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Post by mjg on Oct 27, 2023 21:09:40 GMT
I was wondering about getting a ticket for tomorrow. I haven't been to a home match for maybe 20 years. I'm 58. Still got all my programmes in the attic including the 27.12.77 home match v Wolves. Those who were there will know. I demanded of my Dad that we left when it was 0 v 4. He agreed and we missed the fightback...1 v 5.
My thought about going tomorrow isn't because the manager has been sacked. It's that my Dad who took me to that match in the 1977 and also took me and a group of kids from southmead, where he taught, to many games in the old south enclosure is in hospital post-stroke and at the age of 89 we're trying to bring him back. I live 130 miles away but have been back and forth to Bristol a lot the last 4 weeks. So I've dug out that wolves programme and found some others in the box in the attic including rugby ones with muddied autographs from me running onto the pitch and asking the great amateur players to sign my bit of paper with the mini biro that my grandmother gave me from frittering away her pension in Ladbrokes. The team in the hospital have asked for things that might trigger some memories so I'm taking them with me on Sunday for the next visit.
I decided in the end not to go tomorrow because I didn't want any nonsense about why I might be there. Maybe I'm worrying too much about how I might be perceived. My challenge to anyone would, anyway, be 'let me show you my programmes'.
I suppose the point of this admittedly fairly emotional ramble is that the club goes on. My connection these days is distant until I start to properly think about it and then it's not. None of that connection is really about the personnel, this bloody club is part of me despite everything.
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Post by Tilly's Thighs on Oct 27, 2023 21:21:16 GMT
Ignoring the promotion then? Yep, it was he who took us down, no? Yep, with the absolute shambles of a squad which he inherited. |
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Post by gasify on Oct 27, 2023 21:24:07 GMT
Pretty pointless saying what would fans think if it wasn't JB, you could say would DC have been tolerated for so long before he was dismissed if he wasn't DC, the fact is he was JB and the vast majority of fans on Tuesday night weren't calling for him to be dismissed, as they did with Buckle in the past. Unlike DC's leaving it seems most fans were surprised JB wasn't at least given until this weekend's game. Although none of us really know why he was dismissed, was it purely on results or something else he did to upset the new owners. I don't agree. JB has been given more slack in 2023 that any manager I can remember. |
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Post by gasify on Oct 27, 2023 21:27:03 GMT
Not sure how I feel about the sacking in all honesty. We can shout about wether we think it’s the right or wrong decision but only time will tell. I get the feeling we may see someone in house take over. Maybe whelans first go in management? I don't think we can ever really say it was the right thing or the wrong thing. Even if we ended up relegated, there was no guarantee that we wouldn't have been relegated under JB. |
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Post by p4perlant3rn on Oct 27, 2023 21:35:53 GMT
Think they are in the majority on the other forum judging by the gloating. Still, at least the attendance tomorrow will be boosted by half a dozen or so - provided they can manage to use the electronic turnstiles installed since their last visit. To those who have stayed away since Joey left please don't bother coming back, we don't need you and you have shown you are not a true Gashead. Only a true Gashead would support the club whoever is in charge, carry on doing whatever else you've been doing for the last 2 an a half years, probably out shopping. Wow. |
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Post by kentgas on Oct 27, 2023 21:42:37 GMT
I was wondering about getting a ticket for tomorrow. I haven't been to a home match for maybe 20 years. I'm 58. Still got all my programmes in the attic including the 27.12.77 home match v Wolves. Those who were there will know. I demanded of my Dad that we left when it was 0 v 4. He agreed and we missed the fightback...1 v 5. My thought about going tomorrow isn't because the manager has been sacked. It's that my Dad who took me to that match in the 1977 and also took me and a group of kids from southmead, where he taught, to many games in the old south enclosure is in hospital post-stroke and at the age of 89 we're trying to bring him back. I live 130 miles away but have been back and forth to Bristol a lot the last 4 weeks. So I've dug out that wolves programme and found some others in the box in the attic including rugby ones with muddied autographs from me running onto the pitch and asking the great amateur players to sign my bit of paper with the mini biro that my grandmother gave me from frittering away her pension in Ladbrokes. The team in the hospital have asked for things that might trigger some memories so I'm taking them with me on Sunday for the next visit. I decided in the end not to go tomorrow because I didn't want any nonsense about why I might be there. Maybe I'm worrying too much about how I might be perceived. My challenge to anyone would, anyway, be 'let me show you my programmes'. I suppose the point of this admittedly fairly emotional ramble is that the club goes on. My connection these days is distant until I start to properly think about it and then it's not. None of that connection is really about the personnel, this bloody club is part of me despite everything. Remember the Wolves game very well - ducking the bricks thrown into the Tote! Shame you aren’t going tomorrow but hope you do go again soon. More importantly really hope that taking the programmes in to your Dad do help to trigger some memories for him - good luck! |
