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Viking Chat => Viking Chat => Topic started by: Padge_DRFC on November 17, 2021, 06:00:05 am
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Now confirmed as Saturday 3pm.
Also tenner a ticket. Well done both teams on agreeing that. Hopefully word will spread and get a decent crowd in. We're not bad to watch at home as well.
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A quid a kid too
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Excellent! Well done the club for this. Should improve the attendance from both sides i would have thought. Looking forward to the game actually. Respite from the league and a game against a side who we should be able to beat just about, but who will be backed by a sizeable away following to make up for that. Intriguing but nervous at the same time.
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3pm. ? Syp will be happy.
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Well done to the club for listening if they hadn’t already decided. Hope we get ten thousand plus in.
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No chance
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Down to the fans again to promote this.
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No chance
You never know, Vic.
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We just need to get 7.5k home fans in. They might get 2.5k at these prices A win on Saturday and a bit of letting people know it's possible
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If Rovers were to win and get the dream third round draw then ticket preference for the third round should perhaps go to those who attended the Mansfield and Scunny games first and then secondly, who ever attended the Mansfield game.
That might encourage people to buy tickets for the second round match.
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Stags took 1355 to Sunderland, they have an allocation of 2000 for us,, my mate a lifelong Stags supporter reckons they will easily sell their allocation. Question then is will they get another allocation?
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Stags took 1355 to Sunderland, they have an allocation of 2000 for us,, my mate a lifelong Stags supporter reckons they will easily sell their allocation. Question then is will they get another allocation?
There's no reason why they shouldn't.
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If Rovers were to win and get the dream third round draw then ticket preference for the third round should perhaps go to those who attended the Mansfield and Scunny games first and then secondly, who ever attended the Mansfield game.
That might encourage people to buy tickets for the second round match.
I might be wrong, mate, but I believe ST holders get first dibs for FA Cup tickets.
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If Rovers were to win and get the dream third round draw then ticket preference for the third round should perhaps go to those who attended the Mansfield and Scunny games first and then secondly, who ever attended the Mansfield game.
That might encourage people to buy tickets for the second round match.
I might be wrong, mate, but I believe ST holders get first dibs for FA Cup tickets.
Yes they do of course SS.
My thoughts could still be applied after STs get first dibs.
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Got our tickets today. Actually really looking forward to this game. Not often that can be said about playing Mansfield. :lol:
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Apparently they’re being given another 1200 tickets after selling the initial 2500 out before general sale.
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Apparently they’re being given another 1200 tickets after selling the initial 2500 out before general sale.
Oh great. They will have close to half of the total fans in the ground then. Should make it easier for our team, not.
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A quid a kid too
Thats BB & SS done for cos even their kids, kids , kids aren't kids ;)
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Apparently they’re being given another 1200 tickets after selling the initial 2500 out before general sale.
Oh great. They will have close to half of the total fans in the ground then. Should make it easier for our team, not.
teckon there will be 9500 there so really only about a 1/3
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I thought the backing our fans, especially the Black Bank at the back of the goal was fantastic yesterday, much more vocal than Lincoln's support.
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To say they have nearly 3000 fans in their end i have to say i hardly heard them from my spot in the South Stand.
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As you know hound I sit in the West Stand, The support of the Black Bank was the best I have heard for ages, led by the drummer who must have been knackered at the end of the game.
I thought it was great and hope it becomes a feature of our home games.
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As you know hound I sit in the West Stand, The support of the Black Bank was the best I have heard for ages, led by the drummer who must have been knackered at the end of the game.
I thought it was great and hope it becomes a feature of our home games.
Brian, i was talking about the Lincoln fans mate.
Perhaps i should have made that clearer.
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Sorry Hound, I knew you were I was just praising our fans your intensions were clear to me mate. The drummer really got them going, the Lincoln fans for their part were quiet compared with the Black Bank.
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Agree about the Lincoln fans. Surprisingly subdued to be kind to them.
The 400 Cambridge fans a month ago made much more noise.
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Last time the Lincoln fans came to the KMS they were terrific, agree that on Saturday they were muted
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3130 sold by the Stags, they'll outnumber us at this rate
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3130 sold by the Stags, they'll outnumber us at this rate
That's good going. Really anticipating this game now as it is a break from the league woes and could be a bumper crowd with the potential of it being an entertaining game for a change. I'm up for the cup! :scarf:
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Blood & thunder cup tie.
I'll be enjoying it from the safety of a Christmas market.
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Blood & thunder cup tie.
I'll be enjoying it from the safety of a Christmas market.
Which one MR?
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Mansfield
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Blood & thunder cup tie.
I'll be enjoying it from the safety of a Christmas market.
Which one MR?
Lincoln! Hoping it's not as stressful as my usual Saturday.
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It's arguably our biggest game of the season based on the January transfer budget and getting to round 3.
Does the whole fan base know it's a tenner and quid a kid?
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Was looking forward to this game, but worried now that it will turn out to be yet another embarrassment. How do we win a cup tie when we can’t hit the target? Or defend? This has got banana skin written all over it.
