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Post by toddy1953 on Feb 28, 2020 18:38:06 GMT
I too used to travel from 'artcliffe (I live in the posh end, not the bit by Toddy, BTW ) I started going to games on my own in 1963, when I was just 9 years old. I was the old un of our group and used to take my younger brother, when he was just 4 years old, as well as having younger mates coming along. I can remember one Boxing Day game against Swansea in 1970 when our entourage of about 10 walked to and from the game. I was 17 by then and my next door neighbour was 16 but the rest, my brothers and their friends, were all under 14. I did the walk back in 1970 Vyv, with a different mob. Wasn’t that the one where it was freezing cold & ended 0-0?
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Post by justin blue on Feb 28, 2020 18:46:59 GMT
I used to catch the bus to eastville from Bishopsworth when I was 12 usually with two younger supporters, but sometimes on my own. Had I not been able to do so until I was 14, I wonder if I would be a gashead with everthing else that comes into play for teenagers. I also used to cycle to Clevedon and Portishead when I was 10 and I used to deliver newspapers in the dark. Sadly it's a different world now,but I worry that this might have a big impact on our next generation of supporters.
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Post by gassince1957 on Feb 28, 2020 18:49:22 GMT
This issue was put in place by Avon and Somerset Police to comply with some child protection law. KP - it's not a case of the club shooting themselves in the foot, but nice try! If what Bideford said is true, it is NOT the reason for this new rule. But as someone pointed out 20,000 or so unaccompanied kids can congregate on College Green to hear that the world is on fire (funny, I thought it was all flooded!)
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Post by Charlton Hayes Gas on Feb 28, 2020 18:54:08 GMT
Not to brag about my age but much more recent than the 70s and 80s like a lot of you, me and my mates were like 11-12 the 2007 season when we got promoted and beat city. We used to get on the 75 bus near Patchway and go to games on our own. Most of our dads were city fans so they weren’t ever gonna take us to games!
Surely with better public transport now than previous years it should be ever easier for lads going to game by themselves!
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Post by Dr Gas on Feb 28, 2020 20:59:12 GMT
I too used to travel from 'artcliffe (I live in the posh end, not the bit by Toddy, BTW ) I started going to games on my own in 1963, when I was just 9 years old. I was the old un of our group and used to take my younger brother, when he was just 4 years old, as well as having younger mates coming along. I can remember one Boxing Day game against Swansea in 1970 when our entourage of about 10 walked to and from the game. I was 17 by then and my next door neighbour was 16 but the rest, my brothers and their friends, were all under 14. I did the walk back in 1970 Vyv, with a different mob. Wasn’t that the one where it was freezing cold & ended 0-0? Yep and I had a blinding toothache. Not a great day all round really because the weather was miserable too.
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Post by wsmjohn on Feb 28, 2020 21:13:01 GMT
I started to go to games at 12/13, catch train from Weston and Stapleton road train connection. No connection on night games, walked through Bristol to Templemeads and walked back to the Bournville. Sometimes home just before 12 and school the next day, always worried I would miss the train and sleep at station. Sad times but perhaps on reflection I was a little young but streetwise. I don’t know what vintage you are wsmjohn but istr the last train for Taunton left very soon after the match about 9.30/9.45 from TM and we used to hare out of the ground because the next train was about 4.00 in the morning and of course no mobiles in those days. In those days was a 7.30 ko and 10 minute HT. We were finished by 9.10/9.15. Still a rush. UTG!
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Post by wsmjohn on Feb 28, 2020 21:13:49 GMT
I don’t know what vintage you are wsmjohn but istr the last train for Taunton left very soon after the match about 9.30/9.45 from TM and we used to hare out of the ground because the next train was about 4.00 in the morning and of course no mobiles in those days. In those days was a 7.30 ko and 10 minute HT. We were finished by 9.10/9.15. Still a rush. UTG!
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Post by wsmjohn on Feb 28, 2020 21:27:32 GMT
I don’t know what vintage you are wsmjohn but istr the last train for Taunton left very soon after the match about 9.30/9.45 from TM and we used to hare out of the ground because the next train was about 4.00 in the morning and of course no mobiles in those days. In those days was a 7.30 ko and 10 minute HT. We were finished by 9.10/9.15. Still a rush. UTG! We had no phone at home, next train was the milk train at 4am. I am talking about 79/80,different world today!
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Post by blueblood1883 on Feb 28, 2020 22:17:53 GMT
I used to travel from sea mills to twerton alone when I was 12.... What's the issue here? I travelled by train to Sheffield United on my own aged 14.. That was from Shire so your neck of the woods matey.. If my adolescent memory serves me right we were 2 down at half time and went on to win 3-2.. And it was on the Big Match on the Sunday...
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Post by warehamgas on Feb 29, 2020 9:45:44 GMT
We had no phone at home, next train was the milk train at 4am. I am talking about 79/80,different world today! Yes, I was talking about late 60s and early to mid 70s. By the late 70s was more comfortable, I could drive. UTG!
