Author Topic: Apologies to the club (Read 2596 times)

phil old leake · « on January 30, 2020, 02:11:35 pm by phil old leake »

I have been quite negative on here spouting off about how I thought the club wouldn’t sign anyone of any consequence
It would appear that I was wrong and the 2 players that have come in on paper should help push us into the top 6
I just wish i could be there on Saturday to hopefully see them both start
Well done DRFC

« **on:** January 30, 2020, 02:11:35 pm »

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Monkcaster_Rover · « **Reply #1 on** January 30, 2020, 02:13:26 pm by Monkcaster_Rover »

Fair play.

silent majority · « **Reply #2 on** January 30, 2020, 02:13:39 pm by silent majority »

Quote from: phil old leake on January 30, 2020, 02:11:35 pm

I have been quite negative on here spouting off about how I thought the club wouldn’t sign anyone of any consequence
It would appear that I was wrong and the 2 players that have come in on paper should help push us into the top 6
I just wish i could be there on Saturday to hopefully see them both start
Well done DRFC

Excellent post!

Well done.

Donny Exile in York · « **Reply #3 on** January 30, 2020, 02:17:01 pm by Donny Exile in York »

Likewise I have aired my frustrations on here.. it has took 5 months and to the end of January to get some forwards in but they have played and scored at our level, young enough to get better and progress higher and we have done well.. well done DRFC.. I did recall the other day how we fought off a bid for Marquis at the end of Jan last year which showed our intent and likewise the club have done it again with two potentially very good forward signings..

Paul Simpson · « **Reply #4 on** January 30, 2020, 02:20:50 pm by Paul Simpson »

Well said!! I think most of us have been pessimistic at times born out of frustration.
It’s all looking very positive now . Come on you reds!! Thanks DRFC 👍

Campsall rover · « **Reply #5 on** January 30, 2020, 02:21:32 pm by Campsall rover »

Quote from: phil old leake on January 30, 2020, 02:11:35 pm

I have been quite negative on here spouting off about how I thought the club wouldn’t sign anyone of any consequence
It would appear that I was wrong and the 2 players that have come in on paper should help push us into the top 6
I just wish i could be there on Saturday to hopefully see them both start
Well done DRFC

Nice one. Respect for that.

Just wish one or two more on here would hold their hands up and admit they are not always right.
Especially in regard to the backing the board give to the manager.
We are not a club that’s going to gamble it’s future away. Very lucky to have our owners, just tragic some can’t see it, or just don’t want to see it.

I certainly got it wrong as thought any striker we would get would be another loan one.
Hold my hands up on that one.

RoversAlias · « **Reply #6 on** January 30, 2020, 02:24:16 pm by RoversAlias »

Fair play for that Phil, and Donny Exile.

Hopefully the more pessimistic contingent in the fanbase can have a bit of renewed faith in the club and those tasked with taking us forward now. They've earned it I reckon.

roversdude · « **Reply #7 on** January 30, 2020, 02:27:02 pm by roversdude »

Well done guys

silent majority · « **Reply #8 on** January 30, 2020, 02:30:34 pm by silent majority »

It's fair to say that feeling apprehensive about our activity up until the last few days was warranted.

But it's how certain posters put that across that separates the supporter base. Personally I have faith in the club to do the right thing, and try to reflect that when I'm commenting.

graingrover · « **Reply #9 on** January 30, 2020, 02:31:56 pm by graingrover »

Allow me this moment of philosophy ..let it be a life lesson not to screw up your days with worry about things ..the future is not yet written and today is for sure ours to enjoy .

ss1953 · « **Reply #10 on** January 30, 2020, 02:38:51 pm by ss1953 »

Great to hear fans getting behind the team again.

One of the reasons I thought people were getting frustrated was the speculative names that were being put forward and then nothing happened. I was extremely pleased with both signings and completely surprised by who they were. Nothing was revealed until the Shrews local paper blew the whistle on Fejiri Okenabirhie.

Well done to the Rovers team who conducted the search and signings without letting the cat out of the bag.

Looks like we are going to have to deal with the way Rovers negotiate, and not get fussed when we have no news.
I can't ever see Darren getting garrulous!!

IDM · « **Reply #11 on** January 30, 2020, 02:41:13 pm by IDM »

The impatience of some fans on here, and also on Twitter, was particularly irritating as was the unfounded criticism of club, board, chairman etc..

Respect to the OP. Much more optimism about the place now..

phil old leake · « **Reply #12 on** January 30, 2020, 02:43:05 pm by phil old leake »

I’ve always been behind the team and have always been glad the board run the club in a proper manner

I’d just lost hope of anyone decent coming in. I’m glad to admit I was wrong.

Again good on the club and DM

Maybe the lad from villa might sign which would absolutely top it off

Prez · « **Reply #13 on** January 30, 2020, 02:45:59 pm by Prez »

I knew we would sign 2 strikers right at the end of the window.

Honestly i did. Honestly.

Donnywolf · « **Reply #14 on** January 30, 2020, 02:46:32 pm by Donnywolf »

Quote from: phil old leake on January 30, 2020, 02:11:35 pm

I have been quite negative on here spouting off about how I thought the club wouldn’t sign anyone of any consequence
It would appear that I was wrong and the 2 players that have come in on paper should help push us into the top 6
I just wish i could be there on Saturday to hopefully see them both start
Well done DRFC

Yes a good post and dont worry. I am off Saturday so will add a cheer for you.

