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Post by faggotygas on Aug 30, 2016 8:17:48 GMT
What a load of absolute bulls--t. People trying to dictate who attends and who doesn't attend. Gosh that sounds just like the FA or Premier League or whoever make these decisions. If you honestly feel that a poor attendance is going to even make the FA reconsider any future junk they throw at us you are highly mistaken but never mind all enjoy your night off..at least it will make parking easier for us who will SUPPORT our club. Our club voted against this format. |
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Post by long john silver on Aug 30, 2016 8:21:37 GMT
Pretty disturbing to hear anyone is actually going to this game I don't see the logic in this kamakazi style of support.
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Post by Topper Gas on Aug 30, 2016 8:22:08 GMT
I'll be disappointed if anyone turns up to this game and any other game involving B teams. I'm dissapointed our team is turning up. We should have opted out when a lot of the original B teams started dropping out. Man U were allowed to disregard the fa cup for a holiday in Brazil many years ago. SH has confirmed we can't opt out, we can't even field a weakened team without facing a £5,000 fine, it's all skewed in the Academy teams favour. If fans don't protest by not attending tonight then how else can they protest/get their point across? I honestly feel fans who need attend are being selfish as if it eventually leads to Academy teams entering the FL, is that what they really want? Is missing one meaningless cup game that bigger an issue ? Incidentally the thread title is incorrect as it now seems it's not Academy teams we'll face but teams made of just a minimum of 6 Academy/U23 players the rest can be over 23! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2016 8:30:46 GMT
Any true Gas fanatic would not attend tomorrow's game in my eyes. No excuses. Anyone who does attend is betraying the English game we know and love. The future of the lower leagues is at stake and a very clear statement needs to be made to the powers that be. The introduction of this trial is a complete disgrace and the competition deserves to be treated with utter contempt. That's a very dangerous Statement to make.... i've been a gashead for 50 years, but because i'm may attend tonight that makes me not a gashead..... You sir need to grow a pair and not make statements like that unless of course you are a troll You're right, it's a massive statement to make. I'd happily make it again. Big respect to your 50 years of support but it's time to consider the future for younger generations of Gasheads and the club as a whole. It amazes me that any passionate supporter who has sampled the highs and the lows over the years would attend tonight's game and effectively vote for the introduction of U23/B teams. The whole idea fundamentally goes against everything which has made the Football League so special and the envy of other footballing countries across the world. The Premier League have ripped up the soul from their competition and they're coming knocking to do the same to the Football League and it cannot be tolerated. Tonight supporters of lower league sides will come together and vote with their feet to register their opposition to the introduction of U23/B teams and I for one hope the trial is a spectacular failure. |
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Post by 2nd May 1990 on Aug 30, 2016 8:38:12 GMT
I understand the clamour for a boycott, it's just disappointing that the only real loser in this is our club in terms of revenue. In fact, if our crowds are really low in these home games we will lose money as a club. Hardly seems fair when we voted against allowing the academies in.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2016 8:47:06 GMT
What a load of absolute bulls--t. People trying to dictate who attends and who doesn't attend. Gosh that sounds just like the FA or Premier League or whoever make these decisions. If you honestly feel that a poor attendance is going to even make the FA reconsider any future junk they throw at us you are highly mistaken but never mind all enjoy your night off..at least it will make parking easier for us who will SUPPORT our club. Congratulations Steve. You've successfully managed to encapsulate the reason broadcasters, authorities and clubs continue to walk over supporters across the land in one post. Top work. What criteria do you 'honestly feel' the football authorities will use to judge the success of this competition? It doesn't take a great deal of thought to come to the conclusion that the bottom line of the question is just that. Gate receipts and attendances will dictate whether this trial is extended, rolled out permanently or expanded to see the introduction of U23/B teams in league competition. In my opinion SUPPORTING our club's long term prospects means not going through the turnstile tonight and voting against U23/B teams being introduced to competitive competitions. |
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Post by WeAreTheGas on Aug 30, 2016 8:54:04 GMT
What a load of absolute bulls--t. People trying to dictate who attends and who doesn't attend. Gosh that sounds just like the FA or Premier League or whoever make these decisions. If you honestly feel that a poor attendance is going to even make the FA reconsider any future junk they throw at us you are highly mistaken but never mind all enjoy your night off..at least it will make parking easier for us who will SUPPORT our club. 'Supporting' the club in the short term but killing it in the long term - IMO. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2016 8:55:22 GMT
I don't agree with the view that individuals can make up their own minds whether to attend or not.
