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Post by tommym9 on Jun 23, 2020 8:57:31 GMT
A fans vote on the matter would have been very interesting. I get where you and Topper are coming from and you are right that DC’s extra clout would have made him a voice to be listened to and respected....but I do think that minimises the scale of the error. 4K a week for 3.5 years. Repeat that again and again until it really sinks in how outrageous that is for a club at our level. Even if Alex Ferguson recommended it the man at the top has to lay down a marker in terms of there being a limit because there is always the risk (in our case it was the actual outcome) that the player goes on to be a flop and we have to carry that financial burden. The risks are greater than the chance that Bennett would turn out to be a world beater, especially when you look at his previous record before coming here, it was an absolute car crash of a signing every which way round. As an aside it’s also interesting that DC would be arguing for such a contract because when he turned up he said there would be no more contracts of the like given to players like Gary Kenneth. So it was a shame to see DC eventually succumb to the same sort of thinking. Bennetts was a panic signing, Bodin had gone and they had apparently done nothing to scout a replacement in the months leading up to his being sold, and I think they knew he was on his way for some time because he was unwilling to sign a new contract. I suppose we should be grateful we didn't sign that Miller bloke after the Snake left, plenty on here were clamouring for him and he turned out an unmitigated disaster when Posh signed him. Who remembers the circumstances of Ellis leaving? Got taken at the last minute when they must have known what was going to happen (Hurst seemed to be good mates with DC) yet we'd done nothing to replace him and ended up with the panic signing of Payne, and at a decent cost if memory serves. I don't know about anyone else, but I can see a pattern emerging here. Some shockers in there. Hopefully the scouting work that TW is putting in will pay off. For me it already has with the signing of JCH, but we'll need a few more gems like him if we're going to challenge.
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Post by tommym9 on Jun 20, 2020 16:01:10 GMT
Could we see mandatory masks to make this happen? Small price to pay to get into the stadium! If the wearing of masks to attend football matches is made mandatory by the EFL or BRFC, I won't be attending. Same if, no entrance if you haven't had a vaccine or negative test result. I will only be attending when I am free to walk in without conditions. I'll wear women's clothing if it grants me entry! Might do it anyway
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Post by tommym9 on Jun 19, 2020 15:44:55 GMT
Wasn't that the situation at Eastville with the stadium company having a rep on the board? That reminds me. What's happening with the SC board member fiasco? Did it end well? History tells us no sadly.
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Post by tommym9 on Jun 19, 2020 14:24:00 GMT
Hopefully things are falling into place at last - maybe the reason we now only have a ‘bare bones’ BoD at the moment - with a restructuring on the horizon. Fills me with dread that thought. Wasn't that the situation at Eastville with the stadium company having a rep on the board? That reminds me. What's happening with the SC board member fiasco?
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Post by tommym9 on Jun 18, 2020 21:40:44 GMT
Cheers AF, always good to see it all in one place. Some points that struck me. GC having a bit clear out at Mansfield. Perhaps leaving space for players he knows and likes. Any ideas? Looks like it may have been a bad move by Otis Khan to go there, never recovered after missing that Man U match for Yeovil. Lincoln having a big clear out as well. Frecklington was a player who I would have liked to be here, 3/4 years ago. Shackel good CH. Adam Hamill would have been good two years ago, not now. Will be hard for many of those to get clubs in this time I would have thought. UTG! Bit harsh on Otis. In his own words "I ran towards the referee and upon doing so I tripped and fell towards him, making contact." Could have happened to anyone 😂😂😂
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Post by tommym9 on Jun 18, 2020 17:12:53 GMT
Could we see mandatory masks to make this happen? Small price to pay to get into the stadium!
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Post by tommym9 on Jun 18, 2020 17:09:41 GMT
Took the credit on this one. Wish I was in a position to give it to the academy but sadly not
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Post by tommym9 on Jun 18, 2020 9:30:44 GMT
Hope someone doesn't come along and undercut him
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Post by tommym9 on Jun 17, 2020 9:14:22 GMT
This is the recording of the very first LIVE GasCast. Neno is joined by Max, Caz and Mets to go over the 19/20 season. Now, as the old cliche goes it was definitely a season of two halves for Rovers, going from the heady heights of 3rd after beating Ipswich away, to an 18(!)-match winless run towards the end of the season. But could the 2-0 win against Sunderland in what would turn out to be our last game of the campaign be the beginnings of the Garner Revolution? They chat about season highlights and lowlights like Taylor limping off at the Mem, the comeback against Southend at home, Ipswich away and much more. As this was a live video the team answered some questions from facebook like Would 11 Tony Craig's Vs 11 JCH's be the most entertaining 0-0 of all time? Finally a shout out to our sponsor Kahuna flooring, who supply and fit all types of flooring for your home or workplace. Steve & Kahuna come to you with a sample selection service and offers deals on supplied & fitted carpets, vinyls, LVT (such as Karndean and Amtico), engineered wood and more! Get in touch with Steve today on 07917667777, and mention ‘GasCast’ to receive 10% off all orders. And a big thanks to Steve for his support of the pod this season. listen.gascastpodcast.co.uk/276671/4202501-end-of-season-special-2019-20
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Post by tommym9 on Jun 16, 2020 21:50:37 GMT
Armand Gnanduillet is the Blackpool lad. Bit surprised they are getting rid of him cause I thought he'd done well there. Wouldn't mind seeing him join! They don't want to get rid of him and he has done well there. He has refused to sign a new contract and has been linked with the likes of Cardiff. His wages are likely to be far beyond what we could afford. Ah there we go! Thought it was odd!
