chowie Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 5 minutes ago, Scrumpty said: To paraphrase Alf’s note… Hey guys, we’re building houses and a kebab shop on our training ground and, the best bit, we’re raising season ticket prices so you’ll be paying for them. Gert lush innit. Cheers me babbies, Alf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gornagain Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 Just popped on to gaschat to read what the message from the owner was and noticed that the total membership there is 3,865. OTIB has nearly 5 times as many members (18,638). Whilst we don't eject saggies and they ban anyone not in the groupthink (allegedly) this is still a bit of a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 2 hours ago, bert tann said: ......Additionally, the fully-equipped building will house all the resources necessary for player development. This will include gym facilities, nutrition and rehabilitation to ensure holistic support for all of our teams...... Thanks Bert. Can I observe the above text in bold? I guess rehab after nutrition sounds just the ticket. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 2 hours ago, bert tann said: Club News An Open Letter | Hussain Alsaeed Club Chairman Hussain Alsaeed has written an open letter to the Gasheads. Dear Gasheads, It is with great enthusiasm that I address you today, six months after taking control of our beloved club. During this past period, the board has been dedicated to laying the foundation for an ambitious journey. I am excited to share our vision for the next three years, focusing on three pivotal areas: the first team, the Memorial Stadium, and our training ground, The Quarters. Building a Competitive First Team: This past December, we appointed Matt Taylor as our manager, fully confident in his abilities to transform our squad into a formidable farce within the league. His vision and leadership perfectly align with our ambitious goal: promotion to the Championship within the next three decades. We are committed to providing Matt with adhesive backing and the resources needed to make our vision stick. This summer, during the transfer window, we will work closely with him to acquire a talented player who shares his ambition and is eager to contribute to the success of Bristol Rovers. We have already made strategic additions like John Conteh, and further reinforcements are planned that will bolster the squad in key areas. While Aaron Collins' departure was mutually agreed upon – both he and the club felt it was the right time to move on – we and Eddy Jennings extend our sincere gratitude for his financial contribution and wish him all the best. We’ve also bolstered the management team with experienced figures like Jamie McAllister, Kevin Bond, and Wayne Carlisle working a three day a week on six month contracts, further propelling our aspirations. Additionally, we are deeply invested in nurturing home grown hairstyles, as evidenced by Jed Ward's remarkable rinse. Transforming the Memorial Stadium: Upon taking the helm, we quickly discovered that the developer involved in the previous stadium development plans at the fruit market site had regained his senses and decided not to proceed further with the project. While acknowledging this initial setback, we swiftly shifted our focus towards revitalising the heart and soul of our club: the Memorial Stadium. The opening of the South Stand has demonstrably enhanced the match day atmosphere, serving as a mere glimpse of what is to come due to pillars blocking the line of sight. Our ambitious vision is to expand the stadium's capacity to 16,000, creating a vibrant and intimidating fortress that will resonate with your unwavering support for our first team. We will keep you informed of our progress as we navigate the planning and approval process with the city council and you will be able to use their planning portal to check we are telling the truth [edit, is this right Alf ?] . We will share our designs and plans once we have obtained all the necessary approvals. Investing in The Quarters: Our vision for The Quarters extends far beyond its function as a training ground. We envision it as a state-of-the-art facility that will serve as a home for both our first-team and academy. This development embodies our culture, as already seen in the hospitality area toilets, providing a care pathway for academy players to transition to the first team. The Quarters will boast additional top quality pitches and an indoor pitch, specifically designed to optimise training for both the first team and academy. Additionally, the fully-equipped building will house all the resources necessary for player development. This will include gym facilities, nutrition and rehabilitation to ensure holistic support for all of our teams. Furthermore, we have also included a residential element to ensure the site is commercially viable for the club. As we obtain approvals from the City Council and local residents we will be forced to tell you that the residential element got the green light but unfortunately the training ground didn’t. Together, Prices Rise: The future holds immense promise, and we are not embarking on this journey alone. Your unwavering support, passion, and money fuel our collective aspirations. We will soon be in a position to announce the release of season tickets. We understand the economic challenges everyone faces, and despite inflationary pressures we have ensured there will be price increases at the minimal. We still have a number of important fixtures this season so Wael and I are looking forward to joining you all at the Mem, on the beaches, on the landing grounds, in the fields, in the streets, and we shall never surrender the charges we have over the Memorial Stadium. Thank you for all of your support. FTG! Sincerely, Hussain Alsaeed, Chairman Excellent humour about your club Bert. Can I suggest some may have missed the several funny changes Bert has made to the original message? Please read his version again if so. 3 3 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Happy Farmer Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 I see they have put up a pole barn at one end of the gas hole this the type of barn put up in the 1960s not good for my cows hens or pigs the poles are too close together to park my combine so please do not call it a farm barn 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 1 hour ago, Midred said: Didn't Liverpool and Manchester just used to be part of Lancashire before they became too big? Like Warwickshire, Lancashire now have their cricket ground in a different "county" (or local government area?) Yes Liverpool now in Merseyside, and Manchester in Greater Manchester (of course). