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Post by gasheadmichal on Dec 17, 2023 16:31:41 GMT
I think that was in the 80s or 90s.
I was watching some sports news and Bristol Rovers were mentioned.(was living in Poland at the time)
And to be precise Rovers fans.
What I remember is that the Denim Army was the nickname given to Rovers fans because they were wearing blue denim shirts in protest against the price of the club football t-shirt.
What I am interested in is:
Was that a big thing for Rovers fans?
Was you one of the blue denim shirt wearing fans at the time?
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Dec 17, 2023 19:14:03 GMT
Shakin' Stevens Blue and White army!
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Post by mftc on Dec 17, 2023 19:42:10 GMT
Never heard of this before.
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Post by Topper Gas on Dec 17, 2023 20:57:42 GMT
Never heard of this before. Sounds nonsense to me as I can't recall Rovers shirts being particularly expensive during the 80's & 90's. |
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Post by wsmjohn on Dec 17, 2023 22:49:43 GMT
When Rovers went back to the quartered shirts in the seventies they were more expensive. The reason behind it was the stitching of the quartered shirt. I remember my old man complaining.
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Post by Midsomer Murderer on Dec 18, 2023 8:18:56 GMT
When Rovers went back to the quartered shirts in the seventies they were more expensive. The reason behind it was the stitching of the quartered shirt. I remember my old man complaining. Did he wear a suit of denims in protest? |
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Post by mftc on Dec 18, 2023 8:32:02 GMT
The only think I can think of, is perhaps they got confused with Denim Rofes Barmy Army.
That was just before Big Mal had a go at Big Fat (apRon).
Whilst were on about clothes I'll get my coat!
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Post by Dirt Dogg on Dec 18, 2023 9:10:25 GMT
If they keep protesting long enough it’ll be in fashion again.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2023 9:26:22 GMT
It was a frightening site to see the tote army waking down the street denim shirts unbuttoned to the navel with the smell of brut33 put the fear of God into rival fans
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Post by peterhooper57 on Dec 18, 2023 10:38:56 GMT
Particularly the early to late 70s, 1972 Richard Allen's, character Joe Hawkins and Clockwork Orange very much contributed to the terrace fashion of the time.
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Post by clockendgas on Dec 18, 2023 11:27:49 GMT
It was a frightening site to see the tote army waking down the street denim shirts unbuttoned to the navel with the smell of brut33 put the fear of God into rival fans That old millwall clip is a frightening example,massive kipper ties and flares,never mind sunglasses in the winter,and if some northern ponce spits on me,I'll stick a glass in his face.😄 |
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Post by gingerandwhitegas on Dec 18, 2023 15:28:19 GMT
Shakin' Stevens Blue and White army! This ole house ...could be about the mem |
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Post by yattongas on Dec 18, 2023 15:41:57 GMT
If they keep protesting long enough it’ll be in fashion again. You mean to tell me my double denim attire I’m wearing is out of fashion ? 😮 |
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Post by Gasshole on Dec 18, 2023 17:39:17 GMT
If they keep protesting long enough it’ll be in fashion again. You mean to tell me my double denim attire I’m wearing is out of fashion ? 😮 Not in Yatton. |
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Post by yattongas on Dec 18, 2023 18:47:30 GMT
You mean to tell me my double denim attire I’m wearing is out of fashion ? 😮 Not in Yatton. Oi ! |
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Post by Dirt Dogg on Dec 18, 2023 19:12:49 GMT
If they keep protesting long enough it’ll be in fashion again. You mean to tell me my double denim attire I’m wearing is out of fashion ? 😮 All about triple or quadruple denim these days mate. |
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Post by yattongas on Dec 18, 2023 19:30:23 GMT
You mean to tell me my double denim attire I’m wearing is out of fashion ? 😮 All about triple or quadruple denim these days mate. Look out for me at the Pompey game then with my quadruple Denim. Can I borrow your denim cap ? |
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Post by yattongas on Dec 18, 2023 19:36:57 GMT
Used to be a bloke at our local football club who liked his denim.Every time he walked into the club house after games on a sat , if he was wearing his jeans and denim jacket everyone would sing….. 🎵 na na na na na na naaaa , double denim Dave , denim Dave , double denim Dave 🎵 to the tune of give it up by KC and the sunshine band .
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Post by Gasshole on Dec 19, 2023 3:34:36 GMT
Used to be a bloke at our local football club who liked his denim.Every time he walked into the club house after games on a sat , if he was wearing his jeans and denim jacket everyone would sing….. 🎵 na na na na na na naaaa , double denim Dave , denim Dave , double denim Dave 🎵 to the tune of give it up by KC and the sunshine band . You crack me up Dave, I can imagine everyone belting that out whenever you set foot in the clubhouse. |
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Post by Gasshole on Dec 19, 2023 3:43:05 GMT
Don’t forget the song Peeps, when you see Yatton walk into the Thatchers Bar.  |
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