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Post by TugPhase on Oct 27, 2020 12:56:44 GMT
I had a “To the occupier” letter arrive this morning. Opened it up and it’s from Bristol City and Mansion - obviously went straight in the bin! Me too. "There is only one team in Bristol, but this season is not just about City. Although it's almost two decades since the Blue Few were above us in the league, they might win promotion from League One this season. Perhaps that team from Wiltshire will finish above them?" What a weird and pathetic approach to marketing.
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Post by TugPhase on Oct 27, 2020 10:21:47 GMT
Do we have any players left that played under DC? Struggling to think of any, which shows the massive turnover of players we've had in the last couple of years.
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Ogogo
Oct 24, 2020 13:44:57 GMT
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Post by TugPhase on Oct 24, 2020 13:44:57 GMT
Its weird because it sounded like you were guessing that Abu lived with JCH which meant that JCH's new wage, that you've guessed, meant that you might guess that he was suffering with depression because you guessed that he was struggling to make it as a professional footballer I didn't read it like that at all. I thought that he was just using that scenario to illustrate how quickly the life of a footballer can change, and that, inevitably, there will be some who have difficulty coping if they are in this situation. The life of a lower league footballer isn't always as gilded as many people seem to think. The key difference there is that you haven't mentioned a mental illness, which is what I took exception to. The original post, on a thread about a specific player, mentioned depression and then a list of potential reasons they could have to be suffering with depression. The inference is there, whether deliberate or not. And I don't think that's appropriate at anytime but especially when it's completely baseless.
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Ogogo
Oct 23, 2020 19:34:18 GMT
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Post by TugPhase on Oct 23, 2020 19:34:18 GMT
You can see how people judging players based on their pure guesses could create and cause harm among the image of professional players. Mental health is a serious issue, I would suggest that we don't suggest players may have depression etc. without fact I'm not suggesting a specific player has depression. I'm just opening people's eyes as to how these things can happen. Its weird because it sounded like you were guessing that Abu lived with JCH which meant that JCH's new wage, that you've guessed, meant that you might guess that he was suffering with depression because you guessed that he was struggling to make it as a professional footballer
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Ogogo
Oct 23, 2020 18:37:29 GMT
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Post by TugPhase on Oct 23, 2020 18:37:29 GMT
On another note you can see how footballers can struggle with depression etc. I believe he was living with his mate JCH when here. Regardless they were good pals. JCH now at Pboro on say 6k a week (pure guess). Whilst Ogogo who has played well and done nothing wrong is fighting to stay in professional football. You can see how people judging players based on their pure guesses could create and cause harm among the image of professional players. Mental health is a serious issue, I would suggest that we don't suggest players may have depression etc. without fact
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Post by TugPhase on Oct 22, 2020 14:53:06 GMT
So, we kept the same 11 for 4 games, Blimey, I wonder when we last did that... anyone?
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Post by TugPhase on Oct 20, 2020 19:50:19 GMT
I dunno I only really care about what Bristol Rovers are doing. That’s my club. Did you say that to people that were chatting about Coughlan a few weeks ago?
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Post by TugPhase on Oct 20, 2020 12:55:14 GMT
Away sides at the mem are currently using the bar behind the Thatchers End as a changing room. Living the Sunday League dream
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Post by TugPhase on Oct 13, 2020 19:19:31 GMT
Darrell, still.
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Post by TugPhase on Oct 12, 2020 10:02:10 GMT
I’d expect 3 wins from that if BG is the real deal. Achieve that and he will have won me around. 2 is probably ok as long as we draw most of the rest. Any less than 2 he should get the sack. Wow talk about fine margins! One win and he should be sacked, three wins and he is the real deal and will have won you around.
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Post by TugPhase on Oct 10, 2020 19:43:59 GMT
Yeah obviously but I can’t think why any Rovers supporter would want our manager and therefore the club to fail. I suppose there probably is the odd one who isn’t right in the head and seriously has mental health problems but generally clubs supporters want their team to win otherwise surely they aren’t supporters. Perhaps anyone on here who wants the club to fail is not a Rovers supporter and is a Shithead in disguise. Which would be even more troubling. I would never put it past certain individuals though. It is 2020 afterall. Completely agree. People seem desperate for him to fail and are itching to bash their keyboard as quickly as they can. I've come to the conclusion though that some people just enjoy moaning, genuinely that's where they get the most pleasure. There's already plenty since full time today. I just try to take it with a pinch of salt.
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Post by TugPhase on Oct 4, 2020 16:45:13 GMT
12 points = 2 PPG. Over the rest of the season this would leave us on 88 points, which would have us finishing third or higher for the last three (full) seasons. Yet you have it in the third out of four options and call it 'realistic goal'. Maybe a tad optimistic after one win? Let alone the two options above it! By the way, I've been pro giving Garner more time but we need to be sensible with our expectations. Otherwise people might create posts about sacking him after only one game.. Considering who we are playing I think it’s important to set targets and have high expectations. I think it’s realistic to expect 10-12 points. Let’s see. Yeah fair and perhaps I'm being pedantic with the groupings. I'd be pleased with 10, delighted with 12.
