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Post by markczgas on Sept 29, 2019 7:18:15 GMT
Was fearful that when we released Sinclair, we would lose all the energy and determination from the midfield but Ogogo gives that and more. As well as putting in the leg work he can also tackle and pass which makes him a real asset. Made a slow start but is turning into a key player for us. Delighted with the form that Upson has been in too. He perhaps was written off by many last year but has stepped up and become an integral cog in the midfield. Good post but he didn't make a slow start - that's why our results were transformed when he and JCH arrived. maybe you notice him more because the team is better balanced than last season.
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Post by markczgas on Sept 28, 2019 19:08:19 GMT
I think football in general is too expensive, but in line with inflation costs have gone up and clubs know people will pay it to watch their team whether that’s as a season ticket holder or as a part time watcher. Notts C are a bit different to us, they are trying to keep the gates up due to the torrid few seasons they have endured and it’s smart marketing in a way, because they may take a hit on gate receipts but make some the other way in food and drink. Bradford do the same to fill valley Parade in L2. I think if we are top 6 at Xmas people will come back anyway as they won’t want to miss a play off run in and on current form, that is very much a possibility. It’s a rock and a hard place for the club because if they discount too much then the season ticket holders complain. The games to do it with are the least attractive fixtures when the away team don’t bring many, Burton would be a good fixture to focus on for example. agree with you. Just think this time of the year (shittier weather) is a good time to try and get more in (hence my suggestion about MK Dons game coming up. MK aren't going to attract extra fans so maybe a cheap ticket offer will boost the crowd !?
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Post by markczgas on Sept 28, 2019 19:04:55 GMT
Just wondered if any of you think L1 football at 20 -25 quid a ticket is a good price ? we've lost 2,000 from our crowds of the last couple of seasons and wonder how we can get those 9,000 crowds back. I noticed that Notts County in the National League had entry for the game (with a seat) at 3 quid today and got over 9,000 at the game. Could the club do a few games in Oct/Nov /Dec with similar prices, like season ticket holders being able to bring a friend along for a fiver ? Would be so good to get an extra 1,000 - 2,000 at MK Dons say in 2 weeks' time ! very happy with the ST price I pay - can’t argue with £12.50 a game! If you want it to be cheaper then buy a ST! 😜 I am a season ticket holder
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Post by markczgas on Sept 28, 2019 19:01:09 GMT
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Post by markczgas on Sept 28, 2019 18:30:30 GMT
A lot of you put Wycombe to go down They're not safe yet. put some money on it then
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Post by markczgas on Sept 28, 2019 18:29:16 GMT
Just wondered if any of you think L1 football at 20 -25 quid a ticket is a good price ?
we've lost 2,000 from our crowds of the last couple of seasons and wonder how we can get those 9,000 crowds back.
I noticed that Notts County in the National League had entry for the game (with a seat) at 3 quid today and got over 9,000 at the game.
Could the club do a few games in Oct/Nov /Dec with similar prices, like season ticket holders being able to bring a friend along for a fiver ? Would be so good to get an extra 1,000 - 2,000 at MK Dons say in 2 weeks' time !
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Post by markczgas on Sept 28, 2019 18:16:32 GMT
Gasheads are falling over themselves rushing to get tickets for the ground breaking bus. Hard not to think the impossible, might in fact be possible. A nice steady consistent run has begun. In amongst some of the negativity on here, the team are giving some of us hope. Let’s see where we are end of November. Just imagine. April !
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Post by markczgas on Sept 28, 2019 18:15:17 GMT
We could be that under the radar team that no-one really thinks will stay up there .................... but who knows. We certainly look like we are going to be hard to beat ............and we must keep JCH fit !
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Post by markczgas on Sept 28, 2019 18:11:52 GMT
A lot of you put Wycombe to go down
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Post by markczgas on Sept 28, 2019 18:06:54 GMT
We are now a quarter of the way through the season, so interesting to see how our predictions for the season are looking. Those who put Ipswich to go up might be smiling but I wonder what a few of you who put Rovers to go down or to struggle are thinking ? Pompey struggling at the mo .........but they have games in hand and surely will challenge later ??
