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Post by rex on Sept 17, 2019 18:55:37 GMT
Does anyone have any idea how you can listen to the game online? The commentary started but then cut out with a message saying you aren't allowed to listen online!
You can only listen online via iFollow.
I'm not very up on that kind of thing I'm afraid!
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Post by rex on Sept 17, 2019 18:50:34 GMT
Does anyone have any idea how you can listen to the game online? The commentary started but then cut out with a message saying you aren't allowed to listen online!
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Post by rex on Sept 17, 2019 16:09:14 GMT
Church means nothing. People often express shock that a churchgoing person can do things like this. Almost suggesting that if an atheist did it, it would be less surprising. Religion and moral behaviour have very little in common. I'm pretty sure if you researched sex offenders and those who commit the most vile crimes across the country, I'd be willing to bet the vast majority wouldn't be holding any kind of established faith at the time.Of course horrible stuff can be carried out by anyone aligning themselves to a church. The surprise/shock lies in the fact this kind of behaviour fundementally goes against the core teachings of the church. I'm pretty sure of the exact opposite! As others have said, whether you're religious or not has no bearing on whether you're going to be a sex offender or not. but there are certainly plenty who have used religion as a front for their offences.
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Post by rex on Sept 17, 2019 9:24:53 GMT
Is that the Dave who used to always go for hospitality deals at away games? Yes Sorry to hear that. I knew him from the Gaslist rather than in 'real life' although I did chat to him once or twice at away games.
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Post by rex on Sept 16, 2019 22:51:56 GMT
Is that the Dave who used to always go for hospitality deals at away games?
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Post by rex on Sept 14, 2019 0:57:16 GMT
As a father myself it absolutely turns my stomach. Children have an absolute birthright to be loved and protected by their parents, friends and family and also to be able to seek the refuge of an adult if they ever find themselves alone or in trouble without the potential for harm to come to them of any nature, least of all sexually. Those who commit or even want to commit this hideous crime do not understand what they will take away from that child, who probably will not fully understand the ramifications of the actions themselves at that age and wonāt fully understand it for years to come. There is no punishment too severe for these despicable monsters and the one handed out today on Mr Staynings was too lenient. I really hope, for the sake of any potential victims that this vile person has no history of abusing children. Absolutely and itās a shame as well as a stain on todayās society that itās not safe for men to offer such a refuge. If I saw a child in the street crying and in distress Iād quickly cross to the other side of the road and go about my business. Itās not worth the inquest as to why a white male on his own is talking to a crying child that is not related to him. Sad times.
Back to the OP and itās sad to see a name from back in the day that was connected so often with the club associated with this sort of nonsense. Very lucky not to do time for this and one can only hope he keeps himself very much to himself from now on and learns to control whatever gross urges he has. Sorry, but that's just nonsense. It is perfectly safe for a man on his (black or white, not quite sure of the relevance there) to chat to a crying child in the street.
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Post by rex on Sept 10, 2019 17:52:09 GMT
Thanks to everyone who turned up yesterday to give Brian a great send off. His family were very pleased to see what a popular bloke Brian was.
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Post by rex on Aug 19, 2019 14:51:11 GMT
who from the north terrace is going to give him a nice welcome back to the Mem then? It's ok having a joke about it, but let's be clear that this forum won't tolerate genuine incitement to violence or other illegal acts.
Thanks.
If I say it in my best 'Larry' voice, are we allowed to say 'Break a leg darling'
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Post by rex on Aug 18, 2019 8:52:09 GMT
Awful awful news.. I've had some medical issues recently and bumped into Brian at Southmead hospital just a couple of months ago. We chatted for a while about the Gas and he was telling me he was over the worst and was on the road to recovery. His passing has left me speechless, God bless you mate condolences to his family.. Brian did indeed get the 'all clear' earlier in the year. In fact he seemed to breeze through it all, he did say that at times the chemo was tough, but I can't even think of any games that he missed through it. When it came back a only a matter of weeks ago , it came quickly and ruthlessly, he looked in a terrible way come the end. I'm just glad it was relatively quick for him.
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Post by rex on Aug 18, 2019 6:39:43 GMT
It was a poor performance, although far from 'pathetic' . There were -short- periods of the game when we were on top and just didn't do enough.
I don't think the over reactions after the game from some fans were helpful or called for.
I thought Smith did okay by the way and looks a half decent player. Saying he 'lacks physicality' seems a bit odd to me, we have players who certainly don't lack that, but didn't do any better than him. The poor bloke looked bemused as some of our Neanderthals hurled abuse at him after the game.
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Post by rex on Aug 16, 2019 16:16:41 GMT
Many people would have known Brian Daly from Rovers and I suspect those that did know him will have heard by now that he died earlier this week. I think he may have been an occasional poster on forums as 'Benalmedena gas'
This is just a note to those who may not have seen or use Facebook that Brian's funeral will be on Monday September 9th, 2.15 at Canford, then back to the Mem for a few tears. beers and laughs as we remember the life of a huge character.
