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Post by xplosivgas on Jun 2, 2016 7:37:49 GMT
I don't see the point in what he's doing at all. He's like one of those annoying monopoly players that has to buy up every property they land on - including the water works!
If I was a city fan I'd be wanting him to focus on a top half finish in the championship rather than messing about with women's football.
I'm sure there will be darts teams in boozers all over Bristol wondering if they'll be next...
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Post by jungleboogie on Jun 2, 2016 7:51:59 GMT
Didn't a Newcastle Chairman years ago try doing the same, and threw loads of money at the rugby club and other sports, only for it to all go pear shaped??
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Post by Topper Gas on Jun 2, 2016 8:00:12 GMT
I don't see the point in what he's doing at all. He's like one of those annoying monopoly players that has to buy up every property they land on - including the water works!If I was a city fan I'd be wanting him to focus on a top half finish in the championship rather than messing about with women's football. I'm sure there will be darts teams in boozers all over Bristol wondering if they'll be next... LOL a good example! I guess if you throw enough money at enough sports then one will eventually be a success? TBH I couldn't give a t0ss what he does!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2016 14:49:07 GMT
Lansdown has already made an approach and been rejected,mainly because they are Gloucestershire cricket club and dont want to be associated with the Bristol Sport franchise In that case I wish Glos CCC would get out of Bristol and go back up to their county....especially if they don't wish to be associated with Bristol. Age old argument - but traditionally alot of Bristol was in Somerset, I'd prefer Mr Lansdown took them under his wing rather than Glos. Incidentally, how do you know Glos rejected an approach from SL? Genuinely interested. Cheers He didn't say they didn't want to be associated with the city of Bristol,just Landsdowns little empire Bristol Sport
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Post by Blackbeard on Jun 2, 2016 16:15:50 GMT
It's all very laughable IMO and I'm sure the teds are delighted they have torn the "city" wording from the seats at AG I know a lot of them cringe at the Bristol Sport franchise, if it were me I'd run and keep on running Please tell me it's being replaced with a giant version of Bristol Sports' lady garden logo! That would finish the new stand off nicely! I have no idea and could care less to be honest the more they concentrate on the whole, the less they concentrate on the men's soccer division so carry on I say but it I do notice that the logo looks like sh** going down a plug hole ??
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Post by Briz Red on Jun 2, 2016 18:26:06 GMT
In that case I wish Glos CCC would get out of Bristol and go back up to their county....especially if they don't wish to be associated with Bristol. Age old argument - but traditionally alot of Bristol was in Somerset, I'd prefer Mr Lansdown took them under his wing rather than Glos. Incidentally, how do you know Glos rejected an approach from SL? Genuinely interested. Cheers Before 1373 all Bristol north of the Avon was in Gloucestershire. Glos CCC have always had their home ground in north Bristol. Not entirely true - Glos CCC has had home grounds in Cheltenham, Moreton-in-Marsh, Stroud, Lydney, Swindon, Tewkesbury, Trowbridge and Gloucester, as well as Bristol. They certainly haven't always had a home ground in Bristol.
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Post by Briz Red on Jun 2, 2016 18:34:24 GMT
In that case I wish Glos CCC would get out of Bristol and go back up to their county....especially if they don't wish to be associated with Bristol. Age old argument - but traditionally alot of Bristol was in Somerset, I'd prefer Mr Lansdown took them under his wing rather than Glos. Incidentally, how do you know Glos rejected an approach from SL? Genuinely interested. Cheers He didn't say they didn't want to be associated with the city of Bristol,just Landsdowns little empire Bristol Sport Ok, apologies if I misread it. But they still don't want to be associated with a significant sporting project in their supposedly 'home' city... It is an interesting discussion though about Glos CCC's home. I grew up in Brislington and everyone there was a Somerset CCC fan for historical boundary reasons. Whenever Whitchurch CC, Brislington CC, Knowle CC and Hengrove CC had award presentation evenings they tended to invite Somerset players to be the special guests as they all think they are in Somerset. And this is also true of certain organisations. I was player manager of a local football team based in Hengrove for 15 years and we were the only team in the league that wasn't allowed to enter the Gloucestershire Cup - the league officials told us we had to enter the Somerset Cup because of where our home ground was situated. So basically most people I know think that Bristol is more 'Somerset' than 'Glos'
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Post by BishopstonBRFC on Jun 2, 2016 18:40:27 GMT
