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Viking Chat => Viking Chat => Topic started by: Michael McIndoe on January 06, 2018, 08:36:39 pm
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Hi Rovers fans. Michael McIndoe here. I'm taking some time out to interact with some of my old club supporters and it wouldn't be right if I didn't come on here to chat to the fans of a team I loved playing for! :thumbsup:
With 20 games of the season left and 7 points off the playoffs - what are your thoughts on sneaking into the top 6?
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Michael McIndoe my a**e
It genuinely is. He tweeted other week he was going to start posting on the vsc.
He is also a member on Bristol forums.
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He Tweeted me an hour ago to say he was going to post
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I'll remove my post. 😂
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Hi Rovers fans. Michael McIndoe here. I'm taking some time out to interact with some of my old club supporters and it wouldn't be right if I didn't come on here to chat to the fans of a team I loved playing for! :thumbsup:
With 20 games of the season left and 7 points off the playoffs - what are your thoughts on sneaking into the top 6?
Next to no chance. But it's been done...
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2 weeks ago we were looking like being involved in a relegation battle. I can't see us mounting a play off challenge.
If the season ended tonight I'd be happy with our final league position
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Hi Michael. Nice to hear from you. I always enjoyed watching you play for us.
To answer your question - not a chance. We don't score enough goals. I am hopeful we will avoid the drop zone with something to spare but no way are we a top six side.
With some new signings next season we might be able to kick on though.
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2 weeks ago we were looking like being involved in a relegation battle. I can't see us mounting a play off challenge.
If the season ended tonight I'd be happy with our final league position
Do you think you could win 10 out of your next 20 matches because if so I think you’ve got a good chance of sneaking into the playoffs?
Where do you think you need strengthening right now?
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Not enough up front for the play offs I’m afraid Michael.
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Hi Michael. Nice to hear from you. I always enjoyed watching you play for us.
To answer your question - not a chance. We don't score enough goals. I am hopeful we will avoid the drop zone with something to spare but no way are we a top six side.
With some new signings next season we might be able to kick on though.
Hi The Red Baron. Interesting to hear that. Is Copps still your best player?
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Macca, ever thought about doing a Q and A?
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Macca, ever thought about doing a Q and A?
Good idea, you go first.
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Macca, ever thought about doing a Q and A?
I suppose I can do it on here... :)
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Mid-table would be an good result for this season, given injuries and age of squad.
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Macca, ever thought about doing a Q and A?
I suppose I can do it on here... :)
Q)1 Where the MONEY!
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Macca, ever thought about doing a Q and A?
I suppose I can do it on here... :)
Q)1 Where the MONEY!
😂
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Just wondering, have you been to any Rovers games since leaving?
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Just wondering, have you been to any Rovers games since leaving?
Yes I did go to a couple when I was at Wolves. I wanted to see the new stadium. It’s a bit of a regret for me not having played at Keepmoat in a Rovers shirt.
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What was your favourite goal for us?
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Macca, a number of rovers fans have picked up on you mentioning in your book a bit if a 'drinking culture' existed at rovers in your time. Care to elaborate? It didn't seem to be detrimental to performances, or was it?
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What was your favourite goal for us?
Would have to be Arsenal at home in the Carling Cup
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What shall we do with a drunken Foster?
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2 weeks ago we were looking like being involved in a relegation battle. I can't see us mounting a play off challenge.
If the season ended tonight I'd be happy with our final league position
Do you think you could win 10 out of your next 20 matches because if so I think you’ve got a good chance of sneaking into the playoffs?
Where do you think you need strengthening right now?
We've every chance of winning 10 games but we've also every chance of losing 10. We're in great form at the minute with some tough games ahead this month so see where we are on the 1st Feb.
We need some pace and we need some experience in the middle of the park. Someone who loves a tackle
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Macca, ever thought about doing a Q and A?
I suppose I can do it on here... :)
Q)1 Where the MONEY!
😂😂😂
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Unfair question to ask Michael to elaborate further on the broad statement he made in his book.
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What if Heff had whacked it into Asda car park?
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I would agree that we are short of an enforcer in midfielder someone akin to John Doolan who was highly skilful and good dish out some pain to others who were unwise to mix it with him
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What was it like being the only 2003-era division 3 player to own white boots?
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We haven’t had a good full back pairing since Paul Quinn & Tommy Spurr in the 13/14 Championship campaign
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Macca, a number of rovers fans have picked up on you mentioning in your book a bit if a 'drinking culture' existed at rovers in your time. Care to elaborate? It didn't seem to be detrimental to performances, or was it?
Back in 2003 there was still a small drinking culture throughout football. Physically some players struggled in League One and I don’t think it was to do with their footballing ability it was more to do with how they lived their lives. It was about 20% of the old Rovers squad and without naming names most of those players were binned within 18 months.. It wasn’t detrimental as most of those players didn’t play a major part in the time I was there.
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How did you and poor old John McGrath get on?
How on earth did you squeeze that first goal in against Arsenal?
What did you think when Akinfenwa first turned up at training?
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2 weeks ago we were looking like being involved in a relegation battle. I can't see us mounting a play off challenge.
If the season ended tonight I'd be happy with our final league position
Do you think you could win 10 out of your next 20 matches because if so I think you’ve got a good chance of sneaking into the playoffs?
Where do you think you need strengthening right now?
We've every chance of winning 10 games but we've also every chance of losing 10. We're in great form at the minute with some tough games ahead this month so see where we are on the 1st Feb.
We need some pace and we need some experience in the middle of the park. Someone who loves a tackle
I’ve got some pace and experience but as we all know I definitely didn’t love a tackle!
Would be awesome if you guys could reach the playoffs. I’d love to see Donny back in the Championship again. :bbscarf:
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I would agree that we are short of an enforcer in midfielder someone akin to John Doolan who was highly skilful and good dish out some pain to others who were unwise to mix it with him
Or a Ricky Ravenhill.
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Unfair question to ask Michael to elaborate further on the broad statement he made in his book.
Why? You do know what publishing a book is dont you? Its releasing large amounts of information into the public domain. A choice he made. He also has a choice to answer the question or not.
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I think 1969 has seen to Michael not answering any questions
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What was it like being the only 2003-era division 3 player to own white boots?
Funny somebody asked me the same question on Twitter today! I loved those boots. Had some goals in them. In answer to your question I suppose somebody had to wear them!
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How did you and poor old John McGrath get on?
How on earth did you squeeze that first goal in against Arsenal?
What did you think when Akinfenwa first turned up at training?
You know what me and John McGrath got on ok. I think he handled the situation very well.
Honestly I still don't know to this day how it went in. I could stand there and do it a thousand times and I don't think I could repeat what I did!
When Bayo first turned up I thought "Uh oh our centre halves are in trouble in training!" :laugh: A player we 100% should've kept but I don't think Dave Penney liked it when Bayo called him "Gaff" every morning.
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Michael is being moderated by the forum and he has asked me to verify that he is endeavouring to answer all questions but as he’s new to the forum his posts are being heavily monitored for anything potentially controversial.
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Hi Michael.
Can you remember the game at Walsall on New Years Day 2005?
If so, what happened...
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Macca, you being on here has made me forget about the shite result today. Up the reds.
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After reading your book and the reasons behind changing clubs do you wish you had stayed at Rovers and played in our championship years?
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Michael is being moderated by the forum and he has asked me to verify that he is endeavouring to answer all questions but as he’s new to the forum his posts are being heavily monitored for anything potentially controversial.
Michael will now be able to post freely as he has made 10 posts (all new users have to have their first 10 posts manually approved).
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Q)2 Are you going around all the forums of teams you once turned for , trying to mend fences? Or just touting your book.
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After reading your book and the reasons behind changing clubs do you wish you had stayed at Rovers and played in our championship years?
As an extension to this question. How do you think you'd have thrived (or otherwise) under Sean O'Driscoll?
I think you'd have been his sort of player and would've been brilliant for us in our Championship years (although he didn't really do wingers so probably would've given you a more central "free role")
If this really is Macca posting on here, can only echo some of the other comments. What a player for us. Was gutted when you left. One of few Rovers players from my time going the match who got you leaning forward when he got the ball in anticipation of him skinning the full back and whipping a cross in. The roar of the Pop Stand as he used to belt down the wing. Fond memories.
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It could be on if we find a goal scorer otherwise we can forget it unfortunately I’m desperate to see Kiwomya
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Hi Michael. Nice to hear from you. I always enjoyed watching you play for us.
To answer your question - not a chance. We don't score enough goals. I am hopeful we will avoid the drop zone with something to spare but no way are we a top six side.
With some new signings next season we might be able to kick on though.
Hi The Red Baron. Interesting to hear that. Is Copps still your best player?
Michael
Technically he is far and away our best player. He doesn't boss games these days but we function much more effectively as a unit when he's on the field. I put the huge number of misplaced passes in the first half yesterday down to his absence.
His workload does have to be managed so he can't play in every game, but we need to get 12-15 really good performances out of him between now and the end of the season. If we do, we will not be looking over our shoulders.
Increasingly I get the feeling this will be his last season with us. I really hope I'm wrong because he will be dreadfully missed, both as a player and a personality.
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Macca, a number of rovers fans have picked up on you mentioning in your book a bit if a 'drinking culture' existed at rovers in your time. Care to elaborate? It didn't seem to be detrimental to performances, or was it?
Back in 2003 there was still a small drinking culture throughout football. Physically some players struggled in League One and I don’t think it was to do with their footballing ability it was more to do with how they lived their lives. It was about 20% of the old Rovers squad and without naming names most of those players were binned within 18 months.. It wasn’t detrimental as most of those players didn’t play a major part in the time I was there.
Cheers for the answer.
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Hi MM .. I'm the guy who offered you the copy of Stan Mathews' autobiography in your Rovers' days . We may challenge this year but it would be too early for the squad we have to sustain a challenge in the Championship . We are in season two of a five year plan of building a squad with the strength to perform well in the Championship . This means developing young players and we have recruited probably 40-50 % of them up to now ; Lawlor , Mason , Beestin , May , Marquis and Kiwomya. In addition we have Houghton who we hope to convert to our own ranks and maybe also Kongolo and even Whiteman still a possibility.
We do have good financial backing from Terry Bramall and Andy Watson both Doncaster families . We have a good businness model we call Club Doncaster which is working very well building our community relationships .
Thanks for your interest .l
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If we bring in a a regular left back a midfielder with some bite and a fare striker we have a chance, if not then sadley we could see ourselves slide down the table
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Has McIndoe done a runner again and won't answer any questions?
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Has McIndoe done a runner again and won't answer any questions?
You're obviously someone who has been reading too many tabloids - NO I definitely haven't "done a runner" as you put it. I hadn't done one in the first place. I will be answering your questions. I couldn't post more than 10 responses yesterday which the admin have already explained.
In response to your question about the Walsall game 2005 on New Year's Day - I don't remember too much about it because I got knocked out in midair, landed on my neck and taken off with concussion. I sat in the away dressing room which they'd painted a sh1tty brown colour. However it was nice to see Merse on the day.
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Macca, you being on here has made me forget about the shite result today. Up the reds.
Hi Monkcaster_Rover Thanks for your comment mate. It's a unique opportunity for me to chat about football with you because I don't think I will get much more of chance as I'm going back into the gamel. And as you know players are warned never to go on the fan's forums!
Yesterday's result means you can now focus on the league!
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After reading your book and the reasons behind changing clubs do you wish you had stayed at Rovers and played in our championship years?
Thank you for reading the book. I hope you enjoyed it.
Yes if Dave Penney had left earlier. I probably would've stayed. I would've loved to have played with Donny in the new stadium in the Championship.
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Who was the best player you played with at rovers?
And the worst, if you can answer that
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Q)2 Are you going around all the forums of teams you once turned for , trying to mend fences? Or just touting your book.
At the moment I'm only on the Bristol City forum and this one. I won't be going on all my old club forums because to be completely honest I didn't enjoy playing for all of them! Of course I am trying to raise awareness of the book and put the facts out there to correct some of the rubbish that has been written in the media about me. There's also a lot in that book about your own football club, that you are most definitely not aware of that I think you'll enjoy. But more importantly it's the first time in my career that I've been able to properly interact with fans and in particular Doncaster, who I loved playing football for.
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After reading your book and the reasons behind changing clubs do you wish you had stayed at Rovers and played in our championship years?
As an extension to this question. How do you think you'd have thrived (or otherwise) under Sean O'Driscoll?
I think you'd have been his sort of player and would've been brilliant for us in our Championship years (although he didn't really do wingers so probably would've given you a more central "free role")
If this really is Macca posting on here, can only echo some of the other comments. What a player for us. Was gutted when you left. One of few Rovers players from my time going the match who got you leaning forward when he got the ball in anticipation of him skinning the full back and whipping a cross in. The roar of the Pop Stand as he used to belt down the wing. Fond memories.
Thank you for your generous comments. It is 100% me. The noise that you fans made on that side of the pitch when I picked up the ball used to give me goosebumps and an adrenaline rush that nothing else in the world can give you.
After watching Sean O'Driscoll's style of play it most definitely would've suited me for sure. I think he would've given me even more freedom to express myself.
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It could be on if we find a goal scorer otherwise we can forget it unfortunately I’m desperate to see Kiwomya
Where would you play Kiwomya? On the wing or up front?
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Hi Michael. Nice to hear from you. I always enjoyed watching you play for us.