Lots of people going to these games won't know the dark side to it. It is important to ensure that everyone is aware.
Nonsense about revenue and supporting the team is very short sighted. If this succeeds, we could be looking at playing academy and U23 sides more often in future in place of first teams. What will that do to revenue for lower league clubs?!
This competition is a disgrace and anyone who knowingly attends is damaging the game that we all love.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2016 8:58:14 GMT
I understand the clamour for a boycott, it's just disappointing that the only real loser in this is our club in terms of revenue. In fact, if our crowds are really low in these home games we will lose money as a club. Hardly seems fair when we voted against allowing the academies in. The initial revenue from the match will cover expenses relating to the match and travelling expenses of the opposition. Once this is covered, Bristol Rovers will receive just 45% of net proceeds from tonight's game. That's 45p for a concession terrace entrance and £2.25 for an adult terrace entrance. |
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Post by tommym9 on Aug 30, 2016 9:03:08 GMT
I've said it before and I'll say it again. Anyone wishing to boycott without harming the club financially can donate their match fee to the FFSC.
Alternatively an extra pint and a pasty in the club bar before the game will do the trick too
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Post by stuart1974 on Aug 30, 2016 9:04:45 GMT
I'll be disappointed if anyone turns up to this game and any other game involving B teams. I'm dissapointed our team is turning up. We should have opted out when a lot of the original B teams started dropping out. Man U were allowed to disregard the fa cup for a holiday in Brazil many years ago. SH has confirmed we can't opt out, we can't even field a weakened team without facing a £5,000 fine, it's all skewed in the Academy teams favour. If fans don't protest by not attending tonight then how else can they protest/get their point across? I honestly feel fans who need attend are being selfish as if it eventually leads to Academy teams entering the FL, is that what they really want? Is missing one meaningless cup game that bigger an issue ? Incidentally the thread title is incorrect as it now seems it's not Academy teams we'll face but teams made of just a minimum of 6 Academy/U23 players the rest can be over 23! Cancel any Sky/BT subscriptions? Attend the game but from the carpark. Can still make a noise and support the team without being officially counted. Actually, 2000 fans on Gloucester Road and only 200 inside is more likely to make the headlines. |
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Post by gretschgas on Aug 30, 2016 9:11:22 GMT
Well tonight is the first home game i'm voluntarily missing in the best part of 15 years, it wasn't as easy a decision for me as I love the whole matchday experience and am still as hooked to it as 15 years ago but after thinking about it since this new format was revealed I decided I want no part in it. Instead I went to the shop and purchased a nice set of Rovers cuff-links for roughly the same price as the two home fixtures in this group stage. I'll wear them proudly on my wedding day in the knowledge that the club has still profited from me for these two games I'm missing and I have voted with my feet by boycotting.
I really hope that Reading bring no fans at all and we hit under that 1000 mark for probably the first time, there is nothing at all on the Reading site about the game when I checked this morning.. Obviously I'm still wanting a nice win and will follow on Twitter with interest at what team we pick and who plays well. In fact I will be supporting all the Football League Clubs in this competition.
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Post by Iliveinbidefordgas on Aug 30, 2016 9:16:18 GMT
Personally I think this cup is waste of time and energy! What worries me if couple rovers players get injured miss few league games for this crap!!!