He didn't say they didn't want to be associated with the city of Bristol,just Landsdowns little empire Bristol Sport Ok, apologies if I misread it. But they still don't want to be associated with a significant sporting project in their supposedly 'home' city... It is an interesting discussion though about Glos CCC's home. I grew up in Brislington and everyone there was a Somerset CCC fan for historical boundary reasons. Whenever Whitchurch CC, Brislington CC, Knowle CC and Hengrove CC had award presentation evenings they tended to invite Somerset players to be the special guests as they all think they are in Somerset. And this is also true of certain organisations. I was player manager of a local football team based in Hengrove for 15 years and we were the only team in the league that wasn't allowed to enter the Gloucestershire Cup - the league officials told us we had to enter the Somerset Cup because of where our home ground was situated. So basically most people I know think that Bristol is more 'Somerset' than 'Glos' I do find it rather odd how your lot support a team that's based 40 miles away when there's one in the same City.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2016 18:51:55 GMT
He didn't say they didn't want to be associated with the city of Bristol,just Landsdowns little empire Bristol Sport Ok, apologies if I misread it. But they still don't want to be associated with a significant sporting project in their supposedly 'home' city... It is an interesting discussion though about Glos CCC's home. I grew up in Brislington and everyone there was a Somerset CCC fan for historical boundary reasons. Whenever Whitchurch CC, Brislington CC, Knowle CC and Hengrove CC had award presentation evenings they tended to invite Somerset players to be the special guests as they all think they are in Somerset. And this is also true of certain organisations. I was player manager of a local football team based in Hengrove for 15 years and we were the only team in the league that wasn't allowed to enter the Gloucestershire Cup - the league officials told us we had to enter the Somerset Cup because of where our home ground was situated. So basically most people I know think that Bristol is more 'Somerset' than 'Glos' South Bristolians,born and raised In Southmead and the people I know think the opposite,Glos CCC always parade any cups they win to us gasheads and fellow Bristolians.Glos play matches in Bristol.
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Post by Briz Red on Jun 2, 2016 19:00:13 GMT
Ok, apologies if I misread it. But they still don't want to be associated with a significant sporting project in their supposedly 'home' city... It is an interesting discussion though about Glos CCC's home. I grew up in Brislington and everyone there was a Somerset CCC fan for historical boundary reasons. Whenever Whitchurch CC, Brislington CC, Knowle CC and Hengrove CC had award presentation evenings they tended to invite Somerset players to be the special guests as they all think they are in Somerset. And this is also true of certain organisations. I was player manager of a local football team based in Hengrove for 15 years and we were the only team in the league that wasn't allowed to enter the Gloucestershire Cup - the league officials told us we had to enter the Somerset Cup because of where our home ground was situated. So basically most people I know think that Bristol is more 'Somerset' than 'Glos' I do find it rather odd how your lot support a team that's based 40 miles away when there's one in the same City. There's a lot of Glos CCC fans amongst City fans. I love going to Taunton though, easy on the train and five minute walk from the station.
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Post by Briz Red on Jun 2, 2016 19:02:23 GMT
Ok, apologies if I misread it. But they still don't want to be associated with a significant sporting project in their supposedly 'home' city... It is an interesting discussion though about Glos CCC's home. I grew up in Brislington and everyone there was a Somerset CCC fan for historical boundary reasons. Whenever Whitchurch CC, Brislington CC, Knowle CC and Hengrove CC had award presentation evenings they tended to invite Somerset players to be the special guests as they all think they are in Somerset. And this is also true of certain organisations. I was player manager of a local football team based in Hengrove for 15 years and we were the only team in the league that wasn't allowed to enter the Gloucestershire Cup - the league officials told us we had to enter the Somerset Cup because of where our home ground was situated. So basically most people I know think that Bristol is more 'Somerset' than 'Glos' South Bristolians,born and raised In Southmead and the people I know think the opposite,Glos CCC always parade any cups they win to us gasheads and fellow Bristolians.Glos play matches in Bristol. ....and they've certainly won their fair share of trophies! I've been to the last five finals that Somerset has lost! Dunno why I bother!
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Post by warehamgas on Jun 2, 2016 19:05:56 GMT
In that case I wish Glos CCC would get out of Bristol and go back up to their county....especially if they don't wish to be associated with Bristol. Age old argument - but traditionally alot of Bristol was in Somerset, I'd prefer Mr Lansdown took them under his wing rather than Glos. Incidentally, how do you know Glos rejected an approach from SL? Genuinely interested. Cheers He didn't say they didn't want to be associated with the city of Bristol,just Landsdowns little empire Bristol Sport Please go back to your own forum! Somerset CCC being under the Lansdown banner. No way, us Somerset CCC Members would not allow it. B***** cheek, I'm sure there are a few darts teams in Hartcliffe that could do with a few quid. And why would Somerset want him. We are one of the few profitable county cricket teams so would gain absolutely nothing from any association. All he would do is use our profits to supplement his losing businesses! Thankfully we are not season ticket holders but members with rights. UTG and Somerset CCC!
