Vital Gas Fan Interview : OlSkoolToteEnder

Please note this interview was done before Darrell Clarke was appointed.

1. How did you become a Bristol Rovers fan?

Granddad took me to the 1972 Watney Cup Final when I was 9.

2. What’s been your favourite ever Rovers moment?

Manse’s penalty.

3. Which season do you think was the most memorable, and why?

When DC got us back into L1

4. Who’s your all-time favourite Bristol Rovers player?

Frankie Prince (could do with at least one of him now!)

5. Do you have a current favourite Rovers player?

Luke Thomas

6. How do you feel about the direction the club is heading in?

What direction?

7. Any standout performers this season?

Thought Hutch, Ruel and Butcher were ok, Wilson & CT too.

8. What would you like to see improved at the club (on or off the pitch)?

Better toilet facilities, better food & drink outlets staffed by people who aren’t lazy and disinterested. More and better deals to encourage kids and younger fans.

9. Now the retained list is out, anyone you would have kept or anyone you would happily drive to a new club

I would help Mola, Forde, Ward(G), and Lindsay get their suitcases on the bus and drive them elsewhere.

10. Any young players you’re excited about?

Kofi and Dewsbury.

11. What’s your take on the current ownership situation at the club?

They need to go.

12. Do you trust the current owners to take Rovers forward long term?

Nope

13 What’s one thing you think the owners have got right—and one thing they’ve got wrong?

Letting AS Jr get anywhere the Mem/Quarters; can’t think of anything good, unfortunately.

14 How transparent do you think the club is with fans? Would you like to see more communication from the top?

There is no transparency; ANY communication would be a bonus.

15 If you could sit down with the owner for five minutes, what would you say?

“Depart, I say, and let us have done with you. In the name of God, go!".

16 What kind of manager do you think Rovers need right now? Any names you'd like to see? Should it be someone who knows the club?

Someone along the lines of, but not necessarily actually, DC.

17. Realistically, what would be a successful first season for the new boss?

Promotion back to L1.