Armageddon Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Season opener on Monday 16th March 2024. Tampa Bay Rowdies vs San Antonio FC. Go Rowdies! 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 4 minutes ago, Armageddon said: Season opener on Monday 16th March 2024. Tampa Bay Rowdies vs San Antonio FC. Go Rowdies! 😂😂😂 16th March is Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 (edited) Its Saturday at 2330 UK time Being played at Al Lang Stadium. A 7,500-seat sports stadium along the waterfront of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, United States which was used almost exclusively as a baseball park for over 60 years. Since 2011, it has been the home pitch of the Tampa Bay Rowdies of the USL Championship soccer league. (wiki) Edited March 14 by Shanks said no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Section Q Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Great atmosphere 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armageddon Posted March 15 Author Share Posted March 15 8 hours ago, been here before said: 16th March is Saturday. 😂 Aye so it is 🤦🏻♂️ Go Boabies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungalow Bill Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 The standard will be dreadful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Munro Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Such a strange career move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 9 minutes ago, Bunny Munro said: Such a strange career move. Not really, No one wanted him apart from them. He peaked with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynnlondon Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Money spinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 I'd Prefer the title of - Bob's Bay -watch.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 21 minutes ago, Bunny Munro said: Such a strange career move. suspect it’s a life move rather than a career move. If he does well there is possibly a route into the MLS. I love to leave Scotland again so get the logic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briever Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 35 minutes ago, Bunny Munro said: Such a strange career move. Always does better in Division 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Torrance Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 32 minutes ago, Bazzas right boot said: I'd Prefer the title of - Bob's Bay -watch.. So is he now The Boff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 54 minutes ago, Bunny Munro said: Such a strange career move. It's a safe career move...but an excellent lifestyle move. Sun all year round, big golf man, plenty courses there, extended off-season over there too. A lot to love. Notice he has Nicky Law as his assistant gaffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 32 minutes ago, kingantti1874 said: suspect it’s a life move rather than a career move. If he does well there is possibly a route into the MLS. I love to leave Scotland again so get the logic You're probably right, although I thought Robbie was a more ambitious type than deciding to join a poxy wee team like Tampa Bay Rowdies in the NASL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJT Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Hope he enjoys life over there and it works out well for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briever Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Hope he and his family stay away from Florida Man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 (edited) Are their fans not known as The F ann ies ? Edited March 15 by hughesie27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 1 hour ago, Bunny Munro said: Such a strange career move. Great life move imo We can say the standard is poor but ask any England fan who comes up here and watched a few games there opinion on the standard.. for me he has 2-3 years in USA, if it works he stays on an improved contract and has a brilliant life/career there. if it doesn’t he comes home and takes over any team in the SPL outwith the top 3……. win win for him I really like Robbie and hope it works out for him. (I’m glad he no longer manages us) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boag1874 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 1 hour ago, Bunny Munro said: Such a strange career move. Meh, probably still earning decent money and will get to live a good life over in the States for a wee while, can't blame the guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 1 hour ago, RustyRightPeg said: It's a safe career move...but an excellent lifestyle move. Sun all year round, big golf man, plenty courses there, extended off-season over there too. A lot to love. Notice he has Nicky Law as his assistant gaffer. Would say as a lifestyle move, brilliant. One of the quieter parts of Florida, might have to dodge a few tropical storms, an offer I would have found very hard to refuse regardless of cash (within reason). