Quote from: Campsall rover on Today at 05:45:33 pm

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Quote from: GazLaz on Today at 10:36:16 am

Somehow we need to find a way to replicate the attendance and atmosphere of Fridays game in the first home game.

Although it’s will be difficult it won’t be impossible. It will just take creativity and hard work. One for the marketing team to get stuck into over the next few months.

Fully agree.  I feel like the club has started to build and get to a place where people in Doncaster are getting on board with it.  The atmosphere in the stadium has been really strong from the fans most of the season and there's a feeling in me we can get back to 7000 crowds again.  The stadium is fine when we start to get towards that kind of crowd, the 5000s feel too sparse and we should be getting bigger than that.

BFYP we averaged 7.100 this season in the 23 home league games.
We only had big away support from Notts C, Mansfield, Grimsby, Stockport, Bradford & Wrexham.

Next season the away support could be down on average with, Stockport, Wrexham & Mansfield all promoted. They will be replaced with only Chesterfield who will bring a large following.

If we are are top end of the league consistently then I think we can attract 7,500 ave at least home fans.
I would be disappointed if our ave gate isn’t over 8.000 to 8.500 next season. I think the Grant McCann factor is massive. I have never seen a manager who is so popular at DRFC before in my time, inc Billy Bremner & SOD
Think just the fact that GM is the manager puts 1.000+ on the gate.
Would we have been averaging 6.000 gates between August and January if we had Scofield, McSheffrey or even Wellens as our manager with the results we were getting. I don’t think so. We would have been down to 4.500 gates.

Can’t wait for next season. I am sure if we don’t get the current loanees back then GM will get his recruitment right and they will be adequately replaced.

14/1 for the title. That’s good value for those that like a bet. We should be 7/1 imo.

Think there will be money for us if we sign well. Remember there’s only a 6% implied chance increase between 14/1 and 7/1. It’s not a huge difference.

Gaz, what is implied increase in chance and how do you get 6%?

  Next season is going to be completely different from what we have been used to. the kick off times days we play are going to be dictated by the sponsors of the league for TV and broadcasting.
  Travelling to away games could become quite a different experience with the variation of kick off times dictated by others and most games being available to watch.

Despite the obvious disappointment in the outcome on Friday, this club has built up some incredible momentum over the last few months. It feels like everyone is talking about us, everyone is interested, and we saw that the people will turn out in the masses to watch a successful team.

First and foremost, retaining our manager is the single most important thing. I’m sure there’ll always be some level of interest in him as he’s a quality manager. But, further to the raw post match interview, it was good to see him put out a tweet indicating he’s already looking to next season with us. I’ve never known our fan base to fall in love with a manager quite like we have with McCann, and his whole persona is absolutely crucial to our success.

I can see exactly why McCann has imposed tight deadlines on the reminding players that we are wanting to sign onto new deals. We need to know where we stand ASAP so we can crack on with building on the recent momentum. Depending on what happens there, the team may not need major surgery, but we need to strike quickly and keep that buzz around the place ready for next season.

As I see it, these are the areas we need confirmation on as soon as realistically possible.

GK - if there is any chance at all of signing TLT then what an investment that would be. If not then we need to secure a commanding presence in goal. It sounds harsh, but we won’t get promoted with Jones or Lawlor as number one.

RB - we need someone to come in and compete with Sterry like Senior will with Maxwell on the left

Craig - he won’t be coming back so we need to replace him. He was a massive part of our upturn in form with his ability to both receive the ball and win the ball.

Biggins - he’s genuinely played his way into contention for a new deal. If we don’t keep him then we need to replace with some energy in the middle.

Molyneux - hopefully he signs a new deal. If he doesn’t then we need to bring in a replacement.

Haks - as above. If the price is reasonable then we need to sign him. If not then look elsewhere.

Biamou - personally I’d offer a deal when fit and I’d be happy with him, Ironside and Miller competing up front.

Whilst there’s work to do, that’s nowhere near the major surgery that’s been needed in other recent close seasons, and much of the above is dependent on retention rather than revolution. Let’s get our business done and then have a real crack at this league next season. We have a real chance to rebuild a club that makes Doncaster proud and I’m confident that’s exactly what Terry Bramall is wanting.

Quote from: graingrover on Today at 04:53:37 pm

As far as Adelakun is concerned the same message that Grant  has expressed.to those out of contract will apply .He will no doubt be made an offer and I would imagine the very latest of fates  GRant would tolerate  would be thst of the end of current contracts  ie 30 June .
Nixon and LTL ate both under contract at Hull still till then ?

I'm pretty sure TLT is under contract at Hull. Quick Google of our announcement suggests he signed a 3 year contract in 2022, which would see him there another year.