To answer your question - not a chance. We don't score enough goals. I am hopeful we will avoid the drop zone with something to spare but no way are we a top six side.
With some new signings next season we might be able to kick on though.
Is there any talk about if the club will offer him a new contract? Or will they let him leave?
Hi The Red Baron. Interesting to hear that. Is Copps still your best player?
Michael
Technically he is far and away our best player. He doesn't boss games these days but we function much more effectively as a unit when he's on the field. I put the huge number of misplaced passes in the first half yesterday down to his absence.
His workload does have to be managed so he can't play in every game, but we need to get 12-15 really good performances out of him between now and the end of the season. If we do, we will not be looking over our shoulders.
Increasingly I get the feeling this will be his last season with us. I really hope I'm wrong because he will be dreadfully missed, both as a player and a personality.
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Hi MM .. I'm the guy who offered you the copy of Stan Mathews' autobiography in your Rovers' days . We may challenge this year but it would be too early for the squad we have to sustain a challenge in the Championship . We are in season two of a five year plan of building a squad with the strength to perform well in the Championship . This means developing young players and we have recruited probably 40-50 % of them up to now ; Lawlor , Mason , Beestin , May , Marquis and Kiwomya. In addition we have Houghton who we hope to convert to our own ranks and maybe also Kongolo and even Whiteman still a possibility.
We do have good financial backing from Terry Bramall and Andy Watson both Doncaster families . We have a good businness model we call Club Doncaster which is working very well building our community relationships .
Thanks for your interest .l
Hi again Graingrover. Yes we recently spoke on Twitter :) I still have that book in my collection.
Interesting to hear about the rebuilding process you're going through. I've always said if the community are onside with the football club, and you can get some hungry footballers in that want to play then you will get success.
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If we bring in a a regular left back a midfielder with some bite and a fare striker we have a chance, if not then sadley we could see ourselves slide down the table
Have you heard any names that the manager is looking to sign in this window?
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Who was the best player you played with at rovers?
And the worst, if you can answer that
Tough question! I have to say Paul Green is the best for his all round game.
Leo couldn't do 10 kick ups but I'd have to say the worst was Nicolas Priet, in my opinion couldn't defend.
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Hi Michael, very pleased to see you on here and it is definitely lifting the mood. Thank you.
How did you get on with Colin Sexstone at Bristol City and how did he compare with other football CEO's you have experienced? I ask because Colin was an old friend of mine from the 1970's - we played a lot of squash together in Maastricht Squash Club when he was still in the RAF. Our team became Dutch National Champions in 1978.
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Niche question there Dutch.
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Who was the best player you played with at rovers?
And the worst, if you can answer that
Tough question! I have to say Paul Green is the best for his all round game.
Leo couldn't do 10 kick ups but I'd have to say the worst was Nicolas Priet, in my opinion couldn't defend.
Cheers,
Maybe a surprising answer but a popular one, especially as he's a player that came through our academy
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Has McIndoe done a runner again and won't answer any questions?
You're obviously someone who has been reading too many tabloids - NO I definitely haven't "done a runner" as you put it. I hadn't done one in the first place. I will be answering your questions. I couldn't post more than 10 responses yesterday which the admin have already explained.
In response to your question about the Walsall game 2005 on New Year's Day - I don't remember too much about it because I got knocked out in midair, landed on my neck and taken off with concussion. I sat in the away dressing room which they'd painted a sh1tty brown colour. However it was nice to see Merse on the day.
Right, so you DO remember the Walsall game on NYD 2005 - that's what I was referring to and it's the sort of thing that if you are who you say you are, then you would remember it.
As for the tabloids, I don't read them. I do, however, know a couple of people, ex YTs at Wolves, who were caught up in your scheme.
Do you intend to pay them back what you owe them or are you still being a coward whenever they try and get a response from you?
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It was be a brave soul to argue that McIndoe wasn’t one of our very best players in last 25 years. Would put him up with Richie Wellens, Copps, Stock, Billy Sharp and Steve Nicol.
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Q) A Books worth the past, so what’s the future got in store ; get back into football as a coach or lower league manager or on to something completely different.
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Hi Michael, very pleased to see you on here and it is definitely lifting the mood. Thank you.
How did you get on with Colin Sexstone at Bristol City and how did he compare with other football CEO's you have experienced? I ask because Colin was an old friend of mine from the 1970's - we played a lot of squash together in Maastricht Squash Club when he was still in the RAF. Our team became Dutch National Champions in 1978.
Thank you Dutch Uncle.
Yes I got on well with Colin Sexstone. He was always very polite and quite knowledgeable about the game.
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Who was the best player you played with at rovers?
And the worst, if you can answer that
Tough question! I have to say Paul Green is the best for his all round game.
Leo couldn't do 10 kick ups but I'd have to say the worst was Nicolas Priet, in my opinion couldn't defend.
Cheers,
Maybe a surprising answer but a popular one, especially as he's a player that came through our academy
Who would have been your best and worst player from the same period?
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Has McIndoe done a runner again and won't answer any questions?
You're obviously someone who has been reading too many tabloids - NO I definitely haven't "done a runner" as you put it. I hadn't done one in the first place. I will be answering your questions. I couldn't post more than 10 responses yesterday which the admin have already explained.
In response to your question about the Walsall game 2005 on New Year's Day - I don't remember too much about it because I got knocked out in midair, landed on my neck and taken off with concussion. I sat in the away dressing room which they'd painted a sh1tty brown colour. However it was nice to see Merse on the day.
Right, so you DO remember the Walsall game on NYD 2005 - that's what I was referring to and it's the sort of thing that if you are who you say you are, then you would remember it.
As for the tabloids, I don't read them. I do, however, know a couple of people, ex YTs at Wolves, who were caught up in your scheme.
Do you intend to pay them back what you owe them or are you still being a coward whenever they try and get a response from you?
You might want to watch what you write. You can't hide behind your IP address and make defamatory comments - I have an extremely good legal team.
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It was be a brave soul to argue that McIndoe wasn’t one of our very best players in last 25 years. Would put him up with Richie Wellens, Copps, Stock, Billy Sharp and Steve Nicol.
Appreciate that Chris Black come back! Thank you very much for you humbling compliment. I wouldn't have minded playing in that team!
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Has McIndoe done a runner again and won't answer any questions?
You're obviously someone who has been reading too many tabloids - NO I definitely haven't "done a runner" as you put it. I hadn't done one in the first place. I will be answering your questions. I couldn't post more than 10 responses yesterday which the admin have already explained.
In response to your question about the Walsall game 2005 on New Year's Day - I don't remember too much about it because I got knocked out in midair, landed on my neck and taken off with concussion. I sat in the away dressing room which they'd painted a sh1tty brown colour. However it was nice to see Merse on the day.
Right, so you DO remember the Walsall game on NYD 2005 - that's what I was referring to and it's the sort of thing that if you are who you say you are, then you would remember it.
As for the tabloids, I don't read them. I do, however, know a couple of people, ex YTs at Wolves, who were caught up in your scheme.
Do you intend to pay them back what you owe them or are you still being a coward whenever they try and get a response from you?
You might want to watch what you write. You can't hide behind your IP address and make defamatory comments - I have an extremely good legal team.
So do you intend to pay them back, or are you keen to avoid the question?
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Q) A Books worth the past, so what’s the future got in store ; get back into football as a coach or lower league manager or on to something completely different.
I'm going to play again and finish the rest of my badges and become a manager.
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Welcome to the forum Micheal. A great player for us in a very good team. Shame you didn’t get to share in the success of the O’driscoll years with us.
Always good to hear from old players about their time at our club. Thanks for taking the time to do so especially with some of the comments You are likely to receive from the minority.
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Hi Michael, very pleased to see you on here and it is definitely lifting the mood. Thank you.
How did you get on with Colin Sexstone at Bristol City and how did he compare with other football CEO's you have experienced? I ask because Colin was an old friend of mine from the 1970's - we played a lot of squash together in Maastricht Squash Club when he was still in the RAF. Our team became Dutch National Champions in 1978.
Thank you Dutch Uncle.
Yes I got on well with Colin Sexstone. He was always very polite and quite knowledgeable about the game.
Thank you Michael.
We had a record number of penalty misses last season, although thankfully this season we have yet to miss one so far. When you were successfully taking so many penalties for Rovers how much did think of changing how and where you put them? Did you ever think of choosing to go straight down the middle? Did you ever change your mind at the last minute? Did who the goalkeeper was make any difference?
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A thread like this really does serve to prove what some posters are really like doesn't it !Whatever the subject .. the same nastiness !
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Welcome to the forum Micheal. A great player for us in a very good team. Shame you didn’t get to share in the success of the O’driscoll years with us.
Always good to hear from old players about their time at our club. Thanks for taking the time to do so especially with some of the comments You are likely to receive from the minority.
Hi mutleyrover. Thank you. Appreciate you taking the time to say that. Yes it was a shame I didn't get to play under O'Driscoll.
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Who was the best player you played with at rovers?
And the worst, if you can answer that
Tough question! I have to say Paul Green is the best for his all round game.
Leo couldn't do 10 kick ups but I'd have to say the worst was Nicolas Priet, in my opinion couldn't defend.
Cheers,
Maybe a surprising answer but a popular one, especially as he's a player that came through our academy
Who would have been your best and worst player from the same period?
Best id have to say either yourself or copps. But there's also blundell for his goals, doolan, albrighton, Ryan, green even Ricky all for differing reasons but we had a great squad.
Worst, I can't really recall Leo had no technical ability but was effective.
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Micheal,
How much did RVP not fancy it at Belle Vue that night against Arsenal
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Hi Michael, very pleased to see you on here and it is definitely lifting the mood. Thank you.
How did you get on with Colin Sexstone at Bristol City and how did he compare with other football CEO's you have experienced? I ask because Colin was an old friend of mine from the 1970's - we played a lot of squash together in Maastricht Squash Club when he was still in the RAF. Our team became Dutch National Champions in 1978.
Thank you Dutch Uncle.
Yes I got on well with Colin Sexstone. He was always very polite and quite knowledgeable about the game.
Thank you Michael.
We had a record number of penalty misses last season, although thankfully this season we have yet to miss one so far. When you were successfully taking so many penalties for Rovers how much did think of changing how and where you put them? Did you ever think of choosing to go straight down the middle? Did you ever change your mind at the last minute? Did who the goalkeeper was make any difference?
Great question Dutch Uncle. I actually covered this topic in the book as I feel there is a way to score more penalties if you follow, in my experience, a certain criteria. One of which would be never make a decision on where you're going to put it until you put the ball on the spot and walk back. I never change my mind at the last minute. It didn't make a difference who the goalkeeper was. Following the criteria usually gives you a 90% success rate.
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Micheal,
How much did RVP not fancy it at Belle Vue that night against Arsenal
I'm not going to lie I'm glad he didn't fancy it that night. It definitely helped us him going off!
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Chicken Balti Pie or Sausage roll?
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Hi Macca, good to hear your admiration of Paul Green. One of my all time favourite Rovers players. Probably the best box to box midfielder i have seen in a red and white hooped shirt.
My stepson is currently coaching in his soccer school at Brotherton near Pontefract. Excellent set up he has got there.
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If you are going to play again,at what level do you see yourself playing at?
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Chicken Balti Pie or Sausage roll?
Ah come on man! Sausage Roll all day long. I'm Scottish!
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One of if not the most important Rovers player of my lifetime. Signing McIndoe was the difference between being an average Division 3 team and a title winning team. As others have stated, the effect on the crowd every time Macca got on the ball was obvious. Even more importantly for the future of the club, all of a sudden the kids in the playground wanted to be Michael McIndoe instead of Beckham or Ronaldo. When I was at school on the late 80’s and 90’s we had only 3-4 Rovers fans in the year group, and all of a sudden kids were everywhere in Rovers shirts. The effect that McIndoe had on that cannot be understated. Only Billy Sharp and James Coppinger have come close to matching the iconic status, and that’s a testament in itself.
My question would be, after we won the Division 3 title, did we miss a trick by not bringing in another top quality striker to compete with Leo and Blundell and keep the momentum going? It felt to me like we lost Akinfenwa without properly replacing him, and it took the momentum away from one of the most exciting teams we’ve ever had. I always felt the chance was there for that team to go straight through to the Championship. Even if it would have been ‘too early.’
And what did you think when you first arrived at the club to sign the contract, and saw Belle Vue?
I will be buying the book for some new year reading.
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Chicken Balti Pie or Sausage roll?
Ah come on man! Sausage Roll all day long. I'm Scottish!
What deep fried in batter?
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Hi Macca, good to hear your admiration of Paul Green. One of my all time favourite Rovers players. Probably the best box to box midfielder i have seen in a red and white hooped shirt.
My stepson is currently coaching in his soccer school at Brotherton near Pontefract. Excellent set up he has got there.
Greeny was also one of the fittest players in the squad.
Awesome! Wish him good luck from me.
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What was your thoughts on JR and your viewpoint when he decided to leave the club?
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You've mentioned getting back to playing. What level do you think that's likely to be at? Have you had a lot of interest?
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Really enjoying reading through this! As a young lad following Rovers Macca was one of the players that kept me wanting to come back week in week out. Wish we could have more threads like this with ex players.