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 11 hours ago, Shanks said no said: Its Saturday at 2330 UK time Being played at Al Lang Stadium. A 7,500-seat sports stadium along the waterfront of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, United States which was used almost exclusively as a baseball park for over 60 years. Since 2011, it has been the home pitch of the Tampa Bay Rowdies of the USL Championship soccer league. (wiki) He might want to get them seats changed out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 My memory of Florida must be faltering. Great lifestyle move? From memory it's a horrid place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter McGavin Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Don't blame him for the move. Better lifestyle for him and his family, no doubt earning a decent wedge, and doesn't have to deal with the Scottish sports media on a daily basis. Wish him all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Went to Tampa game a 3-4 year ago. They actually have decent fans, their ‘ultra section’ was more like European fans than ‘US soccer fans’ if that makes sense. Stadium in a lovely part of St.Petersburg. Not the best of stadiums, especially when the rain comes. Was only $5 a bottle of beer in stadium compared to $10 a bottle in baseball stadium just up the road. Good luck to Robbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCant Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Rowdies ? They’ll be fecking Rowdies alright after 2 weeks of the eye bleeding soccer they are about to get served up. Just jokin. Good luck Bob 😜👍😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 I spent three months in Tampa, 1999 / 2000. Not a great place, if I'm honest, apart from the weather! But best of luck to Robbie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armageddon Posted March 15 Author Share Posted March 15 4 hours ago, Bungalow Bill said: The standard will be dreadful. Did you also post this when he was announced for the second coming? 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 (edited) 1 hour ago, Taffin said: My memory of Florida must be faltering. Great lifestyle move? From memory it's a horrid place. Hes not going to be living in Kissimmee and going to Disney land Sarasota, Bradenton, Anna Maria and most of the places on the gulf coast are absolutely stunning. Perfect weather. Perfect beaches, Great food, great amenities. Would leave Scotland in an instant to live there. Dreary shitehole that it is. Like purgatory. 🤣 Edited March 15 by kingantti1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmiyaHearts Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 (edited) Good luck to him. Probably fancied a break from working in uk, and who can blame him. Hope it works out well and he get a good move on the back of it. Edited March 15 by OmiyaHearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 1 hour ago, Taffin said: My memory of Florida must be faltering. Great lifestyle move? From memory it's a horrid place. He's not visiting the theme parks in a resort world hotel though is he? He's probably being put up in a nice gaff in Tampa, which is over an hour down the road from Florida. It's also got a really low state tax so he'll be making a fortune in all likelihood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 1 minute ago, RustyRightPeg said: He's not visiting the theme parks in a resort world hotel though is he? He's probably being put up in a nice gaff in Tampa, which is over an hour down the road from Florida. It's also got a really low state tax so he'll be making a fortune in all likelihood. you mean down the road from Orlando. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 I take it Elbows didn't join him? Can't see his coaching style working over there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 3 minutes ago, kingantti1874 said: you mean down the road from Orlando. Aye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 7 minutes ago, kingantti1874 said: Hes not going to be living in Kissimmee and going to Disney land Sarasota, Bradenton, Anna Maria and most of the places on the gulf coast are absolutely stunning. Perfect weather. Perfect beaches, Great food, great amenities. Would leave Scotland in an instant to live there. Dreary shitehole that it is. Like purgatory. 🤣 2 minutes ago, RustyRightPeg said: He's not visiting the theme parks in a resort world hotel though is he? He's probably being put up in a nice gaff in Tampa, which is over an hour down the road from Florida. It's also got a really low state tax so he'll be making a fortune in all likelihood. Who said anything about resorts? Quite the jump 😂 https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/worst-states-to-live-in Sounds like it's still pretty guff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 1 hour ago, Taffin said: My memory of Florida must be faltering. Great lifestyle move? From memory it's a horrid place. I was there last year. Loved it. Didn’t go anywhere near Disney. Great food, lovely weather and friendly people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungalow Bill Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 3 minutes ago, Taffin said: Who said anything about resorts? Quite the jump 😂 https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/worst-states-to-live-in Sounds like it's still pretty guff. I’m sure I read that the UK would be the poorest state (or 2nd poorest) in the US if London was removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Just now, Bungalow Bill said: I’m sure I read that the UK would be the poorest state (or 2nd poorest) in the US if London was removed. Could well be...though I'm sure if you remove the wealthiest city from each state it would skew that further. Horses for courses though, Florida wasn't for me...and it seems ranks poorly as a place to live. Others love it, hopefully Robbie is one of them 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dia Liom Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Hope he does well and enjoys it! Will always be grateful for the fist championship winning season, one of my favourite ever seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo19 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 5 hours ago, Bunny Munro said: Such a strange career move. Career move or lifestyle move? Makes sense from his families perspective and remains as a manager. He'd have to step down a division here or do a Jack Ross and step down to a coach somewhere else down South. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Robbie ain’t living in Florida slums 😂 Probably getting paid a very good wage with excellent benefits. Proper career opportunities down there I would imagine for someone with his CV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder and Lightning Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 3 hours ago, red said: Great life move imo We can say the standard is poor but ask any England fan who comes up here and watched a few games there opinion on the standard.. for me he has 2-3 years in USA, if it works he stays on an improved contract and has a brilliant life/career there. if it doesn’t he comes home and takes over any team in the SPL outwith the top 3……. win win for him I really like Robbie and hope it works out for him. (I’m glad he no longer manages us) If it doesn't work out in the American pub league he walks into a job in the SPL? Can't see it. Best of luck to him, was happy he was moved on but i think he tried his best for us but was found wanting. Hope it works out for him over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveandal Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Good luck to him. Won a league title ahead of Rangers, got us out the poop twice. His record in the top flight, despite the nonsense on here, was remarkable as well. We are kicking on post Robbie, maybe he'll do the same post Hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Taffin said: Who said anything about resorts? Quite the jump 😂 https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/worst-states-to-live-in Sounds like it's still pretty guff. Like most places depends on whether you have money or not. I mean - it’s not worse that north Lanarkshire that’s for sure.equal chances of being shot as well 🤣 Being serious. There is a lot of poverty and a lot of dodgy bits. Lots of cracking spots as well Edited March 15 by kingantti1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 43 minutes ago, Taffin said: Who said anything about resorts? Quite the jump 😂 https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/worst-states-to-live-in Sounds like it's still pretty guff. actually. That is very misleading. 1 (Louisiana) is the WORST state to live which puts Florida as 9th best state to live. I was going to say, my favourite states are New England and New Hampshire so was very confused when they were so low. Who puts worst as 1st 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 2 minutes ago, kingantti1874 said: actually. That is very misleading. 1 (Louisiana) is the WORST state to live which puts Florida as 9th best state to live. I was going to say, my favourite states are New England and New Hampshire so was very confused when they were so low. Who puts worst as 1st 🤣 New England isn't a State...but I get your drift. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckies1874 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Brilliant lifestyle move for him and his family and will be on a decent package so nothing at all wrong with prioritising them. Football wise it will not be a good standard but he excels at Championship level so good chance his team do well. If they want to come back to Scotland in a year or two then he’ll probably take over from Craigie boy at St Johnstone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 (edited) 10 minutes ago, davemclaren said: New England isn't a State...but I get your drift. 😄 Neither wonder I can never count them properly 🤣 and makes that MI even worse as they put it in amongst the states . Consider myself educated 👍🏻 Edited March 15 by kingantti1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozi Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Tell what's more baffling than the move The amount of folk that fall over themselves to criticise Robbie for absolutely anything. He came in when the club was on its knees and romped a league with Rangers and Hibs in it which raised expectations too high. Some folk just refused to take to him, no matter what he did, even qualifying for Europe at the first chance. When he eventually left, we were in a great position (before the failed Cathro experience) and struggled massively until *checks notes* came back and got us back up and then back into Europe at the first chance again. Yes the wheels came off at the end and it was time for him to go, yes the football became attritional (like most of Scottish football) but after his playing career and on a results basis, I wish him nothing but the best. I hope he's a massive success and gets a bigger job over there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oda be a JT Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 7 minutes ago, Bozi said: Tell what's more baffling than the move The amount of folk that fall over themselves to criticise Robbie for absolutely anything. He came in when the club was on its knees and romped a league with Rangers and Hibs in it which raised expectations too high. Some folk just refused to take to him, no matter what he did, even qualifying for Europe at the first chance. When he eventually left, we were in a great position (before the failed Cathro experience) and struggled massively until *checks notes* came back and got us back up and then back into Europe at the first chance again. Yes the wheels came off at the end and it was time for him to go, yes the football became attritional (like most of Scottish football) but after his playing career and on a results basis, I wish him nothing but the best. I hope he's a massive success and gets a bigger job over there I think the “money spinner’ comment did it for some fans - not me, I liked him and appreciated what he done, however it was 100% correct he left when he did. Good luck to him and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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