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Post by tommym9 on Jun 16, 2020 21:16:30 GMT
I noticed the BP has an article now showing released players. Quite a few have mentioned the big Blackpool striker (he is good) and Hiwula (don't remember him in games Ive seen), but I was wondering who you think we could snaffle from a club who might be a realistic target for us and the type of key player the team needs? To get you started (don't know about his contract situation) I'd love to see us sign Jordan Clark of Accrington (think that's his name) - he was brilliant in the 3 -3 last season. Pretty quick midfielder, bags of energy and clever movement and gets a good handful of goals - a Sercs replacement. Armand Gnanduillet is the Blackpool lad. Bit surprised they are getting rid of him cause I thought he'd done well there. Wouldn't mind seeing him join!
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Post by tommym9 on Jun 12, 2020 10:48:35 GMT
I’m very happy with the location. 10 years ago maybe not, But from Patchway now, I can get the metrobus to town and temple meads fairly easy. Takes 10-15 minutes on the patchway train to temple meads. Quite a few modern stadiums have underground parking now which is another possibility. Plus parking in Knowle and totterdown Is another possibility. The new Supreme sports bar on Meriton Street will be decent for a drink before and after the game before filtering into town or going home. Few pubs over in totterdown. Bristol’s oldest and finest team playing in the centre of the city, that’s fine by me 😏 0 chance of parking in totterdown. However I did have a walk past the site about 8 weeks ago and there are a load of derelict looking sites near the school down there. If we wanted to have a carpark I'm sure we could get one down there.
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Post by tommym9 on Jun 10, 2020 10:03:46 GMT
Also a great effort to beat Sunderland so we get another Newcastle away day next season 😂 Assuming we're allowed to travel by then... Heard Garner is working on that too!
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Post by tommym9 on Jun 9, 2020 21:48:22 GMT
Brilliant, massive well done to BG for making sure we're not gutted for just missing out on the play offs. Also a great effort to beat Sunderland so we get another Newcastle away day next season 😂
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Post by tommym9 on Jun 9, 2020 20:09:26 GMT
Thats is Gasheads. The season is over. League One teams have voted to end the season and decide the final table on a PPG prediction which leaves Rovers 14th. Some teams have missed out like Tranmere and Posh and other teams have benefited like Wycombe. Mets and Jack are joined by Bristol Live reporter Sam Frost to give their reaction. They talk about the cost to finishing the season which ultimately swayed Rovers to vote to bring the season to a close. They talk about the winners and losers of the PPG system and who they want to do well in the playoffs. They also go over the work Garner has to do in the summer with the retained list expected this week. They finish on a hunt for Sammy Igoe. If anyone has seen him, get in touch! listen.gascastpodcast.co.uk/276671/4107239-season-over
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Post by tommym9 on Jun 9, 2020 11:22:47 GMT
Brilliant story with the £1000 IOU. Gutted if you're the kid who didn't keep it!
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Post by tommym9 on Jun 9, 2020 9:16:39 GMT
Its Duke on Duke! Jack spoke with former Gas striker Nathan "The Duke" Ellington, as they looked back on his career and time at the club. Coming to Rovers from non-league Nathan made a huge impact at Rovers. Playing alongside Gas greats such as Cureton and Roberts he talks about how much he learned from all the players he played along side. A trait he continued throughout his career as he went up the leagues. He is most remembered for scoring a hat-trick against Derby in a 3-1 win in 2002. This was the first time a team from the Third Division had beaten a Premier League team in the FA Cup. He was named PFA Division Three team of the year for 2001–02. He talks about his life after Rovers, moving on to eventually play in the Premier League. He talks about his spells at Wigan and how difficult it can be for a player in contract negotiations. They also talk about his conversion to Islam in 2005. How team mates treated him differently and requests to shave off his beard. In 2011, he set up the Association of Muslim Footballers, whose purpose is to provide a network for Muslim players and families, highlighting the positive Muslim role models within the professional game and working to improve relationships between players of other beliefs. listen.gascastpodcast.co.uk/276671/4039472-a-chat-with-nathan-ellington
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Post by tommym9 on Jun 8, 2020 12:18:38 GMT
I'm trying not to get too attached to JCH cause I know he's going to be gone soon. If it weren't for the covid crisis I'm sure he would have gone this summer
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Post by tommym9 on Jun 5, 2020 15:34:42 GMT
Top work from the club/CT here
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Post by tommym9 on Jun 4, 2020 20:33:39 GMT
Max and Jack bring you their reaction to the breaking news that The Colony Training ground will be ready for next season, with work starting next week. The club have announced the new facility will have first-team pitches and training area, gym, medical area, changing facilities, staff offices and communal areas being concluded this year. Longer-term, planning will be sought to further expand the project to house the club's academy and wider community initiatives. Is this a step in the right direction or will it prove to be another false dawn? listen.gascastpodcast.co.uk/276671/4041482-reaction-training-ground-bombshell
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