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Anyone feeling a bit less confident about this game? Mansfield won away again this week.
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I'm afraid it'll be feet up in front of the telly in the warmth next week for me.
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Most important game of the season now and hope as many will get down as possible. January budget sounds like it relies on getting to the third round.
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Agree with all of this and, much as we all want RW to succeed, I think (hope) that the Board will see it as a key to whether we stick with RW. Win and he deserves another transfer window, but if as many suspect Mansfield show that we would struggle to be competitive in the bottom half of League 2, I think he should go, whatever the excuses. I know RW’s defenders will point out that there are always shocks in the cup but the point is it wouldn’t be a shock to us. This has to be our most inept team in years, and the overriding emotions watching them are boredom and anger. I know that further change is destabilising but there has to be signs that RW can turn this around and, if we do get relegated, be able to get us back up. If he can’t show the motivation and tactical skills to beat a League 2 team at home in such a huge game for us I think keeping him would be more of a gamble than making a change.
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The positive is that we are at home and we play a bit better at home and don't have such a bad home record overall. Can't see any other positives tbh so hopefully that will be the difference.
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Agree with all of this and, much as we all want RW to succeed, I think (hope) that the Board will see it as a key to whether we stick with RW. Win and he deserves another transfer window, but if as many suspect Mansfield show that we would struggle to be competitive in the bottom half of League 2, I think he should go, whatever the excuses. I know RW’s defenders will point out that there are always shocks in the cup but the point is it wouldn’t be a shock to us. This has to be our most inept team in years, and the overriding emotions watching them are boredom and anger. I know that further change is destabilising but there has to be signs that RW can turn this around and, if we do get relegated, be able to get us back up. If he can’t show the motivation and tactical skills to beat a League 2 team at home in such a huge game for us I think keeping him would be more of a gamble than making a change.
I think that’s a fair assessment of where we are & a fair judgement to make regarding RW’s capability as a manager to put out a Rovers side that can get a result, at home, against a mid table L2 outfit.
A defeat in a game in which a win could bring huge & much needed revenue into the club with the possibility of a big draw in the next round, would not only floor the fans but I feel would have a devastating & irreparable effect on the players.
Could RW pick them up for the challenges that lie ahead, I would fear not.
In my opinion, injuries or not, a defeat would cast serious doubt on RW’s competence as a coach.
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I notice that Mansfield regularly have a 'fans gallery' on their official site after each game. A photographer takes a load of photos of the fans and puts them on the website.
Then i look at our galleries after our games, like the Burton one on the DRFC website and no fans pictured. Why can't DRFC give a platform to fans, especially away who have travelled and express their pride and thanks to travelling fans by having a fans gallery?
Easy to do and makes fans feel a part of the club.
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As I said to my Mansfield supporting pal
You only need to score 1 to win
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As I said to my Mansfield supporting pal
You only need to score 1 to win
We don't.
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The "you" I was referring to in that conversation with my friend was obviously Mansfield
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I notice that Mansfield regularly have a 'fans gallery' on their official site after each game. A photographer takes a load of photos of the fans and puts them on the website.
Then i look at our galleries after our games, like the Burton one on the DRFC website and no fans pictured. Why can't DRFC give a platform to fans, especially away who have travelled and express their pride and thanks to travelling fans by having a fans gallery?
Easy to do and makes fans feel a part of the club.
Don’t you have agree in person to have your picture published in a paper or magazine, also the taking photos of under 18s isn’t allowed unless parental consent is given.
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I notice that Mansfield regularly have a 'fans gallery' on their official site after each game. A photographer takes a load of photos of the fans and puts them on the website.
Then i look at our galleries after our games, like the Burton one on the DRFC website and no fans pictured. Why can't DRFC give a platform to fans, especially away who have travelled and express their pride and thanks to travelling fans by having a fans gallery?
Easy to do and makes fans feel a part of the club.
Don’t you have agree in person to have your picture published in a paper or magazine, also the taking photos of under 18s isn’t allowed unless parental consent is given.
Even if so, cannot this be done?
Anyway, i reckon if Mansfield come with a battling mindset and work rate they'll win. We are so fragile at the moment. We need a start like we got v MK Dons when we actually looked really good for the first 15 and the proceeded to look astonishingly bad for the remainer.
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It's arguably our biggest game of the season based on the January transfer budget and getting to round 3.
Does the whole fan base know it's a tenner and quid a kid?
Probably not. SHOUT IT OUT A BIT LOUDER so everyone can hear.
Must admit not seen any promotion of this game and prices. Our marketing is slipping also which is of a major concern.
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Stags won’t be short of support for this Sat. They have sold out their 3300 allocation. Looking at their forum they smell blood too and will be coming into the game with some confidence.
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Just looking at the online ticket selector for this sat game. It’s fair to say , this is not looking like the good people of Doncaster are captivated by this years FA cup so far.
The two blocks behind the goal In the ss have very very few tickets sold.