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One of if not the most important Rovers player of my lifetime. Signing McIndoe was the difference between being an average Division 3 team and a title winning team. As others have stated, the effect on the crowd every time Macca got on the ball was obvious. Even more importantly for the future of the club, all of a sudden the kids in the playground wanted to be Michael McIndoe instead of Beckham or Ronaldo. When I was at school on the late 80’s and 90’s we had only 3-4 Rovers fans in the year group, and all of a sudden kids were everywhere in Rovers shirts. The effect that McIndoe had on that cannot be understated. Only Billy Sharp and James Coppinger have come close to matching the iconic status, and that’s a testament in itself.
My question would be, after we won the Division 3 title, did we miss a trick by not bringing in another top quality striker to compete with Leo and Blundell and keep the momentum going? It felt to me like we lost Akinfenwa without properly replacing him, and it took the momentum away from one of the most exciting teams we’ve ever had. I always felt the chance was there for that team to go straight through to the Championship. Even if it would have been ‘too early.’
And what did you think when you first arrived at the club to sign the contract, and saw Belle Vue?
I will be buying the book for some new year reading.
Wow. That's very nice of you to say all of that. I'm extremely humbled. Coming from where I was brought up, I have to say, now and again seeing a young kid with your name on the back of a shirt used to feel so surreal. I don't know what other players felt like but for me it always used to put a big smile on my face.
I said in the thread earlier we should never have got rid of Bayo. He was the perfect hold up man. I think the biggest thing we struggled with was finding our best two strikers out of the five we had at the time who could perform in League One.
I'd obviously played at Belle Due before but that day was different because the reception I received was awesome.
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If you are going to play again,at what level do you see yourself playing at?
I don't know yet. It will depend on my overall fitness and speed. League One, Two, Scottish Prem, Championship. I will have to wait and see.
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Chicken Balti Pie or Sausage roll?
Ah come on man! Sausage Roll all day long. I'm Scottish!
What deep fried in batter?
Well you know we love to deep fry everything...who would've thought a mars bar!
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Hello Michael, you were the bain of our lives every time we played Yeovil so was amazed when you were available and signed for us. Great times, especially the cup run mentioned earlier. Yes striking power is an issue this season. I believe Eoin Doyle is back up here from Cardiff, he knew where the net was at Chesterfield so might be worth a punt, as he knows the area?
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Hi Macca, good to hear your admiration of Paul Green. One of my all time favourite Rovers players. Probably the best box to box midfielder i have seen in a red and white hooped shirt.
My stepson is currently coaching in his soccer school at Brotherton near Pontefract. Excellent set up he has got there.
Greeny was also one of the fittest players in the squad.
Awesome! Wish him good luck from me.
Well I never see him. The last time I spoke to him was in the summer of 2011 in the dental surgery in Pontefract. He was waiting for an appointment and I was on a sales call for work. He was at Derby county at that time.
I will ask Mark my stepson to pass on your best wishes if he sees him.
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Q) A Books worth the past, so what’s the future got in store ; get back into football as a coach or lower league manager or on to something completely different.
I'm going to play again and finish the rest of my badges and become a manager.
Which manager do you think is going to want to sign you and which squad of players do you think would accept you in any capacity, given your reputation?
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What was your thoughts on JR and your viewpoint when he decided to leave the club?
I don't know the exact reasons why he left although I would not rule out a return in the future because I know he has a burning desire to get Rovers in the PL. When I heard he'd decided to leave I was a bit shocked.
He is one of the best chairmans I've ever worked with. So passionate and so confident which in my opinion funnelled through to the players. There's a bit in the book about me taking penalties with John on his football pitch at his house. He used to ask me so many questions about penalty taking. And there's also that phone call between me and him before the Arsenal game...
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Anne leave it alone. You are out of order.
It takes some guts doesn’t it to come on here after all the bad publicity Macca received in the media. Let’s face it we do not know all the facts. Do you? Give it a rest please.
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You've mentioned getting back to playing. What level do you think that's likely to be at? Have you had a lot of interest?
I've had a couple of offers but I'm not making any decisions until I'm fully fit. After being out of the game for 6 or so years I need to get superfit before I start playing professionally again.
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Anne leave it alone. You are out of order.
It takes some guts doesn’t it to come on here after all the bad publicity Macca received in the media. Let’s face it we do not know all the facts. Do you? Give it a rest please.
It's a valid question.
I'm also still waiting for an answer with the other one.
If he can do soft talk (e.g. what is your favourite memory) then he should be able to do the hard talk questions as well.
He did have the opportunity to do this on a live segment of BBC West Midlands radio back in October, but that fell by the wayside as well.
Has he also given reasons why he was so upset about one particular issue of the fanzine yet?
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Really enjoying reading through this! As a young lad following Rovers Macca was one of the players that kept me wanting to come back week in week out. Wish we could have more threads like this with ex players.
Thanks kieranDRFC! I'm enjoying it as much as you!
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It was be a brave soul to argue that McIndoe wasn’t one of our very best players in last 25 years. Would put him up with Richie Wellens, Copps, Stock, Billy Sharp and Steve Nicol.
Appreciate that Chris Black come back! Thank you very much for you humbling compliment. I wouldn't have minded playing in that team!
Hi & welcome Michael, would have loved to see you in that team too! It was a joy to watch you in that never say die team back then, coupled with your flair & goals, the finishing of Gregg Blundell & Leo, the steel of your Tim Ryans, John Doolans (massive player for us then) & Steve Fosters, we had the right blend to be successful. Absolutely loved watching that side, my favourite time as a Rovers supporter by far, the final games at the Brittania, Millenium, & Wembley apart of course.
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I hope this really is macca - and I have no reason to doubt it - if so it's great to have you on the forum and posting.
On the subject of questions - you always seemed to love playing alongside Greg Blundell and both of you always appeared to have massive smiles on your faces when things really ticked. What knd of relationship off of the pitch did you have with him? Was he a buddy, as it were, or just someone you clicked with on the pitch?
Also - I seem to recall that Dean Barrick mentioned on radio that on your first day you turned up for training in the white/silver boots and he and some of the other older players thought -'who's this kid in the fancy boots?'
They subsequently spent the first session trying to kick you and Barrick said that by the end of the first training session he'd decided that you earned the right to have the fancy boots. What do you recall of the first session?
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Who was the best player you played with at rovers?
And the worst, if you can answer that
Tough question! I have to say Paul Green is the best for his all round game.
Leo couldn't do 10 kick ups but I'd have to say the worst was Nicolas Priet, in my opinion couldn't defend.
Cheers,
Maybe a surprising answer but a popular one, especially as he's a player that came through our academy
Who would have been your best and worst player from the same period?
Best id have to say either yourself or copps. But there's also blundell for his goals, doolan, albrighton, Ryan, green even Ricky all for differing reasons but we had a great squad.
Worst, I can't really recall Leo had no technical ability but was effective.
It was be a brave soul to argue that McIndoe wasn’t one of our very best players in last 25 years. Would put him up with Richie Wellens, Copps, Stock, Billy Sharp and Steve Nicol.
Appreciate that Chris Black come back! Thank you very much for you humbling compliment. I wouldn't have minded playing in that team!
Hi & welcome Michael, would have loved to see you in that team too! It was a joy to watch you in that never say die team back then, coupled with your flair & goals, the finishing of Gregg Blundell & Leo, the steel of your Tim Ryans, John Doolans (massive player for us then) & Steve Fosters, we had the right blend to be successful. Absolutely loved watching that side, my favourite time as a Rovers supporter by far, the final games at the Brittania, Millenium, & Wembley apart of course.
Agree regarding Leo Dickos, he was so important for us, certainly not easy on the eye but always caused problems for opposing defences & his goals were invaluable, I remember a rainy Tuesday night at Carlisle where we were stumbling towards a point when he popped up with the winner, that's the type of player he was. Didn't he achieve 4 promotions with different clubs, no mean feat that.
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Oh Michael, you're so wonderful.
I think it's disgraceful that some people think you are only posting on here to promote your book.
I never believed for one minute what all those nasty people were saying about you.
I never believed for one minute that some of the players you played with thought you were a big time Charlie.
And I never believed it when one of them told me you used to walk around the place saying you were too good for little old Doncaster and couldn't wait to get away to a bigger club.
It's marvellous to have an ex-player on here who we all hero worshipped and I can't believe I'm actually posting a message to you.
If I give you a grand will you please send me a message back and make my day?
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Promotions with Gillingham, Rortherham, Cardiff & Rovers I think.
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Can’t believe I am seeing some of these disgraceful ripostes aimed at Macca. If it really is him and we have no reason not to believe it then don’t we owe him the courtesy of asking football related questions only. Anything else has nothing to do with us does it?
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Anne leave it alone. You are out of order.
It takes some guts doesn’t it to come on here after all the bad publicity Macca received in the media. Let’s face it we do not know all the facts. Do you? Give it a rest please.
It's a valid question.
I'm also still waiting for an answer with the other one.
If he can do soft talk (e.g. what is your favourite memory) then he should be able to do the hard talk questions as well.
He did have the opportunity to do this on a live segment of BBC West Midlands radio back in October, but that fell by the wayside as well.
Has he also given reasons why he was so upset about one particular issue of the fanzine yet?
I can't even take you seriously. It's funny because I did the BBC West Midlands interview. It aired around 16:35pm on 16 October 2017 with Richard Wilford while sat in the BBC Bristol studio. It was one of several I did that day.
You're a blatant liar and you're not worth talking to.
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Thanks for coming on the forum Michael, much respect after all the bad press you have had and knowing some of the questions and comments you would get.
Like several others posted have mentioned you were the most skillful but also one of the most hardworking players I have seen at Rovers. How concious of this were you or was it part of your natural game?
Would you be able to give your view on why you left?
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Hello Michael, you were the bain of our lives every time we played Yeovil so was amazed when you were available and signed for us. Great times, especially the cup run mentioned earlier. Yes striking power is an issue this season. I believe Eoin Doyle is back up here from Cardiff, he knew where the net was at Chesterfield so might be worth a punt, as he knows the area?
Hi Sheffield exile1
I don't know much about the kid Doyle but there are definitely a few strikers in League Two banging the goals in right now. If I was the manager I would definitely be targeting a few of them!
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It was be a brave soul to argue that McIndoe wasn’t one of our very best players in last 25 years. Would put him up with Richie Wellens, Copps, Stock, Billy Sharp and Steve Nicol.
Appreciate that Chris Black come back! Thank you very much for you humbling compliment. I wouldn't have minded playing in that team!
Hi & welcome Michael, would have loved to see you in that team too! It was a joy to watch you in that never say die team back then, coupled with your flair & goals, the finishing of Gregg Blundell & Leo, the steel of your Tim Ryans, John Doolans (massive player for us then) & Steve Fosters, we had the right blend to be successful. Absolutely loved watching that side, my favourite time as a Rovers supporter by far, the final games at the Brittania, Millenium, & Wembley apart of course.
Hi Lesonthewest! Thank you.
I can genuinely say that some of my fondest memories were in that Rovers 21 shirt! I was sent this video and think you might like it its got some great Rovers memories in there for me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUGJtlskC4Q
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Can’t believe I am seeing some of these disgraceful ripostes aimed at Macca. If it really is him and we have no reason not to believe it then don’t we owe him the courtesy of asking football related questions only. Anything else has nothing to do with us does it?
I agree, pathetic some of these abusive and sarcastic posts
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I hope this really is macca - and I have no reason to doubt it - if so it's great to have you on the forum and posting.
On the subject of questions - you always seemed to love playing alongside Greg Blundell and both of you always appeared to have massive smiles on your faces when things really ticked. What knd of relationship off of the pitch did you have with him? Was he a buddy, as it were, or just someone you clicked with on the pitch?
Also - I seem to recall that Dean Barrick mentioned on radio that on your first day you turned up for training in the white/silver boots and he and some of the other older players thought -'who's this kid in the fancy boots?'
They subsequently spent the first session trying to kick you and Barrick said that by the end of the first training session he'd decided that you earned the right to have the fancy boots. What do you recall of the first session?
Me and Greg got on really well. Top man. We used to live next door to each other on Lakeside. I can honestly say we got on just as well off the pitch as we did on the pitch so that's probably why we clicked so much while playing together.
Ha ha yes I do remember jumping out the way of a few tasty tackles and when JR turned up with his shiny white teeth! Usually on my first day into a new club I just try to keep my head down because it takes time for players to get to know you and your style of play.
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Do you not fancy management Macca?
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Who was the best player you played with at rovers?
And the worst, if you can answer that
Tough question! I have to say Paul Green is the best for his all round game.
Leo couldn't do 10 kick ups but I'd have to say the worst was Nicolas Priet, in my opinion couldn't defend.
Cheers,
Maybe a surprising answer but a popular one, especially as he's a player that came through our academy
Who would have been your best and worst player from the same period?
Best id have to say either yourself or copps. But there's also blundell for his goals, doolan, albrighton, Ryan, green even Ricky all for differing reasons but we had a great squad.
Worst, I can't really recall Leo had no technical ability but was effective.
It was be a brave soul to argue that McIndoe wasn’t one of our very best players in last 25 years. Would put him up with Richie Wellens, Copps, Stock, Billy Sharp and Steve Nicol.
Appreciate that Chris Black come back! Thank you very much for you humbling compliment. I wouldn't have minded playing in that team!
