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Nov 3, 2019 21:04:57 GMT
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Post by pepsi on Nov 3, 2019 21:04:57 GMT
My mate and I saw the first half of the rugby and then began our adventure in the pouring rain to Rochdale. Even while waiting for my mate to pick me up a man walking his dog spotted my Gas coat and said 'are you going all that way, I am not very hopeful of a win today's I nodded at him thinking in truth a point may be a good result. We then travelled in the appalling weather through copious 50 mile an hour speed limits arriving in rainy Rochdale around 1pm. We parked up and made the short walk to the welcoming bar at the Crown Oil stadium. A relaxing and friendly chat was had with other travelling gas. Before the game we decided to sample the local fish and chip shop and very nice it was too. So in to the ground, gasheads slowly ambling around the recess areas with a hopeful rather than confident feel. On to the start of the game. Gas starting really well, chasing everything down In what looked like a 4 4 1 1 formation. No Tom Davies rumoured to have an injured knee. Rochdale, with a,16 year old on the wing, had no answer to our high press. Victor up against McShane, an Irish international! What could go wrong? Pressure from the Gas resulted in a Sercombe corner, Tony Craig jumping like a salmon at the far post guiding his header towards the goal and Victor tapping in a finish. One nil gas! Fans could not quite believe it. Gas continued pressing, a poor ball led to Sercombe receiving the ball on the left, he checked it back to Kelly who put in a tempting cross which cannoned off the head of a Dale defender past the bemused goalie. How sh** are you we are winning away sang some of the gas faithful! The gas seemed to drop off a little inviting Rochdale on, but our defence stayed firm, until a cross came in from our left and the Rochdale forward finished with aplomb. Half time came and went, Rochdale tried to hit long balls over the top of the centre backs and also used the wings to try to take on our full backs. Chances came and went begging with our Finnish hero of a goalkeeper making some incredible saves. Sercombe cleared off the line, shots were blocked. It wasn't pretty as everything but the Kitchen sink was thrown to our defence. The refs whistle went, all the gasheads let out a gasp of relief. Well what about the players? Jaakkola was truly superb. He does not command his area or come off his line often but he is one of the best shot stoppers we have ever had. He was definitely man of the match making some very good and important saves. If he continues scouts will return to the Mem. Mark Little was playing his first game for a while. Would he last? He always seems fragile to me. But he did, the winger had the beating of him on occasions but his forward play especially in the first half, was good. Michael Kelly started in what was a bit of a surprise after his poor showing against Bolton. Playing in a flat back four he looks more comfortable and it was a peach of a cross that led to the 2nd goal. The two Centre backs Kilgour and Craig were immense dealing with everything. Millwall Tone is truly a great asset. So a midfield of Ogogo, Clarke, Upson with Sercombe and Rodman wide did not fill us with confidence. Ogogo was playing slightly further forward pressing on the Rochdale Central defenders. Clarke buzzed around, playing slightly better than of recent times, Upson in truth was poor. Sercombe was involved in a lot of our good stuff and his delivery from set pieces was to be admired. Rodman looked more comfortable not having to be shackled into defensive duties. A lot of gas heads before felt playing big Victor was a gamble, but in fairness the boy ran his socks off and troubled the defenders. It was a deserved, but not pretty win. I think GC probably decided to change the system due to Tom Davies injury, but it worked. Rochdale were set up to play at a against a 3 5 2 and struggled to adjust. People must give praise to GC, it isn't always pretty but we are quite difficult to beat. I will never be as good as Stevek192 and I for one appreciate his quality reports. Thankyou
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Post by pepsi on Oct 26, 2019 11:25:53 GMT
Away win.. I can't see anything else after the last few games. As others have said though I'm happy to be proven wrong ...
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Post by pepsi on Oct 21, 2019 20:08:39 GMT
Personally, I'd rather have Sir Tom Jones Why, why, why? That song π© my old man belting it out in pubs and a few away games for so many years. Does my nut in. Why Why whyππ©ππ©π
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Post by pepsi on Oct 18, 2019 13:23:05 GMT
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Post by pepsi on Oct 13, 2019 12:49:39 GMT
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Post by pepsi on Oct 7, 2019 17:10:06 GMT
Whenever I see any plans then I'll believe there's some truth in the rumours, in the meantime I'll remain sceptical as I can't see how it can ever be financed, regardless it 's surely BCC's long term plans to redevelop the whole area whether we have a stadium or not, so something will be built around the stadium.Β Β This is vintage Topper. "I haven't seen plans for a stadium so I don't believe it will ever exist. I also haven't seen plans for flats around the stadium which I don't believe will exist but I do believe those will exist". Brilliant. Vintage topper πππ
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Post by pepsi on Oct 1, 2019 7:26:25 GMT
Any chance the Club can sell 'blocks' of tickets (ie 6 or 8 game packages)? I can't justify a season ticket as I live in London and there is no way I can get to a decent majority of the games. So I drive 300 miles (which is a lot of petrol) and then buy relatively expensive tickets individually. So the "it's only Β£12.50 a ticket" argument does not work for me. Some kind of half way house might help. I'll message Tom G. we did just that a while back - 5 and 10 game books of 'flexi tickets'. Β They were a great idea, exactly for people like yourself, but were very bureaucratic and had caveats.Β In these days of electronic cards and scanners, I'd expect that they could be much easier to administer and use now. I would buy one of them,. World be perfect for me.
