Ian Holloway, Scott Murray, Jürgen Klopp and many more join friends and family for an emotional send off, as GT says goodbye after 30 years with BBC Radio Bristol. Richard Hoskin surprises Geoff during his final broadcast. This episode is full of tales and tears, so tissues at the ready.
19 May 2023
“It strikes fear in me”
Gashead's Lucy Ford, Terry Rashleigh, Nik Weeks and Will Quibell review the season with Geoff. What are their thoughts on Rovers use of the loan market – does it disrupt the team? Plus who were their players of the season? Also an amazing new project from the Rovers Community Trust helping Rovers fans get fit – Gas to 5K.
12 May 2023
Joe Barton’s end of season review
So much packed into this chat with the manager: transfers and the use of the loan market. His personal targets and where he sees the club in two years. What is the future of Aaron Collins? And what stopped a Bristol derby friendly happening this summer?
5 May 2023
True Blue Devotion!
A packed pod as Gashead's Paul Colley and Lee Morgan look back at the season, the use of the loan market and their favourite moments of the year. How much would it cost to see every Rovers away game? Adrian Coles can tell you, he travelled with the Gas to all 23 away league games this season. And former Rovers favourite Chris Lines looks ahead to Marcus Stewart’s charity match on Saturday 13th May. Where Premier League legends Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs will be on show to support Stewie’s fundraising for research into MND.
28 Apr 2023
How much for Aaron Collins?
Three Gasheads Jack Owens, Shay Brennan and Stewart Wolfe discuss Rovers' form and the future of the League One player of the year. Plus what do they make of the comments made in the previous episode by owner and President Wael al-Qadi regarding the stadium?
21 Apr 2023
Rovers President and owner - Wael al-Qadi
In the is open and honest chat Geoff and Wael discuss the stadium plans and what it will take to reach the Championship. Plus Geoff puts your questions and memories to Wael – ranging from new kit designs, what happens to the Mem and sharing a taxi to the Port Vale match!
12 Apr 2023
The new stadium: Are you optimistic?
BBC Radio Bristol’s Ed Hadwin and matchday summariser Keith Brookman review the Easter results with Geoff, why you should be very brave guessing Joe Barton’s formation and which stadium camp are you in? Cautiously optimistic or believe it when you see it?
6 Apr 2023
Marcus Stewart: Rovers, MND and Me
Geoff Twentyman talks with the former Rovers striker, and his old teammate, about the support he’s received since his motor neurone disease diagnosis. From Hartcliffe to the San Siro Marcus has had many career highlights: scoring at Wembley with Rovers, multiple promotions, being the top English goal scorer in the 2000-01 Premier League season and has scored over 250 goals in a 20 year career. In this open and emotional chat Marcus talks about how MND has changed his life and how he’s trying to make a difference.
31 Mar 2023
“Close to tears” The day Rovers returned to the Football League
Tom Lockyer, Darrell Clarke and Mark McChrystal relieve an incredible day in 2015, the Conference Premier (now the National League) Play-off final. The season before they were relegated out of the Football League with a final day defeat against Mansfield. 12 months later and Lee Mansell is the penalty hero which saw Rovers return at the first time of asking.
24 Mar 2023
I’m asking Mr Barton: why am I not seeing goals?
From referees to ground staff. Gashead’s Paul Colley and Lee Morgan reaction to manager Joe Barton’s recent excuses. Another excellent initiative from the Rovers Community Trust ‘Extra Time’. Plus hear from Nik Weeks as he completes his incredible 7 marathons in 7 days raising money for the Community Trust and Nick Anderton.
17 Mar 2023
Consistently inconsistent team. Super human fans.
Gasheads Charlie Hayne, Stewart Wolfe and Adie White on what isn't working at Rovers. Lack of goals, confidence and what is their DNA? Plus Geoff catches up with Nik Weeks and his incredible marathon challenge. Nik is raising money for the Bristol Rovers Community Trust and Rovers player Nick Anderton by running 7 marathons in 7 days!
10 Mar 2023
Her Game Too – Come be a first time fan
Co-Founders (and Gas Heads) Caz May and Lucy Ford join Geoff Twentyman to talk about their amazing work. It’s been two years since they launched and with great success have seen it spread all over the country and to other sports as well. A mind blowing 67 of the 92 Premier League and Football League teams are now in partnership. Also a look ahead to the Portsmouth game at the Memorial Stadium on the 18th March when Rovers will be collaborating with Her Game Too.
3 Mar 2023
Joe Barton “I wanted the fans to know how I felt”
In an open and frank conversation with Geoff Twentyman they discuss the pressures of the transfer window, the frustration of the Morecambe game and being an eternal optimist.
3 Mar 2023
Nick Anderton: Love, support and staying postive
Since Nick was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. We've followed his journey. From his first interview with Geoff Twentyman in September 2022 to the players and staff shaving their heads to show their support - this is Nick's story so far.
27 Feb 2023
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