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Post by Gasshole on Oct 27, 2023 21:58:03 GMT
I was wondering about getting a ticket for tomorrow. I haven't been to a home match for maybe 20 years. I'm 58. Still got all my programmes in the attic including the 27.12.77 home match v Wolves. Those who were there will know. I demanded of my Dad that we left when it was 0 v 4. He agreed and we missed the fightback...1 v 5. My thought about going tomorrow isn't because the manager has been sacked. It's that my Dad who took me to that match in the 1977 and also took me and a group of kids from southmead, where he taught, to many games in the old south enclosure is in hospital post-stroke and at the age of 89 we're trying to bring him back. I live 130 miles away but have been back and forth to Bristol a lot the last 4 weeks. So I've dug out that wolves programme and found some others in the box in the attic including rugby ones with muddied autographs from me running onto the pitch and asking the great amateur players to sign my bit of paper with the mini biro that my grandmother gave me from frittering away her pension in Ladbrokes. The team in the hospital have asked for things that might trigger some memories so I'm taking them with me on Sunday for the next visit. I decided in the end not to go tomorrow because I didn't want any nonsense about why I might be there. Maybe I'm worrying too much about how I might be perceived. My challenge to anyone would, anyway, be 'let me show you my programmes'. I suppose the point of this admittedly fairly emotional ramble is that the club goes on. My connection these days is distant until I start to properly think about it and then it's not. None of that connection is really about the personnel, this bloody club is part of me despite everything. I’m sure it will help Fella. Thinking back to that era, maybe show him footage of the ‘78 cup win against Southampton. The memories of that day and Paul Randall’s brace are burned onto my brain for eternity. |
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Post by gaschat on Oct 27, 2023 22:11:23 GMT
Yep, it was he who took us down, no? Yep, with the absolute shambles of a squad which he inherited. Maybe but based on where we were then and where we are now, the present squad is about as well assembled and shambolic as the one he inherited. |
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Post by bathtubpirate on Oct 27, 2023 23:57:26 GMT
I was wondering about getting a ticket for tomorrow. I haven't been to a home match for maybe 20 years. I'm 58. Still got all my programmes in the attic including the 27.12.77 home match v Wolves. Those who were there will know. I demanded of my Dad that we left when it was 0 v 4. He agreed and we missed the fightback...1 v 5. My thought about going tomorrow isn't because the manager has been sacked. It's that my Dad who took me to that match in the 1977 and also took me and a group of kids from southmead, where he taught, to many games in the old south enclosure is in hospital post-stroke and at the age of 89 we're trying to bring him back. I live 130 miles away but have been back and forth to Bristol a lot the last 4 weeks. So I've dug out that wolves programme and found some others in the box in the attic including rugby ones with muddied autographs from me running onto the pitch and asking the great amateur players to sign my bit of paper with the mini biro that my grandmother gave me from frittering away her pension in Ladbrokes. The team in the hospital have asked for things that might trigger some memories so I'm taking them with me on Sunday for the next visit. I decided in the end not to go tomorrow because I didn't want any nonsense about why I might be there. Maybe I'm worrying too much about how I might be perceived. My challenge to anyone would, anyway, be 'let me show you my programmes'. I suppose the point of this admittedly fairly emotional ramble is that the club goes on. My connection these days is distant until I start to properly think about it and then it's not. None of that connection is really about the personnel, this bloody club is part of me despite everything. It sounds like you need to go. Come along and enjoy it, I'm sure you won't regret it. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2023 0:08:16 GMT
