The Gilbert & Rose West Stand

[Shrimper]

Wars in Europe, global pandemics, cost of living crisis…. I am literally open mouthed at what really annoys people these days.

No-one has said that they're annoyed by it. Just that it's not a good look.

The things you listed don't mean you can't be annoyed, if you want, in something completely minor

 

[Ramsdenblue]

A lot of talk about the west Stand naming and how it has been written.
Gilbert & Rose West Stand.

Why not just use brackets or a dash. I.e.
Gilbert & Rose - West Stand,
Or
Gilbert & Rose (West Stand)

Or push the boat right out
Gilbert & Rose - (West Stand)

That way there is no need to change names of the stands around.
Or not to call the stands by their compass point
Or get a new sponsor in.

It simples really.

Come on, there is some very intelligent persons at the club, it’s not rocket science to have used any of the above.

So I conclude that it is just a publicity stunt.

Up the - (Blues)

 

[Big Bad Barry Corr]

Making us a laughing stock? We’ve been that for years, so what’s new exactly?

 

[overseas shrimper]

A lot of talk about the west Stand naming and how it has been written.
Gilbert & Rose West Stand.

Why not just use brackets or a dash. I.e.
Gilbert & Rose - West Stand,
Or
Gilbert & Rose (West Stand)

Or push the boat right out
Gilbert & Rose - (West Stand)

That way there is no need to change names of the stands around.
Or not to call the stands by their compass point
Or get a new sponsor in.

It simples really.

Come on, there is some very intelligent persons at the club, it’s not rocket science to have used any of the above.

So I conclude that it is just a publicity stunt.

Up the - (Blues)

Gilbert & Rose Stand (West)?

 

[Cricko]

Now on GMTV. Southend United's own goal.

 

[Camden Blues]

Now on GMTV. Southend United's own goal.

Yes - but reported in a very humorous and good natured way. And the younger commentators didn’t even get it.

 

[OldBlueLady]

Giving them even more publicity I believe Perry Rose is on the left and Spencer Gilbert is on the right.

No, other way round.

I was already less than happy about this, they've been a massive great big, fat, yellow thorn in the sides of the established estate agents locally, where everyone knows them and refers to them as G&R.

It's what they have on their boards, so just change the name to the G&R West stand.

Incidentally, they also do sponsorship at West Ham......

 

[Whispering Bob]

Now on GMTV. Southend United's own goal.

Yep and today this has led to not-so-keen footy fan friends of mine getting in on the action in 'whats going on at Southend?' 'just seen your club on the tele' (titter titter), I can imagine that the Boreham Wood fans are rubbing their hands ahead of Saturday, songs to the tune of Go West will already be in their locker. (sigh)

 

[Chris Powell's mate]

Yes - but reported in a very humorous and good natured way. And the younger commentators didn’t even get it.

I think it's a reason why some Zoners suggested we don't take it seriously.
Hence a comparison that riled some to bring it up to date.

 

[tommy tucker]

Now on GMTV. Southend United's own goal.

I cant beleve how stupid this is Its a company name for crist sake . its gilbert and rose .Its become a stupid issue .

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

The Gilbert & Rose Stand. Done.

End of discussion really

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

I cant beleve how stupid this is Its a company name for crist sake . its gilbert and rose .Its become a stupid issue .

Where you driving while typing this?

 

[davewebbsbrain]

Where you driving while typing this?

They may have already arrived

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

They may have already arrived

Sorry, I was driving

 

[davewebbsbrain]

Sorry, I was driving

Brilliant retort

 

[Mad Cyril]

SZoners really should save their outrage for something more important like the new 3rd kit.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Never did fancy the Fred West stand ever since they put seats in.Bodies would be something else!

 

[RHB]

My next door neighbour has just knocked to tell me about the West Stand naming issue he's just seen on GMTV. He's an Aston Villa fan, sometimes, so I thanked him for telling me the news and left him to tell any other neighbour that would listen.

 

[lreed567]

Apparently Ron was on talk sport this morning (didn't hear myself) but what someone said, he said it should of been picked up by senior management and apparently it will be named the west stand by Gilbert and Rose.

 

[CanveyCastle]

My next door neighbour has just knocked to tell me about the West Stand naming issue he's just seen on GMTV. He's an Aston Villa fan, sometimes, so I thanked him for telling me the news and left him to tell any other neighbour that would listen.

I think you should have told him, in no uncertain terms, that you know.
You should have closed the door on him, and put him on moderated talking.