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Post by bluestone on Sept 21, 2018 21:46:26 GMT
Originally the stand was meant to go along the full length of the flat area but the safety officer wasn't happy because although people serving in the pastie huts could get in to the huts there was little space left between the stand and hut for people to served safely. So stand had to be re-positioned over the open terrace. There was also meant to be a stand for away fans but they couldn't fit it into the area allocated ,so didn't bother with it in the end. Had to put a family stand in though because the S.T had already been sold. Basically a major cockup. Which is fine and makes sense with all previous media output on this stand. The question is, why are you saying it, and not the club? Throughout this process you have emailed and had responses from Tom Gorringe which you have relayed. That information should be put out to everyone. Weve put up with worse. Treat us with respect and tell us the truth. The same happened with the Butcombe bar last home game. They advertised the opening with a fanfare and kept it quiet that less that 100 people could get in due to fire safety. Honesty would have worked in that situation too. I can just about deal with us being crap, we always have been and it’s endearing, but don’t treat us like it! The club have said it, they've sent an email to all ST holders for that stand. Why do they have to relay every single detail of what's going on to you?
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Post by bluestone on Sept 21, 2018 21:42:15 GMT
For all those saying how "embarrassing" the new temporary stand is - take a long hard look at yourselves. Based on supporter feedback last season, a dedicated seated family stand was asked for and the club have responded. There is no point making it more permanent than it is and no point spending money with no chance of a return on the investment. It does seem s though there may have been a scaling down of the original plan - in response to season ticket demand for that area. Were you similarly embarrassed when we had to move to Twerton, to a pitch scattered with stones and a rusty tin roof over the popular side. Or embarrassed when we moved back to Bristol as tenants of the Rugby club in a ground with one stand, spectating on only two sides, no covered terrace and changing rooms in a portacabin in the corner behind a wooden barn. FFS, understand the history of this club that we are all supposed to support. We've been in far, far worse states than this and few better. And maybe, just maybe there is some planning going on behind the scenes to lift the club to a higher level in better surroundings. I'll be honest, if I was Wael Al Qadi, getting some of the abuse on here and on other social media, I'd stick two fingers up and sell up. But he's got more grace and dignity than that. Get a F'ing grip. Well put! Just how I'm feeling. I fail to see what there is to be embarrassed about. It's not like it's the first temporary stand to go up at the club is it?! I'm going to be sat in it tomorrow with my lad and my dad watching the game and I'm looking forward to it. I used to sit in the SW stand and whilst the view was ok I always felt it was a bit quiet at that end of the ground and longed to be nearer the Thatchers end where most the noise is generated. Also as an added bonus we'll now be able to watch the players warming up before the game rather than the opposition's. It's true to say the stand has changed from what was originally planned as I have a copy of the original seating plan and have compared this to the new one which is now on the ticket site. I think it's been halved in length and moved down closer to the pitch but so what? There must have been valid reasons for that and as long as nobody's view is obstructed what is the big deal? The new stand is hardly going to stick out like a sore thumb amongst the random collection of structures that make up the Mem is it. I say well done BRFC for adding dedicated family seating, it would have been easier not to have bothered but you listened to your fan base and have done the best you could in the circumstances, I for one am very grateful.
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Post by bluestone on Sept 21, 2018 18:14:30 GMT
Well if you look around the rest of the ground I think it should blend in quite well.
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Post by bluestone on Sept 21, 2018 12:15:01 GMT
Rovers said initially it was a 330 seat stand, so was hardly going to be big Yes but its more about aesthetics for me Peter. The new install is out on a limb, there is no continuation or flow. I know there will be design reasons for this but i just think it looks awful. Only my opinion mind. This is a wind up right?
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Post by bluestone on Sept 21, 2018 12:09:11 GMT
I think it's important that the kids get to see the players close up, if they were all in the south stand then they would not see them in the warm up before the game or coming in/out of the tunnel. But they wont see them from the new stand. Why didn't they put seats on the terrace where they are? I think that terrace has a seat type terrace. Beg to differ, the players always do their pre match warm up at the Thatchers end and usually in the North East corner.
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Post by bluestone on Sept 20, 2018 17:52:25 GMT
Why didn’t they just put seating in the existing family area Because they want to encourage more families to come to games not less?
