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Post by tommym9 on Jul 29, 2020 12:19:14 GMT
Big coup this getting these two talking so openly and honestly about where we are and where we're going. Everything feels more positive lately! I'm getting tommym9 some Stuart Sinclair socks for Christmas. 😍😍😍
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Post by tommym9 on Jul 28, 2020 21:18:10 GMT
Mets sat down with Tom and Martyn to chat all things Gas. Both Martyn and Tom have been brought to the club by Wael and its fair to say they have both made a huge impact. Tom talks about how he has increased revenue coming into the club with the retro inspired kits the last two seasons along with revamping the bar areas to get Gasheads spending their money with the club. Martyn talks about how coronavirus has affected the clubs financial position and what the impact of Wael capitalising debt means to the club. He also talks strategy with a focus on developing younger players as assets and gives an update on the plans for the training ground. Tom also talks about his Martyn Starnes branded socks, which are for sale in the club shop and the pairs very cordial working relationship. listen.gascastpodcast.co.uk/276671/4752980-a-chat-with-tom-gorringe-and-martyn-starnes
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Post by tommym9 on Jul 24, 2020 9:41:18 GMT
Absolutely LOVE the home shirt. Not a fan of the away. I'd bin the stripes and then the sponsor logo looks like the gaps are filled in between the letters with black.
Gives it a bit of a plasticy look.
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Post by tommym9 on Jul 23, 2020 19:54:13 GMT
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Post by tommym9 on Jul 23, 2020 9:31:41 GMT
Love Matt. Can we get him over for a game? Love him describing match events like a PK given against his team.
Up the Rove!
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Post by tommym9 on Jul 20, 2020 20:42:45 GMT
With the players reporting tomorrow for a meeting, and physical training commencing on Wednesday, I would expect any deals which are almost over the line to be finalised today. I'm gonna stick my neck out, and predict at least two announcements before close of play. ITK confirmed
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Post by tommym9 on Jul 20, 2020 8:50:55 GMT
Bristol Rovers' hometown hero Chris Lines joins Max to discuss his three (yes, three) promotions at the club. Linesy talks about breaking into the first team under Paul Trollope, and how he went from a released youth-team prospect to a regular starter in League One in a matter of years. Chris also talks about the relegation from League One, where it all went wrong under Dave Penney's reign, and how he eventually came to leave the club for Sheffield Wednesday in 2011. Linesy also talks about his return to the club under Darrell Clarke, and how dropping down to non-league to help his boyhood club was a no-brainer. He discusses Play-Offs, Wembley drama, and THAT Lee Brown Goal, as well as playing at Chelsea in the League Cup, adapting his game as time has gone on, and an infamous bust-up with Graham Coughlan. It was great to chat with Chris for an extended hour and a half, covering a monumental 11 seasons at the club - Enjoy! listen.gascastpodcast.co.uk/276671/4505489-a-chat-with-chris-lines
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Post by tommym9 on Jul 17, 2020 20:55:48 GMT
I really hope you're not joking cause I'm a military history nerd I wasn't expecting to be tested... christ I hope I got my facts right.... wait... its only a bloody survey I've just seen it! A very interesting fact I have to say. If you haven't read is D-day through German eyes (https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/33258844-d-day-through-german-eyes) is a great read
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Post by tommym9 on Jul 17, 2020 17:25:37 GMT
Done, where it asked if there was anything else I would like to tell them I gave them a brief but accurate fact about the D-day landings, I do hope the appreciate it. I really hope you're not joking cause I'm a military history nerd
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Post by tommym9 on Jul 17, 2020 9:44:07 GMT
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Post by tommym9 on Jul 17, 2020 8:53:09 GMT
Hi All, If you have a few spare minutes we'd really appreciate your feedback on the podcast: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/RSF9N7XAlternatively if you don't listen we'd love to know why not! Cheers Tom
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Post by tommym9 on Jul 12, 2020 16:48:03 GMT
Just listened and enjoyed a look back in time. I’d forgotten what an objectionable man Buckle was. I’d also forgotten the ‘Buckle Excuse’ songs the Blackthorn used to sing to him. The balls too round The grass is too green The lights are too bright etc etc. When he got fired and went to Luton I remember him saying in interview words to the effect “ I’ve reviewed my time at Rovers to see if I made any mistakes and If I should do anything differently. I’ve concluded that I did nothing wrong and intend to manage at Luton in exactly the same way” Talk about having no self-awareness! It went really well at Luton. He failed to take them up and I believe he ended up getting fired. He was an odious, orange, hair gelled horrible little man. I think you summed him up very well at the end there sir. Very polite about it to, what’s he doing these days? Must be struggling with solariums being closed. According to Wiki he's a technical advisor at Hartford Athletic in the states. North of NY so probably still on the sunbeds
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Post by tommym9 on Jul 11, 2020 9:50:19 GMT
I work in Manchester and if there is a game in I'll usually try and get along.
