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Post by Gassy on Jun 18, 2024 6:33:16 GMT
Ok first and final warning. People can debate the political association to Rovers, but if you want to post politics you can do so in general chat or on another forum.
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Post by Gassy on Jun 18, 2024 6:36:00 GMT
Think people are overreacting. The club had the Tory MP a few years ago wearing a rovers shirt to Parliament didn’t we? Honestly, as a Labour voter I’d have zero problem if the Tory candidate tried to do the same. They’re campaigning and the club is after publicity, as well as making connections. Why is that a bad thing? Simple really she was supporting us as a sitting mp to get the failed stadium redevelopment but was not an election issue. This is an election issue therefore saying the gas support labour! When it’s well known we want to develop the stadium now is this a sensible thing to do let alone annoying some fans! If it’s well known we want to develop the stadium, surely this is an excellent idea? Sorry but if fans get annoyed by seeing Starmer at the Mem then they really need to grow up. As I said, as a Labour voter I’d have no problem seeing Sunak at the Mem or seeing Starmer at Ashton gate tomorrow. Think you’re overreacting on this one mate |
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Post by warwickgas on Jun 18, 2024 6:39:59 GMT
I look forward to Pirate’s Wishlist each morning. Some of the prospects he identifies look very exciting - particularly the African youngsters. However, I do wonder at the cost of bringing these guys here for trial. Travel and accommodation would not be cheap and if the club invited them they might expect us to contribute if not cover the expenses.
A few of Pirate’s gems seem to end up at Peterborough so they either read this forum or have their own system of prospecting.they seem particularly active in the Irish league.
As we are in the early days of George Friends operation I do wonder if he is starting with our own lower leagues/ Scottish Highland leagues as well as the Irish. Having said that, we’ve all identified our problem of not havig a development squad/reserve setup so we may not be an attractive choice for the better players.
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Post by percy on Jun 18, 2024 6:46:57 GMT
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Post by newmarketgas on Jun 18, 2024 7:02:15 GMT
I am genuinely scared for the future of the the UK if Starmer gets in ! Might find I have to follow the Gas from abroad We have just had 14 years of the most corrupt government in British history! And your worried about a barrister who has to be honest or he couldn't work! Point of order, a barrister has to lie, and lie well or he couldn't work ! |
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Post by tommym9 on Jun 18, 2024 8:32:38 GMT
Who really cares? We had a Tory in a Rovers shirt a few years back, now Labour. Nothing really to get your knickers in a twist about.
As for keep politics out of football, good luck!
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Post by yattongas on Jun 18, 2024 8:57:00 GMT
Who really cares? We had a Tory in a Rovers shirt a few years back, now Labour. Nothing really to get your knickers in a twist about. As for keep politics out of football, good luck! Good point well made 👍 |
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Post by oviedista on Jun 18, 2024 9:22:49 GMT
Would everyone have been ok with Boris turning up in 2019 and printing "Get Brexit Done" on the back of a Rovers shirt then?
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Post by Tilly's Thighs on Jun 18, 2024 9:35:51 GMT
Would everyone have been ok with Boris turning up in 2019 and printing "Get Brexit Done" on the back of a Rovers shirt then? That's the part of the visit which I think was ill-judged, allowing him to print the Labour mantra on a Rovers shirt. I wonder how far up the chain of command this went for approval? As regards the Tory MP in a Rover shirt, this wasn't during the build up to an election, when different "rules" are in place. |
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Post by gassince1957 on Jun 18, 2024 9:47:42 GMT
I like the irony of "net zero by 2030" Starmer in a photo with "Up The Gas" behind him! If that had been Rishi Sunak the left would be all over it!
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Post by Gassy on Jun 18, 2024 10:12:45 GMT
Would everyone have been ok with Boris turning up in 2019 and printing "Get Brexit Done" on the back of a Rovers shirt then? Personally, I wouldn't have minded, it's campaigning. However, its a good point and i can see why people would be annoyed with the shirt |
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Post by tommym9 on Jun 18, 2024 10:48:35 GMT
Would everyone have been ok with Boris turning up in 2019 and printing "Get Brexit Done" on the back of a Rovers shirt then? Wouldn't like it, but wouldn't get het up about it. |
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Post by amgas on Jun 18, 2024 11:09:00 GMT
A big part of the visit was to re-assure people that a Labour government would address the regulation of football and try to even up the balance of power with a proper regulator controlling the power of the premiership teams. This is a good thing and I can see why Rovers would want to support that. The current government said they would do something similar (although like many of their promises nothing was actually delivered). Judging by the opinion polls there is more chance of Starmer actually being in a position to do this - lets hope he does.