All welcome
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Post by rex on Aug 15, 2019 5:41:46 GMT
Really? Do you have no sense of humour? Tongue in cheek from GC. But itās not really funny. Heās in charge of Bristol Rovers not Celtic and so shouldnāt be giving Rovers fans the impression he *might* not sign Rangers players because of his personal allegiances. Nevermind that his club allegiances should be irrelevant while he is paid to be Rovers manager. Itās like me going to manage Portsmouth and joking to their fans Iām not going to bloody well sign Bristol City players- why do their fans care where my loyalties lie? If a good Bristol City player comes up for loan Iād be expected to sign him if I could and rightly so. All in all I wouldnāt say there was any sinister sectarianism there, itās just yet more foot in mouth by GC and evidence that the man should speak through a PR guy because he absolutely sucks at cultivating a public image. He is the very opposite of the warm and engaging DC.Dear God please save us from ANYONE who 'speaks through a PR guy' As for DC, I can't think of a manager who was any less 'PR speak'! 'That lot down the road' and 'Print that bastard' spring to mind! I am really struggling to get my head round that anyone could be even mildy miffed by GCs comment!
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Post by rex on Aug 14, 2019 19:14:39 GMT
A clue is in the name 'Celtic'. They were founded by Irishmen in Glasgow to help the east end community in Glasgow which is where the majority of Irish who went to Scotland ended up after the famine. They describe themselves as 'a Scottish club with Irish roots' so I would say it's entirely natural for an Irishman to have a soft spot for them, it doesn't make anyone a bigot. Please point out where I said it did...?? I just said it was unhelpful and in bad taste. You didn't, others had inferred his comments were 'sectarian'. If you think that someone expressing a preference for a football team is in bad taste, and that quite literally, is all GC has done, then I think we will have to agree to differ.
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Post by rex on Aug 14, 2019 16:30:53 GMT
Why is he an Irishman with a preference to Celtic? Perhaps (speculating here) that his catholic roots lean him to the green side. Why else would an Irishman support a Scottish club? We all know where the reasonings violent clashes these two clubs have had in the past. It doesnāt offend me in the slightest, but is it helpful? No. Is it in bad taste? Yes, a bit like Gastafariās mental health joke yesterday. Should he know better? Absolutely. A clue is in the name 'Celtic'. They were founded by Irishmen in Glasgow to help the east end community in Glasgow which is where the majority of Irish who went to Scotland ended up after the famine. They describe themselves as 'a Scottish club with Irish roots' so I would say it's entirely natural for an Irishman to have a soft spot for them, it doesn't make anyone a bigot.
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Post by rex on Aug 14, 2019 15:36:32 GMT
It was a joke. Does no one have a sense of humour anymore??! Too many snow flakes about now. I disagree. We're trying as a society to move away from negative judgements based on religion, gender, sexuality etc. These comments are ill-judged and don't help. Not saying it's the most offensive comment in the world, but things have changed and jokes like this seem out of place to me. It wasn't based on any of those though was it, it was based on the fact he likes Celtic!
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Post by rex on Aug 14, 2019 15:35:35 GMT
It was a joke. Does no one have a sense of humour anymore??! Too many snow flakes about now. Where's the proof it was a joke , given he's clearly Irish and a Celtic fan? That doesn't actually make him a bigot, have a word with yourself.
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Post by rex on Aug 14, 2019 15:34:23 GMT
Shockingly bigoted comments from somebody in a senior position at an English football: "Asked whether he was in for McPake, the Irish manager responded in complete shock at the question. He replied: āFrom Rangers? Rangers? Are you actually telling me I am going to be signing a Rangers player? If he was from Celtic I might think about it. āI havenāt seen that, I havenāt read that, I will go home and have a look and see where that has come from. āIt is the first I have heard of it." www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/bristol-rovers-boss-graham-coughlan-3208773 Oh behave, basically saying 'I like Celtic not Rangers' is hardly bigoted.
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Post by rex on Aug 14, 2019 15:32:35 GMT
Nice to see good old fashioned sectarianism is still popular. I remember blackthorn end getting stick about certain songs awhile ago.UTG I'm not sure that GC joking about his preference in Glasgow football teams could actually be classed as sectarianism
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Post by rex on Aug 11, 2019 7:40:17 GMT
Thread title is bang out of order. Maybe it was a different project! Maybe he considered Bennett the wrong option against a physical Wycombe side. Maybe Bennett is on the way out. There are all sorts of reasons to make changes. Apparently Bennett was very poor first half at Blackpool and he did nothing whatsoever when he came on today (admittedly only a cameo appearance). Not defending the overall performance but really, do we have to disrespect the man who kept us in league 1 last season? It's an appalling thread title, the OP should have word with themselves.
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Post by rex on Aug 4, 2019 8:22:36 GMT
Decent location for anyone in Bristol I think. Not so much for those of us who donāt. Parking will be minimal and getting there a nightmare. Not great at the Mem so I arrive early to ensure I can park at the civil service car park.
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