9/10 it's based on who is easiest to get to. That tends to be City cause I can walk from Piccadilly along the canal all the way there.
Teams like Salford of FCUM are a bus and a walk and United is a train or Tram.
If we're central and near the station we'll get more visitors than if we're a 20/30 minute bus from the centre I reckon based on my experience.
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Post by tommym9 on Jul 10, 2020 15:46:56 GMT
Nothing in 2011 was more eventful than the goings on at the Memorial Stadium that year, where following relegation to L2 the season before, Paul Buckle left Torquay United to take the reigns at Bristol Rovers - who were expected to take the fourth tier by storm and bounce straight back up. Join Ollie, Caz & Max as they reminisce on what was one of the most eventful, memorable & chaotic seasons in recent memory at the Gas (if not the most successful!) Grab a cider, sit back & strap yourself in for a bumpy ride... #UTG listen.gascastpodcast.co.uk/276671/4516001-time-machine-2011-12-season-we-want-buckle-out
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Post by tommym9 on Jul 8, 2020 12:24:45 GMT
I'm presuming the email registration is so you can be sent the password to get in?
Had an open zoom call a few weeks back that someone joined and started blaring music when they joined so we had to shut it down.
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Post by tommym9 on Jul 2, 2020 20:03:39 GMT
I believe the old Gullivers site has also been purchased So we will be building over the railway line as well Could be better than you think
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Post by tommym9 on Jul 2, 2020 18:50:58 GMT
Mets is joined by Matt from GillsInTheBlood to talk about Max Ehmer. The 28 year old is Gillingham's captain and a free agent as we record with Gillingham not yet giving him a new deal. Bristol Live reported that Rovers were close to securing his services, but Steve Evans has come out and said he is confident that Max will sign a new deal when it is offered. Matt puts in a glowing review for Max and he sounds exactly the kind of player that Rovers need to fill the boots of Millwall Tone. Fingers crossed that Rovers get their man! listen.gascastpodcast.co.uk/276671/4416059-scout-report-max-ehmer-ft-gillsintheblood
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Post by tommym9 on Jul 1, 2020 13:54:56 GMT
I don't feel that sorry for them to be honest. Every team knows the rules and entering administration is an automatic 12 point deduction.
Say what you like about the EFL and giving different points deductions when wages aren't paid, but it's clear cut in this case.
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Post by tommym9 on Jul 1, 2020 7:21:11 GMT
We've got two scout reports on reported Gas targets. Mets is joined by Sam Blakey from the Roker Report to talk about 26 year old centre back Jack Baldwin. A big money signing for Posh, Jack signed for Sunderland in 2018 for an undisclosed fee. Despite playing 34 times in that season Jack was sent out on loan to Salford for the 2019-20 season. Sam talks about his strengths and weaknesses as a player. A major strength being his composure on the ball which sounds like why Garner is in for him. A weakness is that he needs a leader next to him. With Tony Craig departing this summer, will Rovers be able to get a player in a similar mould to replace him? listen.gascastpodcast.co.uk/276671/4375505-scout-report-jack-baldwin-ft-roker-reportIn this scout report Mets is joined by Sam from Argyle Life to walk about 21 midfielder Josh Grant who spent the 2019/20 season on loan at Plymouth. A bit of a bomb scare at centre back when he first joined on loan from Chelsea, he lacked the aerial ability and strength to cut it at League Two level. A switch to defensive centre midfield has proved to be a revelation. His reading of the game and passing ability have meant he was one of Argyles best performers with Ryan Lowe offering a permanent deal. A move to BS7 looks more likely as its an easier commute back to London for the young lad. listen.gascastpodcast.co.uk/276671/4381997-scout-report-josh-grant-ft-argyle-life
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Post by tommym9 on Jun 30, 2020 16:39:52 GMT
Donated in the week. Such a shame that it's come to this for a shot at promotion.
They were there for us when we needed them so it's the least we can do to help them
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