Nice for Rovers to feature in the national press rather than the red side.
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Post by eric on Jun 18, 2024 11:12:09 GMT
A big part of the visit was to re-assure people that a Labour government would address the regulation of football and try to even up the balance of power with a proper regulator controlling the power of the premiership teams. This is a good thing and I can see why Rovers would want to support that. The current government said they would do something similar (although like many of their promises nothing was actually delivered). Judging by the opinion polls there is more chance of Starmer actually being in a position to do this - let’s hope he does. Could have done that without “Change” being printed on the back of a Rovers shirt though? |
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Post by poorblue on Jun 18, 2024 11:34:14 GMT
Just for clarity
Thingabyjig Debbiair is a sitting Labour MP for Bristol. She will almost certainly be after the General Election
She has been supportive of Rovers recently, long before the election was called. Lets keep her onside
Her "current role" is Shadow Sports Minister, hence one assumes her interest in Rovers although the stadium is not in her constituency.
Will she, won't she be the Sports Minister in a Labour Government assuming they win the General Election?
Having the potential future Prime Minister and Sports Minister visit your club is a massive bonus in terms of profile but IMO they were set up thinking the reason was to promote football and Rovers aspirations on and off the pitch
The real reason for the visit was the PR stunt to print out the Election propaganda slogan on the Rovers shirt. absolutely nothing to do with football.
Would be interesting if TG (or others) agreed to the shirt printing in advance in the belief it would help the club in Planning matters or not? Were the Gas stitched up in the spur of the moment ?
Regarding Planning for the stadium it's planning law that gets things approved or not, not an individual MP
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Post by olskooltoteender on Jun 18, 2024 11:55:21 GMT
Would everyone have been ok with Boris turning up in 2019 and printing "Get Brexit Done" on the back of a Rovers shirt then? That's the part of the visit which I think was ill-judged, allowing him to print the Labour mantra on a Rovers shirt. I wonder how far up the chain of command this went for approval? As regards the Tory MP in a Rover shirt, this wasn't during the build up to an election, when different "rules" are in place. To be fair, our owners are from Jordan & Kuwait - of course they’re going to favour Labour; they’re hardly likely to have “I stand with Israel” on a shirt bearing a Star of David, are they? This should never have been allowed, it sends all the wrong messages out and has effectively politicised the club |
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Post by amgas on Jun 18, 2024 12:05:28 GMT
Yes it could of but given the current government have not delivered the promised football regulator perhaps change may help to get the job done. I guess it is rare for the likes of Rovers to get the chance to put forward what matters to a lower league football club to a potential prime minister - it is not really surprising that a bit of political point scoring came with it during an election campaign. As to our owners being more open to Labour because of the middle east, we could also argue they were more likely to favour the Conservatives as business men. I guess Labour were unlikely to get an invite over Ashton given their policy to clamp down on Tax dodgers  |
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Post by gasify on Jun 18, 2024 12:08:47 GMT
A big part of the visit was to re-assure people that a Labour government would address the regulation of football and try to even up the balance of power with a proper regulator controlling the power of the premiership teams. This is a good thing and I can see why Rovers would want to support that. The current government said they would do something similar (although like many of their promises nothing was actually delivered). Judging by the opinion polls there is more chance of Starmer actually being in a position to do this - let’s hope he does. Could have done that without “Change” being printed on the back of a Rovers shirt though? I think we could all embrace that shirt if things aren't looking so good at the end of October/mid November. |
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Post by gasify on Jun 18, 2024 12:15:42 GMT
A big part of the visit was to re-assure people that a Labour government would address the regulation of football and try to even up the balance of power with a proper regulator controlling the power of the premiership teams. This is a good thing and I can see why Rovers would want to support that. The current government said they would do something similar (although like many of their promises nothing was actually delivered). Judging by the opinion polls there is more chance of Starmer actually being in a position to do this - let’s hope he does. Could have done that without “Change” being printed on the back of a Rovers shirt though? I would welcome all political parties to a photo shoot at the mem. It makes sense. Only problem I can see is an awkward conversation between Farage and the Al-Saeeds about being sent home. Quite frankly, he should be sent back to Germany... 🤣 |
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Post by stuart1974 on Jun 18, 2024 12:21:17 GMT
Just for the record, Ed Davey and the Lib Dems were at Yeovil Town the other day. We aren't the first, nor the last.
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