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Post by pepsi on Sept 27, 2019 10:58:28 GMT
Today's definitely the day. I can feel it π³
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Post by pepsi on Sept 26, 2019 12:50:17 GMT
Whilst I understand where people are coming from and the weakened sides make a mockery of the competition to an extent, I am shocked at the number of people who would see it scrapped or reduced to the EFL 72. Whilst I dream of playing the big guns week in week out and visiting the best stadiums in the country, realistically that won't happen anytime soon or perhaps in my lifetime. The Chelsea game in 2016 was one of my favourite away days and certainly the most exciting fixture we've taken part in since promotion back to league 1. Visiting Stamford Bridge, singing outside the pub pre-game and being marched down to the ground with thousands of gasheads in full voice. The team they put out: Begovic, Aina, Ivanovic, Cahill, Azpilicueta, Fabregas, Matic, Moses, Loftus-Cheek, Pedro, Batshuayi and subs Terry, Oscar and Hazard. We went toe to toe and almost nicked a draw. People seriously telling me that losing these occasions would be a good thing? You've got to get through 2 rounds before you even get a sniff at these guys in the FA Cup. [ Im with you 100%
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Post by pepsi on Sept 22, 2019 23:50:46 GMT
Does anyone else read these old tales of fans chasing each other round various towns for no apparent reason, and think thank feck those days are gone? It's history, yes. But doesn't mean people can't talk about it.. We talk about the past everyday..don't we ?
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Post by pepsi on Sept 18, 2019 7:02:04 GMT
We played some decent stuff and looked in control until the change upfront. It's the third tier pal. Your not my pal,i don't know you.. πππ
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Post by pepsi on Sept 16, 2019 19:07:24 GMT
Omg. Rip. So sad. Condolences to family and friends
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Post by pepsi on Aug 27, 2019 18:53:05 GMT
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Post by pepsi on Aug 27, 2019 14:37:26 GMT
Didn't roady (a41) or someone else (shithous2e probably) write that recently ? Word for word actually by the looks of it . π³ Well that's why I put quote marks... I also said that this information was already on page 113... Keep up π€ Bit harsh. Nobody else seemed to know π
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Post by pepsi on Aug 27, 2019 13:35:19 GMT
Anyone who refers to their self as 'Matty' should automatically qualify for bellend status. The sex change woman/man on Emerdale is now called Matty π Just about sums it up really. Just need to mention eastenders now for the hat trick today.
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Post by pepsi on Aug 27, 2019 13:23:26 GMT
The original Bristol post article from the BP (published 08/08) said it was a crucial 2/3 weeks for the sale. I wonder if anyone has heard anything new? Regardless of how untrustworthy the source π. "Should be an announcement before the end of September. Was speaking to a major property developer in Bristol on Monday, itβs the talk of the City in his field. I also heard at the ground last night itβs full steam ahead now, advanced stages with the council. My property contact has said all the trades and building contractors are scrambling around to get in on the project with in his words, an imminent recession to hit the UK in 2020 and they will all need the work. Went onto say ideal time to build, 3 years time when Brexit gone and out of recession we will have take advantage of building costs and competition for work." Didn't roady (a41) or someone else (Banned word probably) write that recently ? Word for word actually by the looks of it . π³
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Post by pepsi on Aug 27, 2019 11:55:43 GMT
Is this just a forum dedicated to football clubs that start with the letter βBβ nowadays? Bury, Bolton, Brighton maybe even a smattering of Bristol Rovers here or there. You forgot bollocks. Bullshit π
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Post by pepsi on Aug 25, 2019 20:47:32 GMT
I think you make some good points , I was thinking the same about Brighton. Anyway, is the game all ticket?? No, It's POTD but the west stand is shut. Thankyou.
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Post by pepsi on Aug 25, 2019 20:26:31 GMT
Perhaps it's because Brighton have traditionally been on our level that people don't see this as a great tie or maybe it's because the league cup has lost it's significance and Brighton will be fielding their B team. Either way, I hope people get behind the team Tuesday night, not often we play a Premier League team and the lads will need the support from the stands. I think you make some good points , I was thinking the same about Brighton. Anyway, is the game all ticket??
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Post by pepsi on Aug 20, 2019 17:53:38 GMT
tranmere line up ??
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