[Archived] Rovers V Charlton

[UpShad]

It seems to me that there are 2 distinct camps of fans. The first are the ones that think creating a negative atmosphere will somehow bring about something positive.

The second are the ones who want to go to a football game, believe it or not,it is a leisure decision, to support their team (note TEAM) and to see if their team can win.

One thing none of us can do and that is to change the mind and decision set of the people who own our name. I, for one, sit wholly and completely in the second bracket. I see no point, rhyme or reason to spend hard earned money on a ticket just so that I can shout abuse at our owners and create a totally negative, hate filled, nervy atmosphere where even the best would struggle to succeed.

do both, support the team dring the match then at half time chant all through the interval at our lovely owners

[riverside returns]

I couldnt agree more Upshad, Add to that some vitriol at the end for the benefit of the watching media.

[martonrover]

Judging by the weather forecast it looks like this game may end up being postponed.

[UpShad]

Judging by the weather forecast it looks like this game may end up being postponed.

Is that because Shebby will be getting the pitch watered the night before hoping the freezing conditions will make the surface un playable so then the owners dont get any jip off us?

[martonrover]

Is that because Shebby will be getting the pitch watered the night before hoping the freezing conditions will make the surface un playable so then the owners dont get any jip off us?

:-) The 15cm of snow forecast may save him the trouble.

[rovers11]

I'd say this game is unlikely to happen this weekend. Supposed to be very heavy snow on Friday night and freezing termperatures on Saturday. How will Charlton fans get to the game?

[AggyBlue]

:-) The 15cm of snow forecast may save him the trouble.

You'd better get down to the ground on Saturday morning with your snow shovel and volunteer your services.

[martonrover]

You'd better get down to the ground on Saturday morning with your snow shovel and volunteer your services.

I doubt I'll get out of Peterborough!

[Steve Kean's Hypnotoad]

It seems to me that there are 2 distinct camps of fans. The first are the ones that think creating a negative atmosphere will somehow bring about something positive.

The second are the ones who want to go to a football game, believe it or not,it is a leisure decision, to support their team (note TEAM) and to see if their team can win.

One thing none of us can do and that is to change the mind and decision set of the people who own our name. I, for one, sit wholly and completely in the second bracket. I see no point, rhyme or reason to spend hard earned money on a ticket just so that I can shout abuse at our owners and create a totally negative, hate filled, nervy atmosphere where even the best would struggle to succeed.

It'll probably be fine on saturday. Fans have vented their feelings at odd times this season. Firstly when we were challenging at the top of the table under Kean, then it stopped during our horrific run under Berg, then it bizarrely started again when he was sacked and went on for most of our good little run under Bowyer. Its as if the fans are reacting in an opposite fashion to whats benefitting the team. I expect Appleton will be worse than Bowyer, so he'll probably get supported.

[DanLad]

It'll probably be fine on saturday. Fans have vented their feelings at odd times this season. Firstly when we were challenging at the top of the table under Kean, then it stopped during our horrific run under Berg, then it bizarrely started again when he was sacked and went on for most of our good little run under Bowyer. Its as if the fans are reacting in an opposite fashion to whats benefitting the team. I expect Appleton will be worse than Bowyer, so he'll probably get supported.

Fans reacting in an opposite way to what is benefitting the team?

You have just said that when the crowd is unhappy we are getting results. Surely by your logic we should vent our feelings as it seems to result in an upturn in results?

[dwayne cage]

Hopefully a winning start for Appleton. 2-0 to Rovers if the pitch isn't frozen

[AggyBlue]

I doubt I'll get out of Peterborough!

[Roverthechimp]

Any news on injuries?

[bypass06]

We love you Rovers we do

We love you Rovers we do

We love you Rovers we do

Oh Venky's we hate you

Support the team, and blast the owners at the same time.

[Rover_Shaun]

I'd say this game is unlikely to happen this weekend. Supposed to be very heavy snow on Friday night and freezing termperatures on Saturday. How will Charlton fans get to the game?

I doubt it. The west ham game in decemeber 2010 still went ahead despite 6" of snow followed by -5 temperatures and deathly dangerous roads and footpaths. The matchday temp never rose above -2.

[JAL]

Would have thought there'd have been a massive campaign to get junior fans in for this game what with it being after christmas.

It looks as if the people running the club just don't care about the club.

[martonrover]

I doubt it. The west ham game in decemeber 2010 still went ahead despite 6" of snow followed by -5 temperatures and deathly dangerous roads and footpaths. The matchday temp never rose above -2.

If the snow arrives Friday into Saturday as forecast I think it's highly unlikely the game will go ahead.

Still time for the forecast to change though.

[roversfan99]

Kean

Kane Hanley Dann Givet

King Simon Murphy Mn Olsson

Rochina

Rhodes

[Mike E]

We love you Rovers, we do

We love you Rovers, we do

We love you Rovers, we do

OH ROVERS WE LOVE YOU

We hate you Venkys, we do

We hate you Venkys, we do

We hate you Venkys, we do

OH VENKYS WE HATE YOU

Rinse and Repeat

Expanded doubt we could keep it going though haha

[roversfan83]

There is definitely a problem with the venkys in town people almost to a man want to support the team/new manager but to a man want to show their disgust at the Indians.

It's a tricky balancing act but from my experience of home games this season without the fans that are in exile the remaining fans have not been capable of creating a positive or negative atmosphere either way. Frankly we're just a bunch of forlorn characters slumped in our seats.

So for what it's worth I don't think anything significant will come from the crowd positive or negative.

It's a desperate time and all blame lies with the loons from Pune. And we will never be a club worthy of the name until they've gone. Regardless of what league we're in when they do @#/? off.

[Rover_Shaun]

If the snow arrives Friday into Saturday as forecast I think it's highly unlikely the game will go ahead.

Still time for the forecast to change though.

I think you will find it snowed Friday into Saturday then too. However we were midtable in the Prem and the club still had competent staff. Can't see the current rabble being as keen to bust a gut

[Steve Kean's Hypnotoad]

Fans reacting in an opposite way to what is benefitting the team?

You have just said that when the crowd is unhappy we are getting results. Surely by your logic we should vent our feelings as it seems to result in an upturn in results?

No the manager has determined our results. I was just saying its weird that the only time the fans have refrained from any negative chanting this season was when the worst of the lot was in charge.

[martonrover]

I think you will find it snowed Friday into Saturday then too. However we were midtable in the Prem and the club still had competent staff. Can't see the current rabble being as keen to bust a gut

There are severe weather warnings in place and given the late postponement of the Brighton game you would think they will make a decision on Friday.

[roverandout]

if the game is called off can we not all invite mrs D and co for a nice cuppa and a biscuit at a local coffee house?

[Rover_Shaun]

There are severe weather warnings in place and given the late postponement of the Brighton game you would think they will make a decision on Friday.

You are not thinking Venkystyleeee