Gascast - Bristol Rovers Podcast

This is the recording of a LIVE epsiode of Gascast looking forward to the 2020/21 season.Mets is joined by Neno, Jack, Caz and Max to look back at who stood out in preseason and who we think will be making a big splash this coming season.With JCH leaving for Posh for an initial £1.25m there is a big number 9 spaced hole in the attack, but is Garner going to replace like for like there?Each of the gang give their predictions for the season. Some are more optimistic than others!There are still doubts over Garner after his disastrous run at the end of the 2019/20 season. Will a difficult start this season see him come under added pressure?Kahuna Flooring Deals on supplied & fitted carpets, vinyls, LVT, engineered wood and more! Use GASCAST for 10% off!Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

Duke had a chinwag with PA announcer extraordinaire, Lance Cook. Lance gives us an insight into his role, how he got the gig and the highs & lows of being the voice of Rovers.The chat also touches on mental health and the role the Rovers community plays in supporting one another, but also how things can become toxic. We discuss personal experiences and what has helped and what has been difficult.If you have been affected by anything that was discussed in this episode please reach out to someone you trust or get in contact with Samaritans on 116 123 or email jo@samartians.org. You can also find links to other fantastic organisations here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/ Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

With the 2020/21 Season bearing down on us, the boys are joined by super charity marathon runner Nik Weeks to talk about the two pre-season wins against Bristol Manor Farm and Exeter City, as well as the signings of Zain Westbrooke and Jayden Mitchell-Lawson.With two games to discuss, the guys look over the new 3-4-3 shape Ben Garner seems to be favouring, as well as individual performances that have stood out so far.Duke talks JML in the #10 role, Nik thinks we still need another striker, and Max has a theory on why Saturday's ref refused to officiate beyond the 90 minutes.Donate to Nik's JustGiving page here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/nik-weeksKahuna Flooring Deals on supplied & fitted carpets, vinyls, LVT, engineered wood and more! Use GASCAST for 10% off!Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

Mets had the pleasure of speaking to his all time favourite player Stuart Sinclair about his time at the Gas.Stu talks about his release by Luton at 16 and plying his trade in non-league with various clubs before DC brought him to BS7.An instant fan favourite he chats about his rise through the leagues with the Gas.Starting with the conference season they talk about the pressure the squad and manager were under for an instant return to league football. He talks about the injury that kept him out of the Wembley final that year and if Will Puddy was fouled at Dover away...In his first season in league football Stu managed to bag a 94th minute winner against his boyhood club Luton, witness Lee Brown send us up and talk about the scenes on Gloucester Road afterwards.The following season in league one saw Rovers play away at Stamford bridge in the cup and run the premier league team close. Conte bringing on Hazard and Terry to see the game out.They talk about DC losing his job, Taylor leaving to cross the city div

Duke is joined by Simon from the Football League focused YouTube channel Empty Seats and is also a massive Coventry fan. We discuss the signing of the highly rated ex-Coventry midfielder Zain Westbrooke. The 23 year-old joins on a three year deal, for an undisclosed fee and was a key part in Coventry’s championship winning campaign. Westbrooke will wear the number 8 this season and is likely to be a key figure in the heart of the Rovers midfield.Will Westbrooke be the creative centre midfielder we've been crying out for? How good was he for Cov? And could he get another League One promotion under his belt?We also discuss Rovers being a Coventry feeder club and how Cov may fair in the Championship next season.Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

The GasCast Gang are back for an all new season. In the first episode discussing the upcoming 2020/21 campaign Max Alderson is joined by Ollie Neno and Nathan Cartmel to discuss a flurry of transfer activity that saw Rovers bring in five new players in a two week period. The lads also talk about the outgoings of Rollin Menayese and Ollie Clarke, who both left Rovers to reunite with former Gas gaffer Graham Coughlan at Mansfield Town.Among other topics, Max thinks Barrett can realise his potential, Neno has his eyes set on one of the new players in more ways that one, and Nathan discusses cashing in on Jonson Clarke-Harris.Kahuna Flooring Deals on supplied & fitted carpets, vinyls, LVT, engineered wood and more! Use GASCAST for 10% off!Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

