Sexist abuse of female staff member at Barnsley.

I was there and heard it. It was the “get your t@&s out for lads” chant towards our physio (Leanne?) when treating one of our players over by the stand opposite the dugout.

I thought I’d time-travelled back to the 1980s / early 90s

Yes Claremont we do need to get the message across to all fans. But just because we have them as well doesn't mean it would have been any less upsetting to anyone listening or being targeted. And of course we should all call it out as being wrong.
“Nothing you can do....” Well, I’d say there is something you can do. A big fine or even a loss of points would, I suggest, concentrate minds to make sure it is eradicated. But of course that won’t happen. But let’s not pretend you can’t do anything. If the will is there action will happen.

UTG!

The Evil Post made out as though it was Rovers fans? I wasn't there, so know nothing about this, was watching on iFollow, but guess I must be a bit deaf, as I didn't hear it (unless I was making a cup of cocoa).

Likewise with the Oxford female physio last Saturday, did not hear anything from our fans.

Agree. My earlier response wasn’t a criticism but it’s the lack of a will to overcome these problems. In today’s age of CCTV identifying individuals who misbehave or chant or whatever has never been easier. They could easily identify the culprits. If the clubs really had fines or closed stands or lose points it would concentrate the mind completely and it would be eradicated. Of course the first club to fall foul of some stringent penalties would make a fuss but it would settle down and become mainstream after time. 
But as you say the EFL are gutless and the FA seem similar. 
My argument has always been you can deal with it but it would be a difficult and awkward time whilst it was being done and clubs wouldn’t like it so nobody would choose that as an answer.

UTG!

ps. Not related but yesterday that awful case of the murdered pensioner and a man identified by CCTV. Today the man has been caught and will face the consequences of his appalling action. 24 hours max. Before anyone says it’s different I’m not suggesting they are anywhere near comparable. But just pointing out where there’s a will....

Nope, definitely their fans. I have to admit though that chants like that were ‘socially acceptable’ back in the 80s/90s and probably joined in myself as a teenager (I remember a female police officer being subject to the same chant by the popular side back at Twerton (and her male colleagues not seeming too bothered)).

But times have changed and all football fans should know better. I know I’d now be embarrassed if our fans had done the same.

Had the pleasure of meeting Leanne at the Pre season traing camp in Portugal this year as i was fortunate enough to be staying in the same hotel as the squad.
She is a really nice person and spent ages having a chat with her about her role within the club.
I hope she can rise above what happended , which im sure she will.

Abuse towards women will never be tolerated at Bristol Rovers whether it's verbal or physical.