|
Post by wider on May 15, 2022 0:34:00 GMT
Just been through a very weird 8 days - I think.
Friday 6th my Dad died - 91, a decent innings and thank goodness only a few days pneumonia, no lingering.
Saturday 7th That Game! For various reasons I ‘had’ to be there and Mum thought likewise. I actually got to talk to Oscar before the game and his Dad. Watching them as the teams walked out was so inspiring I had no doubt we were going up.
When some idiots started running on the pitch after the 7th goal went in I suddenly did have doubts! Why oh why do it? It was bad enough at Rochdale. We have always had some idiots amongst our fans but have self policed fairly well in recent decades. It was good to hear the boos and shouts of ‘Get off’ and see the pitch clear quite quickly but Mr Breakspear had never been a friend of Bristol Rovers. The BBC Sport report currently reads like it took nearly 20 minutes to clear the pitch and many non Gas believe that was the case! Thank goodness Promotion was confirmed but what will the repercussions be?
The celebrations were tremendous once the game was finally over. Perhaps it was my father’s death but the celebrations suddenly seemed unreal to me. I had a pitch pass so felt ok about going onto the pitch about 10 minutes or so after the end but a minute or so later I felt detached. Lovely to see Sam Finley and Belly with what I presume were family having a great time close to the tunnel but further onto the pitch I felt alone in the crowd. Brilliant, euphoric but alone. After actually crying for the first time ever at football (59 years watching Rovers) I wandered off and headed down Gloucester Road and home.
By the time I was home, less than an hour later I had several messages of congratulations from fellow Gasheads but also from others I wouldn’t have expected. A neighbour I’d chatted to a week before who’d remembered me say we would need to win by something like 7-0 for instance. My sister living in New Zealand messaged me a bit later to say we’d made the news over there and people had talked to her about it! She was so excited.
On the Sunday I was still buzzing but starting to feel a bit rough - I’d had a couple of Thatchers on getting home but nothing serious so was a bit surprised. Monday morning and I still felt rough as I drove to Mum’s to check on her and make arrangements for Dad’s death certificate, funeral etc and then head off for a four day break in Shropshire arranged before Christmas. Reached the place at 4 in the afternoon, felt awful, went to sleep on the sofa circa 4:30, woke at 7, went to bed and slept till 8 the next morning. No food in the place, my fault apparently, according to the wife, I should have organised that as well as everything else and driving. I did organise it, I asked you to do it says I - didn’t go down well. I went back to bed and slept.
At 1pm I woke and drove 7 miles to the nearest shops, got food and Covid tests. Negative, just some other bug. Got back to the holiday let and daughter had arrived but others not coming as they were frightened of catching something after my wife’s reports of what I was like. The place was delightful but no tv, no wi-fi and next to no signal, so I had 4 days of withdrawal. Just been reviewing everything again today. It was all true, The Gas have gone up! The second half of the season really was that brilliant and we made it to the third automatic spot for the 5 minutes that counted. Joe may not be everyone’s cup of tea but his methods have worked wonders this season and I’m hoping he will still be here next season (court case June 23rd and unwanted attention from other clubs - or is it just bookies talk?). UTG!
