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Post by chilly1883 on Jan 11, 2020 18:16:54 GMT
Hate cats, so it’s the pub one for me
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Post by chilly1883 on Jan 10, 2020 16:48:31 GMT
Tomorrow 2-0 💙
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Post by chilly1883 on Jan 10, 2020 16:40:19 GMT
He’s payed a decent wage to score a few goals, but he hasn’t, if I fitted a bathroom suite, but forgot to fit the taps, I’d be told to leave.
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Post by chilly1883 on Jan 9, 2020 11:52:53 GMT
It’s like reading posts after DC’s first five games. Get a grip, it’s five Dam games!!
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Post by chilly1883 on Jan 6, 2020 20:38:01 GMT
Do miss the 'Bing Bong ' man before K.O.Spoke like a pre war Colonel commentating on croquet.This is him third left. Derek
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Post by chilly1883 on Jan 6, 2020 17:04:16 GMT
I believe with the squad we have, we need to play our strongest side to win any game, don’t think we should be too arrogant to think we can beat Stevenage, with a youthful team I think a lot of people aren't bothered whether we win this game or not, they just want to rest some players and give others some game time. Not about being arrogant and thinking we'll win whatever team we put out, it's more that the efl trophy is bottom of the priorities for many. It maybe bottom of the pile to you, but I’m pretty sure the club will want as much revenue as possible. It’s another game of football we should be aiming to win
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Post by chilly1883 on Jan 5, 2020 21:03:44 GMT
I agree entirely. Starts for THD, Kelly, Bennett, Tomlinson, Hargreaves, Victor and co are a must. We SHOULD have more than enough in reserve to win the tie. I believe with the squad we have, we need to play our strongest side to win any game, don’t think we should be too arrogant to think we can beat Stevenage, with a youthful team
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Post by chilly1883 on Jan 2, 2020 18:01:40 GMT
Pretty much exactly as I saw it, awful game from the start, no atmosphere, not seen our fans so quiet in a long time. Pretty appalling behaviour by some so called fans, to slate a manager, who’s been through the door only 9 days. C’mon, really? Get a grip and get behind the team. The fans were quiet because from minute 1 it was very very obvious that we were out of our depth and the team really didn't give the fans much to get excited about. On the subject of the fans, I make a particular point of watching the reaction of the players at the full time whistle given the circumstances.... Most gave a very half hearted look over to the fans and clapped us, but the one who stood out was JCH... The very millisecond the whistle blew he stomped off down the tunnel very clearly unhappy. That is not on at all! To be honest, his attitude stunk for the whole game and he looked like a man who would rather be somewhere else in my opinion. Any offers of £1.5M or above and we need to get rid IMO. That is of course assuming that at least 50% of that is then reinvested in the squad...... i agree with your assessment of JCH, he really looked like he didn’t want to be out there, but the atmosphere was dead from the minute I walked into the stadium, absolutely no chanting whatsoever. I shan’t be rushing back to that ground!
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Post by chilly1883 on Jan 2, 2020 11:46:25 GMT
Pretty much exactly as I saw it, awful game from the start, no atmosphere, not seen our fans so quiet in a long time. Pretty appalling behaviour by some so called fans, to slate a manager, who’s been through the door only 9 days. C’mon, really? Get a grip and get behind the team.
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Post by chilly1883 on Dec 30, 2019 19:50:24 GMT
In regards to the lad on loan from Barnsley, I just dont think hes been tried enough here. Bit part play from the bench and the odd start is not enough for a player to hit form and certainly not for a striker. I think him up top with JCH would be a handful for defenders in this league and we might see better hold up play in the opposition's final 3rd. the poor lad can’t bring a beach ball down! So I doubt that
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Post by chilly1883 on Dec 20, 2019 17:41:32 GMT
Don’t go breaking my heart Elton John
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Post by chilly1883 on Dec 10, 2019 19:34:29 GMT
I know this has been dismissed before, but I wonder if our casual 'turn up on the day' numbers have been massively reduced by the new ticketing systems. Perhaps they will come back when they get used to it? i think it’s had a massive bearing, nowhere to pay cash on a match day, is quite honestly, Dam ridiculous
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Motm?
Nov 3, 2019 14:13:12 GMT
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Post by chilly1883 on Nov 3, 2019 14:13:12 GMT
According to the FA disciplinary web pages, Ollie (and Tom Davies too) is just one booking away from a suspension - so that might be affecting his play at least a little. I wouldn't be surprised if Ogogo is close to a suspension too after his booking yesterday - I don't know when the FA page will be updated, probably on Monday after the Refs reports go in. i said to my boys yesterday, it looked to me as he was holding back, probably because he’s a booking away from suspension?
