|
Post by CheshireGas on Mar 4, 2015 10:30:49 GMT
I think some of you people who know better than everyone else should depart to the other site where your like minded colleagues who have nothing to add play around. Yeah, good for you, that's telling anyone who disagrees you. Next it will be f**k off to Ashton!! . Everyone is entitled to their opinion and should be allowed to express it, right or wrong. Hugo articulates a good argument as do others, why should they not be able to express that without you telling them to effectively p*** off. What next, your dad's bigger than my dad..... Quality!
|
|
|
Post by CheshireGas on Mar 4, 2015 10:26:41 GMT
It sounds like the evening of nodding dogs went as well as could be expected. Yes it did thankyou ! Henbury looks like you were there. Was there anything of interest mentioned?
|
|
|
Post by CheshireGas on Feb 28, 2015 11:46:45 GMT
Have a great time lads and lassies travelling to the game. Let's hear those voices loud and clear! Hope we get the 3 points and you all have a great night in Newcastle. UTG
|
|
|
Post by CheshireGas on Feb 26, 2015 12:30:38 GMT
I didnt go to the valentines ball, Ive supported this club and I am a season ticket holder, have given of my time and some financial contributions on some other things. Does any one give a stuff that I didnt go? Please feel free to make this a twitter sensation. Unless nobody cares....... Actually Marlene missed having the last dance with you and Boycie was upset you weren't there to buy him a gin and tonic! Everyone was wondering why you were upset and didn't attend. Your ban from the ground is in the post
|
|
|
Post by CheshireGas on Feb 26, 2015 10:05:29 GMT
I was looking on Twitter for Peter Dunford's tweet or whatever they call it and Dinsdale has said he has come off the forums because of the personal abuse. I am sure the trolls and those who had a go at him will be having orgasms over that. Just goes to show Hugo unfortunately there is one rule for one set of supporters and another rule for others. So much for some of us trying to keep the forums abuse free eh matey. PS a copy of the tweet with apologies to those who hate the other forum..... gasheads.org/attachment/download/154Personal abuse? Where? One person had an opinion - that is what forums are for. Continue trying to create a divide Cheshire, I'm sure you love it. You obviously don't know me Roverdrive or else you would know how stupid your comment is. You obviously won't read or don't want to read fully what people say either. I said "So much for some of us trying to keep the forums abuse free eh matey." (forums ~ plural!) I hate division and hate trolls. Dinsdale has said he got abuse. Did he or I say it was all on here!!! To quote you "Continue trying to create a divide Roverdrive, I'm sure you love it."
|
|
|
Post by CheshireGas on Feb 25, 2015 22:17:56 GMT
I like the idea of fans consoling a blundering buffoon, but too much face-stroking and tears may be going a little far for me. Best leave it to the continentals, methinks. Really, I think it's best not to abuse, but to leave them alone. We can all go home and kick the bedpost and then start afresh next match. Wonder if he will end up doing Pizza adverts like the legendary England penalty missers.....
|
|
|
Post by CheshireGas on Feb 25, 2015 22:09:20 GMT
I agree. I've noticed the original stirrers username is not active anymore. Oh well. At his own request. He was not moderated or silenced by us. I was looking on Twitter for Peter Dunford's tweet or whatever they call it and Dinsdale has said he has come off the forums because of the personal abuse. I am sure the trolls and those who had a go at him will be having orgasms over that. Just goes to show Hugo unfortunately there is one rule for one set of supporters and another rule for others. So much for some of us trying to keep the forums abuse free eh matey. PS a copy of the tweet with apologies to those who hate the other forum..... gasheads.org/attachment/download/154
|
|
|
Post by CheshireGas on Feb 24, 2015 16:50:06 GMT
So was it a simple case of not being invited or actually banned from attending? As far as the loan why bring that up again when it's already been discussed at length on the forums? As the OP stated "It has now been confirmed by the Dunford family (Peter Dunford) that they were told their presence was not welcome at the recent valentines ball." I guess that means they were de facto banned . Its a forum where people can ask questions. Doesn't mean to say they are mischief making. Just asking questions, BrianSS has responded so it looks like it works.
|
|
|
Post by CheshireGas on Feb 24, 2015 16:43:03 GMT
However, one would surely assume, that a decision to personally exclude somebody from an event was indeed a personal matter? It's all good and well saying that it's a club event, but if you own the club, that's still ultimately your decision. So let me get this right. You are saying that even if it is a club event that the Chairman can ban who he wants on a personal basis as he owns the club and he has no responsibility for the wider reputation of the club? i.e. it is his personal fiefdom to do with what he wants, effectively its nothing to do with anyone else, even the fans.... So if he wants to ban you from the club or club events for something you posted on this forum he should be able to do that without referring to the BoD, justifying why he is banning you or taking account of the wider impact on the reputation of the club?