|
|
|
Post by Gas Go Marching In on May 15, 2022 5:22:20 GMT
Just been through a very weird 8 days - I think. Friday 6th my Dad died - 91, a decent innings and thank goodness only a few days pneumonia, no lingering. Saturday 7th That Game! For various reasons I ‘had’ to be there and Mum thought likewise. I actually got to talk to Oscar before the game and his Dad. Watching them as the teams walked out was so inspiring I had no doubt we were going up. When some idiots started running on the pitch after the 7th goal went in I suddenly did have doubts! Why oh why do it? It was bad enough at Rochdale. We have always had some idiots amongst our fans but have self policed fairly well in recent decades. It was good to hear the boos and shouts of ‘Get off’ and see the pitch clear quite quickly but Mr Breakspear had never been a friend of Bristol Rovers. The BBC Sport report currently reads like it took nearly 20 minutes to clear the pitch and many non Gas believe that was the case! Thank goodness Promotion was confirmed but what will the repercussions be? The celebrations were tremendous once the game was finally over. Perhaps it was my father’s death but the celebrations suddenly seemed unreal to me. I had a pitch pass so felt ok about going onto the pitch about 10 minutes or so after the end but a minute or so later I felt detached. Lovely to see Sam Finley and Belly with what I presume were family having a great time close to the tunnel but further onto the pitch I felt alone in the crowd. Brilliant, euphoric but alone. After actually crying for the first time ever at football (59 years watching Rovers) I wandered off and headed down Gloucester Road and home. By the time I was home, less than an hour later I had several messages of congratulations from fellow Gasheads but also from others I wouldn’t have expected. A neighbour I’d chatted to a week before who’d remembered me say we would need to win by something like 7-0 for instance. My sister living in New Zealand messaged me a bit later to say we’d made the news over there and people had talked to her about it! She was so excited. On the Sunday I was still buzzing but starting to feel a bit rough - I’d had a couple of Thatchers on getting home but nothing serious so was a bit surprised. Monday morning and I still felt rough as I drove to Mum’s to check on her and make arrangements for Dad’s death certificate, funeral etc and then head off for a four day break in Shropshire arranged before Christmas. Reached the place at 4 in the afternoon, felt awful, went to sleep on the sofa circa 4:30, woke at 7, went to bed and slept till 8 the next morning. No food in the place, my fault apparently, according to the wife, I should have organised that as well as everything else and driving. I did organise it, I asked you to do it says I - didn’t go down well. I went back to bed and slept. At 1pm I woke and drove 7 miles to the nearest shops, got food and Covid tests. Negative, just some other bug. Got back to the holiday let and daughter had arrived but others not coming as they were frightened of catching something after my wife’s reports of what I was like. The place was delightful but no tv, no wi-fi and next to no signal, so I had 4 days of withdrawal. Just been reviewing everything again today. It was all true, The Gas have gone up! The second half of the season really was that brilliant and we made it to the third automatic spot for the 5 minutes that counted. Joe may not be everyone’s cup of tea but his methods have worked wonders this season and I’m hoping he will still be here next season (court case June 23rd and unwanted attention from other clubs - or is it just bookies talk?). UTG! Sorry for your loss wider, hope your back in the good books with the missus! If it makes you feel better Re Barton, I started that thread about him being fav for Burnley job but 1) he's not favourite anymore. 2) my gut feeling is he won't go...yet. I don't think he'll go this summer but let's not kit ourselves. I'm sure he'll be off if he could find somewhere closer to home in the championship for example.
|
|
|
Post by Gastafari on May 15, 2022 6:21:24 GMT
