GPG: 15 Years Old Today (ish)

GPG: 15 Years Old Today (ish)

Needs more stats. In the 15 years, how many times have the phrases "hello Ken" and "it's Brentford innit" been used?

Seriously though, congrats
 

GPG: 15 Years Old Today (ish)

Nearly legal
 

GPG: 15 Years Old Today (ish)

HB to the GPG

Wasn't there a version before this one too? Vague memory but could be bollox :)
 

GPG: 15 Years Old Today (ish)

Where's the party?
 

GPG: 15 Years Old Today (ish)

GlasgowBee said:
HB to the GPG

Wasn't there a version before this one too? Vague memory but could be bollox :)
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It was called The Red and White Taverna. It was a bit non league, but had a certain character!
 

GPG: 15 Years Old Today (ish)

hobbsy said:
It was called The Red and White Taverna. It was a bit non league, but had a certain character!
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I used to like the Red and White Taverna. God knows how it would have coped with today's traffic levels?!!
 

GPG: 15 Years Old Today (ish)

I notice that young upstarts like Bill Benn and NorthamptonBee weren't around!! Probably weren't even born!! ???
 

GPG: 15 Years Old Today (ish)

cheers, bill benns never here
 

GPG: 15 Years Old Today (ish)

It took me 5 years to accept that
the Red and White Taverna was no more and that I had to join this new fandangled multi forum, multi threaded dark corner of the Interweb.
 

GPG: 15 Years Old Today (ish)

hobbsy said:
It took me 5 years to accept that
the Red and White Taverna was no more and that I had to join this new fandangled multi forum, multi threaded dark corner of the Interweb.
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Nonsense you seen I joined and a few days later took the plunge yourself almost 10 years ago:)
 

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Sounds pathetic but it is almost impossible to remember a pre-GPG era (in some senses). Not seen many better sites linked to our opponents over the years so well done to all involved.
 

GPG: 15 Years Old Today (ish)

Downbeat Bee said:
Sounds pathetic but it is almost impossible to remember a pre-GPG era (in some senses). Not seen many better sites linked to our opponents over the years so well done to all involved.
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I have vague memories of discussions about Hermann Hreidersson on the previous iteration

The GPG is unique and epic :)
 

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Downbeat Bee said:
Sounds pathetic but it is almost impossible to remember a pre-GPG era (in some senses). Not seen many better sites linked to our opponents over the years so well done to all involved.
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It's been OK........but it's no ClubCall is it??....... 0898 12 11 08........
 

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Downbeat Bee said:
Sounds pathetic but it is almost impossible to remember a pre-GPG era (in some senses). Not seen many better sites linked to our opponents over the years so well done to all involved.
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Not sure I've seen any better boards linked to other clubs. It's definitely the best, which befits the best club. Well done to all :beer:
 

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How long did the Red and White Taverna run before GPG? I think I would of been there. Does the 15 years of the GPG include the software upgrades cos it wasnt like this in the old days was it? God, 15 years and me memory's gone!
 

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Bigbee said:
How long did the Red and White Taverna run before GPG? I think I would of been there. Does the 15 years of the GPG include the software upgrades cos it wasnt like this in the old days was it? God, 15 years and me memory's gone!
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Early 1998, Red and White Taverna started
 

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WOO HOO, I'm on the first page of the list! ;)

My wife looked at me as if I am (we are) really weird when I mentioned previously how long I've been on the GPG. I only met her in 2003 though so it pre dates our relationship. I think my long running "The ladies have their summer gear on" thread needs to be kept quiet as I may have started that post 2003... :D
 

GPG: 15 Years Old Today (ish)

lol i remember posting on the old one as I did it at uni and that was around late 99 or very early 2000
 

GPG: 15 Years Old Today (ish)

Is there any link to that red and white taverna somewhere in cyber space
 

GPG: 15 Years Old Today (ish)

Quality!!!! Keep up the good work Banana and all the other mods.
 

GPG: 15 Years Old Today (ish)

Lurked anonomously for months or would have made the list.
 

GPG: 15 Years Old Today (ish)

The Red & White Taverna started late 97 or early 98 and became the GPG in the summer of 98. But it didn't become this style of forum until 2000. The early joining dates were corrupted at some stage, so aren't reliable. I took over the running of the GPG from Paul Jones and together with Pauly Paul moved it to the forum style. But without Banana coming on board when he did, there's no way it would have become the success it is. The only other club I have seen with a forum as good as ours is Crystal Palace.
 

GPG: 15 Years Old Today (ish)

HB GPG

I'm a comparative new Bee compared with the first 100.

Nearly 10 years for me.
 

GPG: 15 Years Old Today (ish)

Happy Birthday and thanks to all that made it happen and who continue to allow it to happen
 

GPG: 15 Years Old Today (ish)

I reckon the GPG is the best football forum/board I've come across. Well done to all - especially keeping it ad free
 

GPG: 15 Years Old Today (ish)

Fair play. The GPG is an excellent forum for Brentford fans.

I dread to think how many hours I've wasted on here over the years though.
 

GPG: 15 Years Old Today (ish)

Edmundo said:
The Red & White Taverna started late 97 or early 98 and became the GPG in the summer of 98. But it didn't become this style of forum until 2000. The early joining dates were corrupted at some stage, so aren't reliable. I took over the running of the GPG from Paul Jones and together with Pauly Paul moved it to the forum style. But without Banana coming on board when he did, there's no way it would have become the success it is. The only other club I have seen with a forum as good as ours is Crystal Palace.
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Thank you for the background and the name of the older formats. Have had a long running debate with my wife about which was older the GPG or mumsnet (we also debate more highbrow stuff too like who was more reticent Kierkegaard or Descartes) your posting above means I finally win :) and also confirms my memory of reading the GPG around the Noades era and the signing of Hermann and you as Moderator in Chief - it is now an institution in every sense - or as they say up here "pure mental by the way!"
 

GPG: 15 Years Old Today (ish)

Congrats.i remember in about 1999 on the old taverna about six of us sponsored a round robin for the young bees.we through in about fifty quid from memory anyone on here remember that. Unfortunely it was in the days of noades so they got no funding from the club.
 

GPG: 15 Years Old Today (ish)

GPG: 15 Years Old Today (ish)

sonofabee said:
The Voice and Northampton Bee, they're the Daddies!
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They'd like too but haven't got the dough or the balls. lol

They prefer to hide behind a keyboard and screen. ;)
 

GPG: 15 Years Old Today (ish)

It's a pretty good medium, the GPG, although some feel it's cliquey, some feel it's bullish and others feel it's run by the football club. It's only what you want to make it.

The GPG for a message board is good. Beesotted, for their pre, during & post match videos & podcasts, have a niche which they cover really well. The clubs Instagram, Facebook and Beesplayer is excellent. Then BIAS and Beesotted's twitter coverage - Facebook too - is very good as well. Every supporter will find a form of media they can use and get along with. It's all about a blend. :)
 

GPG: 15 Years Old Today (ish)

I make no.49 in the list which surprises me but the one surprise is Banana hasnt visted since jan 1970. Shocking did he go back in time?
 
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