The name give to Bristol's second football team; they live in the shadows of the mighty Bristol City.
Unlike in some cities, there is no deep reason for the intense rivalry between Rovers and (the vastly superior) Bristol City, e.g. in Glasgow, fans are divied by religion. It is generally taken that Rovers fans come from the north of the city, and City fans from the south, although this is not always the case.
Bristol Rovers fans are called 'Gas heads', the team is known as 'the Gas'. This is due to the fact that they used to play next door to a gas works in Bristol.
Although they are called Bristol Rovers, they spent a good few years playing their home matches at Twerton Park in Bath. This was probably the only time in their history when they were the biggest and best team playing in their home city, possibly due to the fact that Bath City were playing Conference football.
In more recent times, Rovers have moved back to Bristol, and have been playing their home games at The Memorial Ground (which is actually within the City of Bristol). After sharing this ground for years with Bristol Rugby, Rovers are 're-developing' it, because they think that they need better facilities (for what, I don't know- they hardly even fill the ground's 6,000 plus capacity). While this project takes place, Rovers will be playing their home games at Cheltenham Town's home ground, once again Rovers will not be playing in Bristol. To mark their leaving, the entire population of Bristol will rejoice, glad to see this blue and white stain removed from the city...its just a shame it couldn't be for longer/ever.
Unlike in some cities, there is no deep reason for the intense rivalry between Rovers and (the vastly superior) Bristol City, e.g. in Glasgow, fans are divied by religion. It is generally taken that Rovers fans come from the north of the city, and City fans from the south, although this is not always the case.
Bristol Rovers fans are called 'Gas heads', the team is known as 'the Gas'. This is due to the fact that they used to play next door to a gas works in Bristol.
Although they are called Bristol Rovers, they spent a good few years playing their home matches at Twerton Park in Bath. This was probably the only time in their history when they were the biggest and best team playing in their home city, possibly due to the fact that Bath City were playing Conference football.
In more recent times, Rovers have moved back to Bristol, and have been playing their home games at The Memorial Ground (which is actually within the City of Bristol). After sharing this ground for years with Bristol Rugby, Rovers are 're-developing' it, because they think that they need better facilities (for what, I don't know- they hardly even fill the ground's 6,000 plus capacity). While this project takes place, Rovers will be playing their home games at Cheltenham Town's home ground, once again Rovers will not be playing in Bristol. To mark their leaving, the entire population of Bristol will rejoice, glad to see this blue and white stain removed from the city...its just a shame it couldn't be for longer/ever.
if you all hate Bristol Rovers, all hate Bristol Rovers, all hate Bristol Rovers, clap your hands...
I f**king hates they Rovers
I f**king hates they Rovers
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Get the Bristol Rovers mug.UK city, situated in South-west England. Historically linked with the slave trade. Has a Cathedral and a prominent University. Like most cities in England has exclusive areas and a downtrodden city centre. Bristol has adopted a chav image. This was due to the chav character in the popular UK show little Britain, Vicky Pollard, being played with a Bristolian accent. Has two football teams, Bristol Rovers and Bristol City, both of which seem to win minimal success. Bristol's claim to fame is that it was the birth place of Hollywood actor, Cary Grant and the name of the city was mentioned in the first Harry Potter movie. Many Bristol teenagers adopt Bristolian slang which includes the phrases 'der lush' and 'shes mingin!' Schools are notariously bad here.
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Rival word to the term "Brisvegas" which is only used by morons who actually believe Brisbane is somewhat similar to Las Vegas.When in fact, there is nothing to do in Brisbane except drive to the Gold Coast. Brishole is used by people who refuse to call Brisbane, Brisvegas
Rival word to the term "Brisvegas" which is only used by morons who actually believe Brisbane is somewhat similar to Las Vegas.When in fact, there is nothing to do in Brisbane except drive to the Gold Coast. Brishole is used by people who refuse to call Brisbane, Brisvegas
"Hey, I'm from Brishole in QLD"
"You call it Brisvegas? more like Brishole... there's nothing there!"
"Get your ass back to Brishole and you stay there!"
"You call it Brisvegas? more like Brishole... there's nothing there!"
"Get your ass back to Brishole and you stay there!"
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Prince William - That's fucking gibberish
Elizabeth - That's gert lush (That's lovely)
Kate - I don't speak that shitty Bristol Slang
Prince William - That's fucking gibberish
Elizabeth - That's gert lush (That's lovely)
Kate - I don't speak that shitty Bristol Slang
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