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Motm?
Nov 3, 2019 9:06:37 GMT
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Post by chilly1883 on Nov 3, 2019 9:06:37 GMT
i was at the game, I can assure you, he didn’t have a good game. He’s miles off, I like ollie and have praised him plenty of times, but he’s not doing it this year at all? So was I and he had a good game including the build up to both goals the thing I noticed yesterday, usually in 50/50 situation, ollie would usually steam through for the ball, sometimes win it, but more often probably get a card. This season he’s more reserved, now that’s either something he’s trying to change in his game, or he’s not as fit? I really hope he does get his form back.
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Post by chilly1883 on Nov 2, 2019 20:35:28 GMT
Wasn’t there but it’s great to hear Ollie Clarke had a good game. It’s fair to say he’s picked up a bit of criticism from our supporters since coming back from injury but as our captain and longest serving player I’m really rooting for him to turn it around and change opinions on him. i was at the game, I can assure you, he didn’t have a good game. He’s miles off, I like ollie and have praised him plenty of times, but he’s not doing it this year at all?
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Post by chilly1883 on Oct 23, 2019 6:24:45 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 ! unfortunately my friend he didn’t do one of those things last night 😂 Not well anyway!!
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Post by chilly1883 on Oct 15, 2019 9:13:24 GMT
I’m not having this, the football was soo sexy under DC, it wasn’t that sexy when we were losing pretty much every away game!! We were fortunate to have game changers in bodin and Taylor, but I still saw plenty of sh** matches. If the teams winning, I’m happy, end of. You might be happy with our home form the last 18 months but you are not an 11yr old boy are you!! I'm not comparing GC to DC and I'm not complaining about results. The rot set in with my lad when we were sh** under DC and carried on as GC did what was necessary to keep us up. How is that so hard to understand? you better have a little discussion with your lad, this is how it is supporting Bristol Rovers, my boy didn’t see us win for 10 visits until seeing a victory. It’s what makes us Fans👍🏽
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Post by chilly1883 on Oct 14, 2019 10:31:07 GMT
Part of the problem is that the football at the Mem has been bloody awful to watch for about 18 months. Couple that with price increases on match day items and it's hardly surprising people started finding other things to do on a Saturday. Football is a habit and once people break it, it can be hard to justify returning. One final point on the (lack of) entertainment at the Mem is that I know of at least 3 or 4 families who's kids stopped wanting to come because the football was dire. Even this season, I've been to some poor home games and my lad hasn't used his Season ticket once. He wont get one next year and that means I probably wont either. Yes, GC has been getting results, but he himself has admitted that sometimes he is having to win ugly. I’m not having this, the football was soo sexy under DC, it wasn’t that sexy when we were losing pretty much every away game!! We were fortunate to have game changers in bodin and Taylor, but I still saw plenty of sh** matches. If the teams winning, I’m happy, end of.
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Post by chilly1883 on Oct 13, 2019 18:10:50 GMT
I don't doubt these are the reasons others have given you, but I find it a bit of a stretch. Sansbury's pulled out of buying the Mem in 2014, we lost the high court battle in 2015 and the plug on the UWE stadium was finally pulled by the Al Qadi's in 2017, yet we are well down on last season and the season before.
Let's face it. Rightly or wrongly, fans are unhappy about DC's departure. It just somehow feels wrong without him. GC is doing a great job, but it's going to take a bit of time to get the fans on his side. Not fair, I know, but to me that's the reason people are staying away. If we were 4th under DC, we'd be getting 10k+. The lack of stadium news just exacerbates the situation. i and many others are completely OVER him, get over it, your acting like one of those obsessive partners, that can’t let go. He had a great spell with us, let’s just enjoy that spell, but f**k me let him go.
