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Post by scdave on Mar 22, 2024 8:35:26 GMT
Voting slips will be available in the next few home matches from the SC matchday shop.
Could be interesting to see who wins the fans vote.
See SC website for more info.
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Post by scdave on Mar 13, 2024 18:48:22 GMT
Bristol Rovers FC will welcome the Women’s team to the Memorial Stadium for their fixture against Liskeard Athletic. Bristol Rovers Women will take to the pitch at The Mem for their final home match of the 2023/24 season on Sunday 24 March 2024, with kick off set for 2pm. Tickets can be purchased now here! Admittance will be just £5 for Adults and £1 for Under-18s, meaning an affordable afternoon of football and fun awaits all in attendance at the Memorial Stadium. If someone is missing their Gas football fix at the Mem, don't forget the girls are in action.
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Post by scdave on Mar 13, 2024 18:44:03 GMT
With no game because of international call ups, maybe some fans might fancy a trip to the seaside and could take in Torquay v high fliers Hampton and Richmond.
Another financially struggling SW team, Taunton are home v another top team Chelmsford, plus they have a derby v WSM on Thursday.
Loads of game for Taunton to play now, due to loads of postponed games, including the home game v Torquay after beating them 3-0 away recently. Amazing result when you think of how far they were apart in the pyramid not long ago.
Alternatively, some may support DC and Cheltenham v JCH.
Not quite what the OP suggested, but the Gas fans can help in some way.
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Post by scdave on Mar 9, 2024 9:10:29 GMT
As part of the Clubhouse Bar Regulars player sponsorship syndicate, it would be good to see Luca play alongside Jed, as both players have been sponsored by us.
It gives hope to the next generation of youngsters as well.
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Post by scdave on Mar 9, 2024 9:08:06 GMT
At the Mem from 12-1 and from 5-7 in the Thatchers.
Going to be a big crowd today, so a good reason to get there early.
As a reminder, the programmes usually sell out by 2.15-2.30 so if you want to make sure you get your copy go to the bar first!
Many of Derby's fans will never have been to the Mem before so they may get a programme as a memento.
A big crowd should see a bigger 50/50. If you do get there early, don't forget to buy a ticket. Could set up you up for the gee gees at Cheltenham!
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Post by scdave on Mar 5, 2024 7:42:38 GMT
A good move to let the Gas Girls play at the Mem.
I know a few people have made that request/suggestion to the club several times before.
Let's hope it is advertised well and the women's team get a good turn out and that several of the men's team come to support.
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Post by scdave on Feb 22, 2024 8:38:00 GMT
Just tried to buy a scarf for a friend and was told that they’re out of stock as “there are bills that haven’t been paid”. Asked to buy one of the 3 on display behind the counter and was told that they’re not for sale. Was going to buy a shirt as well but can’t be bothered now. Strange way to run a retail outlet 😂 The SC have a variety of scarf designs if you are interested. If you go to the SC matchday shop, the volunteers will be happy to serve and have a chat about all things Rovers. Sweets, books, programmes and a whole host of other stock is also available.
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Post by scdave on Feb 22, 2024 8:32:54 GMT
As a group of fans who have fundraised via a 50/50 after games, we have sponsored young players since the conference season.
We would hold an end of season draw for a few of the syndicate to go to the sponsors meet the players event. There was a nice buffet and drinks and a chance to meet all the players before the Fun Day and recieve the signed sponsored shirt and have photos. Every year we were invited to make our choice of which young pro we would like to sponsor. So at that point everything was really good and well run.
Since Mr Bright took over, the planning and organisation went from bad to worse and the sponsorship money went up and up and the food and drink less and less.
I had to regularly chase him for details, there were lost payments and to cap it all after sponsoring two young players during the covid season and doing on line draws, we were told we couldn't have the promised places (4 guests per sponsored player) to meet the players at the next available season, as it was for current seasons sponsors only, so when we should have had 12 guests we could only have 4.
I think he was just out of his league. If it was something he was interested in, apparently he was very good, but if he lad little interest he displayed very little customer service, common sense, or organisation skills.
Hopefully from next season, the player sponsorship will be reviewed and be more like good old days.
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Post by scdave on Feb 17, 2024 11:16:13 GMT
At work I am the regional charity co-ordinator and we raise tens of thousands for charities such as Macmillan, Mind, Cash For Kids(giving Xmas presents for families in poverty), the homeless and animal shelters.
As a grandparent, my physical activity extends to giving my granddaughter a piggyback and playing horsey.
The young whippersnappers from other regional office do physical challenges such as Three Peaks, abseiling, ultra marathons and Tough Mudders, so I thought what mental challenge can I do.
I am sure many of you are aware of the Wallis and Gromit Wrong Trousers campaign to raise funds for Bristol Children's hospital.
Well I am going one further and pledging to wear a (apologies for the bad language) City shirt (yueck!) at work AND whilst selling programmes and 50/50s AND whilst watching the Cambridge game on 16 April.
I will post more details idc and hope you donate some spare monies and can show understanding (ie not shout Sheethead at me too much on the day).
