Bristol Rovers discussion

[gilbertshoot]

Eastville has been a Tesco and IKEA for years now, so at least it’s probably warmer, if nothing else.

From footballs to meatballs

 

[cannockred]

From footballs to meatballs

Or meathead in bartons case..

 

[grecian-near-hell]

There is a discussion on their thread as to what the capacity is Bristol Post stating 9700, someone at the Gas saying 10500. Anyway just under a thousand tickets left for their biggest game of the season

 

[Hants_red]

Jason's preview

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[SaintJames]

There is a discussion on their thread as to what the capacity is Bristol Post stating 9700, someone at the Gas saying 10500. Anyway just under a thousand tickets left for their biggest game of the season

Their Cup Final obviously In all seriousness the game could have season defining consequences. If they win they are within 3 points of us. If we win the gap is an unsurmountable 9 points. It's momentul for them hence why Barton is talking it up the way he is trying to get under the skin of our players and Manager.

 

[SEA Grecian]

Still can't see why we have been given less than 10% of the ground when they won't fill it.
Those that are going on Saturday make lots of noise for those who can't please!

Looking ahead, are we likely to have similar issues when we go to Newport? Can see the away allocation for that game selling out just as quickly if we are still in the mix for promotion.

 

[grecIAN Harris]

I see Chris Hargreaves has left his role as Rovers Academy manager.

 

[Super Ronnie Jepson]

Barton's pre match presser https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/joey-barton-demands-bristol-rovers-6717272?int_source=mantis_rec&int_medium=web&int_campaign=more_like_this

Considering they are "at the point where we’re not really focusing on the opposition." he doesn't half bang on about us a lot in that interview.

 

[grecian-near-hell]

Looking ahead, are we likely to have similar issues when we go to Newport? Can see the away allocation for that game selling out just as quickly if we are still in the mix for promotion.

Could be with regard to away allocation not sure what their capacity is for away fans but would expect to be similar to the Gas. But no with regard to playing in front of a packed park

Capacity 9097, highest this season 7002 versus Southampton (lowest 1032 against the slime) Average 3271. Highest league attendance to date 5141 against Swindon. They may get more from us but their biggest gate will be the Gas on the 5th March

 

[Snoop Fog]

Barton's pre match presser https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/joey-barton-demands-bristol-rovers-6717272?int_source=mantis_rec&int_medium=web&int_campaign=more_like_this

Well he's certainly talked it up that's for sure. Likening the game to a boxing fight and being up for it as soon as the bell goes. Mentions the word revenge a few times, and talks of the needle in previous games.

We need to play the game and not the occasion and make sure we keep 11 men on the field for the full 90. Do that and we'll always be in with a chance.