Things not too good at Bristol Rovers?

[sagaman]

Check out their Chairman's comments on their website. Cannot see it helping team morale!!

Bristol Rovers | News | Latest News | Latest News | STATEMENT FROM THE CHAIRMAN

 

[Bigtomfu]

I think I actually quite respect his attitude and right to question their commitment. Top ranting.

 

[mcshane in the 79th]

Backlash on Saturday then

 

[Gwylan]

Backlash on Saturday then

Yep. Every time someone posts a thread saying "things aren't good at club x" days before we're about to play them, you just know we're going to get turned over.

 

[clarkey]

That was put up on Tuesday but they still lost at home last night. Delayed backlash anyone?

 

[Mo Gosfield]

Backlash on Saturday then

Well, there was no backlash last night, so lets hope the rot has set in and we get 3 points on saturday.

 

[Bozza]

All nice words for supporters to hear/read but it's a bit unrealistic.

We know that most players do not and will not have the same attachment to a club as supporters. When you bring in a group of lower league journeymen on short term contracts and loan deals that is even less likely to be the case.

It's a shame our style is not to come out all guns blazing as that's exactly what we need to do on Saturday.

 

[Simster]

All nice words for supporters to hear/read but it's a bit unrealistic.

We know that most players do not and will not have the same attachment to a club as supporters. When you bring in a group of lower league journeymen on short term contracts and loan deals that is even less likely to be the case.

Totally agree. If you want commitment, don't bring in too many short term loan signings. It's that simple. We know this from Adams' second spell here, as they simply don't give a shit at the end of the day.

It's a shame our style is not to come out all guns blazing as that's exactly what we need to do on Saturday.

We do come out all guns blazing, but that usually means trying to get a grip on running the game as opposed to launching our wingers on their full backs as quickly as possible.


Oh, and personally I've always quite liked Bristol Rovers. Like us, I think their fans have suffered a nomadic existence for far too long, they've sold too many decent players for well under their market value owing to economic realities, and they're a much nicer club than the twats to the south. So after we batter them (ideally 8 or 9-2) I'd gladly hope they manage to stay up.

 

[sagaman]

I cannot see Tony Bloom ever being quoted like this Chairman- even if we play poorly!

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Oh, and personally I've always quite liked Bristol Rovers. Like us, I think their fans have suffered a nomadic existence for far too long, they've sold too many decent players for well under their market value owing to economic realities, and they're a much nicer club than the twats to the south. So after we batter them (ideally 8 or 9-2) I'd gladly hope they manage to stay up.

All of this.

 

[bhaexpress]

Seeing as City want a new stadium isn't it about time they both sat down and got ground share sorted out ?

 

[hans kraay fan club]

They already groundshare - with Bristol Rugby Club

 

[Austrian Gull]

Oh, and personally I've always quite liked Bristol Rovers. Like us, I think their fans have suffered a nomadic existence for far too long, they've sold too many decent players for well under their market value owing to economic realities, and they're a much nicer club than the twats to the south. So after we batter them (ideally 8 or 9-2) I'd gladly hope they manage to stay up.

Nail on head. I remember going to Twenton Park many years ago and being randomly interviewed by their PA before the match. Almost crapped myself.

All brave words from the chairman but I'm not sure it's ideal for the club that he's making desperate sounding statements like this.

 

[bhaexpress]

They already groundshare - with Bristol Rugby Club

I know that but rugby tears up the pitch and I doubt that it helps the football team much.

 

[mcshane in the 79th]

I know that but rugby tears up the pitch and I doubt that it helps the football team much.

Won't help us on Saturday either if the performance on the Orient pitch is anything to go by

 

[northstandsteve]

and dodgy pitches at Oldham Walsall & Rochdale still to manage..

 

[Olebut]

Don't think he said anything that one would have expected him not to, may make it a bit tougher for us on Saturday but what the Hell we have agreat team a superb manager and on the day can beat anyone. As for their pitch we will have to adapt ealry goals boys please

 

[bhaexpress]

Won't help us on Saturday either if the performance on the Orient pitch is anything to go by

I was thinking the same thing.

 

[redneb]

"luck enough to wear the blue and white quarters"

It's the peak of any footballers career to pull on the Bristol Rovers jersey.

 

[olliwarne]

"luck enough to wear the blue and white quarters"

It's the peak of any footballers career to pull on the Bristol Rovers jersey.

well that's something you could argue about