Mets sat down with Tom and Martyn to chat all things Gas. Both Martyn and Tom have been brought to the club by Wael and its fair to say they have both made a huge impact.Tom talks about how he has increased revenue coming into the club with the retro inspired kits the last two seasons along with revamping the bar areas to get Gasheads spending their money with the club.Martyn talks about how coronavirus has affected the clubs financial position and what the impact of Wael capitalising debt means to the club.He also talks strategy with a focus on developing younger players as assets and gives an update on the plans for the training ground.Tom also talks about his Martyn Starnes branded socks, which are for sale in the club shop and the pairs very cordial working relationship.Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

Max is joined by Matt Pollard from Holding The High Line, the independent Colorado Rapids podcast to talk about new Rovers winger Sam Nicholson.The 25 year old Scotsman became Ben Garner's fourth summer signing on Wednesday morning, leaving the MLS side to join up with the Pirates to be closer to his family in the UK.Matt provides excellent insight into Nicholson's time at the Rapids, discusses his key attributes and strengths, and predicts the impact he will have at League One level. The pair also discuss the effects of COVID-19 on the MLS season, comparisons with Lynden Gooch, and Matt's favourite Nicholson memories.Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

Bristol Rovers' hometown hero Chris Lines joins Max to discuss his three (yes, three) promotions at the club. Linesy talks about breaking into the first team under Paul Trollope, and how he went from a released youth-team prospect to a regular starter in League One in a matter of years. Chris also talks about the relegation from League One, where it all went wrong under Dave Penney's reign, and how he eventually came to leave the club for Sheffield Wednesday in 2011.Linesy also talks about his return to the club under Darrell Clarke, and how dropping down to non-league to help his boyhood club was a no-brainer. He discusses Play-Offs, Wembley drama, and THAT Lee Brown Goal, as well as playing at Chelsea in the League Cup, adapting his game as time has gone on, and an infamous bust-up with Graham Coughlan.It was great to chat with Chris for an extended hour and a half, covering a monumental 11 seasons at the club - Enjoy!Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

Mets spoke to the the Athletics Crystal Palace reporter Matt Woosnam about Jack Mesure who has come in as assistant to Ben Garner.Jack was assistant to Ben at several age groups during their time at Palace and is a well respected technical coach.Matt thinks Jack will be a success at the Gas and fits in with what Garner is trying to build at the club.Is it risky to have an assistant and a manager that are relatively inexperienced? Only time will tell.Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

Nothing in 2011 was more eventful than the goings on at the Memorial Stadium that year, where following relegation to L2 the season before, Paul Buckle left Torquay United to take the reigns at Bristol Rovers - who were expected to take the fourth tier by storm and bounce straight back up.Join Ollie, Caz & Max as they reminisce on what was one of the most eventful, memorable & chaotic seasons in recent memory at the Gas (if not the most successful!)Grab a cider, sit back & strap yourself in for a bumpy ride...#UTGSupport the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

Mets is joined by Matt from GillsInTheBlood to talk about Max Ehmer.The 28 year old is Gillingham's captain and a free agent as we record with Gillingham not yet giving him a new deal. Bristol Live reported that Rovers were close to securing his services, but Steve Evans has come out and said he is confident that Max will sign a new deal when it is offered.Matt puts in a glowing review for Max and he sounds exactly the kind of player that Rovers need to fill the boots of Millwall Tone.Fingers crossed that Rovers get their man!Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

In this scout report Mets is joined by Sam from Argyle Life to walk about 21 midfielder Josh Grant who spent the 2019/20 season on loan at Plymouth.A bit of a bomb scare at centre back when he first joined on loan from Chelsea, he lacked the aerial ability and strength to cut it at League Two level. A switch to defensive centre midfield has proved to be a revelation.His reading of the game and passing ability have meant he was one of Argyles best performers with Ryan Lowe offering a permanent deal.A move to BS7 looks more likely as its an easier commute back to London for the young lad.Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

