Rudolf Hucker Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 1 hour ago, SirColinOfMansfield said: "The club has already announced that they are to refurbish the South Stand by to include adding a fixed roof and a new flooring to the currently tent-like structure." http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/bristol-rovers-consider-increase-in-memorial-stadium-capacity-after-supporters-snap-up-every-seat/story-29456931-detail/story.html I thought you only sat in a tent when you went to watch a circus?! ...............................ah, the penny has just dropped ... now I understand! Plan B begins ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverRed Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 3 hours ago, SirColinOfMansfield said: "The club has already announced that they are to refurbish the South Stand by to include adding a fixed roof and a new flooring to the currently tent-like structure." http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/bristol-rovers-consider-increase-in-memorial-stadium-capacity-after-supporters-snap-up-every-seat/story-29456931-detail/story.html I thought you only sat in a tent when you went to watch a circus?! ...............................ah, the penny has just dropped ... now I understand! Bye, bye UWE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfred Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 The upgrades (if you can call them that) aren't an indication of UWE being shelved, more that they actually have some cash to install a converted steel container and a new roof for the tent to 'smarten' the place up whilst UWE gets sorted. UWE will happen for them. 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 7 minutes ago, redfred said: UWE will happen for them. 100% It already is. They broke ground on the car park several weeks ago. Not long now....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 14 minutes ago, Gazred said: It already is. They broke ground on the car park several weeks ago. Not long now....... I thought they weren't starting the car park until October? Maybe......possibly......with a fair following wind..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 4 minutes ago, richwwtk said: I thought they weren't starting the car park until October? Maybe......possibly......with a fair following wind..... You could well be right. With so much progress on the new stadium and current developments at the Mem, it's hard to keep track of it all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 3 minutes ago, Gazred said: You could well be right. With so much progress on the new stadium and current developments at the Mem, it's hard to keep track of it all. Exciting times for the famous quarters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 3 hours ago, Philgas said: Our circus is very entertaining. . We have a good time .. plenty of laughs while at the same time we have had good results .. our lot have learnt to adapt to our surroundings and enjoy life as it is .. When do the wheels fall off the clown's car? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 8 minutes ago, Drew Peacock said: When do the wheels fall off the clown's car? Shortly after they've finished updating the big-top. #WallysFlyingCircus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philgas Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 28 minutes ago, Drew Peacock said: When do the wheels fall off the clown's car? All the clowns cars are serviced regularly. . Wheels included so no time soon I'm afraid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 30, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 1 hour ago, richwwtk said: I thought they weren't starting the car park until October? Maybe......possibly......with a fair following wind..... Has to be built and in place by end of October Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 This says they need to begin work by October.... http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/bristol-rovers-news-club-hoping-break-ground/story-28971619-detail/story.html "There is a requirement to start work on a car park on that site by October and that is our next target. UWE have 30,000 students and because they are building in other areas they are losing car parking space. That is the next definitive target and would really be the first smoke signal of real progress on the project." Have they started now and I missed that news or is this still valid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 1 hour ago, Philgas said: All the clowns cars are serviced regularly. . Wheels included so no time soon I'm afraid Doesn't sound very funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philgas Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 2 hours ago, Drew Peacock said: Doesn't sound very funny! Nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54-46 Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 12 hours ago, SirColinOfMansfield said: "The club has already announced that they are to refurbish the South Stand by to include adding a fixed roof and a new flooring to the currently tent-like structure." "Tent-like structure"? That's like saying Rovers are "pikey-like" 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 18 minutes ago, 54-46 said: "Tent-like structure"? That's like saying Rovers are "pikey-like" Well, yeah like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 On 28 June 2016 at 18:22, SirColinOfMansfield said: Who needs the UWE when they have got state-of-the-art developments going on at the Mem? It has been painted to match the piss-stains on Santa's Grotto. http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/more-changes-at-the-mem-3159617.aspx I'm just checking back into this thread, it's been a while and you may have to help me with this....they are actually installing THAT???!!!! Holy shit we demolished better than that. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliesboots Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 7 hours ago, richwwtk said: This says they need to begin work by October.... http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/bristol-rovers-news-club-hoping-break-ground/story-28971619-detail/story.html "There is a requirement to start work on a car park on that site by October and that is our next target. UWE have 30,000 students and because they are building in other areas they are losing car parking space. That is the next definitive target and would really be the first smoke signal of real progress on the project." Have they started now and I missed that news or is this still valid? They are waiting for someone to knock on their door and offer their services "Would you like your drive Tarmacked?" Until this point no ground will be 'broken'. Who'd be a Billionaire eh? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfred Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 1 hour ago, Charliesboots said: Who'd be a Billionaire eh? Not Wally, by the sound of it... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 1 hour ago, Charliesboots said: They are waiting for someone to knock on their door and offer their services "Would you like your drive Tarmacked?" Until this point no ground will be 'broken'. Who'd be a Billionaire eh? I know some Irish lads down Pilning way who will do a good job......Brunel paving or just google John Coffey Bristol.Nice bunch of lads really and could probably help wally out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 14 hours ago, Philgas said: We're certainly pushing out the boat on this one .. upgrading all over the ground .. you're just jealous. . Boat. What boat? I knew you had ground water-issues at the cabbage patch but has it got that bad? I guess I seriously underestimated Wally. I thought your tent was the trigger for his interest in your Club and was going to inspire him to create an Arabian theme for your stadium revamp. Clearly, he's now scrapped that plan and picked up on you as 'Pirates' and is going to develop that idea. Pirate ship stands! Genius. Ps has Higgs issued a statement saying they'll be 'watertight' yet? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippycar Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 2 hours ago, RedM said: I'm just checking back into this thread, it's been a while and you may have to help me with this....they are actually installing THAT???!!!! Holy shit we demolished better than that. Its not even a new addition, just rearranging the proverbial deck chairs 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philgas Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 26 minutes ago, Moor2Sea said: Boat. What boat? I knew you had ground water-issues at the cabbage patch but has it got that bad? I guess I seriously underestimated Wally. I thought your tent was the trigger for his interest in your Club and was going to inspire him to create an Arabian theme for your stadium revamp. Clearly, he's now scrapped that plan and picked up on you as 'Pirates' and is going to develop that idea. Pirate ship stands! Genius. Ps has Higgs issued a statement saying they'll be 'watertight' yet? Our tent is one of the pulling factors for new players wanting to play for an up and forward moving club !! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philgas Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 21 minutes ago, zippycar said: Its not even a new addition, just rearranging the proverbial deck chairs Thats what makes us so unique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philgas Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 22 minutes ago, zippycar said: Its not even a new addition, just rearranging the proverbial deck chairs All part of the BIG PLAN !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 TBH Phil, you still stand up at games, which I miss, that's it for my Gas envy. be careful of what you wish for.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 33 minutes ago, B1ackbird said: TBH Phil, you still stand up at games, which I miss, that's it for my Gas envy. be careful of what you wish for.. But the piss smell I'm sure you don't miss. Poor sagheads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 6 minutes ago, Iron Man said: But the piss smell I'm sure you don't miss. Poor sagheads. It's been so long since they turned up, it's hard to tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 10 hours ago, Philgas said: Our tent is one of the pulling factors for new players wanting to play for an up and forward moving club !! I suppose a tent is good for a forward moving club. They can take it with them when they move to the new car park at UWE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirColinOfMansfield Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 It goes to show that Wally is not stupid! What is the first thing you do if you are thinking of turning old rusty shipping containers into stands for your precious fans? Of course, you need to get rid of your fans' safety officer! http://gasheads.proboards.com/thread/7627/farewell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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