We don't know what would happen if JBs appointment was boycott. But we know that we are where we are because of JB. I'm just pleased that all those who have boycotted our club since Joey was appointed have missed the best football since the Holloway days and probably one of the greatest days in our history whilst you were probably out shopping with the Mrs. God forbid someone had a nice day out with their “Mrs” 😂😂😂 |
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Post by stuart1974 on Oct 28, 2023 0:10:43 GMT
I'm just pleased that all those who have boycotted our club since Joey was appointed have missed the best football since the Holloway days and probably one of the greatest days in our history whilst you were probably out shopping with the Mrs. God forbid someone had a nice day out with their “Mrs” 😂😂😂 Fat chance in my case! 😶 |
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Post by gasheadowen on Oct 28, 2023 0:25:37 GMT
I was wondering about getting a ticket for tomorrow. I haven't been to a home match for maybe 20 years. I'm 58. Still got all my programmes in the attic including the 27.12.77 home match v Wolves. Those who were there will know. I demanded of my Dad that we left when it was 0 v 4. He agreed and we missed the fightback...1 v 5. My thought about going tomorrow isn't because the manager has been sacked. It's that my Dad who took me to that match in the 1977 and also took me and a group of kids from southmead, where he taught, to many games in the old south enclosure is in hospital post-stroke and at the age of 89 we're trying to bring him back. I live 130 miles away but have been back and forth to Bristol a lot the last 4 weeks. So I've dug out that wolves programme and found some others in the box in the attic including rugby ones with muddied autographs from me running onto the pitch and asking the great amateur players to sign my bit of paper with the mini biro that my grandmother gave me from frittering away her pension in Ladbrokes. The team in the hospital have asked for things that might trigger some memories so I'm taking them with me on Sunday for the next visit. I decided in the end not to go tomorrow because I didn't want any nonsense about why I might be there. Maybe I'm worrying too much about how I might be perceived. My challenge to anyone would, anyway, be 'let me show you my programmes'. I suppose the point of this admittedly fairly emotional ramble is that the club goes on. My connection these days is distant until I start to properly think about it and then it's not. None of that connection is really about the personnel, this bloody club is part of me despite everything. Lovely story mate, all the best to you and your family |
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Post by curlywurly on Oct 28, 2023 0:44:34 GMT
I was wondering about getting a ticket for tomorrow. I haven't been to a home match for maybe 20 years. I'm 58. Still got all my programmes in the attic including the 27.12.77 home match v Wolves. Those who were there will know. I demanded of my Dad that we left when it was 0 v 4. He agreed and we missed the fightback...1 v 5. My thought about going tomorrow isn't because the manager has been sacked. It's that my Dad who took me to that match in the 1977 and also took me and a group of kids from southmead, where he taught, to many games in the old south enclosure is in hospital post-stroke and at the age of 89 we're trying to bring him back. I live 130 miles away but have been back and forth to Bristol a lot the last 4 weeks. So I've dug out that wolves programme and found some others in the box in the attic including rugby ones with muddied autographs from me running onto the pitch and asking the great amateur players to sign my bit of paper with the mini biro that my grandmother gave me from frittering away her pension in Ladbrokes. The team in the hospital have asked for things that might trigger some memories so I'm taking them with me on Sunday for the next visit. I decided in the end not to go tomorrow because I didn't want any nonsense about why I might be there. Maybe I'm worrying too much about how I might be perceived. My challenge to anyone would, anyway, be 'let me show you my programmes'. I suppose the point of this admittedly fairly emotional ramble is that the club goes on. My connection these days is distant until I start to properly think about it and then it's not. None of that connection is really about the personnel, this bloody club is part of me despite everything. Steve Kindon was immense for Wolves that day. Stuck to his wing and with blistering speed, he tore us apart.
My advice would be to go. If not tomorrow, then next time you can make it. No one will care why you turn up to a particular match. Just go and enjoy the experience.
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Post by gulfofaden on Oct 28, 2023 5:46:02 GMT
It’s evident from what some of the players and staff has said that Joey did not lose the dressing room.
I can understand why they club might fire him for his outbursts. We do not win many friends.
If the club have sacked him with no marquee new manager and we are interviewing Cotterel etc or internal appointment I think this is a bad move. They are all his players, it revolved around him and I sincerely doubt some of the absolute nobody managers we are being linked with can get these kind of players in.