|
|
|
Post by CheshireGas on Feb 24, 2015 13:39:43 GMT
Thanks for confirming. If true then it is surprising on the face of it. Of course however, we don't know the ins and outs of how this has come about. I appreciate that's the reason your asking the question; I just doubt that BSS will post the answers on this public form. 1) Is a business decision made by the club. We can't complain if they chose to keep details of the reasons for it behind closed doors if the reasons are confidential for a reason (i.e. one would assume there's a good reason for them having taken out a high interest loan as opposed to a longer term one, as you suggest) 2) Is a personal matter. On the face out if it, it doesn't sound good. However, if it's a personal issue/argument then I don't expect us to hear about it and I'm not really sure we should do either I think you'll have better luck seeking him out at the ground (as you originally suggested you'd do) or, as a worst case scenario - private messaging him on here. Is 2) a personal matter? This is how Kevin Spencer was originally banned, the second part was a ban from the ground. It was a BRFC evening not a personal evening. To me it seems pathetic banning people from a Valentines Dance. I guess it is like someone posted earlier a decision made by the Chairman in his capacity as Chair and majority shareholder. Would be interesting to see if the others agree with him. If they do it is a further distancing of the current BoD from the past and from supporters. I may disagree with GoD's actions in the past but he does not deserve to be ostracised by the club.
|
|
|
Post by CheshireGas on Feb 24, 2015 10:38:59 GMT
Obviously my opinion has hit a nerve and has a million different answers, so I'm not willing to argue it as it just comes across as snobby and your lucky etc... Please continue as each forum needs a variety of opinions and mine is not necessarily right. I grew up in a poor area but have never wanted for anything, been fortunate in life and can afford to go to games. I just know people who can't because of circumstances not through choice. The modern business side of the game is based on the wealthier supporter anyway so you may be right....
|
|
|
Post by CheshireGas on Feb 24, 2015 9:52:05 GMT
If I couldn't spare £30 a month for 1 game then yes I would say I couldn't afford to have a kid/s. May be they had them before 2008, may be they lost their jobs through no fault of their own, may be they have fallen on hard times since having the kids, may be they work for a company that hasn't given them a pay rise for 7 years...... And may be you should count your blessings that you can afford to go to games without thinking about the cost or counting the pennies. And may be you should have a bit more compassion on Gasheads who aren't as fortunate as you or as well off as you And may be you should think of kids who would love to watch 1 game of football live and shout for THEIR team............... I genuinely and sincerely hope you never fall on hard times.
|
|
|
Post by CheshireGas on Feb 23, 2015 13:27:49 GMT
Its not a matter of bribing people. These will be the fans of the future. It may be without this offer a lot of those kids might not come. But if Gasheads have an opportunity to bring their kids along and they continue coming I think that's great. I like many Gasheads came once and was hooked. If kids come along and we have a large crowd and they enjoy the atmosphere they too may get hooked. Let's be fair we have plenty of space.
Further there may be Gasheads on low income or unemployed for which this may be one of the few times they can bring the kids. I would rather see the Mem packed and kids adding to the buzz and noise than get petty about a few kids coming in free. There are enough other people getting in free.....
|
|
|
Post by CheshireGas on Feb 19, 2015 15:24:13 GMT
|
|
|
Post by CheshireGas on Feb 12, 2015 11:25:25 GMT
This bit sounds so familiar ~ "Many, including myself, feel you have disrespected the club by criticising virtually all of our players, not taking responsibility yourself for results your sometimes questionable, tactics (having two right backs on the bench whilst playing a centre back at right back) and for making comments such as ‘if we finish third from bottom it will be a successful season’ as if that’s all we deserve."
Cheltenham fans should stop having such high expectations ~ lower them quickly!!
|
|
|
Post by CheshireGas on Feb 1, 2015 13:45:24 GMT
Thanks for that but out of interest if you were writing about a Manchester club would you just refer to them as "Manchester" ? Why nit-pick...? Neutral fan comes on and gives us his opinion and fair play for doing so. I think we have far more to worry about than whether someone calls us Bristol Rovers or Bristol. Have you seen where City82 are these days? That bothers me and the fact we are in the Conference. Thanks Naff for your viewpoint and contribution.