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Post by markczgas on Sept 28, 2019 17:53:55 GMT
Jaakkola 7.5
Davies 6.5 Craig 7 Kilgour 7
Rodman 6 Upson 7 Ogogo 8.5 Sercombe 8 Leahy 7
Smith 6.5 Clarke-Harris 7
Subs: Nichols 6.5 Adeboyejo 6 Menayese
Crowd 5 Ref 6 Rotherham 5.5
A comfortable win despite only 1 - 0. We looked very solid apart from a wobbly 10 before half time.
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Post by markczgas on Sept 28, 2019 12:30:39 GMT
So Tommy Widdrington got loads of stick for recommending too many Cov players, and they’ve actually turned out to be 3 key signings. I’m surprised Kelly hasn’t been given a run of games yet given that Leahy has been one of our poorer players. well said man ! Agree about Leahy, just think he's a bit ahead of Kelly for his extra mobility. I know he hasn't scored for us yet, but he does get into some great positions when the ball comes in from the right - maybe today !
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Post by markczgas on Sept 28, 2019 12:27:33 GMT
Aren't Rotherham one of Jonno's old teams ? C'mon Jonno, c'mon Gas !!!
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Post by markczgas on Sept 27, 2019 21:40:16 GMT
A win tomorrow could put us 5th . Tough game though , another draw maybe. Who would take a draw now if offered ? If the fact we could go 5th, or most likely 6th at best, doesn't motivate us and the players to look for win tomorrow then what do we need to motivate us? Is OC fit, if so, will GC drop Sercs after two wins and a goal this week? yes, we missed OC when he went off injured v Gills.
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Post by markczgas on Sept 27, 2019 15:09:30 GMT
..........................I won't be too surprised. Many of the players are in good form. We have more goals in the side this season and we have another reliable goalkeeper.
C'mon Gassssssssss !!
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Post by markczgas on Sept 25, 2019 12:54:42 GMT
what i did see is him constantly losing the ball, fail to run back to help the defence or any meaningful tackles in midfield like OC will do... Did he have any assists ? The bloke that replaced him did more in 10 minutes than he did the time he was on Yeah the first one was his assist www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2019/september/chelsea-highights/
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Post by markczgas on Sept 24, 2019 13:17:19 GMT
This season to date is our best start since returning to league one in 2016. 10 games 2016/17 - 13 pts, 3 wins, 3 losses, 4 draws. 10 games 2017/18 - 12 pts, 4 wins, 6 losses, 0 draws. 10 games 2018/19 - 9 pts, 2 wins, 5 losses, 3 draws. 10 games 2019/20 - 15 pts, 4 wins, 3 losses, 3 draws. GC has now managed 35 league games for the Gas and winning 14 (40%), losing 9 (25.71%) and drawing 12 (34.29%) (total of 54 points). for clarity DC's league one record was 113 games, winning 38 (33.63%), losing 47 (41.59%), drawing 28 (24.78%) (total of 162 points). interesting comparison. If GC and the team win more than they lose this season, then that would be a successful season for me ! Then the season after go for top 6.
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Post by markczgas on Sept 24, 2019 13:15:08 GMT
Any Chelsea fans going tomorrow ? Reckon they'll have a good few hundred at the game. Think you need to post that question on the Chelsea forum? Although aren't most P remiership/Championship club's supporters as disinterested in this competition as the EFL's club's fans, if not even more so. didn't stop West Ham bringing a couple of hundred 2 seasons ago.
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Post by markczgas on Sept 23, 2019 12:14:42 GMT
Markczgas, No probably not although I did enjoy the wins over Oxford and yesterday. Burton was entertaining and we should have got a point at minimum. Home games for me have mainly been disappointing because of the way we play. question was a bit tongue in cheek Steve. I enjoyed how we played v Giils for 70 minutes, and felt entertained - not easy against Evans' sides.
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Post by markczgas on Sept 23, 2019 9:10:14 GMT
Any Chelsea fans going tomorrow ? Reckon they'll have a good few hundred at the game.
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