Ben Parkinson

[Nudga]

What an inspiration this guy is, now i'm not renowned for my emotional side but I had to hold it together watching Ben walk across to the half way line. Absolutely fantastic, a true Hero.

[Not Now Kato]

If only our team had the same guts and determination.......

Hero Ben, a real hero.

[RoversGirl1991]

Had tears in my eyes. So inspirational.

[Bentley Bullet]

When he walked out to Bowie's 'Heroes ' it choked me up. what an inspiration, what a guy.

[LongbridgeMGRover]

Yes that was amazing. And it puts everything else into perspective. What followed this was a game. Nothing more, it was just a game.

[mrfrostsdad]

Absolutely.
Best post on here tonight!

[bellevuebhoy]

I cried me eyes out and I'm no blind patriot , really did put football into perspective , bring on next week , let's do this !

[Belle-Vue-Ghost]

I saw a video on Facebook this morning of him coming onto the pitch. Truly inspirational! Had me in bits.

Promotion or no promotion, who gives a stuff. Inspirational people like Ben Parkinson is what life is really all about!

[Crowle Rover]

Have to admit there were a few tears from me when he walked out.

Absolute hero!

[IDM]

I couldn't agree more.  Puts the disappointment of the result yesterday, the criticism of the players and the manager into real perspective.

I was thinking of starting a thread about how much (or not) promotion really matters against the backdrop of the life issues we all face, but I needn't bother now.

[Bentley Bullet]

The whole pre-match experience was very well done, I thought. Great choice of music, timed perfectly. The Wild Rover version is a great entrance choice.

A great start to a perfect day........Well almost.

[Filo]

The whole pre-match experience was very well done, I thought. Great choice of music, timed perfectly. The Wild Rover version is a great entrance choice.

A great start to a perfect day........Well almost.

It`d be even better if the crowd adopted it and sang along word for word.

[RedJ]

The whole pre-match experience was very well done, I thought. Great choice of music, timed perfectly. The Wild Rover version is a great entrance choice.

A great start to a perfect day........Well almost.

It`d be even better if the crowd adopted it and sang along word for word.

Agreed. Don't understand why we wait until it's stopped only to go on to sing our own version often half a minute after it's ended.

[silent majority]

The whole pre-match experience was very well done, I thought. Great choice of music, timed perfectly. The Wild Rover version is a great entrance choice.

A great start to a perfect day........Well almost.

It`d be even better if the crowd adopted it and sang along word for word.

Even better if the drummer stopped playing over the top of it, he has been asked politely.

[mutleyrover]

The whole pre-match experience was very well done, I thought. Great choice of music, timed perfectly. The Wild Rover version is a great entrance choice.

A great start to a perfect day........Well almost.

Yes the pre match experience was excellent and credit should go to the club.  Ben is an inspiration and it was great to see him out there on  the pitch receiving such a fantastic reception.

Unfortunately, the team failed to deliver on this occasion and the after match parade was a total farce.  Who makes these decisions to take the team off to then come back out 20-30 mins later to an almost empty stadium?  Very disappointing treatment of the fans making them wait that length of time and really needs investigating so an explanation and apology can be issued IMO.

[The Red Baron]

IMHO they should have cancelled the "lap of honour." I don't suppose the players wanted to be part of it. I certainly didn't and just wanted to get back in my car and drive home- which I did.

Tough on those who waited 20-odd minutes. Either do it right after the game or forget about it. We had nowt to celebrate yesterday, because the job isn't done.   

[IDM]

Bump....

Bringing this thread back - well the first part of it anyway - to remind folks about putting things into perspective....

[bobjimwilly]

I didn't get there in time to see Ben walk on to the pitch (bloody traffic lights on white rose way  )
has anyone got a link to a video?

[eastender]

I didn't get there in time to see Ben walk on to the pitch (bloody traffic lights on white rose way  )
has anyone got a link to a video?

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151612911365972&l=3082769020644777771

[bobjimwilly]

Thanks for the link. That video leaves you speechless. He truly is an inspiration.

[CraigyBoy]

I watched him on saturday with mixed feelings. What a brave, brave fella - for a start. And what a disgrace that he's in that position.

Sorry for me strong feelings on this subject - and it's me first post too.

[IDM]

Bump... lest we forget....

[Dagenham Rover]

Free Press Video

http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/community/video-brave-ben-parkinson-strides-out-for-doncaster-rovers-1-5605285