|
|
|
Post by CheshireGas on Jan 29, 2015 17:18:19 GMT
www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/accommodation-required-for-youth-team-players-2233744.aspxCan you help us house our young players? Bristol Rovers are looking for homes for their stars of the future. The club are looking to find additional places for young players to stay while they are in Bristol and are on the look-out for people who can provide accommodation. Families would be required to provide bed, breakfast and evening meal on a six day basis for lads aged between 16-18 and would be paid a weekly sum by the club to cover their costs. Potential families would need to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau check before being able to house one of the young players. Anyone who thinks they might be able to help should contact Alex Hinder on 0117 952 4009 or email alexhinder@bristolrovers.co.uk
|
|
|
Post by CheshireGas on Jan 22, 2015 15:53:09 GMT
Not sure if I am allowed to do this but here we go copied for easy read.... SHEIKH’S ALIVE! Bristol Rovers chairman Nick Higgs has been schmoozing the oil-rich Arabs of Bahrain to see if he can entice some investment into the club. Mr Higgs has been saying for some time that Rovers would welcome new financial input while insisting that the club itself isn’t for sale. I wonder, though, having witnessed foreign parties get involved with other British sides, whether these tycoons wouldn’t want to stamp their own mark on the club before parting with their dinars. I guess some Rovers fans will be happy with any scenario if it catapults us into the black and helps launch us back up the football pyramid. Sometimes, though, you have to be careful what you wish for. Having seen the anguish that followers of Blackburn, Hull, Leeds, Cardiff City and Birmingham have been put through over the years I would want to think very carefully before getting in bed with Bedouins or sharing centre stage with Sultans. Knowing little about the traditions and ways of the Arab world, I thought it best to consult an expert. Here’s what Sheik A-Beginbowl predicts might happen at the Mem should Mr Higgs’ ambitious plan reach fruition. “As-salaam alaykum (Peace Be upon You) and your wonderful club. We Bahrainis are the most liberal of the Arab states and are well known for our hospitable nature, which would make your club a fine acquisition for one of my buddies. “Of course, we are very minded you call yourselves The Gas and that your many honourable supporters are known as Gasheads. I don’t envisage that to be a problem, to be honest, though maybe we would like to tweak it a tiny bit: I’m sure you won’t mind being called Oil Heads, or perhaps Well Heads. “As for the clubs name: Rovers. Bit boring, isn’t it? Your nickname, though – the Pirates – is excellent, so how about the Bristol Pirates? That has a certain ring to it. “Come to think of it, those blue and white quarters you wear look a bit old fashioned to me; to forge a better bond with your new investor you might like to consider changing to red and white halves, with five triangles down the middle to indicate the five pillars of Islam. In fact, pretty much like our national flag. “Oh, a note of warning. My fellow countrymen are renowned the world over for their business acumen, but if they have one slightly unfortunate tendency it is that they aren’t particularly hot on time keeping. So if when you organise your games you could say something like, kick off anytime between 3 and 6.15, I am sure your new owner, sorry partner, would be most grateful. It means he can deal with all his important business before the pleasure of going to the game. “Another small thing. We aren’t particularly keen on your booze culture, so we would quite like your supporters not to sing songs that contain the word cider. If we could substitute anything, we do love our coffee and have a particular liking for one spiked with Cardamon. We have a special name for it so if your supporters could oblige and sing “Drink Up thee Gahwa” I think you’ll find it fits quite nicely with the tune. “Come to think of it, once your new benefactor arrives expect a lot of Bahrainians to adopt the Bristol Pirates as their team. Perhaps you might adjust your catering, ditch the pasties and serve up a nice helping of Hummus. OK? “Lastly, it will be impressed on your players to keep their feet firmly on the ground at all times. The sole of the foot is traditionally considered unclean and any player showing it could be interpreted as doing it to intentionally insult your new investor. “Just a few minor alterations, I think you’ll agree, but if you could implement them all over the next few weeks I’m sure you can look forward to a long and prosperous relationship. Allah yisullmak (may God protect you).” Nick Rippington is a journalist working on national newspapers in London. He has been an ardent fan of Bristol Rovers for 47 years, seeing them through the highs of promotion under Don Megson, Gerry Francis and Paul Trollope as well as many painfully remembered lows. He is currently working on his first novel, a thriller called Crossing The Whitewash, which he intends to publish this year. Follow his progress on his website: buckrippers.wix.com/theripperfile or catch up with nick at @nickripp on twitter.
|
|
|
Post by CheshireGas on Jan 20, 2015 10:06:02 GMT
Nick Higgs cannot tell us as ~
We are mostly customers not shareholders. The shares of those who paid into the shareholder gift scheme are held by the BRSC in trust as I understand it so no obligation to tell us.
Even with shareholders he is not obliged to give every detail of contracts or litigation to shareholders unless there is a likelihood that a provision for a significant loss will need to be put in place that might jeopardise the financial position of the club. This would be reported at AGM, in the accounts or possibly at an EGM of shareholders. As the key shareholders are directors they already know....
A judge would take a poor view and it may prejudice his decision if a party to legal action is seen talking in the media.
At the end of the day this could drag on for ever or until we go into Admin so better off focussing on the football while it lasts!
COYB
|
|
|
Post by CheshireGas on Jan 17, 2015 15:17:14 GMT
Loads locked out #wokingnotprepared
|
|