Hi & welcome Michael, would have loved to see you in that team too! It was a joy to watch you in that never say die team back then, coupled with your flair & goals, the finishing of Gregg Blundell & Leo, the steel of your Tim Ryans, John Doolans (massive player for us then) & Steve Fosters, we had the right blend to be successful. Absolutely loved watching that side, my favourite time as a Rovers supporter by far, the final games at the Brittania, Millenium, & Wembley apart of course.
Agree regarding Leo Dickos, he was so important for us, certainly not easy on the eye but always caused problems for opposing defences & his goals were invaluable, I remember a rainy Tuesday night at Carlisle where we were stumbling towards a point when he popped up with the winner, that's the type of player he was. Didn't he achieve 4 promotions with different clubs, no mean feat that.
There's no doubt that Leo has been effective in his own right. As you state he's had four promotions in his career and believe me when I say you don't want to go up against him in training! I think he used to sharpen his elbows before he went out.
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Oh Michael, you're so wonderful.
I think it's disgraceful that some people think you are only posting on here to promote your book.
I never believed for one minute what all those nasty people were saying about you.
I never believed for one minute that some of the players you played with thought you were a big time Charlie.
And I never believed it when one of them told me you used to walk around the place saying you were too good for little old Doncaster and couldn't wait to get away to a bigger club.
It's marvellous to have an ex-player on here who we all hero worshipped and I can't believe I'm actually posting a message to you.
If I give you a grand will you please send me a message back and make my day?
Don't worry I will send this one to you for free! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Totally 100% good guy
Smashing to see you on here catching up with the fans
Also, the book is a terrific and good to follow MM on twitter
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Thanks for coming on the forum Michael, much respect after all the bad press you have had and knowing some of the questions and comments you would get.
Like several others posted have mentioned you were the most skillful but also one of the most hardworking players I have seen at Rovers. How concious of this were you or was it part of your natural game?
Would you be able to give your view on why you left?
Hi wilts rover!
I think because I'd got my fitness levels to such a high level that when the ref used to blow his whistle after 90mins I always felt I could play another 45mins comfortably. I was known in football to be one of the only players to ever finish a bleep test and I have no doubt this was due to my lifestyle being completely teetotal. And as a young football fan back up in Edinburgh I used to hate watching players who were lazy and I felt could run harder. I was conscious of it during matches. I would try to run my opponent into the ground before going through my repertoire, because by that time he's knackered, in turn giving me more time to create more chances.
I do go into a lot of detail about this in the book but in brief - it had a lot to do with Dave Penney.
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Do you not fancy management Macca?
100%. I will be taking my remaining badges in the future and will definitely become a manager.
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Do you not fancy management Macca?
100%. I will be taking my remaining badges in the future and will definitely become a manager.
Execellent, good luck! Thanks for all the memories, it was a joy to watch you play!
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Totally 100% good guy
Smashing to see you on here catching up with the fans
Also, the book is a terrific and good to follow MM on twitter
Top man Philsky! :scarf: What are your thoughts on Saturday's game against Plymouth?
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Do you not fancy management Macca?
100%. I will be taking my remaining badges in the future and will definitely become a manager.
Execellent, good luck! Thanks for all the memories, it was a joy to watch you play!
Thank you. I'd love to come back and manage the Rovers one day!
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Is there any firm confirmation this is actually Maccaa?
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Can’t believe I am seeing some of these disgraceful ripostes aimed at Macca. If it really is him and we have no reason not to believe it then don’t we owe him the courtesy of asking football related questions only. Anything else has nothing to do with us does it?
I agree, pathetic some of these abusive and sarcastic posts
Pleased we can agree on something Dickos. Can we be at peace with each other from now on.
I can’t do with this verbal agro. Life is too short.
Yes mate, of course.
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Is there any firm confirmation this is actually Maccaa?
It's definitely me. Check my Twitter @michaelmcindoe
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Can’t believe I am seeing some of these disgraceful ripostes aimed at Macca. If it really is him and we have no reason not to believe it then don’t we owe him the courtesy of asking football related questions only. Anything else has nothing to do with us does it?
I agree, pathetic some of these abusive and sarcastic posts
Pleased we can agree on something Dickos. Can we be at peace with each other from now on.
I can’t do with this verbal agro. Life is too short.
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Just read your book in 2 days,don’t think I have read a peter and Jane book in that short space of time.fasinating read whether people belief it all or not it’s up to them!!!!one question I have is any reason you didn’t or can’t name the Man City player???
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What did you think Michael when you looked over and touchline in extra time vs Arsenal with us 2-1 up and saw Sam Oji being brought on?
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Michael, do you remember the 2-1 away victory at Mansfield, a lot of supporters, me included thought that was the defining moment when we believed promotion was coming our way, did you & the players feel the same or was it just another 3 points on the board, thanks.
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Was wondering Macca, did you watch the playoff final against Leeds in 2008?
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The jury’s out on Darren Ferguson. Any views on him?
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Michael, do you remember the 2-1 away victory at Mansfield, a lot of supporters, me included thought that was the defining moment when we believed promotion was coming our way, did you & the players feel the same or was it just another 3 points on the board, thanks.
Still my favourite away game. Macca and Blundell were brilliant.
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Michael, do you remember the 2-1 away victory at Mansfield, a lot of supporters, me included thought that was the defining moment when we believed promotion was coming our way, did you & the players feel the same or was it just another 3 points on the board, thanks.
Still my favourite away game. Macca and Blundell were brilliant.
Absolutely, Macca ran them ragged, & they couldn't handle Gregg, great day
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Question for Macca...
As a player, did you look at forums and social media, and did you get affected by the comments? And your team mates too?
I notice that there is always exaggeration and hyperbole, including on here - lose a game and the players are shit and the manager needs to be sacked - win, and the play offs become a minimum target...
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Macca you inspired this Englishman to wear a Scotland shirt with McIndoe emblazoned on the back for several foreign holidays. Pleasure to watch you Sir.
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Anne leave it alone. You are out of order.
It takes some guts doesn’t it to come on here after all the bad publicity Macca received in the media. Let’s face it we do not know all the facts. Do you? Give it a rest please.
It's a valid question.
I'm also still waiting for an answer with the other one.
If he can do soft talk (e.g. what is your favourite memory) then he should be able to do the hard talk questions as well.
He did have the opportunity to do this on a live segment of BBC West Midlands radio back in October, but that fell by the wayside as well.
Has he also given reasons why he was so upset about one particular issue of the fanzine yet?
I can't even take you seriously. It's funny because I did the BBC West Midlands interview. It aired around 16:35pm on 16 October 2017 with Richard Wilford while sat in the BBC Bristol studio. It was one of several I did that day.
You're a blatant liar and you're not worth talking to.
My apology - I've got crossed wires. You did do an interview which was aired on BBC West Midlands on 16th October.
The following day, however, you also pulled out of a live interview on BBC Radio 5 Live which was scheduled for 10am. Other footballers had done pre-recorded stuff, were going to call or text in, and questions were going to be put to you.
Why did you pull out of this?
And why do you still refuse to answer the question of whether you're going to pay people back? Or why you threw your toys out of the pram when there was an article in the fanzine which you didn't like.
Over to you, Michael...
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Micheal, did you as a player ever look on fans forums to see what the fans thought?
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The 0-4 hiding your Yeovil side gave us at BV in the Confrence promotion year was a football masterclass. I’d never seen anything like it at that level before.
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Been out all day so have only just discovered this thread.
No questions but I'd just like to add to what others have said.
Michael you were in the top 5 players I've seen in the hoops and I've been watching Donny for 50+ years.
As Jonathan posted, your contribution in promoting the Rovers by your electric perfomances galvanised the fans and brought many new young uns to the club, many of whom are still here.
So thanks for pulling on the hoops and good luck for the future.
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The 0-4 hiding your Yeovil side gave us at BV in the Confrence promotion year was a football masterclass. I’d never seen anything like it at that level before.
on another note on that game what was your thoughts after the quick thinking free kick goal?
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The 0-4 hiding your Yeovil side gave us at BV in the Confrence promotion year was a football masterclass. I’d never seen anything like it at that level before.
I remember that game well. I believe it was Macca who scored that farcical free kick past poor Andy Warrington was it not? We were the 2nd best team in that league and that Yeovil side was so far ahead of us it wasn't even funny. That free kick just summed up the gulf in class and footballing nous.
No idea if this is in the book or not, but did you ever mend ways with Dave Penney? Personal feelings aside do you think he got the best out of you as a player, and the rest of the squad?
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Yeah even after they already won league and still to turn up like they did turn us over god style,nothing was mention about the free kick in the book and wasn’t sure if it was macca that took it of Andy to take it and give to Way to score
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Anne leave it alone. You are out of order.
It takes some guts doesn’t it to come on here after all the bad publicity Macca received in the media. Let’s face it we do not know all the facts. Do you? Give it a rest please.
It's a valid question.
I'm also still waiting for an answer with the other one.
If he can do soft talk (e.g. what is your favourite memory) then he should be able to do the hard talk questions as well.
He did have the opportunity to do this on a live segment of BBC West Midlands radio back in October, but that fell by the wayside as well.
Has he also given reasons why he was so upset about one particular issue of the fanzine yet?
I can't even take you seriously. It's funny because I did the BBC West Midlands interview. It aired around 16:35pm on 16 October 2017 with Richard Wilford while sat in the BBC Bristol studio. It was one of several I did that day.
You're a blatant liar and you're not worth talking to.
My apology - I've got crossed wires. You did do an interview which was aired on BBC West Midlands on 16th October.
The following day, however, you also pulled out of a live interview on BBC Radio 5 Live which was scheduled for 10am. Other footballers had done pre-recorded stuff, were going to call or text in, and questions were going to be put to you.
Why did you pull out of this?
And why do you still refuse to answer the question of whether you're going to pay people back? Or why you threw your toys out of the pram when there was an article in the fanzine which you didn't like.
Over to you, Michael...
Anne,Do you have any proof of knowing the Wolves YTS's you claim,I have a feeling you don't know any,and are just saying it to back up your argument?
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I’m sure McIndoe has had worse to deal with than a few anonymous pseudonyms throwing out jibes on an internet forum.
Assuming this is the real Michael McIndoe, I think it’s great to see this kind of interaction with the fans. And anyone that didn’t appreciate him when he played football for us really needs to give themself a shake.
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To be honest this guy is someone I never saw have a bad game for The Rovers, Mr consistency, and he sprinkled the good games with more than a few brilliant games.
I have not seen many players dominate a premiership side all the game like he did to Arsenal, that was one of the best performances by a Rovers player I have ever seen considering the opposition.
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Hi Macca,If I wrote everything I'd like to write to you,Nobody would read through it all,It would be 3 thread pages long,99% complimentary.So I will keep it short,as Im lazy.You was a BIG,big part in mine and my families enjoyment in your time with us.Many,many fond memories,home and away.I'd like to ask you about the Penalty at BV and Greg was going to take it and you had a chat with him and seemed to have a hot discussion and then you took it.I don't think DP was happy about it,I'd like to ask what you and Greg said to each other?I heard at the time from a good work friend of mine,that I believe you knew/know through family,why it happened,but I understand it was not wise to publicise it at the time.Maybe it's alright now?Maybe you can confirm what I was told was right?If you prefer not to say publicly,you can PM,I've not said anything all these years and will not if you prefer.
P.s. all the women/girls I knew at Rovers,all seemed to have a crush on you,except my wife,she's had/got the hots for Copps :blush: LOL.
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To be honest this guy is someone I never saw have a bad game for The Rovers, Mr consistency, and he sprinkled the good games with more than a few brilliant games.
I have not seen many players dominate a premiership side all the game like he did to Arsenal, that was one of the best performances by a Rovers player I have ever seen considering the opposition.
Agreed Selby.I can only ever remember one defender keeping Macca quiet and that was a young right back playing for Tranmere against us at BV,Ryan Taylor,I thought at the time,he was the best opposition player I had seen all season,and wished we could sign him,I was not surprised when he went to Premier league with Wigan then Newcastle.Whats your thoughts on that Macca?Was Ryan Taylor one of the best you came across while with us?
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Drover, if you want to doubt me that's absolutely fine.
Nevertheless, these lads looked up to him and were young and impressionable, and it cost them a lot of money.
Michael definitely knows who I'm on about (and this is absolutely Michael McIndoe posting for anyone who has doubts) as he's been pressed for answers at numerous points over the last 5 years but he always hides away from the subject.
He also won't get back into football because nobody in football wants him anymore.
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Drover, if you want to doubt me that's absolutely fine.
Nevertheless, these lads looked up to him and were young and impressionable, and it cost them a lot of money.
Michael definitely knows who I'm on about (and this is absolutely Michael McIndoe posting for anyone who has doubts) as he's been pressed for answers at numerous points over the last 5 years but he always hides away from the subject.
He also won't get back into football because nobody in football wants him anymore.
So you have no proof?
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Drover, if you want to doubt me that's absolutely fine.
Nevertheless, these lads looked up to him and were young and impressionable, and it cost them a lot of money.
Michael definitely knows who I'm on about (and this is absolutely Michael McIndoe posting for anyone who has doubts) as he's been pressed for answers at numerous points over the last 5 years but he always hides away from the subject.
He also won't get back into football because nobody in football wants him anymore.
So you have no proof?
Lets see what Michael has to say on the subject shall we (unless he's going to swerve it yet again)...
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I would ignore your provocation if I was him. That chapter is finished, the CPS did not pursue the charges. It’s done now. This thread is about football.