Shades of the Garner season here. Unless the new owners and Wael have someone better up their sleeve. If it’s assorted league 1 fodder getting the job then I think we will regret this
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Post by gashead79 on Oct 28, 2023 5:58:15 GMT
Yep, with the absolute shambles of a squad which he inherited. Maybe but based on where we were then and where we are now, the present squad is about as well assembled and shambolic as the one he inherited. Just looked. I don't agree with you. Not only that, but talking to people around the club will tell you that the organisation and discipline that he inherited, was abysmal. |
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Post by gashead1981 on Oct 28, 2023 6:13:25 GMT
I was wondering about getting a ticket for tomorrow. I haven't been to a home match for maybe 20 years. I'm 58. Still got all my programmes in the attic including the 27.12.77 home match v Wolves. Those who were there will know. I demanded of my Dad that we left when it was 0 v 4. He agreed and we missed the fightback...1 v 5. My thought about going tomorrow isn't because the manager has been sacked. It's that my Dad who took me to that match in the 1977 and also took me and a group of kids from southmead, where he taught, to many games in the old south enclosure is in hospital post-stroke and at the age of 89 we're trying to bring him back. I live 130 miles away but have been back and forth to Bristol a lot the last 4 weeks. So I've dug out that wolves programme and found some others in the box in the attic including rugby ones with muddied autographs from me running onto the pitch and asking the great amateur players to sign my bit of paper with the mini biro that my grandmother gave me from frittering away her pension in Ladbrokes. The team in the hospital have asked for things that might trigger some memories so I'm taking them with me on Sunday for the next visit. I decided in the end not to go tomorrow because I didn't want any nonsense about why I might be there. Maybe I'm worrying too much about how I might be perceived. My challenge to anyone would, anyway, be 'let me show you my programmes'. I suppose the point of this admittedly fairly emotional ramble is that the club goes on. My connection these days is distant until I start to properly think about it and then it's not. None of that connection is really about the personnel, this bloody club is part of me despite everything. Sorry to hear about your dad old boy. I hope there’s a recovery there for you all. Strokes can be vicious things. |
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Post by eric on Oct 28, 2023 6:37:49 GMT
Yep, with the absolute shambles of a squad which he inherited. Maybe but based on where we were then and where we are now, the present squad is about as well assembled and shambolic as the one he inherited. I get that you don’t like JB but even a slightest suggestion that the current group of players is no better than the relegation squad is just laughable and does you no credit. |
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Post by RD on Oct 28, 2023 7:03:40 GMT
It’s evident from what some of the players and staff has said that Joey did not lose the dressing room. I can understand why they club might fire him for his outbursts. We do not win many friends. If the club have sacked him with no marquee new manager and we are interviewing Cotterel etc or internal appointment I think this is a bad move. They are all his players, it revolved around him and I sincerely doubt some of the absolute nobody managers we are being linked with can get these kind of players in. Shades of the Garner season here. Unless the new owners and Wael have someone better up their sleeve. If it’s assorted league 1 fodder getting the job then I think we will regret this JBs record with us in L1 averages just over a point a game. The way people wax lyrical about him you'd think we've sacked Pep. The bar is extremely low. |
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Post by oldie on Oct 28, 2023 7:12:55 GMT
Maybe but based on where we were then and where we are now, the present squad is about as well assembled and shambolic as the one he inherited. I get that you don’t like JB but even a slightest suggestion that the current group of players is no better than the relegation squad is just laughable and does you no credit. I think, personally, we can all agree that. I was looking forward to this season with the squad Barton put together but so far, with a couple of notable exceptions, the promise has not been realised. Who knows what triggered such a dramatic sacking which few anticipated at this point of the season. Was it that the new owners never liked him? Was it embarrassment over his language and comments? Was it because they lost faith in his ability to deliver? I suspect all three, two of which he (Barton) had control over and failed. |
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Post by stapletongas on Oct 28, 2023 7:15:54 GMT
I get that you don’t like JB but even a slightest suggestion that the current group of players is no better than the relegation squad is just laughable and does you no credit. I think, personally, we can all agree that. I was looking forward to this season with the squad Barton put together but so far, with a couple of notable exceptions, the promise has not been realised. Who knows what triggered such a dramatic sacking which few anticipated at this point of the season. Was it that the new owners never liked him? Was it embarrassment over his language and comments? Was it because they lost faith in his ability to deliver? I suspect all three, two of which he (Barton) had control over and failed. I was surprised by the news, too early to pull the trigger in the season and we have had injury issues and potentially much more to come from the squad. Leaves me wondering if there is more to this than results. We will probably never know, at least not for a long time anyway |
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