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Post by gashead1981 on Feb 29, 2020 10:15:08 GMT
I have deleted the post by Bideford because it contains factually incorrect information not verified by the club.
Currently that kind of verbal accusation should it not be true would only leave a lasting stigma that even if innocent would never be shaken off.
Let’s leave it there.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 29, 2020 22:00:08 GMT
I have deleted the post by Bideford because it contains factually incorrect information not verified by the club. Currently that kind of verbal accusation should it not be true would only leave a lasting stigma that even if innocent would never be shaken off. Let’s leave it there. I received your email but fail to understand how you can call information passed onto me to be factually incorrect! Our club has not verified factually correct information in the past l.e the drug scandal in John Wards last spell in charge that led to the release of a player at the time and the then chairman shutting down that forum because of it rather than come clean and admit the events involving a number of players had happened. No doubt you will be on your high horse again to say that was factually incorrect. You and a few others on here claim to be in the know on various matters and expect us all to believe you and then shoot down posters like me for having information that you have not been party too.
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Post by gashead1981 on Feb 29, 2020 23:07:50 GMT
I have deleted the post by Bideford because it contains factually incorrect information not verified by the club. Currently that kind of verbal accusation should it not be true would only leave a lasting stigma that even if innocent would never be shaken off. Let’s leave it there. I received your email but fail to understand how you can call information passed onto me to be factually incorrect! Our club has not verified factually correct information in the past l.e the drug scandal in John Wards last spell in charge that led to the release of a player at the time and the then chairman shutting down that forum because of it rather than come clean and admit the events involving a number of players had happened. No doubt you will be on your high horse again to say that was factually incorrect. You and a few others on here claim to be in the know on various matters and expect us all to believe you and then shoot down posters like me for having information that you have not been party too. 1. If it’s factually correct you would have no issue in presenting the facts in written form as it’s a very serious allegation you make. I take it you have this evidence? 2. If it’s factually correct you would have no issue in naming your source. 3. If it’s factually correct your source would also be screaming it from the rooftops. 4. If it’s factually correct you would have named names of the “very influential figure” without fear of being contacted legally for making unfounded accusations/possible slander/defamation. Which according to the law still doesn’t absolve you of your accusation by the way. 5. If it’s factually correct then the Police, EFL, FA, Council and the press would be all over it like bees around a honey pot. 6. If it’s factually correct we would have heard about it long before you want to release it to a forum. So it’s not even remotely factually correct and you can thank me later for very possibly saving your arse because you’ve had your ears tickled by someone connected to a disgruntled ex chairman and or a supporters club director, or someone connected very closely to them. John Ward’s reign was not under the Al’Qadi ownership so has no bearing on your accusation. As I said to you in your private message. If you are unhappy with your post being censored then please raise it with the other mods who will discuss it without my input and comments.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2020 8:55:17 GMT
I received your email but fail to understand how you can call information passed onto me to be factually incorrect! Our club has not verified factually correct information in the past l.e the drug scandal in John Wards last spell in charge that led to the release of a player at the time and the then chairman shutting down that forum because of it rather than come clean and admit the events involving a number of players had happened. No doubt you will be on your high horse again to say that was factually incorrect. You and a few others on here claim to be in the know on various matters and expect us all to believe you and then shoot down posters like me for having information that you have not been party too. 1. If it’s factually correct you would have no issue in presenting the facts in written form as it’s a very serious allegation you make. I take it you have this evidence? 2. If it’s factually correct you would have no issue in naming your source. 3. If it’s factually correct your source would also be screaming it from the rooftops. 4. If it’s factually correct you would have named names of the “very influential figure” without fear of being contacted legally for making unfounded accusations/possible slander/defamation. Which according to the law still doesn’t absolve you of your accusation by the way. 5. If it’s factually correct then the Police, EFL, FA, Council and the press would be all over it like bees around a honey pot. 6. If it’s factually correct we would have heard about it long before you want to release it to a forum. So it’s not even remotely factually correct and you can thank me later for very possibly saving your arse because you’ve had your ears tickled by someone connected to a disgruntled ex chairman and or a supporters club director, or someone connected very closely to them. John Ward’s reign was not under the Al’Qadi ownership so has no bearing on your accusation. As I said to you in your private message. If you are unhappy with your post being censored then please raise it with the other mods who will discuss it without my input and comments. You sir will never be required to save my arse. I posted what I believe to be true. You know my comment about the previous owners was true and correct and was simply posted to show that if a previous owner could cover up facts, any owner can. I bow down to your superior knowledge of all things BRFC and look forward to you putting down any posters on here who's opinion is different from yours. I have lost count of the number of times you have done that and that must seriously question your right to claim to be a moderator. I sincerely hope Hugo, Gregg's.and the other mods etc get to read this before you will no doubt delete my post and ban me from the forum.
