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Post by Squiffy on Feb 6, 2021 12:29:27 GMT
It’s alright, nobody expected us to get anything out of Peterborough away and that tuned out better than expected. If someone can step up and fill Ogogo’s boots we might be pleasantly surprised, stabilise the ship, get some confidence and start to look up again. I’m going 1-1 with an Alfie header.
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Post by Squiffy on Feb 5, 2021 14:00:16 GMT
In the nicest possible way, I’m not surprised that the club didn’t feel it necessary to engage with an academic exercise of this nature as it has no real commercial credibility and particularly as they have their own issues to contend with at the moment.
As for the proposals, whilst the right questions are being asked the solutions are somewhat basic and piecemeal which won’t deliver a cohesive neighbourhood or give the area a unique identity. For me there isn’t a strong enough core idea upon which to hang the various redevelopment initiatives. As a flat area of land with defined edges, surrounded by water and great potential for transport linkages it has all the ingredients to make a fantastic environment no matter what uses are ultimately decided upon. Being the gateway to Bristol if you are arriving by train from the Bath/London direction it ought to showcase the best in terms of urban design quality and civic aspirations. As such a sports stadium is the perfect vehicle to display civic pride and could be a key component to anchor the overall scheme.
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Post by Squiffy on Jan 29, 2021 13:34:37 GMT
Plus Torquay Exeter and Plymouth Under the current circumstances pandemic and climate change is it time to revisit the regional leagues idea below the Championship? I think it probably is But where would the demarcation line(s) be drawn? The last time that the West Country was any good was during the reign of King Alfred 😉, so I propose that we adopt the boundaries of Wessex, Mercia, East Anglia and Northumberland. Then, apart from the league we could have inter-regional battles,...I mean a cup competition (with no hostage taking) at stadiums in Winchester, Tamworth, Thetford and York, the winners of which get to represent all of England. 😂 |
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Post by Squiffy on Jan 10, 2021 12:38:08 GMT
Conspiracy is a bit strong old chap, we're putting 2 and 2 together, not demanding the government produce documents relating to alien abduction And we all know what 2 & 2 make -- Don't we. A blocked U-bend? |
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Post by Squiffy on Jan 8, 2021 15:52:32 GMT
Next season sees the 25th anniversary of our return to Bristol. The programme has featured the last games at Eastville including interviewing Boris for scoring the last goal in the reserves v Watford. However, this is not the last game. Just before it was bulldozed, a group of fans from the Vic climbed over the fences. Were you there? I think Jeff Fox or Mel Baber may have scored the last goal at Eastville. I cleared one off the line and then had to hurdle some greyhound sh*t! I hope the real team never to avoid dogs mess on the pitch! It was Melvin Baber who scored the last ever goal at Eastville Is this where the phrase “well done Me Baber” originated from? |
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Post by Squiffy on Dec 3, 2020 13:01:34 GMT
...with Pecorino or Parmigiano to finish? Let me guess, Cheddar! 😂
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Post by Squiffy on Dec 3, 2020 12:21:18 GMT
...and for primary school kids to add whiskers to paintings of cats. 😂
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Post by Squiffy on Nov 29, 2020 9:07:44 GMT
I remember when we just had three channels. And we liked them. And they weren’t broadcasting 24hrs either (not good times for insomniacs). But there was less obesity back then when you had to get up off the sofa to push the buttons on the television to change channels...coincidence? |
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Post by Squiffy on Nov 21, 2020 11:10:10 GMT
This is a difficult one to call. With a predicted temperature of 11 degrees C but a moderate breeze will it be a check suit and cravat, as a statement of intent, or the safety option of overcoat, scarf and flat cap?
...oh, and we’ll stuff them 1-5!
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Post by Squiffy on Nov 14, 2020 8:04:22 GMT
I agree. I can’t believe that you got there first either!
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Post by Squiffy on Nov 7, 2020 14:20:26 GMT
It reads to me exactly as it is: he isn’t going to insult the fans intelligence by bigging up our “progress”, just reminding us that it’s a work in progress. I respect him for that as I was kinda thinking he would be telling us how brilliant things are on the pitch when it’s very much open to debate. All in all yes, good open communication. It’s really positive to see the reputation the club seems to be getting for its community involvement during the pandemic. I think that by the sounds of it there is 100% something in the pipeline( proberly the Fruit market) but C19 has brought a pause to this right now.With the paying off debts,plus training ground and investment in team I think there will be news once we are back to "normal" in 2078. Unless near-Earth asteroid 99942 Apophis does hit on 13th April 2029. 😉 |
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Post by Squiffy on Nov 5, 2020 16:04:19 GMT
Does that mean the away kit next season will be Green & Blacks quarters?
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Post by Squiffy on Nov 5, 2020 16:02:22 GMT
No replays 4 the fa cup this season matches level at 90 minutes go straight 2 extra time then if still level straight 2 penalties Just 2 penalties? One each, now that is sudden death! ...and only two minutes of extra time which is hardly worth it so effectively straight to penalties! 😉 |
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Post by Squiffy on Oct 26, 2020 15:28:03 GMT
As I religiously follow BRFC, can I report these posters as a “hate crime”, or at least a CAOP (crime against older people)? 😉
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Post by Squiffy on Oct 24, 2020 16:56:47 GMT
During a previous absence I believe it was alleged that Big Jock had spent time detoxing at a retreat where they serve, ahem...porridge. 😉 |
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Post by Squiffy on Oct 24, 2020 9:00:49 GMT
BG...legend in the making! 😉
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Post by Squiffy on Oct 16, 2020 10:34:05 GMT
And here was me hoping to continue with my unbeaten run, was looking to make it 3 ‘home’ match day thread victories on the bounce😖 Can predict Garners post match interview, yes we should of won, we had the best chances and dominated the game, but the ref was awful, some terrible decisions and of course GGMI started the bl##dy match day thread a day early. ”Yes, very much so”. 😉 |
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Post by Squiffy on Oct 14, 2020 14:03:25 GMT
Stuart Sinclair or Sir Walter Raleigh? No, it’s that Irish bloke on the current series of Bake Off...ahem, which the wife is watching. 😉 |
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Post by Squiffy on Oct 14, 2020 14:00:09 GMT
He’s amazing: quick sign him up!
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Post by Squiffy on Oct 12, 2020 15:59:05 GMT
...but we will need everyone for our extended FA cup run! 😉
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