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Post by scdave on Feb 17, 2024 11:03:15 GMT
As some of you may know, since I left the committee I have still been fundraising to help the development of our own young players.
Since the conference season, a group of supporters "The Clubhouse Bar Regulars" have held a post match 50/50 to raise monies to sponsor first year pros, or younger players. Since that time we have raised thousands for the club, even during covid.
If anyone would like to take part it costs just £1 (cash) to enter and you can take home a cash prize. Just give me a shout if you see me walking around in the bars or Ron Cocks, or Bemmy gas if you know them.
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Post by scdave on Feb 17, 2024 10:55:28 GMT
The SC are still looking for more volunteers to sell the programme or 50/50s in the South Stand, or Fanzone areas.
If you have an hour and a half to spare before kick off to help increase the football clubs revenue, and help with the development of the next Jed Ward, or Kofi Shaw, please see Jamie in the matchday shop
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Post by scdave on Feb 17, 2024 10:51:48 GMT
The next annual dinner is being held at Glos Cricket club on Friday 8 March.
Individual spaces cost £55 and a table of 8 costs £490. If you book a table of 8 you are guaranteed to have two former players joing your table.
More details are on the SC website or you can contact Mo Bell (mjbell1937@gmail.com).
Caps for former players can be sponsored at £50 for SC members or £60 for non members.
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Post by scdave on Feb 17, 2024 10:45:29 GMT
I believe it is a SC event. However if capacity not met, then there may be spaces for non SC members.
Further details are on the SC website.
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Post by scdave on Feb 17, 2024 10:42:39 GMT
You may just want to check your pockets/ drawers etc to see if you have the lucky tickets;
Oxford ticket no 095360 sold by Helen Wigmore in the West Stand area. Prize £525.50
Oxford ticket no 024894 sold by Pete Collins in the clubhouse bars. Prize £100.00
Exeter ticket no 052987 sold by Jackie Hawkins behind the North Terrace. Prize £319.50
Norwich ticket no 024447 sold by Pete Collins in the clubhouse bars. Prize £100
I have tried to copy /type as accurately as possible, but will add a caveat that these details are not guaranteed just in case of my eyesight and sausage fingers causing a typo!
To find out the results go to the excellent Bristol Rovers memorabilia site
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Post by scdave on Feb 17, 2024 10:29:11 GMT
Just a reminder the meeting with Abdullatif, Matt and Tom Gorringe is being held in the Bristol Room at the Mem on Thursday 29 February at 7.30.
Supporters Club members can secure one of 150 limited tickets for the event by using the link on the SC website until 20 February.
A good chance to ask the questions you would like answered, face to face.
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Post by scdave on Jan 30, 2024 21:00:24 GMT
Bumped just in case anyone is having a night in glued to social media on deadline day so they get the very latest transfer news.
Hopefully the club do get some sort of commission on this.
Why not have a madras for the Gas.
Oh well, you can tell me to just burger off!
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Post by scdave on Jan 24, 2024 18:02:24 GMT
The advert does not go into detail.
Hopefully the club does get some sort of commission (or at least the cost of a page of advertising in the programme).
There is a picture of a massive burger placed in front of Big Johns mouth though!
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Post by scdave on Jan 24, 2024 17:49:00 GMT
In case you didn't get a programme recently, Rovers have a deal with Just Eat.
If you make an order over £25 and use code "Rovers10" in the "I have discount" section in the checkout then you get £10 off.
Deal expires Jan 31st
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Post by scdave on Jan 22, 2024 12:59:48 GMT
Lots of justifiable discussion on this topic across various threads, so think it warrants it's own ideas thread. Maybe scdave can take best ones to the board? Firstly, I was surprised how high the match day tickets are, especially to stand (£26?). East Stand seats seem to be £33 (i pay roughly £19 per game as an ST holder) and then the new stand at £29 for dead rubber games?! Still, understand with limited capacity, there was little space to move, but Norwich cup prices show what can be done. Ideas please for next season, mini season or games blocks for rest of this should be possible as soon as at 100% capacity. - Get the kids but especially teen (14-17) prices down for season tickets and especially match day. - 4 for the price of 3 games for all categories? - £20 maximum for standing? (although Thatchers always sold out so need to be creative here to not lose out too much) - instalment plan for season tickets (do we already do this?) Think you are confusing me with Steve L. I am only a programme and 50/50 seller now, and have never met Wael or the new owners. I can have a look and mention them to Helen though.
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Post by scdave on Jan 20, 2024 12:12:10 GMT
Not a natural finisher but he can produce moments of quality and offers something different to our other forwards.
In need of a confidence booster, so let's hope he gets one of the proverbial backside today!
With those with sort memories, the Exeter JPT trophy away game saw the type of recent performances. He could have scored 5-6 that day and cast a downtrodden figure as he missed chance after chance.
A few months later he scored the worldie v Oxford and with a smile on his face he was transformed for the next 12 months.
Lets hope he has a bit of deju vu and gets back on track.
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