So thats 2 per Rovers goal -= 6. Be ironic if the 2 newbies were both on the scoresheet as well

Spilsby Red · « **Reply #15 on** January 30, 2020, 03:09:50 pm by Spilsby Red »

Have said all along, we have great owners. A great manager. People want things to happen straight away. We are lucky to have a well run club

philsky · « **Reply #16 on** January 30, 2020, 03:30:27 pm by philsky »

Quote from: phil old leake on January 30, 2020, 02:11:35 pm

I have been quite negative on here spouting off about how I thought the club wouldn’t sign anyone of any consequence
It would appear that I was wrong and the 2 players that have come in on paper should help push us into the top 6
I just wish i could be there on Saturday to hopefully see them both start
Well done DRFC

Likewise - i know i know bugger all and as usual I was wrong about ambition !!

Colin C No.3 · « **Reply #17 on** January 30, 2020, 04:07:38 pm by Colin C No.3 »

As I’ve said on another thread, hats off to you for coming on here & happily taking your slice of humble pie.

Now onwards & upwards & anyone who comes on the forum before Saturdays game with a negative post needs jumping on. Metaphorically of course.

Spud · « **Reply #18 on** January 30, 2020, 04:15:50 pm by Spud »

Is it safe to start reading again now? 🙈😁🙈

Chris Black come back · « **Reply #19 on** January 30, 2020, 04:20:32 pm by Chris Black come back »

The most laughable element was the conspiracy theorists - there MUST be something wrong if we haven’t signed anyone yet. Errr or maybe it was just getting the right deals for the right players at the right time, rather than on a timescale to suit the impatient and panic merchants.

Al4475 · « **Reply #20 on** January 30, 2020, 04:27:47 pm by Al4475 »

With all due respect to the fact that I don't go to games anywhere as much now as I have done up until a couple of years ago - I'd just like to say that, with thanks to my time on both the Board of the VSC and the supporters board - that I think the club is in (in everything bar league position) the best shape it has ever been in.

I have, still do and always will trust in the rovers current board to deliver on their promises - I appreciate they do things slower than most would like - but it's not a quick fix running a football club that is needed - it's a proper long term aim to keep the club alive, competing at the highest table it can with some great people in high positions at the club pulling in the same direction.

The current top table at drfc is one of the best around and long may that continue - they put in full due diligence searches on just about everything they can. Yes there are still (and always will be) areas to improve - be that big things like manager/player salaries, profit/loss margins and the playing/coaching facilities down to the smaller things like sorting the catering out long term.

I (despite my absence on match days over the last couple of seasons or so) am immensely proud of my club and the people that run it - long may it continue!

It's far easier said than done to 'have patience' but as rovers fans that commodity is a valuable one which takes some breeding!

wilts rover · « **Reply #21 on** January 30, 2020, 05:08:22 pm by wilts rover »

Again, respect where it's due to people who are big enough to admit they were wrong/mistaken.

Onwards and upwards.

Michael Gibson · « **Reply #22 on** January 30, 2020, 05:24:50 pm by Michael Gibson »

Are these the two strikers with a better record than marquis????

ravenrover · « **Reply #23 on** January 30, 2020, 05:26:17 pm by ravenrover »

When he came or when he left?

IDM · « **Reply #24 on** January 30, 2020, 05:28:13 pm by IDM »

Quote from: Michael Gibson on January 30, 2020, 05:24:50 pm

Are these the two strikers with a better record than marquis????

We have signed two strikers of a great age, proven at this level. On permanent signings too..

What’s not to like.?

Glyn_Wigley · « **Reply #25 on** January 30, 2020, 05:36:03 pm by Glyn_Wigley »

Quote from: Michael Gibson on January 30, 2020, 05:24:50 pm

Are these the two strikers with a better record than marquis????

Are you the t**t who said we wouldn't sign anyone?

Filo · « **Reply #26 on** January 30, 2020, 05:37:35 pm by Filo »

Quote from: Michael Gibson on January 30, 2020, 05:24:50 pm

Are these the two strikers with a better record than marquis????

Previous to DRFC Marquis was a 1in 4 striker, at DRFC he was a 1 in 2 striker, at his present club he is a 1 in 4 striker

Colin C No.3 · « **Reply #27 on** January 30, 2020, 05:38:05 pm by Colin C No.3 »

Quote from: Michael Gibson on January 30, 2020, 05:24:50 pm

Are these the two strikers with a better record than marquis????

His record at Pompey?

sedwardsdrfc · « *Last Edit: January 30, 2020, 08:18:14 pm by sedwardsdrfc* »

Worth the wait these two and while Idah from Norwich maybe talented i'm kind of glad we got two permenant players instead. Love the comment about Marquis some real stretching there to find a negative! both Cole and Freji seem to have better records than Marquis when we signed them

Nudga · « **Reply #29 on** January 30, 2020, 05:50:24 pm by Nudga »

Quote from: Michael Gibson on January 30, 2020, 05:24:50 pm

Are these the two strikers with a better record than marquis????

I would say not and pretty obvious that that target didn't come off.
Now jog on you f**kin t-shirt.

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Author Topic: Apologies to the club (Read 2596 times)