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Gas Girls to unveil their latest signing
Marking the success of Bristol Rovers Women in successive seasons and the steady rise of female attendance, the club’s newest mascot – Irene – will soon be revealed.
The mascot will make her first public appearance on August 1 at the Festival Funday at the Memorial Ground alongside the club’s longstanding mascot, Captain Gas.
Irene and Captain Gas will feature together in future community events highlighting the club’s commitment to inclusivity.
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Her name is a tribute to the Gasheads’ anthem Goodnight, Irene, originally sung by Leadbelly.
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Following the steady rise of Bristol Rovers Women in the last five years, including winning the South West Regional Women’s Football League, there has been an upturn in attendance of female supporters and younger fans at the Memorial Stadium.
Adam Tutton, chief executive of Bristol Rovers Community Trust, said: “We are delighted to welcome Irene to the Bristol Rovers family. As a Club that holds equality and diversity at its heart, we felt it vital that our club mascots represented our whole fan base.
“With the increase in the number of younger and female fans attending matches, we wanted to provide another mascot to support Captain Gas in entertaining and welcoming fans to the Mem.
“How the two of them get on is yet to be seen, but I have no doubt fans will enjoy the opportunity for a photo with Irene!”
Irene and Captain Gas will meet supporters at every home game and attend various club, Community Trust and school events throughout the 2024/25 campaign.
Bristol Rovers Women will kick off their season at the Memorial Stadium against last year’s title contenders, A.F.C. Bournemouth on Sunday, August 18.
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