. amazing. And grey cloudy skies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 (edited) 1 hour ago, BCFC11 said: I believed like many that Wael would do the right thing and bring in the right “honest” individuals., has he been fooled ? Nope. The Wally family thought they were getting in on a prime real estate deal and laddo got to play out his dreams of owning the Chelsea of the West. Then it all went boobs north, the rest of the family ran away leaving Wally to run a football club without a pot to piss in and he needs help. The first person to wander through the tent with a couple of coins in loose change down the back of his trousers got brought onboard and declared the new co-owner. They're nose deep in camel shit and sinking fast Oh dear, how sad, never mind. Edited January 25 by Midlands Robin 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 1 hour ago, mattjb said: Oh yes! - How many children’s you are registering? How many children’s what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 1 hour ago, BCFC11 said: Why oh why are they so full of shit What a depressing read and sadly one in which Gas heads through the decades have become accustomed to. A director from a fellow league 1 side (who have also had their share of problems) asked me what do you know about the new owner ?, we cant find anything concrete!! - my reply was: SNAP!! I believed like many that Wael would do the right thing and bring in the right “honest” individuals., has he been fooled ? - Who are these people ?. Yep it’s the “here we go again” syndrome. Who would be a ruddy Gas head ? - Amongst the best fans in the land, who deserve so much more, it is sadly depressing to keep living these shambolic offerings. I still say “They built a new stand - that is progress” but the overall picture is confusing at best and depressing in reality. UTFG When people slate our owners & criticise their every move & demand that they sell up & move on...... we don't have to look very far up the road to see just how that could turn out..! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 1 hour ago, Numero Uno said: It’s a development centre basically not an Academy. When you are looking to Bristol Rovers to help you develop, you are probably better off calling it a day & training as a plummer or something...! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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