Mets is joined by Sam Blakey from the Roker Report to talk about 26 year old centre back Jack Baldwin.A big money signing for Posh, Jack signed for Sunderland in 2018 for an undisclosed fee. Despite playing 34 times in that season Jack was sent out on loan to Salford for the 2019-20 season.Sam talks about his strengths and weaknesses as a player. A major strength being his composure on the ball which sounds like why Garner is in for him.A weakness is that he needs a leader next to him. With Tony Craig departing this summer, will Rovers be able to get a player in a similar mould to replace him?Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

Yes, you did read that right.Today, Wael Al Qadi reached an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in the holding company at Bristol Rovers, Dwane Sports, from other members of his family. This provides him with full control of Bristol Rovers.As if this news weren't enough, Wael has also left the club "substantively debt free" - capitalising over £30m of debt. Gasheads, you aren't dreaming. And to prove it, we bring you a special REACTION GasCast that was streamed live on Facebook originally.Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

This is the recording of the very first LIVE GasCast. Neno is joined by Max, Caz and Mets to go over the 19/20 season.Now, as the old cliche goes it was definitely a season of two halves for Rovers, going from the heady heights of 3rd after beating Ipswich away, to an 18(!)-match winless run towards the end of the season. But could the 2-0 win against Sunderland in what would turn out to be our last game of the campaign be the beginnings of the Garner Revolution?They chat about season highlights and lowlights like Taylor limping off at the Mem, the comeback against Southend at home, Ipswich away and much more.As this was a live video the team answered some questions from facebook like Would 11 Tony Craig's Vs 11 JCH's be the most entertaining 0-0 of all time?Finally a shout out to our sponsor Kahuna flooring, who supply and fit all types of flooring for your home or workplace. Steve & Kahuna come to you with a sample selection service and offers deals on supplied & fitted carpets, vinyls, LV

Thats is Gasheads. The season is over. League One teams have voted to end the season and decide the final table on a PPG prediction which leaves Rovers 14th.Some teams have missed out like Tranmere and Posh and other teams have benefited like Wycombe. Mets and Jack are joined by Bristol Live reporter Sam Frost to give their reaction. They talk about the cost to finishing the season which ultimately swayed Rovers to vote to bring the season to a close. They talk about the winners and losers of the PPG system and who they want to do well in the playoffs.They also go over the work Garner has to do in the summer with the retained list expected this week.They finish on a hunt for Sammy Igoe. If anyone has seen him, get in touch!Support the show

Its Duke on Duke! Jack spoke with former Gas striker Nathan "The Duke" Ellington, as they looked back on his career and time at the club.Coming to Rovers from non-league Nathan made a huge impact at Rovers. Playing alongside Gas greats such as Cureton and Roberts he talks about how much he learned from all the players he played along side. A trait he continued throughout his career as he went up the leagues.He is most remembered for scoring a hat-trick against Derby in a 3-1 win in 2002. This was the first time a team from the Third Division had beaten a Premier League team in the FA Cup. He was named PFA Division Three team of the year for 2001–02.He talks about his life after Rovers, moving on to eventually play in the Premier League. He talks about his spells at Wigan and how difficult it can be for a player in contract negotiations.They also talk about his conversion to Islam in 2005. How team mates treated him differently and requests to shave off his beard.In 2011, he set up the Association of

Max and Jack bring you their reaction to the breaking news that The Colony Training ground will be ready for next season, with work starting next week.The club have announced the new facility will have first-team pitches and training area, gym, medical area, changing facilities, staff offices and communal areas being concluded this year.Longer-term, planning will be sought to further expand the project to house the club's academy and wider community initiatives.Is this a step in the right direction or will it prove to be another false dawn? Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)

The unmistakable voice of Nick Day spoke to Gasheads over a period of 25 years and he chatted to Jack about how he first got the gig, the eccentric Keith Valle, what makes a good PA announcer, his memories both on and off the field, life after the role and we even get treated to that famous line of his. Support the show (https://patreon.com/gascast)