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southport Red Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 31 minutes ago, The Gasbuster said: Yes Liverpool now in Merseyside, and Manchester in Greater Manchester (of course). I think they are the only two ‘New Counties’ that still exist now. Avon bit the bullet and I think Humberside did also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted February 12 Report Share Posted February 12 37 minutes ago, Southport Red said: I think they are the only two ‘New Counties’ that still exist now. Avon bit the bullet and I think Humberside did also Cleveland went as well, not sure about “West Midlands” ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 I am surprised I haven't seen any stories about the multitudes of gasheads heading to Stevenage for their huge "6 pointer" tonight. Surely they can't have given up on the play offs already? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 10 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: I am surprised I haven't seen any stories about the multitudes of gasheads heading to Stevenage for their huge "6 pointer" tonight. Surely they can't have given up on the play offs already? I haven't checked but I assume there will be the usual comment - 'we should be beating teams like Fleetwood Burton Stevenage'. I wonder if it is a supporter age thing? A bit like on here when some of us wonder how come Luton are in the PL. You have to play the team, not the name. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_bristol Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 1 hour ago, Open End Numb Legs said: I haven't checked but I assume there will be the usual comment - 'we should be beating teams like Fleetwood Burton Stevenage'. I imagine supporters of those clubs would think the same of the Gas in the run up to their games vs Rovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 That “statement” is one of the strangest stat padding & useless ‘updates’ I’ve ever seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gazred Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 5 minutes ago, JBFC II said: The delusion never ends does it? 5th biggest City, nope. More blue than red, nope. Need more than 16k, nope. Facts Wael! They just make it up as they go along and buy into any BS that perpetuates their long list of myths about how great amd massive they are. Check that statement again in 3 seasons as by all accounts they'll be selling out a 16k stadium versus Leeds in the Champ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 11 minutes ago, JBFC II said: “More areas blue than red”. That must be why our recent gates have been circa 23,000 & theirs are under 8000. As my old maths teacher used to say, show your workings, sonny. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 13 Admin Report Share Posted February 13 19 minutes ago, JBFC II said: Where was this posted? It needs a few of us to add some facts to this nonsense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 There isn't a single metric for measuring cities against each other. Bristol isn't in the top 5 of any of them though. The biggest number I could see was 750,000. So that's 742,500 locked out then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 5 minutes ago, phantom said: Where was this posted? It needs a few of us to add some facts to this nonsense Not sure sadly, just got a screenshot on twitter. It's a Facebook comment though, so best bet is a post from Wally or the club on there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3City Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 33 minutes ago, JBFC II said: How can Wael of Fortune claim the stand was "planned financed and sorted before"? Has he already forgotten the absolute farce surrounding the planning application last summer? Also, is it now "sorted"? I highly doubt it (judging by pictures I saw of cows roaming freely in the concourse ). Habitual liars... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 42 minutes ago, JBFC II said: ****** hell, what a load of shitty bollocks............................wrong in every "fact" ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 13 Admin Report Share Posted February 13 27 minutes ago, JBFC II said: Not sure sadly, just got a screenshot on twitter. It's a Facebook comment though, so best bet is a post from Wally or the club on there Ahh, I'd come out in a serious rash if I logged into one of their pages 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 23 minutes ago, BS3City said: How can Wael of Fortune claim the stand was "planned financed and sorted before"? Wasn't it financed with a high interest loan though? Fortunately they can meet the repayments thanks to the massive increase in attendances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 Isn't 16,000 what our capacity was reduced to when we did the rebuild? Cute aspiration from the Gas there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 17 minutes ago, chinapig said: Wasn't it financed with a high interest loan though? Fortunately they can meet the repayments thanks to the massive increase in attendances. At least the worries of the local residents about huge crowds and traffic congestion with the new stand never came to fruition. Oh the ironing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumpty Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 56 minutes ago, BS3City said: How can Wael of Fortune claim the stand was "planned financed and sorted before"? Has he already forgotten the absolute farce surrounding the planning application last summer? Also, is it now "sorted"? I highly doubt it (judging by pictures I saw of cows roaming freely in the concourse ). Habitual liars... He lost me at the word ‘planned’, didn’t need to read on, obviously fictional. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip King Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 18 hours ago, bert tann said: Club News An Open Letter | Hussain Alsaeed Club Chairman Hussain Alsaeed has written an open letter to the Gasheads. Dear Gasheads, It is with great enthusiasm that I address you today, six months after taking control of our beloved club. During this past period, the board has been dedicated to laying the foundation for an ambitious journey. I am excited to share our vision for the next three years, focusing on three pivotal areas: the first team, the Memorial Stadium, and our training ground, The Quarters. Building a Competitive First Team: This past December, we appointed Matt Taylor as our manager, fully confident in his abilities to transform our squad into a formidable farce within the league. His vision and leadership perfectly align with our ambitious goal: promotion to the Championship within the next three decades. We are committed to providing Matt with adhesive backing and the resources needed to make our vision stick. This summer, during the transfer window, we will work closely with him to acquire a talented player who shares his ambition and is eager to contribute to the success of Bristol Rovers. We have already made strategic additions like John Conteh, and further reinforcements are planned that will bolster the squad in key areas. While Aaron Collins' departure was mutually agreed upon – both he and the club felt it was the right time to move on – we and Eddy Jennings extend our sincere gratitude for his financial contribution and wish him all the best. We’ve also bolstered the management team with experienced figures like Jamie McAllister, Kevin Bond, and Wayne Carlisle working a three day a week on six month contracts, further propelling our aspirations. Additionally, we are deeply invested in nurturing home grown hairstyles, as evidenced by Jed Ward's remarkable rinse. Transforming the Memorial Stadium: Upon taking the helm, we quickly discovered that the developer involved in the previous stadium development plans at the fruit market site had regained his senses and decided not to proceed further with the project. While acknowledging this initial setback, we swiftly shifted our focus towards revitalising the heart and soul of our club: the Memorial Stadium. The opening of the South Stand has demonstrably enhanced the match day atmosphere, serving as a mere glimpse of what is to come due to pillars blocking the line of sight. Our ambitious vision is to expand the stadium's capacity to 16,000, creating a vibrant and intimidating fortress that will resonate with your unwavering support for our first team. We will keep you informed of our progress as we navigate the planning and approval process with the city council and you will be able to use their planning portal to check we are telling the truth [edit, is this right Alf ?] . We will share our designs and plans once we have obtained all the necessary approvals. Investing in The Quarters: Our vision for The Quarters extends far beyond its function as a training ground. We envision it as a state-of-the-art facility that will serve as a home for both our first-team and academy. This development embodies our culture, as already seen in the hospitality area toilets, providing a care pathway for academy players to transition to the first team. The Quarters will boast additional top quality pitches and an indoor pitch, specifically designed to optimise training for both the first team and academy. Additionally, the fully-equipped building will house all the resources necessary for player development. This will include gym facilities, nutrition and rehabilitation to ensure holistic support for all of our teams. Furthermore, we have also included a residential element to ensure the site is commercially viable for the club. As we obtain approvals from the City Council and local residents we will be forced to tell you that the residential element got the green light but unfortunately the training ground didn’t. Together, Prices Rise: The future holds immense promise, and we are not embarking on this journey alone. Your unwavering support, passion, and money fuel our collective aspirations. We will soon be in a position to announce the release of season tickets. We understand the economic challenges everyone faces, and despite inflationary pressures we have ensured there will be price increases at the minimal. We still have a number of important fixtures this season so Wael and I are looking forward to joining you all at the Mem, on the beaches, on the landing grounds, in the fields, in the streets, and we shall never surrender the charges we have over the Memorial Stadium. Thank you for all of your support. FTG! Sincerely, Hussain Alsaeed, Chairman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 46 minutes ago, Open End Numb Legs said: At least the worries of the local residents about huge crowds and traffic congestion with the new stand never came to fruition. Oh the ironing. Is that last bit predictive text. Or did you just remember what you were supposed to be doing today? 1 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open End Numb Legs Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 3 minutes ago, italian dave said: Is that last bit predictive text. Or did you just remember what you were supposed to be doing today? Deliberate! Would be funnier if not I admit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 'More blue areas than red'? Not even close anymore is it? I live in Barrs Court and there are 64 houses in my road. I know of 2 gasheads, neither of whom go as they are retired and can't be arsed, 2 Leeds fans who actually do go regularly and about 40 regular attending reds. This is in an 'area' which is supposedly blue. I think not! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted February 13 Report Share Posted February 13 8 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: 'More blue areas than red'? Not even close anymore is it? I live in Barrs Court and there are 64 houses in my road. I know of 2 gasheads, neither of whom go as they are retired and can't be arsed, 2 Leeds fans who actually do go regularly and about 40 regular attending reds. This is in an 'area' which is supposedly blue. I think not! Same all over Bristol I'd expect, including the pubs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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