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Hi Michael,
You were without doubt one of the most talented players I've seen play for the Rovers in my lifetime. Living down south a lot of my school friends at the time were Bristol City fans so I was regularly reminded of the quality of player we had lost!
Who was the best manager you've played under and why? Also, who was the worst?
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Hi Michael,
It's great that you're on here bringing back memories of possibly the best single season in 45 years of supporting Rovers. Special for me, not only for winning the title , but this was the first season witnessing Rovers for my lad, and it's taken a few years for him to realise it wasn't always as good as that!
I thoroughly enjoyed your book and wondered after your comments on Dave Penney if you swop Christmas cards? ;) Seriously though, I get you didn't like him as a bloke but how did you rate him as a manager/ coach?
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Drover, if you want to doubt me that's absolutely fine.
Nevertheless, these lads looked up to him and were young and impressionable, and it cost them a lot of money.
Michael definitely knows who I'm on about (and this is absolutely Michael McIndoe posting for anyone who has doubts) as he's been pressed for answers at numerous points over the last 5 years but he always hides away from the subject.
He also won't get back into football because nobody in football wants him anymore.
So you have no proof?
Lets see what Michael has to say on the subject shall we (unless he's going to swerve it yet again)...
Why should he answer aggressive questions off a stranger hiding behind a computer.
He's not been charged with anything.
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I would ignore your provocation if I was him. That chapter is finished, the CPS did not pursue the charges. It’s done now. This thread is about football.
Agreed. Matters such as this should be left to the legal professionals who have decided not to press charges.
I hope the persistently aggressive questioning doesn't deter MM from continuin to discuss football on here. The forum would be much richer with the input of current or former professionals.
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Michael
I've been watching the Rovers for over 40 years. You were possibly the best all-round player in that time that I've seen wear our shirt (in terms of games played, skill, overall commitment, fitness, attitude etc etc, not to mention your key role in our great run in recent years). I was proud that you represented my home town team and I urged you on as you tried to get a full Scotland cap (maybe you still could?). When you joined us we were told you had been an alcoholic and had been through tough times in Edinburgh but had overcome them. You seemed to be a good guy.
But setting all that aside, the things you did off the pitch make me think that my respect for you was misplaced. I felt you let us down. The stories I've read about you make me want to have your name expunged from the club's history. Is that a bit harsh or what?
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If Michael wishes to discuss this via the Private Message function then I'll be more than happy for him to do so.
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Why on earth would he want to discuss such matters with someone who's anonymous?
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Awesome. I barely post on this forum because I feel it is going further and further down the pan. As soon as something interesting happens a few keyboard warriors bring it grinding to a halt.
Cheers guys. We were getting a chance to ask some great questions to a former Rovers player who was the most exciting player I have seen pull on a shirt for us, during one of our best spells.
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Where did you first get introduced to Mick Murray of Lazarus fame?
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Where did you first get introduced to Mick Murray of Lazarus fame?
does he own Thornhurst and murvic or is that other family members?
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Where did you first get introduced to Mick Murray of Lazarus fame?
does he own Thornhurst and murvic or is that other family members?
Different family altogether I think
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Where did you first get introduced to Mick Murray of Lazarus fame?
Mick was trying to get hold of Macca last time I spoke to him.
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Where did you first get introduced to Mick Murray of Lazarus fame?
Mick was trying to get hold of Macca last time I spoke to him.
Is he owed money as well?
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They’re all pillars of the community aren’t they...
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Thread ruined.
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Thread ruined.
As usual
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Thanks for so many great memories, Michael. Let's be honest though, you're on here to promote your book. Right?
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Assuming the poster really is MM, I am sure he is thick skinned enough to deal with uncomfortable questions, whether or not he chooses to answer them..
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Assuming the poster really is MM, I am sure he is thick skinned enough to deal with uncomfortable questions, whether or not he chooses to answer them..
:that:
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Well is was MM I can guarantee that since I referred to sthg only he would have known about apart from myself . (The thread will be memorable for two things MM and the usual spoiler!)
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Welcome to the forum Michael. One of the best I've ever seen a Rovers shirt and definitely in my all time 11.
Have you read the book about the 'secret footballer' and do you have any idea who it is?
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What did you think Michael when you looked over and touchline in extra time vs Arsenal with us 2-1 up and saw Sam Oji being brought on?
I thought good. We're trying to hold on to our lead with 15 minutes to go!
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Michael, do you remember the 2-1 away victory at Mansfield, a lot of supporters, me included thought that was the defining moment when we believed promotion was coming our way, did you & the players feel the same or was it just another 3 points on the board, thanks.
I remember that game quite well especially the celebration when Greg got his second goal. Yes I have to agree with you it was one of those games in the season where we thought afterwards, we're getting close now with two months left of the season. And because Mansfield were doing quite well themselves it definitely gave us more momentum.
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Michael,
I met a football coach in Edinburgh a few years ago at a Christmas party, his first name was Andrew but I have forgotten his surname name, ring a bell? He still lives in Portobello . Andrew was involved with coaching you as a youth. He must have been rated as a coach as Alex Ferguson wanted him as a coach in Manchester. Andy is now working for FIFA in organising/coaching "The Homeless World Cup" He painted a very interesting picture of a young McIndoe who had a lot of football talent.
I think Mc's gone but a colourful character and seems to be turning his life around.
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Was wondering Macca, did you watch the playoff final against Leeds in 2008?
I think I was travelling at the time but I did watch it later that evening. What an occasion.
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The jury’s out on Darren Ferguson. Any views on him?
I think he's a well established manager at that level. The question is can he take you up and be successful in the Championship? I don't know.
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Question for Macca...
As a player, did you look at forums and social media, and did you get affected by the comments? And your team mates too?
I notice that there is always exaggeration and hyperbole, including on here - lose a game and the players are shit and the manager needs to be sacked - win, and the play offs become a minimum target...
I've never been on social media as a player. I never looked at fans forums either. A player knows if he's done well or not on a match day. I've always said in football that a month is a long time which is why I loved playing because you have to prove yourself week in week out. I always felt if I wasn't playing well then it's a fan's right to shout at me.
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The jury’s out on Darren Ferguson. Any views on him?
I think he's a well established manager at that level. The question is can he take you up and be successful in the Championship? I don't know.
It will always be hard for a club like us to even stay in the Championship, never mind be successful there.
I would love us to have another crack at it though.
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Macca you inspired this Englishman to wear a Scotland shirt with McIndoe emblazoned on the back for several foreign holidays. Pleasure to watch you Sir.
No thank you Sir! To get an Englishman to wear a Scotland shirt is no easy feat! A lot of respect goes out to you from the Tartan Army.
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Micheal, did you as a player ever look on fans forums to see what the fans thought?
No I never did.
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Hi Macca, This is a question that you may not wish to answer considering your plans to return to the game, but do you think referees sometimes cheat?
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The 0-4 hiding your Yeovil side gave us at BV in the Confrence promotion year was a football masterclass. I’d never seen anything like it at that level before.
I think we played so well that day because the pressure was completely off us.
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Been out all day so have only just discovered this thread.
No questions but I'd just like to add to what others have said.
Michael you were in the top 5 players I've seen in the hoops and I've been watching Donny for 50+ years.
As Jonathan posted, your contribution in promoting the Rovers by your electric perfomances galvanised the fans and brought many new young uns to the club, many of whom are still here.
So thanks for pulling on the hoops and good luck for the future.
Thanks very much. I enjoyed my time at Rovers immensely but hats off to you for watching Donny for 50+ years!! That's some achievement.
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The 0-4 hiding your Yeovil side gave us at BV in the Confrence promotion year was a football masterclass. I’d never seen anything like it at that level before.
on another note on that game what was your thoughts after the quick thinking free kick goal?
We actually got the idea from a televised game the night before we played at Belle Vue. I was very surprised when Andy Warrington gave one of our players the ball so quickly.
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The 0-4 hiding your Yeovil side gave us at BV in the Confrence promotion year was a football masterclass. I’d never seen anything like it at that level before.
I remember that game well. I believe it was Macca who scored that farcical free kick past poor Andy Warrington was it not? We were the 2nd best team in that league and that Yeovil side was so far ahead of us it wasn't even funny. That free kick just summed up the gulf in class and footballing nous.
No idea if this is in the book or not, but did you ever mend ways with Dave Penney? Personal feelings aside do you think he got the best out of you as a player, and the rest of the squad?
I think it was Lee Johnson or Darren Way that scored that goal.
I've never nor would I ever mend ways with Dave Penney. I think he got some good out of me by just letting me play my own way. Remembering in the second half of 2005/06 season he put me on the bench for 4 times after I'd scored 13 goals which was one of the main reasons I left to go to Derby. Because he wouldn't start me at that time.
As far as the rest of the squad were concerned I think, in my opinion, he did get good out of certain players but I think we might have got on better if it had been him that had brought me into the club but it wasn't it was JR.
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Yeah even after they already won league and still to turn up like they did turn us over god style,nothing was mention about the free kick in the book and wasn’t sure if it was macca that took it of Andy to take it and give to Way to score
The free kick didn't involve me although I do mention the game in the book.
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I’m sure McIndoe has had worse to deal with than a few anonymous pseudonyms throwing out jibes on an internet forum.
Assuming this is the real Michael McIndoe, I think it’s great to see this kind of interaction with the fans. And anyone that didn’t appreciate him when he played football for us really needs to give themself a shake.
You're spot on. I'm not bothered by it. I've come on here to chat with real Donny fans. And I have to say I'm thoroughly enjoying it.
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To be honest this guy is someone I never saw have a bad game for The Rovers, Mr consistency, and he sprinkled the good games with more than a few brilliant games.
I have not seen many players dominate a premiership side all the game like he did to Arsenal, that was one of the best performances by a Rovers player I have ever seen considering the opposition.
Thank you ever so much for your comments. I really appreciate it. It's extremely nice to hear your feedback on the job I did for you when I was there.
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Hi Macca,If I wrote everything I'd like to write to you,Nobody would read through it all,It would be 3 thread pages long,99% complimentary.So I will keep it short,as Im lazy.You was a BIG,big part in mine and my families enjoyment in your time with us.Many,many fond memories,home and away.I'd like to ask you about the Penalty at BV and Greg was going to take it and you had a chat with him and seemed to have a hot discussion and then you took it.I don't think DP was happy about it,I'd like to ask what you and Greg said to each other?I heard at the time from a good work friend of mine,that I believe you knew/know through family,why it happened,but I understand it was not wise to publicise it at the time.Maybe it's alright now?Maybe you can confirm what I was told was right?If you prefer not to say publicly,you can PM,I've not said anything all these years and will not if you prefer.
P.s. all the women/girls I knew at Rovers,all seemed to have a crush on you,except my wife,she's had/got the hots for Copps :blush: LOL.
Hi Drover. Thank you.
Yes I can talk about it now no problem. If it's the penalty I'm thinking of, me and Greg had had a chat before the match. I had said if we get a penalty I would let him take it because if he scored one more goal he would get a bonus. But as we know Greg missed and Dave went mad at me. But it didn't make a difference because Greg scored later that game and got his bonus anyway.
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Welcome Michael, can only really echo what's been said before in that you were a fantastic player to watch, and always put the effort in to match your undoubted ability.
My question is of those that you played with at the Rovers, who do you think played to the very max of their potential and who do you think might have gone further with a better attitude/mentality?
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Hi Macca,If I wrote everything I'd like to write to you,Nobody would read through it all,It would be 3 thread pages long,99% complimentary.So I will keep it short,as Im lazy.You was a BIG,big part in mine and my families enjoyment in your time with us.Many,many fond memories,home and away.I'd like to ask you about the Penalty at BV and Greg was going to take it and you had a chat with him and seemed to have a hot discussion and then you took it.I don't think DP was happy about it,I'd like to ask what you and Greg said to each other?I heard at the time from a good work friend of mine,that I believe you knew/know through family,why it happened,but I understand it was not wise to publicise it at the time.Maybe it's alright now?Maybe you can confirm what I was told was right?If you prefer not to say publicly,you can PM,I've not said anything all these years and will not if you prefer.
P.s. all the women/girls I knew at Rovers,all seemed to have a crush on you,except my wife,she's had/got the hots for Copps :blush: LOL.
Hi Drover. Thank you.
Yes I can talk about it now no problem. If it's the penalty I'm thinking of, me and Greg had had a chat before the match. I had said if we get a penalty I would let him take it because if he scored one more goal he would get a bonus. But as we know Greg missed and Dave went mad at me. But it didn't make a difference because Greg scored later that game and got his bonus anyway.
Hi Macca,
Thank you,yes thats the one,spot on(pardon the pun!),and yes thats what I heard.I Don't half miss those days.I've been going Rovers 40 years this year and your era,Greg,Greeny,Leo etc is my favourite,even over O'driscoll and the Finals under him(Just)and the home shirt is my favourite.Your energy made you stand out from other players,you always seemed to be bouncing on your toes ready to pounce in a match.
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Yeah even after they already won league and still to turn up like they did turn us over god style,nothing was mention about the free kick in the book and wasn’t sure if it was macca that took it of Andy to take it and give to Way to score
The free kick didn't involve me although I do mention the game in the book.
yeah it’s not bad when your on sky and don’t need to do a warm up and still go out and hammer us lol,
Did you ever get to meet Kirk Jackson’s dad?and did you get on well with Micky Walker as when he is on radio Sheffield summarising games he sumtime a comes across as though he has got a bit of bad feeling with the way he left the club
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To be honest this guy is someone I never saw have a bad game for The Rovers, Mr consistency, and he sprinkled the good games with more than a few brilliant games.