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Post by bluestone on Sept 20, 2018 16:58:06 GMT
To be honest I would have thought that if they had made part of the south stand or the south west stand a "family stand and given them a good deal then what is now the family terrace could be an extension of the North terrace, and then there would be no need for the new tent, however I also thought that it would sit on the top of the terrace, and be a bit longer. Still if you want to sit in it then that's your choice. I have tried to change my thatchers end ticket for a south west stand ticket, but apparently it is impossible,. Firstly the card reader broke, then they had to "sort everyone else out first". so might as well stay where I am. I think it's important that the kids get to see the players close up, if they were all in the south stand then they would not see them in the warm up before the game or coming in/out of the tunnel.
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Post by bluestone on Sept 20, 2018 16:44:26 GMT
Fed up of the constant moaning and slag anything and everything off. Tom G and Wael would be better off doing nothing as they would probably get less f**king stick I am all for constructive criticism, but it's a bit beyond a joke at times now. As someone who would have been slagged of 15 years ago as one of the 50 internet warriors makes me chuckle a bit to see so much criticism of the club now. All I ever wanted/want was to see the club run better and not left to rot.What we have now might not be great but it is at least an attempt to make what we have a bit more bearable. Tom G has stated that their bar projections look set to be broken which can only be a psotive, but hey ho, lets moan that you can't get a drink because Rovers gonna Rovers etc.. With you all the way. Bet none of the moaners are even gonna sit in it so why the outrage. I'm afraid it's got to the stage where anything but a full blown stadium is going to be ridiculed. They really can't win can they? All of the improvements that have been made this year might not add up to much or be enough but any revenue generated goes into DC's playing budget as I understand it. He might not see the benefit until next summer but the very least you would have hoped this might be something the moaners would think it was worth giving the owners some credit for.
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Post by bluestone on Sept 20, 2018 16:21:38 GMT
It's not where I thought it was going. I thought it was going on that large flat part between the terrace and the pasty hut. It looks really weird just perched there on the terrace. I can't remember where I got this from but I was always expecting it to occupy part of the terrace. That said, I thought it was going to run the full length of the terrace and just take up the top couple of steps. I wasn't expecting it to go at one end. Lol, just received this email: "The New Bristol Energy Family Stand will be in place for the first time this Saturday 22nd for our league fixture vs. Coventry City. As the stand is set to be in place for the first time, it will not be open for general sale. This will allow Season Ticket holders the opportunity to choose their seats and ensure that they are satisfied with their choice, as there has been a slight change in the layout of the stand. We will have staff available on the day to assist with any issues you may have."
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Post by bluestone on Sept 20, 2018 16:19:50 GMT
I know. Shock, horror! Temporary stand looks like......er a temporary stand. It's not like everyone who's moaning didn't have a clue what it would look like is it. What's that on the opposite corner of the ground? Oh yes it's a temporary stand of similar design. It's not where I thought it was going. I thought it was going on that large flat part between the terrace and the pasty hut. It looks really weird just perched there on the terrace. I can't remember where I got this from but I was always expecting it to occupy part of the terrace. That said, I thought it was going to run the full length of the terrace and just take up the top couple of steps. I wasn't expecting it to go at one end.
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Post by bluestone on Sept 20, 2018 16:17:13 GMT
I've sat in all stands and I can honestly say the South Stand is the coldest, the wind blows through there like nobody's business. How do you know that it restricts the view of anyone stood by it btw? I think the dribuild takes that accolade, far far worse than the South Stand, IMO. I haven’t mentioned that the view is restricted but I’d imagine if the Rovers were defending at the Tent End then those in the Family Stand would have chronic neck ache! Dribuild is more elevated so has quite a lot of exposure to wind but the construction of the steps is solid so the wind doesn't blow through like it does in the South stand. I think the view will be similar to that from the South West stand which is in the opposite corner. I sat there all of last season and did not get a neck ache when rovers were defending at the Thatchers end so this shouldn't be an issue.
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Post by bluestone on Sept 20, 2018 16:02:56 GMT
What were people expecting? We dont sell out anyway so just squidge up a bit whilst we provide a dry area for kids to sit in. Its right in the corner up to the North Terrace by the looks of it so will hardly restrict much of a view for anyone that stands by it. No more than what view they have of the far end anyway Did you just say dry area for the kids to sitt? The wind and rain comes in that direction like hell fire on a bad day. The South Stand would’ve been ideal I think, much more sheltered and at least facing the the whole of the pitch. I've sat in all stands and I can honestly say the South Stand is the coldest, the wind blows through there like nobody's business. How do you know that it restricts the view of anyone stood by it btw?
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Post by bluestone on Sept 20, 2018 15:49:30 GMT
I know. Shock, horror! Temporary stand looks like......er a temporary stand. It's not like everyone who's moaning didn't have a clue what it would look like is it. What's that on the opposite corner of the ground? Oh yes it's a temporary stand of similar design.