Just been through a very weird 8 days - I think. Friday 6th my Dad died - 91, a decent innings and thank goodness only a few days pneumonia, no lingering. Saturday 7th That Game! For various reasons I ‘had’ to be there and Mum thought likewise. I actually got to talk to Oscar before the game and his Dad. Watching them as the teams walked out was so inspiring I had no doubt we were going up. When some idiots started running on the pitch after the 7th goal went in I suddenly did have doubts! Why oh why do it? It was bad enough at Rochdale. We have always had some idiots amongst our fans but have self policed fairly well in recent decades. It was good to hear the boos and shouts of ‘Get off’ and see the pitch clear quite quickly but Mr Breakspear had never been a friend of Bristol Rovers. The BBC Sport report currently reads like it took nearly 20 minutes to clear the pitch and many non Gas believe that was the case! Thank goodness Promotion was confirmed but what will the repercussions be? The celebrations were tremendous once the game was finally over. Perhaps it was my father’s death but the celebrations suddenly seemed unreal to me. I had a pitch pass so felt ok about going onto the pitch about 10 minutes or so after the end but a minute or so later I felt detached. Lovely to see Sam Finley and Belly with what I presume were family having a great time close to the tunnel but further onto the pitch I felt alone in the crowd. Brilliant, euphoric but alone. After actually crying for the first time ever at football (59 years watching Rovers) I wandered off and headed down Gloucester Road and home. By the time I was home, less than an hour later I had several messages of congratulations from fellow Gasheads but also from others I wouldn’t have expected. A neighbour I’d chatted to a week before who’d remembered me say we would need to win by something like 7-0 for instance. My sister living in New Zealand messaged me a bit later to say we’d made the news over there and people had talked to her about it! She was so excited. On the Sunday I was still buzzing but starting to feel a bit rough - I’d had a couple of Thatchers on getting home but nothing serious so was a bit surprised. Monday morning and I still felt rough as I drove to Mum’s to check on her and make arrangements for Dad’s death certificate, funeral etc and then head off for a four day break in Shropshire arranged before Christmas. Reached the place at 4 in the afternoon, felt awful, went to sleep on the sofa circa 4:30, woke at 7, went to bed and slept till 8 the next morning. No food in the place, my fault apparently, according to the wife, I should have organised that as well as everything else and driving. I did organise it, I asked you to do it says I - didn’t go down well. I went back to bed and slept. At 1pm I woke and drove 7 miles to the nearest shops, got food and Covid tests. Negative, just some other bug. Got back to the holiday let and daughter had arrived but others not coming as they were frightened of catching something after my wife’s reports of what I was like. The place was delightful but no tv, no wi-fi and next to no signal, so I had 4 days of withdrawal. Just been reviewing everything again today. It was all true, The Gas have gone up! The second half of the season really was that brilliant and we made it to the third automatic spot for the 5 minutes that counted. Joe may not be everyone’s cup of tea but his methods have worked wonders this season and I’m hoping he will still be here next season (court case June 23rd and unwanted attention from other clubs - or is it just bookies talk?). UTG! Sorry for your loss Wider. Although calling those fans idiots, is a bit strong. Moments like last Saturday are unique, it was just sheer ecstasy. I very much doubt a scenario like that will ever happen again, let alone with Rovers. The week before at Rochdale, the same, that's why Football is like no other sport. It was just pure unbridled jubilation.
|
|
|
Post by Tilly's Thighs on May 15, 2022 8:29:38 GMT
Wish I had a time machine, so that we could go back to last Saturday and re-live the whole day again! It's still sort of sinking in. Don't forget this weeks Euro Millions numbers too while you're back there. UTG! I like your thinking!
|
|
|
Post by Tilly's Thighs on May 15, 2022 8:35:56 GMT
Just been through a very weird 8 days - I think. Friday 6th my Dad died - 91, a decent innings and thank goodness only a few days pneumonia, no lingering. Saturday 7th That Game! For various reasons I ‘had’ to be there and Mum thought likewise. I actually got to talk to Oscar before the game and his Dad. Watching them as the teams walked out was so inspiring I had no doubt we were going up. When some idiots started running on the pitch after the 7th goal went in I suddenly did have doubts! Why oh why do it? It was bad enough at Rochdale. We have always had some idiots amongst our fans but have self policed fairly well in recent decades. It was good to hear the boos and shouts of ‘Get off’ and see the pitch clear quite quickly but Mr Breakspear had never been a friend of Bristol Rovers. The BBC Sport report currently reads like it took nearly 20 minutes to clear the pitch and many non Gas believe that was the case! Thank goodness Promotion was confirmed but what will the repercussions be? The celebrations were tremendous