I have not seen many players dominate a premiership side all the game like he did to Arsenal, that was one of the best performances by a Rovers player I have ever seen considering the opposition.
Agreed Selby.I can only ever remember one defender keeping Macca quiet and that was a young right back playing for Tranmere against us at BV,Ryan Taylor,I thought at the time,he was the best opposition player I had seen all season,and wished we could sign him,I was not surprised when he went to Premier league with Wigan then Newcastle.Whats your thoughts on that Macca?Was Ryan Taylor one of the best you came across while with us?
Definitely Drover! Ryan Taylor was one of the toughest fullbacks to play against. He wasn't just technically good, he had decent pace and read the game extremely well!
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Michael, thankyou for continuing to post and not allowing the minority to ruin this for us.
Another question here. You say you are not posting on all forums, only your favourite clubs.
Can we assume your worst club was Barnsley? 😊
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Hi Michael,
You were without doubt one of the most talented players I've seen play for the Rovers in my lifetime. Living down south a lot of my school friends at the time were Bristol City fans so I was regularly reminded of the quality of player we had lost!
Who was the best manager you've played under and why? Also, who was the worst?
Hi CrippyCooke. Thank you! Good question. Best manager would be John Moore from Luton Town. Graham Turner from Hereford is another one I would put in that bracket. As a coach Mickey Walker was brilliant. In my opinion my worst would have to be Aidy Boothroyd.
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Hi Michael,
It's great that you're on here bringing back memories of possibly the best single season in 45 years of supporting Rovers. Special for me, not only for winning the title , but this was the first season witnessing Rovers for my lad, and it's taken a few years for him to realise it wasn't always as good as that!
I thoroughly enjoyed your book and wondered after your comments on Dave Penney if you swop Christmas cards? ;) Seriously though, I get you didn't like him as a bloke but how did you rate him as a manager/ coach?
Hi Harrogate Rover. Thank you for your compliments. I'm glad that season bought so many smiles to Donny fan's faces especially your young lad!
I'm pleased you enjoyed the book. I don't think Dave Penney will ever be on my Christmas card list! He wasn't a bad manager. But in my opinion it was just his man management skills that let him down. When I've worked with other managers, certain ones have made me want to run through a brick wall for them. The reason I felt I did so well at Doncaster definitely had a lot to do with Mickey Walker.
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I have just finished Akinfenwa's book and he agrees with you when it comes to Boothroyed, poor.
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I think MM hits the nail on the head when he talks of man management skills . Our current manager has the respect of our young players who often mention in interviews how much he helps them in their development . ( Mason , May , Marquis , Wright , Whiteman have all alluded to this ) .That is vital in a strategy dependant on developing young talent .
We have not had many managers with that quality . I think Sodd was a quiet nurturing manager whilst Billy Bremner put fire in everybody's belly .
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Welcome to the forum Michael. One of the best I've ever seen a Rovers shirt and definitely in my all time 11.
Have you read the book about the 'secret footballer' and do you have any idea who it is?
Thank you. It's good to be here chatting to you all.
No I haven't read that book and no idea who it is.
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Michael,
I met a football coach in Edinburgh a few years ago at a Christmas party, his first name was Andrew but I have forgotten his surname name, ring a bell? He still lives in Portobello . Andrew was involved with coaching you as a youth. He must have been rated as a coach as Alex Ferguson wanted him as a coach in Manchester. Andy is now working for FIFA in organising/coaching "The Homeless World Cup" He painted a very interesting picture of a young McIndoe who had a lot of football talent.
I think Mc's gone but a colourful character and seems to be turning his life around.
Apologies it doesn't ring a bell. What team did he say he coached me at?
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Hi Macca, This is a question that you may not wish to answer considering your plans to return to the game, but do you think referees sometimes cheat?
Hi Bentley Bullet. I have to say I've never heard of any refs cheating in my time.
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Welcome Michael, can only really echo what's been said before in that you were a fantastic player to watch, and always put the effort in to match your undoubted ability.
My question is of those that you played with at the Rovers, who do you think played to the very max of their potential and who do you think might have gone further with a better attitude/mentality?
Thank you NickDRFC. Very kind of you to say.
I think Greeny, Copps and Greg. They delivered more often than not.
I felt if Franny had applied himself better he would've played more games for us and nobody could knock his undoubted talent.
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Why when a person like Michael m comes on here for a chat someone spoils it and slags him off and takes the chance to get a liable suit on there hands, just get off his back and welcome him. The man has been found not to have done anything wrong with the people that matter so get off his back or butt out if the chats. WELCOME MACCA
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Hi Macca,If I wrote everything I'd like to write to you,Nobody would read through it all,It would be 3 thread pages long,99% complimentary.So I will keep it short,as Im lazy.You was a BIG,big part in mine and my families enjoyment in your time with us.Many,many fond memories,home and away.I'd like to ask you about the Penalty at BV and Greg was going to take it and you had a chat with him and seemed to have a hot discussion and then you took it.I don't think DP was happy about it,I'd like to ask what you and Greg said to each other?I heard at the time from a good work friend of mine,that I believe you knew/know through family,why it happened,but I understand it was not wise to publicise it at the time.Maybe it's alright now?Maybe you can confirm what I was told was right?If you prefer not to say publicly,you can PM,I've not said anything all these years and will not if you prefer.
P.s. all the women/girls I knew at Rovers,all seemed to have a crush on you,except my wife,she's had/got the hots for Copps :blush: LOL.
Hi Drover. Thank you.
Yes I can talk about it now no problem. If it's the penalty I'm thinking of, me and Greg had had a chat before the match. I had said if we get a penalty I would let him take it because if he scored one more goal he would get a bonus. But as we know Greg missed and Dave went mad at me. But it didn't make a difference because Greg scored later that game and got his bonus anyway.
Hi Macca,
Thank you,yes thats the one,spot on(pardon the pun!),and yes thats what I heard.I Don't half miss those days.I've been going Rovers 40 years this year and your era,Greg,Greeny,Leo etc is my favourite,even over O'driscoll and the Finals under him(Just)and the home shirt is my favourite.Your energy made you stand out from other players,you always seemed to be bouncing on your toes ready to pounce in a match.
It was one of the most enjoyable teams to play in I have to say!
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Hi Michael,
It's great that you're on here bringing back memories of possibly the best single season in 45 years of supporting Rovers. Special for me, not only for winning the title , but this was the first season witnessing Rovers for my lad, and it's taken a few years for him to realise it wasn't always as good as that!
I thoroughly enjoyed your book and wondered after your comments on Dave Penney if you swop Christmas cards? ;) Seriously though, I get you didn't like him as a bloke but how did you rate him as a manager/ coach?
Hi Harrogate Rover. Thank you for your compliments. I'm glad that season bought so many smiles to Donny fan's faces especially your young lad!
I'm pleased you enjoyed the book. I don't think Dave Penney will ever be on my Christmas card list! He wasn't a bad manager. But in my opinion it was just his man management skills that let him down. When I've worked with other managers, certain ones have made me want to run through a brick wall for them. The reason I felt I did so well at Doncaster definitely had a lot to do with Mickey Walker.
Macca, it is good to hear you singing the praises of Mickey Walker.
He is a good friend of mine but he gets lots of unjustified (in my opinion of course) stick on here from some posters.
Do you still speak with him?
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Michael, thankyou for continuing to post and not allowing the minority to ruin this for us.
Another question here. You say you are not posting on all forums, only your favourite clubs.
Can we assume your worst club was Barnsley? 😊
You're most welcome.
No my worst club was actually Coventry due to the politics.
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I have just finished Akinfenwa's book and he agrees with you when it comes to Boothroyed, poor.
That's interesting! I will have to have a read of it.
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Why when a person like Michael m comes on here for a chat someone spoils it and slags him off and takes the chance to get a liable suit on there hands, just get off his back and welcome him. The man has been found not to have done anything wrong with the people that matter so get off his back or butt out if the chats. WELCOME MACCA
Ha ha well said! Thank you for your great welcome.
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Hi Michael,
It's great that you're on here bringing back memories of possibly the best single season in 45 years of supporting Rovers. Special for me, not only for winning the title , but this was the first season witnessing Rovers for my lad, and it's taken a few years for him to realise it wasn't always as good as that!
I thoroughly enjoyed your book and wondered after your comments on Dave Penney if you swop Christmas cards? ;) Seriously though, I get you didn't like him as a bloke but how did you rate him as a manager/ coach?
Hi Harrogate Rover. Thank you for your compliments. I'm glad that season bought so many smiles to Donny fan's faces especially your young lad!
I'm pleased you enjoyed the book. I don't think Dave Penney will ever be on my Christmas card list! He wasn't a bad manager. But in my opinion it was just his man management skills that let him down. When I've worked with other managers, certain ones have made me want to run through a brick wall for them. The reason I felt I did so well at Doncaster definitely had a lot to do with Mickey Walker.
Macca, it is good to hear you singing the praises of Mickey Walker.
He is a good friend of mine but he gets lots of unjustified (in my opinion of course) stick on here from some posters.
Do you still speak with him?
Mickey is a great coach. I haven't got a bad word to say about him
No I haven't spoken to him in a while but next time you speak to him please send him my regards. Thank you.
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Hi Michael,
It's great that you're on here bringing back memories of possibly the best single season in 45 years of supporting Rovers. Special for me, not only for winning the title , but this was the first season witnessing Rovers for my lad, and it's taken a few years for him to realise it wasn't always as good as that!
I thoroughly enjoyed your book and wondered after your comments on Dave Penney if you swop Christmas cards? ;) Seriously though, I get you didn't like him as a bloke but how did you rate him as a manager/ coach?
Hi Harrogate Rover. Thank you for your compliments. I'm glad that season bought so many smiles to Donny fan's faces especially your young lad!
I'm pleased you enjoyed the book. I don't think Dave Penney will ever be on my Christmas card list! He wasn't a bad manager. But in my opinion it was just his man management skills that let him down. When I've worked with other managers, certain ones have made me want to run through a brick wall for them. The reason I felt I did so well at Doncaster definitely had a lot to do with Mickey Walker.
Macca, it is good to hear you singing the praises of Mickey Walker.
He is a good friend of mine but he gets lots of unjustified (in my opinion of course) stick on here from some posters.
Do you still speak with him?
Mickey is a great coach. I haven't got a bad word to say about him
No I haven't spoken to him in a while but next time you speak to him please send him my regards. Thank you.
I will do, he has promised me that I can accompany him to an away game that he is going to be doing commentary on soon.
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Macca, What's your favourite ground you've played at, and do footballers in general hate L**ds like fans do?
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Michael,
I met a football coach in Edinburgh a few years ago at a Christmas party, his first name was Andrew but I have forgotten his surname name, ring a bell? He still lives in Portobello . Andrew was involved with coaching you as a youth. He must have been rated as a coach as Alex Ferguson wanted him as a coach in Manchester. Andy is now working for FIFA in organising/coaching "The Homeless World Cup" He painted a very interesting picture of a young McIndoe who had a lot of football talent.
I think Mc's gone but a colourful character and seems to be turning his life around.
Apologies it doesn't ring a bell. What team did he say he coached me at?
Hibs youth team I think as he lives just down the road from the ground.. Last Time I met him he was coaching all over the world for FIFA.
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Why when a person like Michael m comes on here for a chat someone spoils it and slags him off and takes the chance to get a liable suit on there hands, just get off his back and welcome him. The man has been found not to have done anything wrong with the people that matter so get off his back or butt out if the chats. WELCOME MACCA
I remember seeing Macca in some dodgy clobber - however I can't remember him in his liable suit.... anyone got any pics
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Was Lewis Guy as good in training as we were told?
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Something I've always wondered. I suppose particularly applicable to a fan favourite. Does the crowd actually have much of an affect on you, good or bad, or is it just b*llocks from the players of the day to make the fans feel like they're making a difference if they 'get involved' from the stands? Both as a team and as an individual (as far as you'd be able to tell). And of course, you personally.
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It's clear the moderators don't want me to ask any more tough questions so we'll leave it at that.
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It's clear the moderators don't want me to ask any more tough questions so we'll leave it at that.
Good. Stop making threads about you.
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It's clear the moderators don't want me to ask any more tough questions so we'll leave it at that.
Thank f**k for that.
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It's clear the moderators don't want me to ask any more tough questions so we'll leave it at that.
Hurrrrrah
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Yourself, Sharp and Copps are probably the 3 players that I've enjoyed watching Rovers over the years...
1. Which game did you enjoy the most playing for us?
2. Why did you wear the sweatband on the right arm? Was it actually to do the job it was made to do, a good luck charm or some sort of fashion statement?
3. Any chance of any signed Rovers memorabilia for my Rovers themed darts room? Haha
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Hi Macca, This is a question that you may not wish to answer considering your plans to return to the game, but do you think referees sometimes cheat?
Hi Bentley Bullet. I have to say I've never heard of any refs cheating in my time.
Macca,Would you agree that in some games,some Ref's seem to have been Biased?
And on Odd occasions,some Ref's have seemed to hold a grudge against a club,manager,staff or player and had that in mind when making decisions?