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Post by Henbury Gas on Aug 30, 2016 9:19:21 GMT
That's a very dangerous Statement to make.... i've been a gashead for 50 years, but because i'm may attend tonight that makes me not a gashead..... You sir need to grow a pair and not make statements like that unless of course you are a troll You're right, it's a massive statement to make. I'd happily make it again. Big respect to your 50 years of support but it's time to consider the future for younger generations of Gasheads and the club as a whole. It amazes me that any passionate supporter who has sampled the highs and the lows over the years would attend tonight's game and effectively vote for the introduction of U23/B teams. The whole idea fundamentally goes against everything which has made the Football League so special and the envy of other footballing countries across the world. The Premier League have ripped up the soul from their competition and they're coming knocking to do the same to the Football League and it cannot be tolerated. Tonight supporters of lower league sides will come together and vote with their feet to register their opposition to the introduction of U23/B teams and I for one hope the trial is a spectacular failure. and did you object when the League decided to introduce 3 points for a win ? What makes you think this cup competition is going to be the death nail of the football league, do you have any evidence that it will ? At the end of the day its only a trial, not set in stone The football league have a new Chairman now and he is very bullish about keeping the league "traditional" - whatever that means these days |
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Post by Henbury Gas on Aug 30, 2016 9:24:47 GMT
I'll be disappointed if anyone turns up to this game and any other game involving B teams. I'm dissapointed our team is turning up. We should have opted out when a lot of the original B teams started dropping out. Man U were allowed to disregard the fa cup for a holiday in Brazil many years ago. SH has confirmed we can't opt out, we can't even field a weakened team without facing a £5,000 fine, it's all skewed in the Academy teams favour. If fans don't protest by not attending tonight then how else can they protest/get their point across? I honestly feel fans who need attend are being selfish as if it eventually leads to Academy teams entering the FL, is that what they really want? Is missing one meaningless cup game that bigger an issue ? Incidentally the thread title is incorrect as it now seems it's not Academy teams we'll face but teams made of just a minimum of 6 Academy/U23 players the rest can be over 23! All these supporters not attending tonight, would you like to donate your £5 fee to help pay this if DC fields a crap team..... thought not |
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Post by BishopstonBRFC on Aug 30, 2016 9:27:23 GMT
You're right, it's a massive statement to make. I'd happily make it again. Big respect to your 50 years of support but it's time to consider the future for younger generations of Gasheads and the club as a whole. It amazes me that any passionate supporter who has sampled the highs and the lows over the years would attend tonight's game and effectively vote for the introduction of U23/B teams. The whole idea fundamentally goes against everything which has made the Football League so special and the envy of other footballing countries across the world. The Premier League have ripped up the soul from their competition and they're coming knocking to do the same to the Football League and it cannot be tolerated. Tonight supporters of lower league sides will come together and vote with their feet to register their opposition to the introduction of U23/B teams and I for one hope the trial is a spectacular failure. and did you object when the League decided to introduce 3 points for a win ? What makes you think this cup competition is going to be the death nail of the football league, do you have any evidence that it will ? At the end of the day its only a trial, not set in stone The football league have a new Chairman now and he is very bullish about keeping the league "traditional" - whatever that means these days Until someone waves a wad of cash at him. Then he'll probably just bend over and take it like nearly every other club seems to have done. |
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Post by BishopstonBRFC on Aug 30, 2016 9:27:50 GMT
SH has confirmed we can't opt out, we can't even field a weakened team without facing a £5,000 fine, it's all skewed in the Academy teams favour. If fans don't protest by not attending tonight then how else can they protest/get their point across? I honestly feel fans who need attend are being selfish as if it eventually leads to Academy teams entering the FL, is that what they really want? Is missing one meaningless cup game that bigger an issue ? Incidentally the thread title is incorrect as it now seems it's not Academy teams we'll face but teams made of just a minimum of 6 Academy/U23 players the rest can be over 23! All these supporters not attending tonight, would you like to donate your £5 fee to help pay this if DC fields a crap team..... thought not 100% yes. |
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Post by Iliveinbidefordgas on Aug 30, 2016 9:29:51 GMT
You would get fiver from me!
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Post by chewbacca on Aug 30, 2016 9:33:32 GMT
Lots of scabs on here.
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Post by Henbury Gas on Aug 30, 2016 9:34:46 GMT
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