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Post by newmarketgas on Feb 1, 2022 17:38:45 GMT
How about we just stop the Barton threads? Like herding cats, it just won't happen. I bet all those calling for an end to Barton posts mean only the less-than-positive Barton posts. It won't after that post !
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Post by socrates on Feb 1, 2022 17:51:41 GMT
I think it’s fair that we judge Barton at the end of the season. If he can get us in to the top7 then he’s done a decent job If he can get us in to the top 3 he’s done a great job. If we fail to make top 7 then all he’s done is fail to keep us up with 2 other managers sh** squad and build an average league 2 side the following season. If he achieves either of the first two then I’d be happy to see him remain for next season.
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Post by William Wilson on Feb 1, 2022 18:07:06 GMT
Rovers winning in 21/22 really seems to hurt some folk. Quite sad. There are a squad of united, talented lads going out there, running through brick walls for the badge, supporters and each other, who deserve every ounce of support from us all. Little over 24hrs since a fantastic league victory and we’re back to bitching over what the manager did or did not do at an event nobody here attended. I guess some just cannot help themselves. See you at Sutton. Three points very much up for grabs UTG Good post - Feel the same - In fact, I enjoy our victories even more knowing that it infuriates the Barton haters. And me. I don`t like the guy at all, and I`d sooner stick my hand in a food processor than sing his name, but all this whining makes me want him to succeed, for his sake as well as the club`s.
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Post by wider on Feb 1, 2022 22:48:35 GMT
After giving up on Gaschat early in the season with so much negativity I thought I’d have another look after a good run of results and what seems like a decent window to me. Then I come across this thread.
Really?
Forget the past, it can’t be changed.
Look where we are now and where we are heading. Up to 12th with the form book even better (4th I think?).
Not playing particularly well at times but managing to win ugly. There is a buzz about the club that hasn’t been there in a while. JB seems to have trust from Wael. Trust is very important in life - just as important in football as other jobs - maybe more so as part of a team physically tested on a regular basis against other teams. The departure of Widdrington helped us a lot, I think, because it showed a trust in JB from Wael. Then I think that was reinforced by the removal of Starnes. Suddenly JB is the senior figure in the position of trust. With the promotion of Tom Gorringe from within the club JBs position is not threatened imo. In fact I think it was a clever promotion as TG seems to have always been a JB supporter from his releases and Tweets before and after promotion. A united front for a pleasant change?
Maybe we could manage that and get behind the club at least? UTG.
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Post by purdownpoacher1 on Feb 1, 2022 22:57:31 GMT
After giving up on Gaschat early in the season with so much negativity I thought I’d have another look after a good run of results and what seems like a decent window to me. Then I come across this thread. Really? Forget the past, it can’t be changed. Look where we are now and where we are heading. Up to 12th with the form book even better (4th I think?). Not playing particularly well at times but managing to win ugly. There is a buzz about the club that hasn’t been there in a while. JB seems to have trust from Wael. Trust is very important in life - just as important in football as other jobs - maybe more so as part of a team physically tested on a regular basis against other teams. The departure of Widdrington helped us a lot, I think, because it showed a trust in JB from Wael. Then I think that was reinforced by the removal of Starnes. Suddenly JB is the senior figure in the position of trust. With the promotion of Tom Gorringe from within the club JBs position is not threatened imo. In fact I think it was a clever promotion as TG seems to have always been a JB supporter from his releases and Tweets before and after promotion. A united front for a pleasant change? Maybe we could manage that and get behind the club at least? UTG.
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Post by purdownpoacher1 on Feb 1, 2022 22:58:14 GMT
Well said wider ! 💙UTG
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Post by farmygas on Feb 1, 2022 23:08:06 GMT
Not for me. Find myself totally disinterested with Barton at the helm. I've tried but I can't muster any enthusiasm. Fine for other folks to enjoy the little run we're on. I've got other stuff to fill my time.
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Post by aghast on Feb 1, 2022 23:14:02 GMT
Don't mention JB. I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it alright.
