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BRISTOL
ROVERS - SATURDAY 26/04/08 |
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last away game of the season was one that meant
nothing for either side. Brighton were mathematically
out of the hunt for the final play off spot,
while Bristol Rovers had secured their place in
League One for next season. Despite the fact
that this was a meaningless match, it still saw
a six strong Crocs contingent head to Avonside
for the last away game of the 2007-2008 season |
| Mode
of Transport: |
McCarthy
and Retter were on a Virgin Cross Country train
heading south to Bristol, while Potter, Clayton
C, Clayton N and Upton were heading west from
Brighton
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| Team: |
Mr
Wilkins went for the following starting line up
in a 4-4-2 formation: Kuipers, Whing, Elphick,
Lynch, Richards; Cox,
Racon,
Thomson, Westlake; Murray, Forster
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| Kit: |
Bristol
Rovers were in their delightfully novel home
uniforms consisting of blue and white quartered
shirts, white shorts and white socks. The
visitors went for their all yellow alternative
kit, while Michel Kuipers once again went for
his fine aqua and gold jersey alongside navy
blue shorts and socks
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| Dean
Wilkins Attire: |
Mr
Wilkins obviously harbors super powers, possibly
as one of the X Men or Fantastic Four, as he
seemingly feels no heat being present in full
suit and regulation trench coat
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| Weather: |
The
finest day of the season arguably, as a warm up
sun beat down upon Bristol, even resulting in
sun burn for some members of the crowd
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| Stadium
Rating: |
The
Memorial Ground was hosting what is scheduled to
be its last competitive game in its current
form, before redevelopment commences this
summer. Originally home to Bristol Rugby, it has
a rugby feel to it, with a large covered terrace
occupying one end behind the goal, a terrace
complete with raised executive boxes on one
side, and another terrace with a seated stand
behind it opposite. A set of Withdean-esque
stands behind the other goal completes this
unusual yet pleasant arena. 7/10
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| Food
Rating: |
Unfortunately
no food was taken, as we got distracted talking
to several fellow fans in what can only be
described as a Peter Crouch penis-esque queue
with regards to length
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| Entertainment: |
A
crossbar challenge of description was held at
half time. 6/10
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| Friendliness
of Locals: |
A
mixed bag. There were some very friendly chaps
around the city centre, but the ground is
obviously based in the more job centre dominated
area of town. This was indicated when we were
stalked on our walk back to the station by a
large mob of young fans, one of whom even
whipped McCarthys bottom with what appeared to
be a tie. Luckily, he enjoyed it. 2/10
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| Standard
of Local Females: |
No
attractive females were noted in the area of the
stadium, although judging by the ladies we did
see it was hard to come to any other conclusion
than that Bristol most have a large lesbian
community. 1/10
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| Steward
Rating: |
No
problems were encountered, and as such this most
denote a job well done. 8/10
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| Flag
Attention: |
We
were unable to gauge the attention of the flag
as it is currently in Nottingham. Somewhere
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| Match
Report: |
Two
goals in the space of four minutes were enough
to see Brighton finish their traveling season
with a second consecutive away victory against
Bristol Rovers. A sun soaked Memorial Stadium
was treated to a typical end of season game, as
both sides played with a lack of urgency in the
first half, but goals from Ian Westlake and Glen
Murray with twenty minutes on the clock sent the
Seagulls fans home happy as they secured 7th
place for the season
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| Thought
of the Day: |
Would
it be possible to not excrement for a week,
building up plenty of pressure, before firing a
stream of feaces over a wall or floor that could
spell the word "rape"
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