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Post by chilly1883 on Oct 13, 2019 8:42:29 GMT
If you want to come and see a team playing sparkling football and setting the division alight or a team that could score five one week but get hammered the next then the Memorial Stadium is not the place for you but on the otherhand if you want a team that will give every ounce of blood for the shirt, very well organised and a tough side to beat then come on down- the place is right!! If somebody had told me that we would have twenty one points by now three or four weeks ago then I would have asked them for what they were on such is the difference in the side with not that many changes. No defeats in the last six games and it is ironic that the defeat at Burton was probably one of our best overall performances and deserved much better than a 0-2 defeat. To say this team does not play some good football at times would be an insult to the players in this team because make no mistake we do have some good solid players many of whom look so much better now that they have settled in the side- some of the passing and decision making is sloppy but there is a grit and determination about this side and for those who tell me that it doesn't matter who captains the side then I say the proof is in the pudding as we finually have some leadership on the field that keeps everybody on their toes. There will be blips on the way and injuries will see us a bit thin on cover and my hope is still that we can get 50 points as soon as possible and then see where we are but lets make the most of this success and get right behind the man who has guided us from relegation fodder to our present position with a good record since he took over. van Stappershoef 7.5 Could this be the two best keepers we have had at the same time for many years? He didn't have a lot to do by his own admission but what he did do he did well and looked safe as houses when crosses did come in I will go as far as to say that I think Bonham will be regretting his decision to sign for the Gills and probably Jacubiak as well! Davies 9 MOM His match winning goal was enough for him to pip Tony Craig for Man of the Match and I am sure Clarke-Harris would have been pleased with the superb finish that decided the match. Craig 9 Captain supreme and as solid and uncompromising as ever. He is a born leader and the perfect person for the upcoming Alfie Kilgour and the settling in Davies to have alongside them. We at last look a team who are not going to be out fought or over powered by teams at the back. Kilgour 8.5 I have said it before but what a prospect he is and he's not the final product in fact probably the complete opposite. He has and will continue to make the odd mistake but will learn his trade from those alongside him and his performance yesterday was a reminder of the wonderful player and clubman we lost this week in Stuart Taylor. RIP big man and my condolences to his family and friends for memories that nobody can take away. Rodman 7 He has revelled in his new role and if he can start to get more consistent with his crosses then he could have a big part to play for the rest of the season. Ogogo 8 Continues in a great vein of form and covers every inch of the pitch and another great example of the type of players that GC has brought in. He too is a natural leader and gives us a bite and an edge in midfield by closing down quickly and is the perfect foili for the excellent footballer that Upson is and the reimergence of Sercombe. Upson 8 Unlucky to be kept off the scoresheet by one of a number of good save by our ex keeper Lee Nicholls. He will never be the quickest but has the ability and skill to play in tight situations and his positioning means he is always getting a foot or a head in to break down attacks when the opponents manage to get past Ogogo! Sercombe 7.5 Back in his favourite position and unlucky again not to hit the net but if he stays fit and in this form then his goals will return. I just hope that his latest injury is not bad enough to keep him out next week because it is good to have the attacking talents of Rodman and him to balance the others. Leahy 7.5 Underated by many but he has come through an indifferent start and looks another good addition to the team as he always seems to be available in space and works hard with it. Nichols 6.5 Not one of his better games and he should have come away with two goals as his shot in the first half and his header in the second should have found the net. Its a tough ask to play up front for both the strikers yesterday as they both lack the physical presence but there were a number of clever hold up play by Tom but a little too much time on the floor. Smith 7.5 There is something I like about him when he gets the ball ,turns and runs at players. It is a shame that he cannot develop as our own player because it is sad that the only way we will probably keep him is if he doesn't continue to develop and show so much promise!! Subs: Bennett 6 Has the confidence to hold on to the ball but does for me slow the game right down at times but has the ability to excite which is good to watch . Hargreaves 6.5 Impressed me at Plymouth and gave a good account of himself in a short appearance for the injured Upson. He's at the age where he should be starting to develop if he is going to make the grade and I hope we are able to see a bit more of him this season. Adeboyejo 6.5 Showed some clever hold up play and a willingness to run at players. He might be better than I have thought but I would have liked to have seen Deon Moore given a bit of time yesterday. Crowd 6.5 Slightly up on previous games but still 1000 short at least on what we should be getting and certainly helped vocally in the last half hour to hold on to what we had for a very deserved win. Ref 6 A bit up and down on the bookings but again I would rather that than see these referees who give us a game with numerical advantages with constant use of yellow and red cards. MK 5.5 Lots of footballing ability on the ball but punchless and never really looked like pulling the goal back and can consider themselves lucky to only lose 1-0. Can see them struggling as a Tisdale team who make pretty patterns and pass the ball well but probably overdo it and also do not have the ability of his previous team. GC 10 I take my hat off to what he has achieved although it is very early doors but he seems to have an eye for a player and his transfer dealings have been very good and just a bit of a shame that he was not backed just a little bit more. So we move on and I almost said dust ourselves down and go again! Doncaster is not really a happy hunting ground even though they took a bit of a hammering at Oxford yesterday, most teams seem to be suffering that there at the moment. it is a shame that Clarke-Harris will be missing for probably another month but as GC says when one door closes another opens. I can just about put up with anything to be 4th in this league even though we do not appear to be getting much luck with injuries this season! UTG cheers Steve, another great win👍🏽
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