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Post by Gasshole on Feb 1, 2022 23:17:51 GMT
If we finish mid table with a positive goal difference then I’m happy. That’s a marked improvement in form, and we can kick on from there. I’m confident JB will get us promoted within the next few seasons , as he intimated. Happy days , the Buzz is tangible ppl and I am absolutely loving it.
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Post by SleepyGas on Feb 2, 2022 8:57:13 GMT
If we finish mid table with a positive goal difference then I’m happy. That’s a marked improvement in form, and we can kick on from there. I’m confident JB will get us promoted within the next few seasons , as he intimated. Happy days , the Buzz is tangible ppl and I am absolutely loving it. Whoa.. steady on there!! Mr Ambitious
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Post by rovers5charlton5 on Feb 2, 2022 9:35:36 GMT
Not for me. Find myself totally disinterested with Barton at the helm. I've tried but I can't muster any enthusiasm. Fine for other folks to enjoy the little run we're on. I've got other stuff to fill my time. In 50 years supporting this club I can't remember there being a time when I've loved everyone associated with it, players, board members, suppoters club bods or managers. I love Bristol Rovers football club and I wouldn't let hatred for any of them ruin that. UTG
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2022 9:54:53 GMT
Seems to be getting a team playing for each other. Still an arsehole and will be happier when he is gone I never wanted Barton anywhere near the club. I simply cannot stomach the guy. With great support from Wael he has managed to get us to mid-table in the basement league with an outside, even a fair chance of a play-off slot. Some say it's a wonderful achievement to get a team that wants to play and win but for me he remains a nasty guy with a mediocre record as a manager. Yes, it will cause huge disruption when he moves on but I still look forward to that day.
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Post by lastminutewinner on Feb 2, 2022 9:58:43 GMT
Imagine being so triggered by someone in a dugout that it stops you supporting the players on the pitch..
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Post by pirate on Feb 2, 2022 10:32:50 GMT
If we finish mid table with a positive goal difference then I’m happy. That’s a marked improvement in form, and we can kick on from there. I’m confident JB will get us promoted within the next few seasons , as he intimated. Happy days , the Buzz is tangible ppl and I am absolutely loving it. Whoa.. steady on there!! Mr Ambitious Attachment Deleted
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Post by titchthephot on Feb 2, 2022 10:33:07 GMT
Imagine being so triggered by someone in a dugout that it stops you supporting the players on the pitch.. Hating Barton doesn't stop me (and probably 99% of the Barton haters) from supporting the team but it also doesn't mean that the team doing well will mean I will start supporting Barton. Like the earlier post I will be ecstatic when he leaves (sooner the better) but in the mean time I will continue to hope we win games. The good thing in our favour (Barton haters) is that no matter who you are a managers job is probably the least secure job in football and sooner or later they all go. It may be a bad run of games (I hope that doesn't happen) or it may be the up coming court case or maybe the next time he sees red and loses it (probably the most likely event!!). In the meantime I hope we improve even more and start gelling even better (still quite a way to go yet though). Maybe it is now time to stop these Barton posts. The pro Barton ones only wind up the Anti Barton brigade and the Anti Barton posts don't actually achieve anything. Nothing anyone on this forum says or does will change that.
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Post by chilly1883 on Feb 2, 2022 10:38:48 GMT
Not for me. Find myself totally disinterested with Barton at the helm. I've tried but I can't muster any enthusiasm. Fine for other folks to enjoy the little run we're on. I've got other stuff to fill my time. clearly not? 🤣
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Post by lastminutewinner on Feb 2, 2022 10:51:52 GMT
Imagine being so triggered by someone in a dugout that it stops you supporting the players on the pitch.. Hating Barton doesn't stop me (and probably 99% of the Barton haters) from supporting the team but it also doesn't mean that the team doing well will mean I will start supporting Barton. Like the earlier post I will be ecstatic when he leaves (sooner the better) but in the mean time I will continue to hope we win games. The good thing in our favour (Barton haters) is that no matter who you are a managers job is probably the least secure job in football and sooner or later they all go. It may be a bad run of games (I hope that doesn't happen) or it may be the up coming court case or maybe the next time he sees red and loses it (probably the most likely event!!). In the meantime I hope we improve even more and start gelling even better (still quite a way to go yet though). Maybe it is now time to stop these Barton posts. The pro Barton ones only wind up the Anti Barton brigade and the Anti Barton posts don't actually achieve anything. Nothing anyone on this forum says or does will change that. I honestly cant see him staying here long term anyway, while still commuting from a young family etc. If he does well he might be offered a better club, if he does poorly in the basement we may get rid, or like you say the court case may take it out of everyone's hands anyway. I personally dont see the problem with him as manager, just as I dont see my barmans 'colourful' history as an issue either.
