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Post by LJG on Aug 10, 2021 20:56:31 GMT
init! This forum is full of huge cocks Do you genuinely believe the forum is full of cocks because they are questioning the form of the team and managers decisions? I don’t think we have ever had a manager who polarises views so much as JB. If you disagree are questioning form/results etc you are a cock or a hater. I don’t remember any other manager getting such support with the run of results and performances we have had. On the other hand there are some who simply hate JB and would do even if we were winning. I think our performances and form are/is sh**e. Nothin against JB personally but I suppose I willl have to accept it makes me a cock or a hater…..👍 In my eyes I’m neither by the way!! At least you're not a cock hater and as for the hate cockers ... don't even ask ...
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Post by LJG on Aug 9, 2021 20:52:51 GMT
Hahaha what a ridiculous post. Fwiw I wouldn't seek anybody out to tell them what I think of them as there are so many morons on the planet I'd waste the entirety of my time chasing morons and I have better things to do. However, if an opportunity arose to tell JB that I think his managerial record with us is pathetic, the way he handled a relegation battle and the players last season was awful, his constant deflection and inability to accept any responsibility is gutless and his inability to keep negative stories from dragging Bristol Rovers through the gutter with him p!sses me off and that if the most recent allegations against him are true I hope he gets jail time I would have absolutely no hesitation. With that scenario unlikely in the real world I'll share my opinion on an Internet forum designed to share opinions. How many times do you need to share it with us and what's it got to do with Saturday's match? Hi, can we have your list of pre-approved post subjects please, Topps? Thanks. Hopefully it doesn't just consist of telling people they're not real fans and (now we're allowed back to matches, returning to your old classic of) asking "Do you even go to the games"?
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Post by LJG on Aug 9, 2021 16:00:28 GMT
Going by the calibre of suggestions on here, fan ownership would be a disaster. I'm so glad we have a commercial director. Given we're losing £2m/£3m a season he hardly seems to be doing that good a job! The Ticketmaster season ticket farce the latest of a long list of disasters. 1. What comparables are you using as a basis for making that statement? 2. Why is anything in your post an argument against having a commercial director? 3. You have no control over Ticketmaster so why are you posting about it on a meaningless forum?
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Post by LJG on Aug 9, 2021 15:25:34 GMT
Going by the calibre of suggestions on here, fan ownership would be a disaster. I'm so glad we have a commercial director.
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Post by LJG on Aug 9, 2021 8:18:38 GMT
Haha - weird that the filter lets me write "bollocks" but not "disp@ssionate" What's credibility got to do with anything, neither you nor me had any choice over who Wael appointed, all I hope his that he's a success at Rovers, it seems you and the hate mob just want him to fail so you have some "accountability" on a what is a meaningless football forum. Dear me, where to start with this: 1. "What has credibility got to do with anything"? - are you seriously suggesting we should never question a person's credibility in a role? Where is it you work? Horfield Prison? 2. Since you haven't given an answer I can only assume you don't have one. Just like every single person I ask this question of. 3. " ... meaningless forum" Topper are you having an identity crisis or something? I wasn't joking about you being the most prolific poster on here. You've literally posted more on this forum than any other user. And not by one or two posts either, by nearly ten thousand posts! If you're feeling like it's meaningless, maybe you should take a break? Edit: I apologise, I've just checked. It's only FOUR THOUSAND more posts than your nearest rival, not ten. Just the four thousand posts.
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Post by LJG on Aug 8, 2021 22:00:06 GMT
The fact he's Rovers manager and there's nothing we do about that other than support the club. What are you hoping to achieve by continuously sniping at him on every thread? I'd question whether you are a genuine fan if you can't back the manager the owner has employed to manage the club, at least for the next or so games whilst the new squad "gells", we all know Barton's failings but we don't need it highlighted on every thread. Topper, I've asked a completely di****sionate and reasonable question. Why don't you try and consider a di****sionate and reasonable answer without this "You're not a real fan" bollocks. I asked what is it that gives Barton any credibility? What has being Rovers manager got to do with having credibility? Ben Garner, Paul Buckle and Ray Graydon were Rovers manager. Haha - weird that the filter lets me write "bollocks" but not "disp@ssionate"
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Post by LJG on Aug 8, 2021 21:58:59 GMT
Hi Steve, I don't have no respect for you. It's not true that I said that. You're a human being the same as we are all are and deserving of respect. I don't really have much respect for the things you post because I don't think you can see past your own biases (maybe that's true of us all) - your over negativity towards home grown, local, young players to the point you can't even acknowledge when they've played well (Ollie Clarke had a good game yesterday hey?). And your inability to hear even the mildest criticism of Barton- it's silly. Your post above is a pretty good example of that. The only thing I've said about Barton on this thread is a question which I'll pose to you too: What is it about him that gives him any credibility whatsoever? The fact he's Rovers manager and there's nothing we do about that other than support the club. What are you hoping to achieve by continuously sniping at him on every thread? I'd question whether you are a genuine fan if you can't back the manager the owner has employed to manage the club, at least for the next or so games whilst the new squad "gells", we all know Barton's failings but we don't need it highlighted on every thread. Topper, I've asked a completely dispassionate and reasonable question. Why don't you try and consider a dispassionate and reasonable answer without this "You're not a real fan" bollocks. I asked what is it that gives Barton any credibility? What has being Rovers manager got to do with having credibility? Ben Garner, Paul Buckle and Ray Graydon were Rovers manager.
