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Post by tommym9 on Oct 23, 2019 9:27:04 GMT
Thanks for the write up Steve.
Looked to me like Victor was the only one that actually gave a sh** last night.
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Post by tommym9 on Oct 22, 2019 13:02:29 GMT
There was also a suggestion that any new owner would get an FA representative to sit on the board for the first 3 years. This is so that people who are new to running football clubs don't make silly mistakes that would jeopardize the club. Would also mean the FA would have eyes and ears there if the new owners we're asset strippers and could flag this up. I *think* that suggestion came from the Radio 5 podcast about owners recently. Who would pay for that, at approx. £300k a time? It's a good question. Maybe the PL can chip in considering they had a £5m whip round for thier outgoing chairman
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Post by tommym9 on Oct 22, 2019 11:01:16 GMT
The thing is, the FA cannot keep tabs on the running of all 92 football clubs, it's impossible. Every clubs owners and board of directors has a responsibility to run their club within its means and I'm afraid Bury fell foul of that on more than the one occasion. What the FA can do though is make sure the fit and proper fitness test for potential owners is exactly that before a club is taken over, that there must be some kind of proof of funds and business structure presented, that there is always an element of fan ownership and that stadiums must be held as separate entity in trust to the element of fan ownership so the club always has its major asset regardless of how fluid or not the finances are. They also need to decrease the disparity of payments between each league which will increase the revenue to the clubs and introduce a salary effective cap on all salaries to all players across each division. Players in the top leagues generate a far greater income from image rights and social media advertising (see CR7's salary from each). Also a bigger financial incentive should be given in cups matches where a lower league team beats higher opposition. That for starters would help level the playing field and increase revenues directly by the football league. There are ways and means for a greater injection of prize money to the clubs but the FA would rather see the premier league expanded than look at lower league and grass root football. There was also a suggestion that any new owner would get an FA representative to sit on the board for the first 3 years. This is so that people who are new to running football clubs don't make silly mistakes that would jeopardize the club. Would also mean the FA would have eyes and ears there if the new owners we're asset strippers and could flag this up. I *think* that suggestion came from the Radio 5 podcast about owners recently.
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Post by tommym9 on Oct 21, 2019 19:40:04 GMT
Good stuff, Mets.. some really interesting things in there. Especially his Friday night chicken, chorizo and pasta dish. Can you see if he will share a picture of the serving suggestion? I might give it a go myself... Did he mention that the Sunderland game was on an International weekend? Is that home or away - if away then there could be a few disappointed Gasheads having a weekend in Newcastle..... That's the home game on the 16th of November. I don't think that many Gasheads will be disappointed with a free weekend on the water in Newcastle!
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Post by tommym9 on Oct 21, 2019 15:02:41 GMT
I like the idea of Sercs in an advanced role. Has been in much better form so far this season. Such a shame he got injured when he did.
I'd be very much tempted to drop Ollie for Tomlinson to give our midfield a bit of creativity. 3 defensive midfielders isn't great He's a quality player. I have never seen Tomlinson play. Played a bit in pre season. Raw but has a bit of skill in him. Would rather see dev players get a chance than play first teamers out of position
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Post by tommym9 on Oct 21, 2019 14:09:36 GMT
I'd disagree with this point. He too often goes missing in games. When the team is playing well, he plays well. When the team aren't he goes missing. I would also say he is too inconsistent to be a solid/good L1 midfielder. The most damming evidence for him not being at it this season is that we've been better without him in the team. Would you realistically drop Upson, Ogogo or a fit Sercs for him?I'd be tempted to play 3 -5 -1 -1 with JCH being out, then you can have Ollie in the team and let Sercs have an advanced role. Don't think were going to get goals from any of Nichols or Vic tbh. I like the idea of Sercs in an advanced role. Has been in much better form so far this season. Such a shame he got injured when he did. I'd be very much tempted to drop Ollie for Tomlinson to give our midfield a bit of creativity. 3 defensive midfielders isn't great
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Post by tommym9 on Oct 21, 2019 13:23:12 GMT
This will be trickier than we think. They've signed some handy players since they were getting thumped 5-0 at the start of the season. I watched the Blackpool game on the telly a couple of weeks back and they looked decent (if toothless up top). Don't forget Blackpool did us 3-1 at the start of the season. I think we'll win, but I can't see it being a walkover. Blackpool "did us" 2-0. You're right. Amazed I got that wrong considering I was there!
