Barnet Vs The Gas - News/Build Up/Match Thread And Poll

As always Seamge, you have done a very good pre-match build up, watering our mouths for the game!

 

I found this about The Hive Stadium, what its like for the away fans, for those of us who are travelling....

 

Decent grub...

 

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Taken from Barnets OS.... http://www.barnetfc.com/news/article/martin-we-have-to-be-at-our-best-1821011.aspx

Barnet manager Martin Allen spoke to the club’s official website this afternoon, and admitted that he is looking forward to facing Bristol Rovers in the Bees’ first home game of the season at The Hive on Tuesday night, in a game that promises to be a tough test for his side. He said:
“Of course, after Saturday’s outstanding result and very good performance we are all looking forward to tomorrow’s game against Bristol Rovers, the pre-season favourites to get promoted from the Conference back to the Football League. I went down to Bristol Rovers last Friday night to watch them play Coventry and they played very, very well. They played a good style of football which was very pleasing on the eye. With their amazing supporters and the backing of their fans, I am sure that come the end of the season they are going to be right up there in the mix.”

 

Managers have been saying for the last 3 years we'll be right up there in the mix good thing they don't gamble for a living eh.

 

I'm continuing to back my strengths and hope I continue to get it wrong 2-0 to Barnet

 

2-1 Rovers win.

 

They call it flattering to deceive...

 

Goalless draw for me. I think our defence is solid enough but I think we might struggle at the other end.

 

I think we'll score. I really hope we do anyway...

 

All you need to know ahead of tonight's game

Bristol Rovers head to Barnet for their first away game of the campaign following a solid opening day point against Grimsby.

Opposition: Barnet got their Vanarama Conference season off to a bang with a 5-0 away win at Chester. They have a fully fit squad to choose from, but manager Martin Allen has not ruled out making changes to that winning side.

Opposition View: Martin Allen told the Barnet official website: “Of course, after Saturday’s outstanding result and very good performance we are all looking forward to tomorrow’s game against Bristol Rovers, the pre-season favourites to get promoted from the Conference back to the Football League

Darrell Clarke’s Comments: “They have got a very experienced manager, who has done very well in his footballing career. I think they will be another team that will be up there.

Last Meeting: This will be Rovers' first visit to The Hive. in August 2012 both clubs shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Underhill.

Team News: Darrell Clarke's side picked up a few bumps and knocks in the opening game against Grimsby, but it is hoped the manager will have another fully fit squad to choose from.

Tickets: Tonight's game is pay on the day, although concession tickets for the terrace area must be bought at least three hours before kick off.

Listen Live: Unable to make the trip to The Hive? Then you can follow all the action from 8pm as Bristol Rovers take on Barnet LIVE on Gas Player.

 

And join in on this thread too commenting on the game

Remember, if you dont have Gas Player, you can listen to the game online on BBC sport or on 94.9FM on the radion (see radio coverage thread for details).

 

I will be listening on the radio I'm not paying for Gas Player its a bloody cheek I will also be on here

 

Head To Head Record

Total Matches Played - 14 In All Competitions

The Gas W 8 D 4 L 2 GF 19 GA 12

Barnet W 2 D 4 L 8 GF 12 GA 19


@Barnet - 7 In All Competitions

The Gas W 2 D 4 L 1 GF 6 GA 6

Barnet W 1 D 4 L 2 GF 6 GA 6


@The Gas - 7 In All Competitions

The Gas W 6 D 0 L 1 GF 13 GA 6

Barnet W 1 D0 L 6 GF 6 GA 13


I'm not 100% sure if this is all the games according to http://www.bristolrovers-mad.co.uk/head_to_head/barnet/vs/bristol_rovers/index.shtml we've only played 12 matches against Barnet however if you've seen the video on this thread then its 14 games as we played Barnet twice in the FA Cup in 1983​

 

this is on the conference site which provides up to date info on the games as they are being played. may be more reliable than bbc sports who thought no team in our league had a single corner on saturday

http://scorecentre.businesscatalyst.com/vanarama-conference.html

 

Barnet have had a few decent players over the years. I remember being impressed with a young Jason Puncheon when they visited the Mem and I guess they get the opportunity to pick up a few gems from a big pool around the South East. They've got a hell of a manager who keeps doing the business and he could be the deciding factor if Barnet can keep him for the season. Should be a decent game. will many Gasheads be there?

 

After Saturdays results, the expectation will be a home win, I'd take a draw now,

1-1 would give the fwd's confidence, & 1 goal against shouldn't deflate defence....

 

with barnet scoring 5 on saturday, if we come away with a clean sheet, that will show the rest of the league that we wont be broken down that easily. clean sheets against barnet and grimsby will be great for our morale. a 1 or 2 nil wil would show our intent to the rest of the division. but i think scoring goals will be our issue again this season.

 

We didn't even get a mention on ITV west that we're even playing I'm not watching it again its a ****ing joke