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Title: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: silent majority on June 04, 2013, 06:09:39 pm
OK,

if you can't make it list your question here and if its good enough and clean enough I'll make sure that it gets asked.
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: Retdon1 on June 04, 2013, 06:27:41 pm
Who will he bringing in to join his coaching staff

Is he Intrested in wellens

How many signings does he think we need

Has he money available to spend

What are his targets for the season
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: Mattwak3 on June 04, 2013, 06:34:41 pm
When does he expect to have sorted out the out of contract players?

Does he want to keep any of the players that weren't supposed to be retained?
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: Sheepskin Stu on June 04, 2013, 06:36:54 pm
Hi Paul. Do you like big target men or do you favour a "fox in the box"? Thanks.
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: Danmckay456 on June 04, 2013, 06:50:13 pm
How big squad size will we have this season

And are we having a reserve team

Thanks
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: Wello on June 04, 2013, 06:55:24 pm
If we have a resy /development side, would the club maybe let fans in to watch at cantley park or not? would it not be forsable due to staffing etc? maybe a small charge of £2 or something if 500 go and watch over a season it would add up. maybe help fund the resy's in some way.
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: wilts rover on June 04, 2013, 06:56:57 pm
I notice on the DROS piece that no existing players have been resigned because you wanted to speak to them face-to-face. I had presumed that Brian as DoF & Gavin as Chief Exc would be involved in signing players, as happens at many clubs. What is Brian's role going to be?

How important is it to you to 'get the fans onside'?

Do you take any notice of the fans opinions/views such as reading online forums?

What is your goal for DRFC next season?
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: MartinB on June 04, 2013, 07:05:59 pm
How many people does he know that have turned down the blunts?
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: DRNaith on June 04, 2013, 07:36:17 pm
Is he going to expect his team to take the same approach in games as we've previously seen at other clubs or does he feel he's still evolving as a manager and will his style reflect the type of players that we have here?
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: jonnydog on June 04, 2013, 07:44:43 pm
Does he want to play more passing football or will he want to rely on smashing the long-ball and working on set pieces :coat:
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: DRNaith on June 04, 2013, 07:51:04 pm
Welcome Paul, you sit here as the new manager of Doncaster Rovers, is this your dream job?

How involved do you plan to be in the day-to-day running of the club?

Just a quick question, will you be a 'hands-on' coach or will you portray a more reserved manner?











one for the Football Manager fans  ;)
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: jonnydog on June 04, 2013, 07:54:28 pm
Welcome Paul, you sit here as the new manager of Doncaster Rovers, is this your dream job?

How involved do you plan to be in the day-to-day running of the club?

Just a quick question, will you be a 'hands-on' coach or will you portray a more reserved manner?











one for the Football Manager fans  ;)


:lol:
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: Snods Shinpad 2 on June 04, 2013, 09:07:53 pm
1) How does Paul to respond to reports he has lost the dressing room after no wins and no goals since his appointment?

2) When was he last aroused and what was the trigger?

Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: Arsenal Of The North on June 04, 2013, 09:13:09 pm
What main things did he learn while at Oldham that he can use taking doncaster forward in the championship?
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: big fat yorkshire pudding on June 04, 2013, 09:13:39 pm
Paul, where's the pen?

But on a serious note it'll be interesting to establish what his style of football will be and what he sees as the long term strategy ie is it youth development etc?
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: Dare to dream! on June 04, 2013, 09:16:16 pm
Welcome Paul, you sit here as the new manager of Doncaster Rovers, is this your dream job?

How involved do you plan to be in the day-to-day running of the club?

Just a quick question, will you be a 'hands-on' coach or will you portray a more reserved manner?











one for the Football Manager fans  ;)

haha very good
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: sirfoxinthebox on June 04, 2013, 09:24:04 pm
Hi Paul. Do you like big target men or do you favour a "fox in the box"? Thanks.
That will be me then  ;)
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: Alickismyhero on June 05, 2013, 07:35:40 am
SM,
Could you respectfully ask PD and the Board"Why did we release young Ball when we now have an U21 team where we could have assessed him fairly over a long period"
I remember a statement from the club where they said "he will get his chance" Personally I considered him the future and yet we released him, why?

http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/rovers/doncaster-rovers-jordan-ball-shocked-by-rovers-exit-1-5734928
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: redbrez on June 05, 2013, 11:37:10 am
Do you need a ticket for tonight? And has it sold out, would be able to make it now .
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: River Don on June 05, 2013, 11:53:18 am
Do you need a ticket for tonight? And has it sold out, would be able to make it now .

You need a ticket but it's free. I expect you'll still be able to reserve a seat if you give the ticket office a ring this afternoon.
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: pigeonhole on June 05, 2013, 12:02:10 pm
Before becoming an employee of our amazing club, what was your opinion of Doncaster Rovers?  I ask this because despite being the most successful club outside of the top flight for the best part of a generation, the media still disrespectfully refer to us as 'The likes of...'

How optimistic are you that the suggested signings that excited John Ryan so much will materialise?
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: Boomstick on June 05, 2013, 12:10:17 pm
Is he a scruncher or a folder?
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: roversam on June 05, 2013, 12:44:16 pm
Is he a scruncher or a folder?
that's a shit question.
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: Mr Rover on June 05, 2013, 12:55:09 pm
How will you ensure our current (and future) players will be fit enough, and strong enough to play at Championship level for an entire season?
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: donnymatty on June 05, 2013, 03:05:43 pm
What is the current situation with Tommy Spurr?
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: Sheepskin Stu on June 05, 2013, 08:27:12 pm
What a load of old shite that was. Good job Gavin was there to give us some tangible information. Dickov has more soundbites than Saunders. Far too media savvy for his own good.



Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: Wellred on June 05, 2013, 08:43:13 pm
What a load of old shite that was. Good job Gavin was there to give us some tangible information. Dickov has more soundbites than Saunders. Far too media savvy for his own good.





Did it maybe cross your mind that he didn't have any tangible information to tell you?
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: big fat yorkshire pudding on June 05, 2013, 09:00:15 pm
I thought he said what he could and came across well. Now to put it into practice but so far so good. The club seems to be running well and that's a huge positive.
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: roversam on June 05, 2013, 09:03:11 pm
Sheepskin Stu is always the same moan moan moan, I notice nobody else has come on here being negative like him.
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: Filo on June 05, 2013, 09:07:59 pm
What a load of old shite that was. Good job Gavin was there to give us some tangible information. Dickov has more soundbites than Saunders. Far too media savvy for his own good.



He did say that words are empty, so he`s hardly trying to make soundbites

I`m not sure what people expected him to say, he could n`t really name any players we are speaking to




Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: andyst79 on June 05, 2013, 09:15:07 pm
Anything mentioned about Lee Croft?
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: Filo on June 05, 2013, 09:16:16 pm
Anything mentioned about Lee Croft?

Yeah, he`s one of the supporter liaison officers :)
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: DonnyBazR0ver on June 05, 2013, 09:28:44 pm
Just a couple of things.

Firstly, we always knew in his first public appearance he was going to try and be as amicable as possible and the stage was already set in terms of not giving anything away on the signings front. he did say though that he knows Richie Wellens very well and he is the calibre of player he wants to bring.

May be an element of saying things that we want to hear in terms of playing football on the deck etc. Also confirmed categorically that Rob Jones is his choice as captain and leader.

He's talking about bringing in 2 'assistants', assuming one will be Brian Horton.

Secondly, he did not scurry away once the formalities were over and he took the time to talk to a few people. He came across as very personable, very easy to talk to and gave me some confidence that teams will not be looking forward to their visits to the KM.

On the negative side, and only time will tell, he doesn't give the impression that he has a 'blueprint' in mind and will fit players in to that structure, but will try and mould together the best of what he can get.

I think he will have to learn as he goes and you wonder how he'll conduct himself under pressure. I get the feeling it could be shit or bust with him unless he takes counsel from those around him and counts to 10 before opening his mouth.

Overall, definitely more positive than negative and I'm sure we will get behind him and wish him all the best.




Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: donnybez on June 05, 2013, 09:32:21 pm
What is the strategy and targets with regard to the youth development? Does he see them getting given a chance this season?
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: DonnyBazR0ver on June 05, 2013, 09:38:52 pm
Basically I get the impression that the 'development' squad will be Brian Flynn's baby. They have applied to join the Central League and I'm sure it will be a mixture of youth and first team bench warmers/returners from injury.

I'm sure if they think someone's good enough they will give them a chance.
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: River Don on June 05, 2013, 09:50:13 pm
Well, he's honest and hardworking. He was at great pains to make that point.

He wants to play good football on the grass, that's what we all like to see. He likes his sides to press from the front.

Except when you are forced to try something 'different' suggesting he will go direct if he feels it's worth trying.
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: DonnyBazR0ver on June 05, 2013, 10:05:09 pm
On the stadium front, we could see clearly the pitch has been 'reseeded' again and after only a week there is a good covering of grass. Baldwin emphasised the advice they'd taken from the FA and have invested and additional £30k to potentially be one of the best pitches in the country.

The concourse improvements start one Monday and Lindley's are still in negotiations about supplies so, it appears the choice of ale is still up in the air. He tried to emphasise that they were looking for the best deal so that the best price could be offered to us. Not convinced we'll see the back of Carlsberg just yet!!

Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: RedJ on June 06, 2013, 04:40:16 pm
Just a couple of things.

Firstly, we always knew in his first public appearance he was going to try and be as amicable as possible and the stage was already set in terms of not giving anything away on the signings front. he did say though that he knows Richie Wellens very well and he is the calibre of player he wants to bring.

May be an element of saying things that we want to hear in terms of playing football on the deck etc. Also confirmed categorically that Rob Jones is his choice as captain and leader.

He's talking about bringing in 2 'assistants', assuming one will be Brian Horton.

Secondly, he did not scurry away once the formalities were over and he took the time to talk to a few people. He came across as very personable, very easy to talk to and gave me some confidence that teams will not be looking forward to their visits to the KM.

On the negative side, and only time will tell, he doesn't give the impression that he has a 'blueprint' in mind and will fit players in to that structure, but will try and mould together the best of what he can get.

I think he will have to learn as he goes and you wonder how he'll conduct himself under pressure. I get the feeling it could be shit or bust with him unless he takes counsel from those around him and counts to 10 before opening his mouth.

Overall, definitely more positive than negative and I'm sure we will get behind him and wish him all the best.






On the blueprint thing - I'd rather that than have a system and then only sign people who fit into that system potentially turning away quality players or the steel we might need if they don't fit, a la O'Driscoll with McArthur, McCarthy, Adam etc.
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: mushRTID on June 06, 2013, 10:24:34 pm
Enjoyed last night but 2 things wound me up a bit. First was someone bringing Mckay up....will we ever forget this?

The other was the bloke having a go about Jordon Ball. PD said he hasnt seen him play...bloke replies 'thought you came to watch us 4 times'.

What a stupid comment when ball never played!
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: The Loan Arranger on June 07, 2013, 01:00:44 pm
Thought he was a bit non-committal on the crucial question regarding Billy Bremner making the pitch smaller though!!!!!!!!    :whistle:
Title: Re: Questions for Paul Dickov
Post by: DonnyBazR0ver on June 07, 2013, 06:07:23 pm
It was quite funny. When Dickov retorted "It's not my fault!" as if to say "Do wanna start son !"