once the game was finally over. Perhaps it was my father’s death but the celebrations suddenly seemed unreal to me. I had a pitch pass so felt ok about going onto the pitch about 10 minutes or so after the end but a minute or so later I felt detached. Lovely to see Sam Finley and Belly with what I presume were family having a great time close to the tunnel but further onto the pitch I felt alone in the crowd. Brilliant, euphoric but alone. After actually crying for the first time ever at football (59 years watching Rovers) I wandered off and headed down Gloucester Road and home. By the time I was home, less than an hour later I had several messages of congratulations from fellow Gasheads but also from others I wouldn’t have expected. A neighbour I’d chatted to a week before who’d remembered me say we would need to win by something like 7-0 for instance. My sister living in New Zealand messaged me a bit later to say we’d made the news over there and people had talked to her about it! She was so excited. On the Sunday I was still buzzing but starting to feel a bit rough - I’d had a couple of Thatchers on getting home but nothing serious so was a bit surprised. Monday morning and I still felt rough as I drove to Mum’s to check on her and make arrangements for Dad’s death certificate, funeral etc and then head off for a four day break in Shropshire arranged before Christmas. Reached the place at 4 in the afternoon, felt awful, went to sleep on the sofa circa 4:30, woke at 7, went to bed and slept till 8 the next morning. No food in the place, my fault apparently, according to the wife, I should have organised that as well as everything else and driving. I did organise it, I asked you to do it says I - didn’t go down well. I went back to bed and slept. At 1pm I woke and drove 7 miles to the nearest shops, got food and Covid tests. Negative, just some other bug. Got back to the holiday let and daughter had arrived but others not coming as they were frightened of catching something after my wife’s reports of what I was like. The place was delightful but no tv, no wi-fi and next to no signal, so I had 4 days of withdrawal. Just been reviewing everything again today. It was all true, The Gas have gone up! The second half of the season really was that brilliant and we made it to the third automatic spot for the 5 minutes that counted. Joe may not be everyone’s cup of tea but his methods have worked wonders this season and I’m hoping he will still be here next season (court case June 23rd and unwanted attention from other clubs - or is it just bookies talk?). UTG! My thoughts are with you and your family on your sad loss. Your Dad will have loved you being at the game, I'm sure. My Dad was a big Bath City fan, and I try to get down to Twerton Park once a season, as that's where I feel closest to him. I'm sure that The Mem will now be extra special to you. Sorry that your 4 days away didn't go to plan, but maybe it gave your mind some time to rest after all the emotion. I think that Joey will still be here next season. Take care. x
|
|
|
Post by purdownpoacher1 on May 15, 2022 10:29:08 GMT
Just been through a very weird 8 days - I think. Friday 6th my Dad died - 91, a decent innings and thank goodness only a few days pneumonia, no lingering. Saturday 7th That Game! For various reasons I ‘had’ to be there and Mum thought likewise. I actually got to talk to Oscar before the game and his Dad. Watching them as the teams walked out was so inspiring I had no doubt we were going up. When some idiots started running on the pitch after the 7th goal went in I suddenly did have doubts! Why oh why do it? It was bad enough at Rochdale. We have always had some idiots amongst our fans but have self policed fairly well in recent decades. It was good to hear the boos and shouts of ‘Get off’ and see the pitch clear quite quickly but Mr Breakspear had never been a friend of Bristol Rovers. The BBC Sport report currently reads like it took nearly 20 minutes to clear the pitch and many non Gas believe that was the case! Thank goodness Promotion was confirmed but what will the repercussions be? The celebrations were tremendous once the game was finally over. Perhaps it was my father’s death but the celebrations suddenly seemed unreal to me. I had a pitch pass so felt ok about going onto the pitch about 10 minutes or so after the end but a minute or so later I felt detached. Lovely to see Sam Finley and Belly with what I presume were family having a great time close to the tunnel but further onto the pitch I felt alone in the crowd. Brilliant, euphoric but alone. After actually crying for the first time ever at football (59 years watching Rovers) I wandered off and headed down Gloucester Road and home. By the