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Post by TugPhase on Oct 4, 2020 16:35:36 GMT
12 points = 2 PPG. Over the rest of the season this would leave us on 88 points, which would have us finishing third or higher for the last three (full) seasons. Yet you have it in the third out of four options and call it 'realistic goal'. Maybe a tad optimistic after one win? Let alone the two options above it!
By the way, I've been pro giving Garner more time but we need to be sensible with our expectations. Otherwise people might create posts about sacking him after only one game..
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Post by TugPhase on Oct 3, 2020 14:24:21 GMT
Forget the stadium, I'd be happy with some decent sound.
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Post by TugPhase on Sept 29, 2020 14:46:15 GMT
A poll may try to garner feelings on a subject Nice
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Post by TugPhase on Sept 28, 2020 13:27:57 GMT
Cheerful because we got a shtfest of a manager and some of you maybe can wait 20 years but the majority of this fanbase is well past the 50s.you want to get your head out of his backside and look around Why turn on other fans? Your opinion is he should go. Some think he should get more time. Either way it doesn't make any difference as it is Wael's decision. We all want to start playing well and winning games. Chill out.
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Post by TugPhase on Sept 28, 2020 12:09:39 GMT
Don't forget the poll is based on no improvement in performances or results. 34 have said give him another 8 games. I have to say I'm amazed. With no improvement in performances or results that would see us on 1 point after 11 games, even Southend managed 4 points from 11 games last season.. Based on the last few seasons that is likely to see us cut adrift at the bottom, probably 4 or 5 points adrift of 23rd and 9 or 10 adrift of safety. If we get cut that far adrift at best we'll be facing a tough and go relegation battle for the rest of the season, at worst we'll be all but down before the January transfer window opens. Like I said earlier, it's a pointless poll. If results are never going to improve then we should get rid now, obviously. I imagine however most are using common sense and taking it as 'eight games to see if things improve'.
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Post by TugPhase on Sept 28, 2020 12:02:26 GMT
Is everyone on this Forum a secret Ted? We are certainly beginning to sound like one. How we laughed when they went into a melt-down over Squeaky when things weren't going well but we are probably worse than that now. Wael will decide when enough is enough so it is pointless us sounding so bitter. Yes, I agree, BG's plan isn't working yet but it is only 3 games into the season. If our form carries on this way for the next few games I will probably begin to think that maybe the time has come but not yet. Having a different opinion to you does not make someone a ted. Supporters have been more than patient, if they’re less patient than yourself that doesn’t make them a ted any more than it makes you a ted for wanting the person behind our diabolical form to continue in their role. But people who don't think BG should go were being called teds the other day. Earlier in this thread someone suggested that those that voted he should stay must be City fans, notice that wasn't jumped on. It is embarrassing. We are a fanbase that used to famously support the club throughout all sorts of adversity. Now most of the fanbase are jumping on the manager after three games of the season. Call it blind faith but that's what made me proud to be Rovers, that unwavering support. Unfortunately, that is fast fading and we are starting to resemble a lot of other clubs support, such as City...
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Post by TugPhase on Sept 28, 2020 10:23:29 GMT
And sacking our manager guaranatees improvement? I voted eight more games. We've lost to 1st and 4th in the table and drew with 5th in table (and before you say "those teams are in those positions after only three games"... We're bottom after only three games). Next eight games include Northampton, Burton, Shrewsbury, Accrington and Rochdale. These are the sort of teams you'd expect us to get results against and therefore a much clearer judgement of where we are. From the eight games 0-9 points, not good enough, need to change 10-12 improvement but still not amazing, re-evaluate 13-15 much better and more the level we would hope for 16+ there will be a promotion bus thread... I hear what you're saying but it's the manner of the performances more than the results that have led me to believe he wont turn things around. We've seen no improvement in Garnerball for 9 months despite 12 signings and a longer than normal pre season on the training ground.
As I said in the OP the poll is based on not seeing any improvement in performances or results. If we lose the next 4 and sit 5 points adrift at the bottom after 7 games would you really give him another 4? I missed that part, apologies. However that seems like a pointless poll. If you are saying that we will definitely continue as we are, averaging 0.33 PPG and playing badly then obviously he should go now - we would end the season on 15 points! In that case everybody's answer would be the same but that obviously isn't the case, we can't possibly know that it will continue as it is. Therefore a more logical question would be "should he get longer and an opportunity to improve?", and that is what I, and I imagine a lot of others, have answered.
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Post by TugPhase on Sept 28, 2020 7:06:28 GMT
Surprised 8 have said lets give it 8 more games. That will be 13 competitive fixtures, 10 in the league. If we see no improvement in performances or results by then we are likely to be cut adrift at the bottom and odds on to go down. And sacking our manager guaranatees improvement? I voted eight more games. We've lost to 1st and 4th in the table and drew with 5th in table (and before you say "those teams are in those positions after only three games"... We're bottom after only three games). Next eight games include Northampton, Burton, Shrewsbury, Accrington and Rochdale. These are the sort of teams you'd expect us to get results against and therefore a much clearer judgement of where we are. From the eight games 0-9 points, not good enough, need to change 10-12 improvement but still not amazing, re-evaluate 13-15 much better and more the level we would hope for 16+ there will be a promotion bus thread...
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