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Post by singupgas on Feb 2, 2022 11:14:35 GMT
Imagine being so triggered by someone in a dugout that it stops you supporting the players on the pitch.. Hating Barton doesn't stop me (and probably 99% of the Barton haters) from supporting the team but it also doesn't mean that the team doing well will mean I will start supporting Barton. Like the earlier post I will be ecstatic when he leaves (sooner the better) but in the mean time I will continue to hope we win games. The good thing in our favour (Barton haters) is that no matter who you are a managers job is probably the least secure job in football and sooner or later they all go. It may be a bad run of games (I hope that doesn't happen) or it may be the up coming court case or maybe the next time he sees red and loses it (probably the most likely event!!). In the meantime I hope we improve even more and start gelling even better (still quite a way to go yet though). Maybe it is now time to stop these Barton posts. The pro Barton ones only wind up the Anti Barton brigade and the Anti Barton posts don't actually achieve anything. Nothing anyone on this forum says or does will change that. Why don't some just start talking about the team then rather than bashing JB at every opportunity. It's funny that people can't stomach him, but all they want to do is comment and almost try to convince others to think the same way. Support just the team if that is what you want to do, but let everyone else who wants to, to support both Joey and the team.
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Post by titchthephot on Feb 2, 2022 11:26:21 GMT
Hating Barton doesn't stop me (and probably 99% of the Barton haters) from supporting the team but it also doesn't mean that the team doing well will mean I will start supporting Barton. Like the earlier post I will be ecstatic when he leaves (sooner the better) but in the mean time I will continue to hope we win games. The good thing in our favour (Barton haters) is that no matter who you are a managers job is probably the least secure job in football and sooner or later they all go. It may be a bad run of games (I hope that doesn't happen) or it may be the up coming court case or maybe the next time he sees red and loses it (probably the most likely event!!). In the meantime I hope we improve even more and start gelling even better (still quite a way to go yet though). Maybe it is now time to stop these Barton posts. The pro Barton ones only wind up the Anti Barton brigade and the Anti Barton posts don't actually achieve anything. Nothing anyone on this forum says or does will change that. Why don't some just start talking about the team then rather than bashing JB at every opportunity. It's funny that people can't stomach him, but all they want to do is comment and almost try to convince others to think the same way. Support just the team if that is what you want to do, but let everyone else who wants to, to support both Joey and the team. Errrr read the last line of my post!
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Post by baggins on Feb 2, 2022 12:06:54 GMT
Imagine being so triggered by someone in a dugout that it stops you supporting the players on the pitch.. Hating Barton doesn't stop me (and probably 99% of the Barton haters) from supporting the team but it also doesn't mean that the team doing well will mean I will start supporting Barton. Like the earlier post I will be ecstatic when he leaves (sooner the better) but in the mean time I will continue to hope we win games. The good thing in our favour (Barton haters) is that no matter who you are a managers job is probably the least secure job in football and sooner or later they all go. It may be a bad run of games (I hope that doesn't happen) or it may be the up coming court case or maybe the next time he sees red and loses it (probably the most likely event!!). In the meantime I hope we improve even more and start gelling even better (still quite a way to go yet though). Maybe it is now time to stop these Barton posts. The pro Barton ones only wind up the Anti Barton brigade and the Anti Barton posts don't actually achieve anything. Nothing anyone on this forum says or does will change that. Bit odd that you support a Team that the person you hate so much bought, selected, trained, picked and has got playing well for the first time in quite a while. I guess we'll disagree on our opinions of him and reasons why. I'll agree, it's time to move on from the bickering.
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