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Post by tommym9 on Oct 21, 2019 13:22:01 GMT
Ollie Clarke is our longest serving player - YES he has been a constant in our last 3 and a bit seasons back in L1, where we have finished 10th, 13th, 15th and currently sit in 7th. I guess he has played over 30 games for us in each of those 3 seasons and scored many goals and provided plenty of assists. And yet, there's a number of Gasheads on here saying he's not L1 standard or shouldn't be playing !? - SORRY but you guys either know hardly anything about football or need your heads examining !! He has clearly improved as a player in the last 3 seasons or so. A definition of a solid/good L1 midfielder is what ? Someone who can tackle - Yes he can Someone who can get about the pitch - yes he can Someone who can pass - Yes he can - not only with his favourite right foot BUT also with his left (something he's developed in the last 3 seasons a lot !) Someone who can shoot and score - Yes he can - again with both feet ! Someone who has guts and drive to get a team back in a game - Yes he can.So, those of you who are having a dig at him after coming back after 3 or 4 weeks out LAY OFF and support him ffs ! Ok he hasn't had the best start to the season but there were clear signs his form was picking up when he got injured recently. Sercombe was out so of course Ollie had to play a part - he will take a game or so to get back to match speed. Maybe, he struggled v Donnie ( I don't know I wasn't there) but it sounds like the whole team under-performed. anyway having played that 60 odd minutes on Saturday means he'll be sharper tomorrow night. So, get behind him tomorrow cos when he hits form - we are going to get back our top L1 midfielder - and all his assists and goals ! UTG ! I'd disagree with this point. He too often goes missing in games. When the team is playing well, he plays well. When the team aren't he goes missing. I would also say he is too inconsistent to be a solid/good L1 midfielder. The most damming evidence for him not being at it this season is that we've been better without him in the team. Would you realistically drop Upson, Ogogo or a fit Sercs for him?
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Post by tommym9 on Oct 21, 2019 13:09:15 GMT
This will be trickier than we think. They've signed some handy players since they were getting thumped 5-0 at the start of the season.
I watched the Blackpool game on the telly a couple of weeks back and they looked decent (if toothless up top). Don't forget Blackpool did us 2-0 at the start of the season.
I think we'll win, but I can't see it being a walkover.
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Post by tommym9 on Oct 21, 2019 10:01:43 GMT
Bumping this one after all the excitement this weekend
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Post by tommym9 on Oct 20, 2019 11:46:28 GMT
Thanks for the write up Steve
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Post by tommym9 on Oct 18, 2019 15:44:03 GMT
Mets sat down with Rovers centre back Tom Davies for a chat about his career leading up to the Gas and his time at Rovers so far. From the Manchester United academy through semi-pro football at FC United Of Manchester and University Tom got his first taste of professional football at Accrington Stanley. That season ended up in disappointment as he was in the Accrington team that lost out on automatic promotion on the last day due to a 90+2 minute winner from a certain Lee Brown.... Via Portsmouth and Coventry Tom has cemented a solid partnership with Tony Craig and Alfie Kilgour in a back three at Rovers. They talk about his superstitions, a player who covers their entire bottom half of their body in vaseline and a short lived career at McDonalds. listen.gascastpodcast.co.uk/276671/1888411-a-chat-with-tom-davies
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Post by tommym9 on Oct 18, 2019 10:18:10 GMT
Been looking at this. Price of a day rider ticket is £5 or £4.50 if you use the first bus app. Not sure it will catch on for Bristol based supporters. There’s a good bus service up Gloucester Road for at least 6 buses. Be interesting to see how many supporters are keen on this new idea. I'm often on the 75/76 from the dark side that runs along that route. £5 is pretty steep to the Mem and back I think. I've just started using the Yo bikes instead for a quid and a bit of hard work I can get to the Mem quicker than the bus. I don't know how long that will last with the weather turning. May have to get the app installed to get that 50p discount.
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Post by tommym9 on Oct 18, 2019 6:43:30 GMT
Thanks for the recommendation on that, I'll give that a listen. Always enjoy your Gascast episodes by the way! Cheers! Glad you're enjoying them
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Post by tommym9 on Oct 17, 2019 9:48:50 GMT
Don't worry everyone. I've been on overwatch of the Fruit Market all week. Would love to tell you what I've seen but I'm under NDA
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Post by tommym9 on Oct 16, 2019 21:46:30 GMT
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Post by tommym9 on Oct 16, 2019 11:23:46 GMT
We haven't been knocked out by Poole before. Lets get knocked out by them
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Post by tommym9 on Oct 14, 2019 21:00:28 GMT
On this week's GasCast Max and Mets are joined by Rovers' PA Lance Cook. They discuss the recent rumours of a second consortium, and a mystery leak behind the scenes at Rovers working against the club. They talk about an impressive 1-0 win against MK Dons, which saw Rovers go from strength to strength and climb to 4th in the league. Lance is impressed with the solidarity of the back 5, whilst Max looks to Liam Sercombe to add more goals in the absence of Jonson Clarke-Harris. They also talk about Lance's time as stadium announcer, how he's found stepping into Nick Day's shoes, and the challenges he's faced in the job. The player spotlight this week is Tyler Smith, and the lads also look ahead to the Doncaster game with some well-deserved optimism. listen.gascastpodcast.co.uk/276671/1867303-gas-leak
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Post by tommym9 on Oct 13, 2019 15:12:26 GMT
Thanks for a write up Steve.
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Post by tommym9 on Oct 12, 2019 11:21:06 GMT
1-1 I think. God knows who's gonna score though. An own goal? Tony Craig scored a belter at Plymouth away last season. Maybe another screamer from him?
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