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Post by warehamgas on Jun 2, 2016 19:13:01 GMT
Ok, apologies if I misread it. But they still don't want to be associated with a significant sporting project in their supposedly 'home' city... It is an interesting discussion though about Glos CCC's home. I grew up in Brislington and everyone there was a Somerset CCC fan for historical boundary reasons. Whenever Whitchurch CC, Brislington CC, Knowle CC and Hengrove CC had award presentation evenings they tended to invite Somerset players to be the special guests as they all think they are in Somerset. And this is also true of certain organisations. I was player manager of a local football team based in Hengrove for 15 years and we were the only team in the league that wasn't allowed to enter the Gloucestershire Cup - the league officials told us we had to enter the Somerset Cup because of where our home ground was situated. So basically most people I know think that Bristol is more 'Somerset' than 'Glos' I do find it rather odd how your lot support a team that's based 40 miles away when there's one in the same City. Don't say that Bishopston, some of us, but perhaps only me! support the Rovers and Somerset. I've always known that but the thought of the tax exile being associated with Somerset sends shivers down me!!
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Post by warehamgas on Jun 2, 2016 19:15:09 GMT
South Bristolians,born and raised In Southmead and the people I know think the opposite,Glos CCC always parade any cups they win to us gasheads and fellow Bristolians.Glos play matches in Bristol. ....and they've certainly won their fair share of trophies! I've been to the last five finals that Somerset has lost! Dunno why I bother! Yep, because that's what real fans do. Had a day out in Hove yesterday to see Gayle etc. That worked out well....
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Post by gregsy on Jun 2, 2016 19:23:54 GMT
so why is cricket called cricket and not grasshopper or locust....
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Post by axegas on Jun 2, 2016 19:43:14 GMT
The Bristol bobsleigh team have asked the Bristol City team for a meeting. They want to ask their advice about going downhill so fast!
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Post by Briz Red on Jun 2, 2016 19:51:47 GMT
....and they've certainly won their fair share of trophies! I've been to the last five finals that Somerset has lost! Dunno why I bother! Yep, because that's what real fans do. Had a day out in Hove yesterday to see Gayle etc. That worked out well.... Good for you mate! I once drove to Hove on a Tuesday for a one-day match - a defeat. But there were loads of Somerset fans there!
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Post by pirate49 on Jun 2, 2016 20:30:56 GMT
Yep, because that's what real fans do. Had a day out in Hove yesterday to see Gayle etc. That worked out well.... Good for you mate! I once drove to Hove on a Tuesday for a one-day match - a defeat. But there were loads of Somerset fans there! Nice ground.....I'm off to Arundel later this month to see Sussex v GCCC 20/20 I'm a GCCC Life Member and there are lots of fans who watch both GCCC and Somerset. I know of one fan who got an Essex membership because it was much cheaper and they have a reciprocal arrangement with GCCC! GCCC started in Bristol, reputedly first senior match played v Surrey in 1870 on Durdham Downs. It's general knowledge that SL has been sniffing around GCCC for years, but there's something about the constitution or suchlike which would make it impossible for him to move in and take over. Anyway, we don't want him.....and two great wins this week v Worcs and Middlesex.
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Post by baggins on Jun 2, 2016 20:34:12 GMT
Anyone else just see CCCCCCCCCC and thought sod reading that?
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Post by Dr Gas on Jun 2, 2016 21:00:46 GMT
He didn't say they didn't want to be associated with the city of Bristol,just Landsdowns little empire Bristol Sport Ok, apologies if I misread it. But they still don't want to be associated with a significant sporting project in their supposedly 'home' city... It is an interesting discussion though about Glos CCC's home. I grew up in Brislington and everyone there was a Somerset CCC fan for historical boundary reasons. Whenever Whitchurch CC, Brislington CC, Knowle CC and Hengrove CC had award presentation evenings they tended to invite Somerset players to be the special guests as they all think they are in Somerset. And this is also true of certain organisations. I was player manager of a local football team based in Hengrove for 15 years and we were the only team in the league that wasn't allowed to enter the Gloucestershire Cup - the league officials told us we had to enter the Somerset Cup because of where our home ground was situated. So basically most people I know think that Bristol is more 'Somerset' than 'Glos' Somerset used to play games at the Imperial Ground so understandably many peeps in BS4, BS3 etc would feel a local allegiance to them
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