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I can’t be here on Saturday so I’ll make a donation to the club.
That way rather than getting a third of £10 they can keep the lot.
One less on the gate but more in the kitty.
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I’ve stuck up for
Just looking at the online ticket selector for this sat game. It’s fair to say , this is not looking like the good people of Doncaster are captivated by this years FA cup so far.
The two blocks behind the goal In the ss have very very few tickets sold.
I’ve stuck up for the board and the club countless times but I’ve just been on the official website and it’s like there isn’t even a game going on on Saturday, never mind advertising the reduced admission, absolutely indefensible!
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I’ve stuck up for Just looking at the online ticket selector for this sat game. It’s fair to say , this is not looking like the good people of Doncaster are captivated by this years FA cup so far.
The two blocks behind the goal In the ss have very very few tickets sold.
I’ve stuck up for the board and the club countless times but I’ve just been on the official website and it’s like there isn’t even a game going on on Saturday, never mind advertising the reduced admission, absolutely indefensible!
Marketed the hell out of Bonfire night.
Absolute shambles. Always been crap at it.
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This really is concerning.
What is the point in having reduced admissions in a game where everyone has to pay if it is not publicised. And publicised heavily.
What is the marketing Dept at the club doing. Not a lot it would seem particularly at a time we need to muster all the support we can get.
You just get the feeling the whole club has gone into some sort of malaise since the Covid epidemic surfaced.
Come on DRFC wake up. We need to get our act together sharpish both on and off the field.
This is the 1st time I have ever had a go at the off the field management but I think it is justified right now.
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Maybe a sticky for the week on this forum for starters? No point waiting on marketers at Rovers
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Equally loads of STH like me won't be going. Would I go if we were a better team? Yes I probably would.
When there's compromises and other things to do for people it's a tough sell cheap or not.
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It would be great to have a run in the cup and perform well, it might draw a few people to come again if they buy the tenner ticket. We need all the support we can get at the minute.
I actually think we will win both cup ties.
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If you’re not going to market it you might as well keep it a full price. Maybe it’s worth someone on here in contact with the club giving them a shake.
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Probably don't want a big crowd as it would suggest more would come at a lower price. However reading comments on here it's not price and some can't be arsed.
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Probably don't want a big crowd as it would suggest more would come at a lower price. However reading comments on here it's not price and some can't be arsed.
I'm going,but after going to Burton I can why people would save their money after watching that shower of shit we had to watch ,a lot left at half time as well on Saturday
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I'll be there and I'm expecting a win, the current situation we find ourselves in means this game will act as a pressure relief valve for the team, they will have a feeling of respite from the turgid league campaign which should subconsciously allow then to express themselves better. Who knows, they may even attempt to follow the game plan this week!!
What we need is our support to get out there and back the team, when the crowd have attempted to raise their effort at home this season there has been light at the end of the tunnel from the team.
All is not lost, two cup wins are there for the taking.
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Plenty of time to go until the weekend, stop panicking. The marketing team need to do a lot more though, that’s undeniable
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https://tickets.clubdoncaster.co.uk/en-GB/categories/rovershome
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I’ve stuck up for Just looking at the online ticket selector for this sat game. It’s fair to say , this is not looking like the good people of Doncaster are captivated by this years FA cup so far.
The two blocks behind the goal In the ss have very very few tickets sold.
I’ve stuck up for the board and the club countless times but I’ve just been on the official website and it’s like there isn’t even a game going on on Saturday, never mind advertising the reduced admission, absolutely indefensible!
It’s not just this side of the club that is slipping, do we have a media team anymore ? Most clubs have Video interviews with their manger/players within an hour or so after the game. Us ? Absolutely nothing....
Also when the team is being announced on the big screen on a game day only half of our team actually have a photo appear when there name is ready out. Surly it’s not that hard to get someone with a camera to take a picture of each player...... standards are slipping in every step of the club
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I think the only ones without pictures are the youth players
Agree that the marketing has been poor - just looked at the website and they are still hosting games from 2019 as highlights
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I think the only ones without pictures are the youth players
Agree that the marketing has been poor - just looked at the website and they are still hosting games from 2019 as highlights
It’s a lot of the first team Players too. Bostock, Dodoo, Vilca, Barlow, Hwulua from memory didn’t have one either
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Just noticed Oxford and Shrewsbury home games are 30 quid for both combined. Came across it when looking for Mansfield tickets. Again what's the point in an offer without advertising it.
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I opted to receive regular emails when offered that option.
I think that fans who didn’t opt in to receive emails, calls or posts are not allowed to be contacted by the club under the data protection rules.
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I know not everyone is on Twitter and FB. However it's not hard to post it several times a week. Yet all I know is we've struck a great partnership with Ringways these days.
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Just noticed Oxford and Shrewsbury home games are 30 quid for both combined. Came across it when looking for Mansfield tickets. Again what's the point in an offer without advertising it.
I got a email about it and I’m a season ticket holder and also sure I have seen it elsewhere and was also mentioned at the last home game against lincoln