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Post by LJG on Aug 8, 2021 21:26:18 GMT
LJG. A short while ago you said you had no respect for me which is fine because the feeling is Mutual. Why would I respect somebody who whines on and on about our Manager and almost willing us to do poorly over the first ten games. Thankfully the 1600 odd who made the journey yesterday do not appear to represent the views of a forum that represents... well very little other than a multitude of excuses each season why they wont attend.I think it is mainly true that a forum is made up mainly of those who think they are important but in fact represent a very insignificant portion of the support and are mainly those who want a platform to constantly represent negative vibes. Hi Steve, I don't have no respect for you. It's not true that I said that. You're a human being the same as we are all are and deserving of respect. I don't really have much respect for the things you post because I don't think you can see past your own biases (maybe that's true of us all) - your over negativity towards home grown, local, young players to the point you can't even acknowledge when they've played well (Ollie Clarke had a good game yesterday hey?). And your inability to hear even the mildest criticism of Barton- it's silly. Your post above is a pretty good example of that. The only thing I've said about Barton on this thread is a question which I'll pose to you too: What is it about him that gives him any credibility whatsoever?
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Post by LJG on Aug 8, 2021 18:24:15 GMT
I agree with you wholeheartedly. Which is why I made the joke I did. I now know and my apology has already been posted!! 👍😬 We're crossing over in posting our apologies 🤣
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Post by LJG on Aug 8, 2021 18:23:20 GMT
Don’t be a clown! Someone with a brain cell is allowed an opinion. I was behind Garner, Tisdale less so and behind Barton. I think anyone who doesn’t have have the ability to have an objective viewpoint on any situation lacks class and intelligence. In my opinion, to which I am entitled, I don’t think JB has improved our position greatly. Could that change? Of course it can. I also think it’s immature and naive to call someone a hater or a Shithead if they have a different opinion. If you think JB is doing a great job and things have improved massively since last year you are entitled to your opinion. I wouldn’t call you a Neanderthal for example because you have a blind faith for JB. I would respect your opinion and, as a gas head (since 1978 at Eastville if you are interested) hope you are right. Whoever is manager has my backing whilst here as I want the team to do well. So have a bit of class and empower some of your brain cells👍 I’m going to have to apologise now as I assume you were being sarcastic!!😆😆 I should have read on and taken it in context. I’m getting a bit tetchy!! 👍😬 Nah, easily misread as so many are saying the same in sincerity. No worries.
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Post by LJG on Aug 8, 2021 18:22:08 GMT
Barton Haters Club! Get behind r Joey or are you a shithead? Don’t be a clown! Someone with a brain cell is allowed an opinion. I was behind Garner, Tisdale less so and behind Barton. I think anyone who doesn’t have have the ability to have an objective viewpoint on any situation lacks class and intelligence. In my opinion, to which I am entitled, I don’t think JB has improved our position greatly. Could that change? Of course it can. I also think it’s immature and naive to call someone a hater or a Shithead if they have a different opinion. If you think JB is doing a great job and things have improved massively since last year you are entitled to your opinion. I wouldn’t call you a Neanderthal for example because you have a blind faith for JB. I would respect your opinion and, as a gas head (since 1978 at Eastville if you are interested) hope you are right. Whoever is manager has my backing whilst here as I want the team to do well. So have a bit of class and empower some of your brain cells👍 I agree with you wholeheartedly. Which is why I made the joke.
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Post by LJG on Aug 8, 2021 17:28:10 GMT
I won't give it a rest as I believe that Bristol Rovers deserves better than this thug. If you think a thug with a 15.8% win ratio is good enough, you need to have a word with yourself. So, I ask you directly a question... After 10 games Topper, what league position or number of wins would be acceptable, beyond expectation or he has to go as its unacceptable? You tell me what I should expect, I have set the bar quite low at 5 wins. Unless Wael decides to give fans the power to dismiss the manager then it doesn't really matter what I think, I just find the constant sniping about JB pretty boring given that forum posters have no power how long he remains in a job. You have no power over the quality of play on a match day either. Nor do we we have power over the tactics. No power over the stadium, the training ground, the post match interview or the refs. In fact forum posters have no power over anything other than what they post on the forum so ... why bother posting anything at all if we can only post about things we have power over. I'm asking you because you are the most prolific poster on this forum by a factor of over 10 thousand or so posts. Followed by our recently departed WUM specialist as your nearest rival.