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Post by Antonio Fargas on Mar 1, 2020 9:01:13 GMT
1. If it’s factually correct you would have no issue in presenting the facts in written form as it’s a very serious allegation you make. I take it you have this evidence? 2. If it’s factually correct you would have no issue in naming your source. 3. If it’s factually correct your source would also be screaming it from the rooftops. 4. If it’s factually correct you would have named names of the “very influential figure” without fear of being contacted legally for making unfounded accusations/possible slander/defamation. Which according to the law still doesn’t absolve you of your accusation by the way. 5. If it’s factually correct then the Police, EFL, FA, Council and the press would be all over it like bees around a honey pot. 6. If it’s factually correct we would have heard about it long before you want to release it to a forum. So it’s not even remotely factually correct and you can thank me later for very possibly saving your arse because you’ve had your ears tickled by someone connected to a disgruntled ex chairman and or a supporters club director, or someone connected very closely to them. John Ward’s reign was not under the Al’Qadi ownership so has no bearing on your accusation. As I said to you in your private message. If you are unhappy with your post being censored then please raise it with the other mods who will discuss it without my input and comments. You sir will never be required to save my arse. I posted what I believe to be true. You know my comment about the previous owners was true and correct and was simply posted to show that if a previous owner could cover up facts, any owner can. I bow down to your superior knowledge of all things BRFC and look forward to you putting down any posters on here who's opinion is different from yours. I have lost count of the number of times you have done that and that must seriously question your right to claim to be a moderator. I sincerely hope Hugo, Gregg's.and the other mods etc get to read this before you will no doubt delete my post and ban me from the forum. Why do we need to post everything that comes our way like it's some sort of sacred duty to the internet to pile loads of rumours on to it? What is wrong with simply showing a bit of self-discipline? Seriously, what the f**k is it about the internet, and this forum, etc, that means we feel the need to just blurt stuff out? Everyone (except my wife) is perfectly able to keep stuff to themselves in real life and show a bit of discretion, and tact. Why not the internet? Even if you're exactly right (you're not), what is to be gained from posting it?
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Post by gashead1981 on Mar 1, 2020 9:27:23 GMT
1. If it’s factually correct you would have no issue in presenting the facts in written form as it’s a very serious allegation you make. I take it you have this evidence? 2. If it’s factually correct you would have no issue in naming your source. 3. If it’s factually correct your source would also be screaming it from the rooftops. 4. If it’s factually correct you would have named names of the “very influential figure” without fear of being contacted legally for making unfounded accusations/possible slander/defamation. Which according to the law still doesn’t absolve you of your accusation by the way. 5. If it’s factually correct then the Police, EFL, FA, Council and the press would be all over it like bees around a honey pot. 6. If it’s factually correct we would have heard about it long before you want to release it to a forum. So it’s not even remotely factually correct and you can thank me later for very possibly saving your arse because you’ve had your ears tickled by someone connected to a disgruntled ex chairman and or a supporters club director, or someone connected very closely to them. John Ward’s reign was not under the Al’Qadi ownership so has no bearing on your accusation. As I said to you in your private message. If you are unhappy with your post being censored then please raise it with the other mods who will discuss it without my input and comments. You sir will never be required to save my arse. I posted what I believe to be true. You know my comment about the previous owners was true and correct and was simply posted to show that if a previous owner could cover up facts, any owner can. I bow down to your superior knowledge of all things BRFC and look forward to you putting down any posters on here who's opinion is different from yours. I have lost count of the number of times you have done that and that must seriously question your right to claim to be a moderator. I sincerely hope Hugo, Gregg's.and the other mods etc get to read this before you will no doubt delete my post and ban me from the forum. Dear oh dear. Here we go again. Look, I try, like the other mods to be as impartial as possible. Unless it’s damaging posts that cross the line I will usually have the opinion of 3 mods before making an adjustment/deletion/ban. I think yours is the first post I’ve deleted or censored in more than 2 months without the consultation of another mod. The content of your original post was shared with the other mods as was my pm to you so all the mods had a clear understanding. In fact one of the mods you mention was surprised at what you posted. I’ve not banned anyone for a good amount of time either and I have absolutely no reason in which to ban you unless you contravene the unwritten house rules, which is basically to be a decent person and post properly. The above goes for all posters here including myself and I’ve been censored by my fellow mods more than once. I even offered to step down from being a mod and I got the support to stay from every one of them. However, I would have no qualms if they wanted me to go back to being a regular poster. I’m sorry Bideford You didn’t post anything factual and neither do you have any evidence to substantiate or make any accusation, on either of your claims. If you want to meet me at a game for a beer and a chat to discuss what you know then please reach out to me and I’ll happily buy you a beer and have a cordial chat.
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Post by Midsomer Murderer on Mar 1, 2020 15:00:12 GMT
wow all the mods jumping in ~ necessary ? of course not.
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Post by chewbacca on Mar 1, 2020 15:59:11 GMT
Class this.
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Post by althepirate on Mar 1, 2020 16:28:17 GMT
Is the information given by Bideford current and does it affect the efficiency of the club/team?
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Mar 1, 2020 17:11:09 GMT
wow all the mods jumping in ~ necessary ? of course not. All of the Mods? Or just 2 of the 15 of us who have Mod powers? Another pop at the Mod team from you - necessary ? Of course not.
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