time I was home, less than an hour later I had several messages of congratulations from fellow Gasheads but also from others I wouldn’t have expected. A neighbour I’d chatted to a week before who’d remembered me say we would need to win by something like 7-0 for instance. My sister living in New Zealand messaged me a bit later to say we’d made the news over there and people had talked to her about it! She was so excited. On the Sunday I was still buzzing but starting to feel a bit rough - I’d had a couple of Thatchers on getting home but nothing serious so was a bit surprised. Monday morning and I still felt rough as I drove to Mum’s to check on her and make arrangements for Dad’s death certificate, funeral etc and then head off for a four day break in Shropshire arranged before Christmas. Reached the place at 4 in the afternoon, felt awful, went to sleep on the sofa circa 4:30, woke at 7, went to bed and slept till 8 the next morning. No food in the place, my fault apparently, according to the wife, I should have organised that as well as everything else and driving. I did organise it, I asked you to do it says I - didn’t go down well. I went back to bed and slept. At 1pm I woke and drove 7 miles to the nearest shops, got food and Covid tests. Negative, just some other bug. Got back to the holiday let and daughter had arrived but others not coming as they were frightened of catching something after my wife’s reports of what I was like. The place was delightful but no tv, no wi-fi and next to no signal, so I had 4 days of withdrawal. Just been reviewing everything again today. It was all true, The Gas have gone up! The second half of the season really was that brilliant and we made it to the third automatic spot for the 5 minutes that counted. Joe may not be everyone’s cup of tea but his methods have worked wonders this season and I’m hoping he will still be here next season (court case June 23rd and unwanted attention from other clubs - or is it just bookies talk?). UTG! Sorry for your loss Wider. Although calling those fans idiots, is a bit strong. Moments like last Saturday are unique, it was just sheer ecstasy. I very much doubt a scenario like that will ever happen again, let alone with Rovers. The week before at Rochdale, the same, that's why Football is like no other sport. It was just pure unbridled jubilation.
|
|
|
Post by purdownpoacher1 on May 15, 2022 10:30:48 GMT
Totally agree Gastafari ‘ unbridled jubilation’ it doesn’t come very often ! I loved every minute of it 💙UTG
|
|
|
Post by wider on May 15, 2022 11:54:05 GMT
Thanks everyone.
|
|
|
Post by baggins on May 15, 2022 12:25:36 GMT
So sorry to hear that fella, not sure I can say anything to help you get through it, time, time is a great healer. Stay with it.
|
|
|
Post by Gashead73 on May 15, 2022 14:31:32 GMT
My respects, sad for your loss. I lost my brother in 2019, my Sister in 2021 and my Nan this past February, it's not the same but I feel your pain. I've never posted this on the forum before
|
|
|
Post by warehamgas on May 15, 2022 21:16:11 GMT
Commiserations wider. Tough times mixed with some good memories I’m sure.
UTG!
|
|
|
Post by dudelebowski on May 31, 2022 13:31:22 GMT
How is Ben bloody Garner right up on page 1 still and I found this slipped to page 3? Disgrace.
Anyway, what a whip by Evans for the 5th! Time to check out those highlights again….
E-I-E-I-E-I-O…..
|
|
|
Post by ineedgas on May 31, 2022 14:00:14 GMT
How is Ben bloody Garner right up on page 1 still and I found this slipped to page 3? Disgrace. Anyway, what a whip by Evans for the 5th! Time to check out those highlights again…. E-I-E-I-E-I-O….. Got some spare time tomorrow think I'll watch the whole match on ifollow, get me in the jubilee mode 😂UTG
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on May 31, 2022 14:27:32 GMT
Just been through a very weird 8 days - I think. Friday 6th my Dad died - 91, a decent innings and thank goodness only a few days pneumonia, no lingering. Saturday 7th That Game! For various reasons I ‘had’ to be there and Mum thought likewise. I actually got to talk to Oscar before the game and his Dad. Watching them as the teams walked out was so inspiring I had no doubt we were going up. When some idiots started running on the pitch after the 7th goal went in I suddenly did have doubts! Why oh why do it? It was bad enough at Rochdale. We have always had some idiots amongst our fans but have self policed fairly well in recent decades. It was good to hear the boos and shouts of ‘Get off’ and see the pitch clear quite quickly but Mr Breakspear had never been a friend of Bristol Rovers. The BBC Sport report currently reads like it took nearly 20 minutes to clear the pitch and many non Gas believe that was the