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Or why you threw your toys out of the pram when there was an article in the fanzine which you didn't like.
Over to you, Michael...
He didn't throw his toys out of the pram. He called out a few publications who he felt had unfairly covered his time post-football of which the fanzine was one. The fanzine has since spoken with Michael and reiterated that we were merely reporting the reports at the time, and he is welcome to put the record straight in a future issue, an invitation which he has kindly taken up. We're currently in the process of sorting an time and date for an interview.
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Or why you threw your toys out of the pram when there was an article in the fanzine which you didn't like.
Over to you, Michael...
He didn't throw his toys out of the pram. He called out a few publications who he felt had unfairly covered his time post-football of which the fanzine was one. The fanzine has since spoken with Michael and reiterated that we were merely reporting the reports at the time, and he is welcome to put the record straight in a future issue, an invitation which he has kindly taken up. We're currently in the process of sorting an time and date for an interview.
Well done to you Viva and well done Michael.Look forward to it.
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Brilliant to have you on the forum Michael. I won't apologise for the pathetic, non footballing drivel you'll get on here from some posters I'm sure you would have expected it, most of us are used to it by now & I have stopped my own 'one man warring' at them as I'm sure that's what they 'get off' on.
To answer your question, I can't realistically see us making the playoffs this year, which actually might not be such a bad thing. We're not yet ready as a squad to reach the Championship, we need more quality & depth so consolidation this year then let's see what DF can do recruitment wise in the summer to make us harder to beat, more able to dominate games & be able to convert chances. As has been said before, the manager wasn't employed to build a team capable of holding it's own in League 1, if the board's ambitions for 'Club Doncaster' are to be believed, then ultimately the Championship would need to be 'delivered' within the next two seasons. I think the manager also recognises that realistically Doncaster Rovers will be his last tilt at showing his credentials as a 'successful' manager. That's the short answer!
On a personal note, you Macca are right up there with 'greats' I have seen wearing a Rovers shirt. I say Rovers shirt as opposed to 'the hoops', as we wore an all white strip with red collar & cuffs back in season 67-68 & a certain winger called Brian Usher was 'in your boots' (except they were black ones!) at that time thrilling the crowd at Belle Vue. What is it with wingers (proper wingers) that the crowd relate to so readily? What I mean by proper wingers are the ones in your mould. Brian Usher, Ian Miller, John Buckley, players you were crying out for as a supporter to be given the ball because you knew the very moment they did they had only one thing on their minds, attack at pace. You could feel your throat constricting & your voice getting shriller as they (you) knocked the ball past their full back & headed for the box or by-line.
I so loved Belle Vue for that as you could get right up against the wall, literally feet away from you Michael, so that I 'knew' you could hear me when I yelled "Go on Macca, go on son!"
As I'm pounding away on my keyboard I have a print up on the wall above me, three pictures in one mount, 29th November 2005. Rovers v Aston Villa 4th round Carling Cup. The 1st picture is you placing the ball on the penalty spot with Heffs standing behind, hands on his hips ready to pounce on any rebound that came back off the woodwork (as if!). 2nd picture is you stroking the ball left footed towards goal with Gareth Barry already running into the box to clear any rebound from the keepers save (as if!). 3rd picture is you running towards the crowd, arms spread-eagled with Copps & Ricky Ravenhill chasing after you.
David O'Leary blamed everything except the colour of the grass for his sides 3-0 demolition that night!
The picture is titled 'The Flying Macca'. Signed with your distinctive number 21 circled alongside.
During your time with us you 'painted' so many fantastic pictures. Thanks for the memories Macca. This poster will never forget a single one.
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Well remembered on the David O'Leary front. The polar opposite of Stuart Pearce of Man City who couldn't speak more highly of the way we played our football at the time. One thing that amazed me reading Wildling is that we picked McIndoe up for 50k. A player of his calibre now, even playing in the Conference wouldn't be missed by the scouting network of a whole host of clubs yet at that point there were plenty that over the course of the next 5 years would end up in the Championship if not higher.
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Well remembered on the David O'Leary front. The polar opposite of Stuart Pearce of Man City who couldn't speak more highly of the way we played our football at the time. One thing that amazed me reading Wildling is that we picked McIndoe up for 50k. A player of his calibre now, even playing in the Conference wouldn't be missed by the scouting network of a whole host of clubs yet at that point there were plenty that over the course of the next 5 years would end up in the Championship if not higher.
I think we benefitted a bit from the fact that Yeovil team was so full of potential. It wasn't just Macca, great as he was, there was Lee Johnson, Darren Way, and Kevin Gall all in their primes too. I believe Gall was the one tipped for big things from that team. Also there was a much bigger stigma around non-league football then, possibly with good reason. Compare Macca's success with that of the other top Conference players of that time, Yeovil excluded, like Rigoglioso and Daryl Clare. Macca may have been the exception rather than the rule on that front so was under the radar so to speak!
Also if memory serves me right things progressed quite quickly with regard to signing him after his fallout with Gary Johnson so it might just have been a case of right place right time for us!
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Macca was by far the best player in the Conference at that point, but Gavin Williams (who we also tried to sign several times) could certainly play a bit too and forged a successful league career.
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Macca was by far the best player in the Conference at that point, but Gavin Williams (who we also tried to sign several times) could certainly play a bit too and forged a successful league career.
Played for West Ham no less.
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Welcome Macca! Would like to echo what 99% have said so far. Have you always looked for our results? What was your favourite goal/moment in a DRFC shirt and if you do go into management what type of manager do think you would be? Cheers.
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Macca was by far the best player in the Conference at that point, but Gavin Williams (who we also tried to sign several times) could certainly play a bit too and forged a successful league career.
Played for West Ham no less.
About a dozen times, in the championship. Hardly a poster boy for conference to the upper echelons success stories. Was still always hopeful we would sign him mind you, decent player.
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Macca was by far the best player in the Conference at that point, but Gavin Williams (who we also tried to sign several times) could certainly play a bit too and forged a successful league career.
Played for West Ham no less.
About a dozen times, in the championship. Hardly a poster boy for conference to the upper echelons success stories. Was still always hopeful we would sign him mind you, decent player.
He played in the Championship for around 6 years for West Ham, Ipswich and Bristol City. Not a bad career at all coming out of non-league.
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Agreed, he was decent for Ipswich, but although he played for West Ham he did absolutely nothing for them. Would be like defining Mark Atkins or Neville Southall’s career by their time with us.
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Hi Macca, great to have you speaking to the fans like this. At risk of being boring, I shan't forget THAT Arsenal goal, an ecstatic moment. And then there was the goal off your bum in the hattrick against Bristol Rovers at Belle Vue in 2003 :laugh:
If you are going to play again,at what level do you see yourself playing at?
I don't know yet. It will depend on my overall fitness and speed. League One, Two, Scottish Prem, Championship. I will have to wait and see.
You're 38. A comeback now, especially after 7/8 years not playing in the leagues is asking more than a lot. I see your intention is clear, good luck to you with that. Are you aiming at the beginning of next season or sooner?
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Macca, What's your favourite ground you've played at, and do footballers in general hate L**ds like fans do?
The best ground would have to be Wembley. My favourite ground is Carrow Road. The pitch is so quick and for a winger it is an absolute dream to play on.
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Michael,
I met a football coach in Edinburgh a few years ago at a Christmas party, his first name was Andrew but I have forgotten his surname name, ring a bell? He still lives in Portobello . Andrew was involved with coaching you as a youth. He must have been rated as a coach as Alex Ferguson wanted him as a coach in Manchester. Andy is now working for FIFA in organising/coaching "The Homeless World Cup" He painted a very interesting picture of a young McIndoe who had a lot of football talent.
I think Mc's gone but a colourful character and seems to be turning his life around.
Apologies it doesn't ring a bell. What team did he say he coached me at?
Hibs youth team I think as he lives just down the road from the ground.. Last Time I met him he was coaching all over the world for FIFA.
Apologies it was a long time ago. I don't remember him. Sounds like he's doing well though!
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Was Lewis Guy as good in training as we were told?
Lewis was good in training but I would have to say Copps was the best trainer by a country mile, in my opinion.
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Something I've always wondered. I suppose particularly applicable to a fan favourite. Does the crowd actually have much of an affect on you, good or bad, or is it just b*llocks from the players of the day to make the fans feel like they're making a difference if they 'get involved' from the stands? Both as a team and as an individual (as far as you'd be able to tell). And of course, you personally.
It makes a huge difference to both individuals and the team. It's a bit like someone saying to you, "Go on son you can do it!" But multiply that by thousands.
From an individual point of view it gives a massive boost in energy and confidence. I absolutely loved it.
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Yourself, Sharp and Copps are probably the 3 players that I've enjoyed watching Rovers over the years...
1. Which game did you enjoy the most playing for us?
2. Why did you wear the sweatband on the right arm? Was it actually to do the job it was made to do, a good luck charm or some sort of fashion statement?
3. Any chance of any signed Rovers memorabilia for my Rovers themed darts room? Haha
Hi karldew. Thank you for putting me in your top 3 players you've watched!
I have two favourite matches. Hull City at home and Man City at home.
Haha I saw it on a foreign player and he scored a wonder goal, so I thought "I'll have some of that!" Footballers have very weird superstitions. It worked for me.
I only have my Rovers shirts and they are far to precious to me to giveaway. Apologies!
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Hi Macca, This is a question that you may not wish to answer considering your plans to return to the game, but do you think referees sometimes cheat?
Hi Bentley Bullet. I have to say I've never heard of any refs cheating in my time.
Macca,Would you agree that in some games,some Ref's seem to have been Biased?
And on Odd occasions,some Ref's have seemed to hold a grudge against a club,manager,staff or player and had that in mind when making decisions?
I once read that Real Madrid's code of conduct included something along the lines of never blaming the referee as it shows a sign of weakness. You should have enough in your locker to beat any team, and if you have to blame the ref usually it means you haven't done enough.
I appreciate referees take a lot of stick from fans, players and managers but in my own experience I've always had very good rapports. Most of which I am on first name terms with. I felt that this was always a wise thing to do as that same ref is probably going to referee a lot of games throughout your career.
I honestly haven't experienced any grudges toward managers, clubs or players before.
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Or why you threw your toys out of the pram when there was an article in the fanzine which you didn't like.
Over to you, Michael...
He didn't throw his toys out of the pram. He called out a few publications who he felt had unfairly covered his time post-football of which the fanzine was one. The fanzine has since spoken with Michael and reiterated that we were merely reporting the reports at the time, and he is welcome to put the record straight in a future issue, an invitation which he has kindly taken up. We're currently in the process of sorting an time and date for an interview.
Thank you very much for clarifying this.
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Brilliant to have you on the forum Michael. I won't apologise for the pathetic, non footballing drivel you'll get on here from some posters I'm sure you would have expected it, most of us are used to it by now & I have stopped my own 'one man warring' at them as I'm sure that's what they 'get off' on.
To answer your question, I can't realistically see us making the playoffs this year, which actually might not be such a bad thing. We're not yet ready as a squad to reach the Championship, we need more quality & depth so consolidation this year then let's see what DF can do recruitment wise in the summer to make us harder to beat, more able to dominate games & be able to convert chances. As has been said before, the manager wasn't employed to build a team capable of holding it's own in League 1, if the board's ambitions for 'Club Doncaster' are to be believed, then ultimately the Championship would need to be 'delivered' within the next two seasons. I think the manager also recognises that realistically Doncaster Rovers will be his last tilt at showing his credentials as a 'successful' manager. That's the short answer!
On a personal note, you Macca are right up there with 'greats' I have seen wearing a Rovers shirt. I say Rovers shirt as opposed to 'the hoops', as we wore an all white strip with red collar & cuffs back in season 67-68 & a certain winger called Brian Usher was 'in your boots' (except they were black ones!) at that time thrilling the crowd at Belle Vue. What is it with wingers (proper wingers) that the crowd relate to so readily? What I mean by proper wingers are the ones in your mould. Brian Usher, Ian Miller, John Buckley, players you were crying out for as a supporter to be given the ball because you knew the very moment they did they had only one thing on their minds, attack at pace. You could feel your throat constricting & your voice getting shriller as they (you) knocked the ball past their full back & headed for the box or by-line.
I so loved Belle Vue for that as you could get right up against the wall, literally feet away from you Michael, so that I 'knew' you could hear me when I yelled "Go on Macca, go on son!"
As I'm pounding away on my keyboard I have a print up on the wall above me, three pictures in one mount, 29th November 2005. Rovers v Aston Villa 4th round Carling Cup. The 1st picture is you placing the ball on the penalty spot with Heffs standing behind, hands on his hips ready to pounce on any rebound that came back off the woodwork (as if!). 2nd picture is you stroking the ball left footed towards goal with Gareth Barry already running into the box to clear any rebound from the keepers save (as if!). 3rd picture is you running towards the crowd, arms spread-eagled with Copps & Ricky Ravenhill chasing after you.
David O'Leary blamed everything except the colour of the grass for his sides 3-0 demolition that night!
The picture is titled 'The Flying Macca'. Signed with your distinctive number 21 circled alongside.
During your time with us you 'painted' so many fantastic pictures. Thanks for the memories Macca. This poster will never forget a single one.
WOW! What a post Colin C No.3!!! Thank you for taking the time to write that!