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Post by bluestone on Sept 20, 2018 15:44:46 GMT
Rag Ass Rovers - yep, we have truly earned that accolade for sure Our owners have truly brought us down a 'Peg or Two' Yeah, like the last owners really did elevate us to the highest standards didn't they?
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Post by bluestone on Sept 17, 2018 14:34:44 GMT
I'm in 2 minds about this.
On one hand I say fair play to SH for telling it how he sees it, for someone who is constantly criticised for being like a politician, he has certainly been showing a different side of himself in his commentary.
On the other hand KB had that knack of being able to commentate and provide a level of criticism when due without coming across as being overly harsh which does seem odd when SH does it considering his position!
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Post by bluestone on Sept 16, 2018 14:57:04 GMT
Expected this thread to be one talking about the rise-and-fall of Rovers in League One? Well you're wrong. It's one to say, shut up. To those who are calling for DC's head, calm down and be patient. The date is September, 16. At this stage in 2015/16 (League Two), we had lost 4 of our 7 opening games. This season we have lost 4 of our 7 opening games. At this stage in 2016/17 (League One), we had won 1 of our 6 opening games. This season we have won 1 of our 7 opening games. At this stage in 2017/18 (League One), we had lost 5 of our opening 8 games. This season we have lost 4 of our opening 7 games. At this stage in 2015/16 (League Two), we were in 15th place. We finished 3rd, and gained promotion. At this stage in 2016/17 (League One), we were in 19th place. We finished 10th. At this stage in 2017/18 (League One), we were in 15th place. We finished 13th. In all three seasons stated above, we always started to perform during November and rose up the table. November is less than two months away. Stay patient with DC. Darrell saved our club during a time where our owner did not significantly back him financially. He deserves our respect and patience. Instead of calling for him to be sacked, look at the bigger picture, and question the owners instead. Question their financial backing of him. Sure, his recruitment this summer was very poor, however, he is working within budget, whilst the board lose the club's best players. DC is not to blame. He has another four years left on his contract. The club would have to pay him a substantial compensation fee, therefore it is unwise to sack him with the club already losing money each year. I've seen some brilliant threads on this forum, one especially titled 'DC is a victim of his own success,' and that is spot on. Unfortunately, those who are calling for him to be sacked are teenagers who think they're entitled to make their opinion heard when the only stadium of our's that they've seen is the Mem. Sit down. Thank you thegasfc. I've been steering clear of Gaschat since yesterday pm as I knew there would be a complete and utter meltdown on here but thought I'd better pop on to face the music and I came across your positive thread first. I'm certainly backing DC to do exactly what he has done for us previously and why wouldn't I? Whilst thankfully I did not witness yesterday's dross with my own eyes (listening on the radio was bad enough!) we have not played as poorly as that in every game so far this season, although there have been a few which is too many. I actually don't think we were that bad last week against Plymouth, we created a number of decent chances and forced several good saves from their keeper. The positives are that when we lose it seems to be by fine margins, even when we are playing well below our usual standard. If DC can get the team going as he has done previously then we'll be fine. I'm not panicking yet but we do need a couple of wins to steady the ship and build up the teams confidence. UTG!
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Post by bluestone on Sept 15, 2018 21:47:23 GMT
Bonham is a decent shot stopper Yes he is and thank goodness for that, but there's more to his game. He seems to be what we have been missing since Lumley. Has a good command of his area, comes for crosses taking pressure of the back line and also has good distribution. If it wasn't for him I think we would have been battered in the last few games. Really hope we can keep hold of him.
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Post by bluestone on Sept 9, 2018 13:02:32 GMT
How can you say DC has "failed miserably with his signings" when in the same report you say Matthews, Reilly, Bonham look like good players?
I'm disappointed with Rodman and Upson so far but we have not yet even seen much of Jakub or anything at all from THD.
Bit early to say DC has failed imo.
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Post by bluestone on Sept 9, 2018 8:51:03 GMT
Since our crossing is not up to scratch at the moment (that may improve as season goes on hopefully) I think we should be putting more emphasis on dribbling and passing our way into the box.
When we tried that yesterday we were more effective at getting shots away forcing saves from Macey who to be fair earned his corn yesterday by keeping us out.
You never know it also might earn us a few pens as it will draw their defenders to put in a tackle.
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Post by bluestone on Sept 9, 2018 7:54:06 GMT
my guess Bonham Martin craig lockyer clarke bennett lines clarke matthews nichols payne I think there's a case for picking the same team except dropping Leads, putting JC in at RB so that undroppable Locks can take his place. However knowing DC that may be too few changes lol
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