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Post by LJG on Aug 8, 2021 15:53:05 GMT
So ... what you're saying is ... "Give it ten games"? i.e. waste quarter of a season ... same as last season ... I said at the end of last season im pro Barton, but if we are still struggling come November/December ill be asking questions about him. As he wasnt sacked in the summer yes you have to give it 10 games minimum or Weal will look stupid Another f**k all of a season then.
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Post by LJG on Aug 8, 2021 15:47:13 GMT
I predicted at the start of last season we would be in League Two saying "Give it ten games". Lo and behold ... Competitive teams don't waste a quarter of a season waiting for a dud to come good. We always do which is why we never succeed. No, but we should at least see how we are when a lot of our better players return. Pointless giving Barton the whole summer break only to sack him after 1 game with a depleted squad? So ... what you're saying is ... "Give it ten games"? i.e. waste quarter of a season ... same as last season ...
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Post by LJG on Aug 8, 2021 15:39:22 GMT
Topper. This Cult is a really bizarre phenomenon. We seem to have a manager with one of the worst win ratios a manager has ever had at the club. Yet, there are fans that still seem to think he is the best thing since sliced bread. That is the cult, it's nothing to do with genuine gasheads or not (I do think that was a bit of a swipe at me an the other non believers which was a bit of a cheap shot tbh). It's to do with at what point do we say that this isn't working? After 10 games, if we are 18th does JB remain in a job? Where do those that think the sun shines out of JB arse think we should be in 10 games? Wael has come out and said that promotion is the main aim this season however if we are in a relegation battle again, should JB be in charge for that? Just give it a rest and see where we are in 10 or so games, nobody on the forum as the power to dismiss Barton so all we can do is hope he turns things around, not hope he doesn't and his dismissed meaning it's probably yet another season of false promises. I predicted at the start of last season we would be in League Two saying "Give it ten games". Lo and behold ... Competitive teams don't waste a quarter of a season waiting for a dud to come good. We always do which is why we never succeed.
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Post by LJG on Aug 8, 2021 14:15:37 GMT
Now the dust has settled after yesterday I’ve reflected on the game. I’m still concerned with a number of things. I also can’t see from a coaching perspective where JB has improved us. I’m not a JB hater and thought he was a great acquisition (court case 1 pending I was giving benefit of the doubt for sure, these things happen in the tunnel etc), not going to comment on court case 2 as not relevant here. JB talks about negligence from other managers but, in my opinion, our pre season was a bit of a shambles and we also have lots of players out injured. We are also still really light up front, from a pure striker perspective. We have brought in leaders and our captain gets sent off in his first game, provoked yes, naive to react yes! This constant blaming of refs is driving me around the bend. He’s right in most cases but I think we’re becoming a target for refs because he blames them after every game. Saying it isn’t going to change anything and isn’t helping us. He’s better doing a Mourinho and saying he won’t comment! I want JB to be positive and take some responsibility, or say we’re a bit light in numbers and things will improve etc etc. The manager should take some accountability, I’d respect that much more. I hate the circus JB brings and all the grief we will get at every ground, that doesn’t help us either. I don’t want him gone but I want him to take a bit of stock on where we are going and what he is saying. In terms of the game, it was marginally better than I would have expected from our team last year, similar mistakes and as light up front as we were before, in terms of depth. Absolutely going to give it time until everyone is back but I feel we are behind other teams in terms of preparation. And this year will be harder than I thought beforehand. I am just desperate for some positivity from the club to cheer me up! Barton Haters Club! Get behind r Joey or are you a shithead?
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Post by LJG on Aug 8, 2021 14:10:34 GMT
Good plan, are you in the pub now old boy? Yep. Since they opened. The 19th of July?!
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Post by LJG on Aug 8, 2021 9:45:33 GMT
Don't you mean "hopefully this will continue next week so I can continue critising Barton"? I am a self confessed hater of JB and if he left tomorrow, I would be happy. However, I have set him a target of 5 wins in first 10 games. If he doesn't achieve that then even the most ardent of JB supporters should be able to see beyond the BS.If he does achieve that then he stays. I am seeing reviews of the game from people saying that we were better than last season. I watched the game and 1st half we were shocking, worse than last season. 2nd half we improved. Still, the facts speak for themselves. 3 shots on target in 90 mins. I think you're in for a shock.
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Post by LJG on Aug 7, 2021 21:04:13 GMT
One game down, Joey Barton Haters Club out (regardless) And our season is so over Boils my **ss What is this "Haters Club" bollocks? What is it exactly about this person we're supposed to find credible?
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Post by LJG on Aug 6, 2021 16:35:57 GMT
He's getting his excuses lined up already then. He's stating a fact but don't let a fact get in the way of a moan... We will still have one of the better league 2 budgets, plus he stated he got the players he wanted, so no excuses... Isn't stating an incidental fact exactly what an excuse is? All lined up and ready to go when he wants something to blame. Let's see ...
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