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Post by thegasfc on Jul 9, 2017 9:38:14 GMT
I'm not bothered either way, but if he wants to play football he has to lower his wage demands by a very long way. He must be set for life so hardly needs to be on the crazy money anymore. Why not just ask for a lot less to get games? I find it all a bit tacky. Was about to reply that before I saw you did. I agree - surely he'd take a pay cut to come to a club that meant so much to him, and (arguably) got him noticed in the professional game.
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Post by thegasfc on Jul 9, 2017 9:36:19 GMT
Good job this is completely bollocks because it would be a right pain in the arse for me. Well, now that people have established that there is land when I was talking about originally, it's less bollocks as it was before. Wasn't in the first place. Everything I confirmed is true, it was just the rumour part of it that was questionable. There IS land in Avonmouth that has been sold off to an unknown company, and it IS big enough for a stadium. The rumour was that it was Rovers who was going to build there - I dont see why this would be a terrible place for a stadium though. Best we can do, Bristol ain't that big.
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Post by thegasfc on Jul 9, 2017 9:34:07 GMT
Surely Avonmouth is about the furthest North you can go in Bristol? Furthest West. Right by the ocean.
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Post by thegasfc on Jul 9, 2017 9:33:34 GMT
Was on a bus today went through avonmouth was thinking loads of land empty here a good place for a stadium need public transport to access the site I was thinking the same a while back when I drove past their regularly on the way to Severn Beach. It would be annoying if we played home on a Saturday on the 3rd day of the month though!! (locals will know what I mean) Aha yeah..
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Post by thegasfc on Jul 9, 2017 9:32:25 GMT
The highlights will be up 11:30-12:00 probably. Not sure whether it'll be both games, or just Melksham. Just Melksham please! It would be good to see the ginger ninja wife shagger in action. It'd be nice to see both games to see the youngers in action..
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Post by thegasfc on Jul 9, 2017 9:32:06 GMT
Yate confirmed attendance: 910 with over 500 gasheads. How did they know who was gasheads and who wasn't? 😂 Dont ask any of us...
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Post by thegasfc on Jul 9, 2017 9:26:07 GMT
The highlights will be up 11:30-12:00 probably. Not sure whether it'll be both games, or just Melksham.
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Post by thegasfc on Jul 9, 2017 9:25:03 GMT
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Post by thegasfc on Jul 8, 2017 20:41:41 GMT
Yate confirmed attendance: 910 with over 500 gasheads.
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Post by thegasfc on Jul 8, 2017 20:03:55 GMT
For those asking about Tom Lockyer, DC confirmed he gave him an extra week off because of the Wales stuff.
(DC post match)
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Post by thegasfc on Jul 8, 2017 20:02:03 GMT
I have just got back from Melksham and it turned out to be a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. The facilities were superb considering it is a council and PL sponsored community project. If our training facilities turn out like that, I would be well impressed. Bristol City Council could learn a few lessons in seeing what it possible to achieve with a limited budget. The first half was slightly stilted - Melksham seemed to close us down rather easily and even offer a threat to us on occasion. Sinclair seemed to have been given the role of running the midfield and was his usual self. Ollie Clarke looked like he was well on the road to recovery from his recent injury layoff and BBB was the stand out player in terms of creativity. I still worry about Ellis - his movement is still poor and his first touch let him down on too many occasions. There was a trialist at the left centre of defence and he looked solid. Another trialist in front of the back four who looked neat and tidy. The second half was a much different side and a much different style. The passing was crisper and quicker and the movement off the ball was much better. Lines sat deep in midfield and was a class above what we had seen in the the first half. However, Sercombe showed exactly why DC bought him to the club and added a different dimension in a more advanced position. His movement off the ball was good, he looked for the ball and when he got it his distribution was good. What was even better was the way he linked up with Gaffers, who looked sharp. All 4 of the second half goals came from really neat interplay between Gaffers and Sercombe. The young lad on the wing looked promising but maybe not yet quite ready. All in all a good day and , I would say we have a nucleus of what could become a very competitive side. Great write up. I've only heard positives about this LCB.
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Post by thegasfc on Jul 8, 2017 18:04:06 GMT
Yes, he's almost 28, 7 years into professional football, already has 40 goals, but is this the season when Gaffney officially breaks out as a player?
In terms of years, he's in his prime at 27, going into 28. He scored a couple late last season, and a few at the start. With 3 today, he's on the up.
Expect him to nab himself 10-15 goals this season depending on service. Hopefully we can get 1-2 more strikers though, since those who went to Melksham say that we're still lacking up top.
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Post by thegasfc on Jul 8, 2017 17:59:12 GMT
Has there been an interview with DC yet? Probably, no tweet, or upload yet.
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Post by thegasfc on Jul 8, 2017 17:58:57 GMT
"Bodin in space and he rifled a superb left foot shot past Brown and high into the roof of the net." -Rovers website
Bodin doesn't score normal goals, even in pre-season.
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Post by thegasfc on Jul 8, 2017 17:53:12 GMT
"Encouraging look at new players and trialists work to be done but first signs look good" "Attacking options defo needed but Gaffney did his part today." "May have scored, but overall Harrison was sh*t today." "Commanding goalkeeper (Sercombe) but overall nothing to do - made a good save." "Sercombe looks like a very good addition, him and Linsey will rip defenses apart."
-Facebook GC
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Post by thegasfc on Jul 8, 2017 16:13:40 GMT
I liked the performances of Lewis Hall in midfield and Tom Broadbent as a left footed center back. Both big units as well. Lewis was tidy with the ball, quick footed and lots of energy. Broadbents distribution with his left peg was decent. They both played 90 minutes. Lewis Hall Bristol City 2013-14 Gloucester 2015- Bristol Rovers 2017 (trial) Tom Broadbent (Dont quote me, but I think this is the right one) Age: 25 Feet: Both, preferably right Former clubs: Bognor Regis Town, Farnborough, Chichester City, Petersfield Town Currently plays for: Hayes & Yeading United
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Post by thegasfc on Jul 8, 2017 16:01:54 GMT
Just below 1,000 at the Yate game. 550 gasheads.
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Post by thegasfc on Jul 8, 2017 15:54:43 GMT
In the other game, it's ended 0-0, with our trialist goalkeepers keeping a clean sheet! If you were at one of the games today, give us your assessment!
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Post by thegasfc on Jul 8, 2017 15:53:21 GMT
Ideal in terms of our goalscoring players, all on the score sheet. How have rest of the team performed? Hopefully they'll be some highlights on gasplayer? I suspect they'll upload them to their YT tomorrow, as they did last year in pre-season.
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Post by thegasfc on Jul 8, 2017 15:52:51 GMT
FULL TIME! 6-1.
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