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Post by Marshy on Feb 5, 2017 12:35:10 GMT
What do you think the chances are of Rovers in the Premiership & England wining the World Cup in my lifetime?
I am 54 years old and I have watched the gas since I was 9 years old when my older brother used to take me.
I have always said that I would love to see both before I shuffle off this mortal coil, I realise I am running out of time but I live in hope!
Rovers would be my preferred one, am I being greedy wishing for both or just an ageing fool?
Thoughts ?
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Post by Antonio Fargas on Feb 5, 2017 12:44:40 GMT
Both, almost none.
World Cup, almost none.
Prem, I'd have said almost none, but Bournemouth have shown us it can be done.
Also, to be fair, you've already seen England win the World Cup in your lifetime, you lucky git.
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Post by Marshy on Feb 5, 2017 12:46:29 GMT
Both, almost none. World Cup, almost none. Prem, I'd have said almost none, but Bournemouth have shown us it can be done. Also, to be fair, you've already seen England win the World Cup in your lifetime, you lucky git. I was too young to remember that! |
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Post by rovers5charlton5 on Feb 5, 2017 12:46:54 GMT
Whilst there's a chance of Rovers fulfilling your Prem dream, there's zero chance of England winning the World Cup as long as the media keep destroying both managers and players the way they do.
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Post by 2nd May 1990 on Feb 5, 2017 12:50:27 GMT
Far from impossible. I'd say about 2/1 for the Gas to be in the premiership within the next 30 years, and about similar odds for England to win the World Cup in that time. So combined odds of 8/1 in my book. I must stress though, that I am no bookie  |
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Post by aghast on Feb 5, 2017 12:52:10 GMT
When I was a kid I would probably, marginally, have gone for an England world cup over Rovers in the old First Division. It would have been such a massive event for millions in the country.
I feel different in two ways now. One, I don't care about England any more. All my faith has been knocked out of me. Two, I don't think I want to see us in the Premier league. The ragbag club we all know would change completely and a lot of the spirit would be lost.
Of course, I know I'd forget all that sentimental b*llocks if we got to the Championship playoffs.
As for the chances of either, about equal I'd say. Both possible but not probable in the future.
In your lifetime? Hmm. Just stop eating pies and drinking cider and you might just do it.
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Post by yattongas on Feb 5, 2017 12:52:55 GMT
I'm still not sure I really want Rovers in the Prem.
£50 plus a ticket , unlikely to get tickets to away games. Tourist football fans. Half & half scarves for sale outside the ground etc etc etc
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Post by Marshy on Feb 5, 2017 12:54:02 GMT
Far from impossible. I'd say about 2/1 for the Gas to be in the premiership within the next 30 years, and about similar odds for England to win the World Cup in that time. So combined odds of 8/1 in my book. I must stress though, that I am no bookie f**k me 30 years if I'm gonna live that long I'll have to give up smoking & drinking I probably won't live longer it will just seem like it! |
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Post by gasstrictband on Feb 5, 2017 13:09:23 GMT
Rovers to reach the premiership , I've always used this word very sparingly ,I only use it on special occasions ,it would be a WONDERMENT .
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Post by stevethepirate on Feb 5, 2017 13:27:10 GMT
Gas in the prem, a possibility in the long term. Look at Bournemouth, Swansea, Wigan. Before the 82'ers probably. As for England, more chance of me getting pregnant by natural means with bunch of London centric, small minded, incompetent, money grabbing feckwits that run the FA still being in charge.
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Post by oldgas on Feb 5, 2017 13:47:32 GMT
If he Al Quadis are serious about developing Rovers, and if we achieve a position of prominence in the Championship then I feel the Prem is not beyond us.
I guess we would be looking at a 10 year time scale, with a modern stadium and proper training facilities I don't see why not. Look at the he catchment area we have compared to the "smaller" clubs in and around the Prem.
I can imagine that, if we were getting that big there would likely be some serious investment available from the Middle East. I think it's a given they would want a piece of that action.
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Post by allgasandgaiters on Feb 5, 2017 14:49:44 GMT
But would we really want our Rovers to be full of mercenary African and second tier European players like, for example, Hull City? Develop our own players to reach the Championship: evolution not revolution, then see what happens. I'd rather we were a Burnley or Norwich than a Bournemouth - keeping the local identity integrity.
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Post by gasify on Feb 5, 2017 14:55:27 GMT
I'm still not sure I really want Rovers in the Prem. £50 plus a ticket , unlikely to get tickets to away games. Tourist football fans. Half & half scarves for sale outside the ground etc etc etc Hasn't the Prem capped tickets for away fans at £30. That's cheaper than some championship clubs! Away fan tickets should be capped in all leagues. Or at least be the same as home fans. |
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Post by LJG on Feb 5, 2017 15:26:41 GMT
I hope neither happen anytime soon.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2017 15:39:49 GMT
I'm still not sure I really want Rovers in the Prem. £50 plus a ticket , unlikely to get tickets to away games. Tourist football fans. Half & half scarves for sale outside the ground etc etc etc Don't get me started on "Half & half scarves"!!!!!! You support one team or another FFS!!!! Could you imagine buying a half Rovers, half Oldham scarf? The only half & half scarf I'd ever consider buying would be a Rovers - England one. I find it so cringe-worthy when I'm watching Man Utd V Chelsea on TV, the camera pans around to the crowd, and there's a bloke there, with his camera in hand, with a half Man Utd & half Chelsea scarf on. Ggrrrrrr rant over! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2017 15:45:38 GMT
I'm still not sure I really want Rovers in the Prem. £50 plus a ticket , unlikely to get tickets to away games. Tourist football fans. Half & half scarves for sale outside the ground etc etc etc Don't get me started on "Half & half scarves"!!!!!! You support one team or another FFS!!!! Could you imagine buying a half Rovers, half Oldham scarf? The only half & half scarf I'd ever consider buying would be a Rovers - England one. I find it so cringe-worthy when I'm watching Man Utd V Chelsea on TV, the camera pans around to the crowd, and there's a bloke there, with his camera in hand, with a half Man Utd & half Chelsea scarf on. Ggrrrrrr rant over! I guess those scarves are for people who see this as one of the few games they will ever attend and its a momento of a special day [?] |
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Post by knowall on Feb 5, 2017 15:57:36 GMT
What do you think the chances are of Rovers in the Premiership & England wining the World Cup in my lifetime? I am 54 years old and I have watched the gas since I was 9 years old when my older brother used to take me. I have always said that I would love to see both before I shuffle off this mortal coil, I realise I am running out of time but I live in hope! Rovers would be my preferred one, am I being greedy wishing for both or just an ageing fool? Thoughts ? As far as England goes BREXIT could make a difference because EU players will not be able to come here without a visa and so English youngsters will get a better chance to play for our teams and consequently should make the England team stronger. As far as Rovers are concerned keeping DC is the key. If he stays for a few more years and gets support from the owners a possibility |
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Post by Marshy on Feb 5, 2017 15:58:56 GMT
I hope neither happen anytime soon. Okay no problem, each to their own. Thanks for your view Victor Meldrew. |
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Post by pirate49 on Feb 5, 2017 16:04:24 GMT
More chance of us winning the Eurovision Song contest!
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Post by pirateman on Feb 5, 2017 16:07:44 GMT
More chance of us winning the Eurovision Song contest! Didn't know Rovers were entering. |
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