case! Thank goodness Promotion was confirmed but what will the repercussions be? The celebrations were tremendous once the game was finally over. Perhaps it was my father’s death but the celebrations suddenly seemed unreal to me. I had a pitch pass so felt ok about going onto the pitch about 10 minutes or so after the end but a minute or so later I felt detached. Lovely to see Sam Finley and Belly with what I presume were family having a great time close to the tunnel but further onto the pitch I felt alone in the crowd. Brilliant, euphoric but alone. After actually crying for the first time ever at football (59 years watching Rovers) I wandered off and headed down Gloucester Road and home. By the time I was home, less than an hour later I had several messages of congratulations from fellow Gasheads but also from others I wouldn’t have expected. A neighbour I’d chatted to a week before who’d remembered me say we would need to win by something like 7-0 for instance. My sister living in New Zealand messaged me a bit later to say we’d made the news over there and people had talked to her about it! She was so excited. On the Sunday I was still buzzing but starting to feel a bit rough - I’d had a couple of Thatchers on getting home but nothing serious so was a bit surprised. Monday morning and I still felt rough as I drove to Mum’s to check on her and make arrangements for Dad’s death certificate, funeral etc and then head off for a four day break in Shropshire arranged before Christmas. Reached the place at 4 in the afternoon, felt awful, went to sleep on the sofa circa 4:30, woke at 7, went to bed and slept till 8 the next morning. No food in the place, my fault apparently, according to the wife, I should have organised that as well as everything else and driving. I did organise it, I asked you to do it says I - didn’t go down well. I went back to bed and slept. At 1pm I woke and drove 7 miles to the nearest shops, got food and Covid tests. Negative, just some other bug. Got back to the holiday let and daughter had arrived but others not coming as they were frightened of catching something after my wife’s reports of what I was like. The place was delightful but no tv, no wi-fi and next to no signal, so I had 4 days of withdrawal. Just been reviewing everything again today. It was all true, The Gas have gone up! The second half of the season really was that brilliant and we made it to the third automatic spot for the 5 minutes that counted. Joe may not be everyone’s cup of tea but his methods have worked wonders this season and I’m hoping he will still be here next season (court case June 23rd and unwanted attention from other clubs - or is it just bookies talk?). UTG! I have only just read this post, Sorry for you loss wider very very heart felt. I hope you dont mind me being personal also, I haven't spoken to my parents that are in there 70's and mostly my sibling apart from once after covid for over 10 years (long Story). That's the first time I have read something or listened or heard something that makes me think that perhaps I need to be the bigger man and I need to make thinks right. Thanks Wider if it helps, you make a lot of sense.
|
|
|
Post by keygas on Jun 3, 2022 12:35:26 GMT
We may not have had an open top bus tour but nice of the RAF to honour our last game miracle.
|
|
gruad
Reserve Team
Posts: 325
|
Post by gruad on Jun 3, 2022 13:16:43 GMT
Agree it's a miracle.
No other words for it. Odds of going up by automatic promotion when we were 3-1 down must have been a million to one
This gives me faith in my own lifr
|
|
|
Post by Kingswood Polak on Jun 3, 2022 13:47:35 GMT
We may not have had an open top bus tour but nice of the RAF to honour our last game miracle. <button disabled="" class="c-attachment-insert--linked o-btn--sm">Attachment Deleted</button> That gave me a giggle.
|
|
|
Post by percy on Jun 22, 2022 10:41:31 GMT
Little bump for this thread! Looking at his insta, Collins still seems to be celebrating. The boy started straight after this game and hasnt stopped. Gonna be a difficult first week of pre-season for him
|
|
|
Post by rainhamgas on Jun 22, 2022 12:58:26 GMT
Love that this thread has been bumped, should live on the first page….
|
|
|
Post by TugPhase on Jun 22, 2022 13:20:15 GMT
Little bump for this thread! Looking at his insta, Collins still seems to be celebrating. The boy started straight after this game and hasnt stopped. Gonna be a difficult first week of pre-season for him I thought exactly the same! I hope he has been using the gym/ going for runs between the partying or else he is in for a tough few weeks of catch up! (this isn't a dig at him, I wish more people shared his energy and enjoyment when his team is doing well - good on the lad)
|
|