It's interesting to read about your comments on the squad not being ready. I think it's a very valid point because many teams have gone up before to come crashing back down with a thud. Then it takes another 3/4 seasons to try to gain some real momentum, so I don't think what you have said there is a bad philosophy at all.
It means a lot that I haven't played for Rovers for over 10 years now and you can still remember those years so vividly! I am extremely humbled. Thank you.
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Hi again Michael
Re: your goal against Arsenal and you posting that to this day you can't see how it went in.
Well after watching it several milion times, let me explain...
The ball slightly brushed against the near post, causing it to oscillate rapidly anti clockwise and therefore enter the goal. Half an inch either way it would have hit the post or rolled along the line and be cleared by that big lump whose name escapes me. Him who dithered for Greeny's goal.
Hope this helps
Yours
Dr Thomas Toes
Professor of Oscillatory Occurrences
Mumbai University.
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Well remembered on the David O'Leary front. The polar opposite of Stuart Pearce of Man City who couldn't speak more highly of the way we played our football at the time. One thing that amazed me reading Wildling is that we picked McIndoe up for 50k. A player of his calibre now, even playing in the Conference wouldn't be missed by the scouting network of a whole host of clubs yet at that point there were plenty that over the course of the next 5 years would end up in the Championship if not higher.
Thanks for reading the book. I hope you enjoyed it. I'd like to think I wasn't bad value for my transfer fee from Yeovil! :)
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Macca was by far the best player in the Conference at that point, but Gavin Williams (who we also tried to sign several times) could certainly play a bit too and forged a successful league career.
Good point. Yes as I said in my book Gavin was an unbelievable player. We worked really well together and it's a shame he didn't come to Donny.
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Hi again Michael
Re: your goal against Arsenal and you posting that to this day you can't see how it went in.
Well after watching it several milion times, let me explain...
The ball slightly brushed against the near post, causing it to oscillate rapidly anti clockwise and therefore enter the goal. Half an inch either way it would have hit the post or rolled along the line and be cleared by that big lump whose name escapes me. Him who dithered for Greeny's goal.
Hope this helps
Yours
Dr Thomas Toes
Professor of Oscillatory Occurrences
Mumbai University.
And here's me thinking it was the fans behind the town end goal that sucked the ball in.
Perhaps the DDR - Doncaster Dyson regiment.
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Welcome Macca! Would like to echo what 99% have said so far. Have you always looked for our results? What was your favourite goal/moment in a DRFC shirt and if you do go into management what type of manager do think you would be? Cheers.
Thanks StocksArmy! Yes I always keep an eye on how my old clubs are doing for sure!
My favourite goal was against Bristol Rovers at home. My favourite moment would have to be staring down David James in the last few minutes of extra time to keep us in the Carling Cup.
I think I will be a modern manager but that's not to say I won't have the hairdryer on standby! Passionate, confident and determined. My teams will always, always play attacking football with no fear.
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Hi Macca, great to have you speaking to the fans like this. At risk of being boring, I shan't forget THAT Arsenal goal, an ecstatic moment. And then there was the goal off your bum in the hattrick against Bristol Rovers at Belle Vue in 2003 :laugh:
If you are going to play again,at what level do you see yourself playing at?
I don't know yet. It will depend on my overall fitness and speed. League One, Two, Scottish Prem, Championship. I will have to wait and see.
You're 38. A comeback now, especially after 7/8 years not playing in the leagues is asking more than a lot. I see your intention is clear, good luck to you with that. Are you aiming at the beginning of next season or sooner?
Hi Bristol Red Rover!
You make a valid point. You're right I am 38. I've actually been out of the game for 6.5 years professionally but I was playing in the non-league in 2014 to keep fit, and doing a bit of coaching. It's all about how fit and how quick I am. Remember I've never had any serious injuries and I've been teetotal for over 18years. With regards to when - it will be imminently. I suppose the best answer to this will be you'll have to watch me to see for yourself.
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Hi again Michael
Re: your goal against Arsenal and you posting that to this day you can't see how it went in.
Well after watching it several milion times, let me explain...
The ball slightly brushed against the near post, causing it to oscillate rapidly anti clockwise and therefore enter the goal. Half an inch either way it would have hit the post or rolled along the line and be cleared by that big lump whose name escapes me. Him who dithered for Greeny's goal.
Hope this helps
Yours
Dr Thomas Toes
Professor of Oscillatory Occurrences
Mumbai University.
My favourite joke of the time was :
Arsene Wenger has been contacting every Premiership Manager in a bid to strengthen his Team BUT ...
... no matter how much he begged or pleaded or how much money he offered ...
...nobody would take Phillipe Senderos off his hands
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Michael, do you look back on your career and have any regrets?
Do you wish you stayed at Rovers and who knows could of had a career like Copps who now holds the record appearances, and still playing to league one standard now..
or are you grateful you had the chance to move and experience different places/clubs?
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Hi Macca, great to have you speaking to the fans like this. At risk of being boring, I shan't forget THAT Arsenal goal, an ecstatic moment. And then there was the goal off your bum in the hattrick against Bristol Rovers at Belle Vue in 2003 :laugh:
If you are going to play again,at what level do you see yourself playing at?
I don't know yet. It will depend on my overall fitness and speed. League One, Two, Scottish Prem, Championship. I will have to wait and see.
You're 38. A comeback now, especially after 7/8 years not playing in the leagues is asking more than a lot. I see your intention is clear, good luck to you with that. Are you aiming at the beginning of next season or sooner?
Hi Bristol Red Rover!
You make a valid point. You're right I am 38. I've actually been out of the game for 6.5 years professionally but I was playing in the non-league in 2014 to keep fit, and doing a bit of coaching. It's all about how fit and how quick I am. Remember I've never had any serious injuries and I've been teetotal for over 18years. With regards to when - it will be imminently. I suppose the best answer to this will be you'll have to watch me to see for yourself.
Interesting last sentence there,where will we be able to watch you?
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Hi Macca, great to have you speaking to the fans like this. At risk of being boring, I shan't forget THAT Arsenal goal, an ecstatic moment. And then there was the goal off your bum in the hattrick against Bristol Rovers at Belle Vue in 2003 :laugh:
If you are going to play again,at what level do you see yourself playing at?
I don't know yet. It will depend on my overall fitness and speed. League One, Two, Scottish Prem, Championship. I will have to wait and see.
You're 38. A comeback now, especially after 7/8 years not playing in the leagues is asking more than a lot. I see your intention is clear, good luck to you with that. Are you aiming at the beginning of next season or sooner?
Hi Bristol Red Rover!
You make a valid point. You're right I am 38. I've actually been out of the game for 6.5 years professionally but I was playing in the non-league in 2014 to keep fit, and doing a bit of coaching. It's all about how fit and how quick I am. Remember I've never had any serious injuries and I've been teetotal for over 18years. With regards to when - it will be imminently. I suppose the best answer to this will be you'll have to watch me to see for yourself.
So when will Ferguson be unveiling you?
:laugh:
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Brilliant to have you on the forum Michael. I won't apologise for the pathetic, non footballing drivel you'll get on here from some posters I'm sure you would have expected it, most of us are used to it by now & I have stopped my own 'one man warring' at them as I'm sure that's what they 'get off' on.
To answer your question, I can't realistically see us making the playoffs this year, which actually might not be such a bad thing. We're not yet ready as a squad to reach the Championship, we need more quality & depth so consolidation this year then let's see what DF can do recruitment wise in the summer to make us harder to beat, more able to dominate games & be able to convert chances. As has been said before, the manager wasn't employed to build a team capable of holding it's own in League 1, if the board's ambitions for 'Club Doncaster' are to be believed, then ultimately the Championship would need to be 'delivered' within the next two seasons. I think the manager also recognises that realistically Doncaster Rovers will be his last tilt at showing his credentials as a 'successful' manager. That's the short answer!
On a personal note, you Macca are right up there with 'greats' I have seen wearing a Rovers shirt. I say Rovers shirt as opposed to 'the hoops', as we wore an all white strip with red collar & cuffs back in season 67-68 & a certain winger called Brian Usher was 'in your boots' (except they were black ones!) at that time thrilling the crowd at Belle Vue. What is it with wingers (proper wingers) that the crowd relate to so readily? What I mean by proper wingers are the ones in your mould. Brian Usher, Ian Miller, John Buckley, players you were crying out for as a supporter to be given the ball because you knew the very moment they did they had only one thing on their minds, attack at pace. You could feel your throat constricting & your voice getting shriller as they (you) knocked the ball past their full back & headed for the box or by-line.
I so loved Belle Vue for that as you could get right up against the wall, literally feet away from you Michael, so that I 'knew' you could hear me when I yelled "Go on Macca, go on son!"
As I'm pounding away on my keyboard I have a print up on the wall above me, three pictures in one mount, 29th November 2005. Rovers v Aston Villa 4th round Carling Cup. The 1st picture is you placing the ball on the penalty spot with Heffs standing behind, hands on his hips ready to pounce on any rebound that came back off the woodwork (as if!). 2nd picture is you stroking the ball left footed towards goal with Gareth Barry already running into the box to clear any rebound from the keepers save (as if!). 3rd picture is you running towards the crowd, arms spread-eagled with Copps & Ricky Ravenhill chasing after you.
David O'Leary blamed everything except the colour of the grass for his sides 3-0 demolition that night!
The picture is titled 'The Flying Macca'. Signed with your distinctive number 21 circled alongside.
During your time with us you 'painted' so many fantastic pictures. Thanks for the memories Macca. This poster will never forget a single one.
WOW! What a post Colin C No.3!!! Thank you for taking the time to write that!
It's interesting to read about your comments on the squad not being ready. I think it's a very valid point because many teams have gone up before to come crashing back down with a thud. Then it takes another 3/4 seasons to try to gain some real momentum, so I don't think what you have said there is a bad philosophy at all.
It means a lot that I haven't played for Rovers for over 10 years now and you can still remember those years so vividly! I am extremely humbled. Thank you.
Here's another little tale for you!
Towards the end of the close season of 2007, I bought a Rovers shirt from the club shop asked them to put your name & number on the shirt with the intention of getting you to sign it when the new season started so that I could give it to my brother as a 50th birthday present, only to find out you had signed for Bristol City!!
I called & spoke to a very nice lady in the commercial department at City & explained my dilemma. She said if I sent the shirt to her she promised she would get you to sign it. It duly came back & you had written, just as I'd requested, "Best wishes on your 50th Neil" signed along with the obligatory circled number 21.
So 10 & a bit years on, I finally get to say...thanks Macca.
The shirt is framed & still has pride of place on the wall in HIS study! So there are at least two houses that 'carry a momento' of you Michael, I've no doubt there'll be one or two more!
So it begs the question, did you always sign shirts & then circle the current number you wore on that shirt next to your signature & if so....ever get it wrong?!
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Michael,
Thanks for your time on the forum, I enjoyed reading your book, I couldnt (and didnt) put it down.
Question:
Why did you play first half in short sleeves and second half in long sleeves?
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That's obvious. Gets colder later in the afternoon. :silly:
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Got any investment tips?
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Got any investment tips?
Very clever. Leave it alone. Not called for is it?
If Macca doesn’t come back and reply to the football questions posted on here it will be because of yours and a couple of other pathetic comments and liable posts.
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If he’s coming on a football forum answering questions I’m sure he’s expecting a bit of banter. People take things too seriously these days.
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I'm sure Michael's a very busy man but it's great to hear from a player who has had a big influence in our history. We all like a chat a out 'football' so it would be great if Micheal could join in with the banter on other threads and give his opinion.
I'm sure we'd all agree, Micheal raised the bar with his skill, workrate and winning mentality. What I would like to know is, when you're on top of your game, what motivates you to keep going?
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Michael how many jager bombs can you down one after another
Cheers
Spadge x
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Hi Michael,
My brother told me at the Plymouth game today that you were writing on our forum and I was a little doubtful to say the least that it could actually be you but having spent the last 20 odd minutes reading this thread I'm pretty convinced it is you. I have to say along with Richie Wellens, Greeny and Billy Sharp you are up there as one of my favourite Rovers players of all time and I am a bit awestruck that you are actually writing on this forum. I did meet you a few times back in the day at 'Canons Gym' in Donny but never really found the confidence back than to talk to you properly.
I hope that you are able to ignore a number of the pillocks we have on this forum and are able to appreciate the nice and well deserved comments you receive from the real fans.
My 2 questions for you are....
Of all the players you played against as a Rovers player who do you feel at the time could have improved the squad? and my 2nd question..... What are your feelings on the ending of production of Iron Bru?? :P
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Michael, do you look back on your career and have any regrets?
Do you wish you stayed at Rovers and who knows could of had a career like Copps who now holds the record appearances, and still playing to league one standard now..
or are you grateful you had the chance to move and experience different places/clubs?
Yes a couple of regrets. Not playing at the new stadium in a Rovers shirt and joining Coventry City.
I would've like to have stayed and played under O'Driscoll but I always felt if I had the opportunity to move up the divisions I wanted to take it. Football is quite a short career so I like to take the opportunities when they come. I feel I have been extremely blessed that so many managers and chairmen have wanted to take me over the years.
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Brilliant to have you on the forum Michael. I won't apologise for the pathetic, non footballing drivel you'll get on here from some posters I'm sure you would have expected it, most of us are used to it by now & I have stopped my own 'one man warring' at them as I'm sure that's what they 'get off' on.
To answer your question, I can't realistically see us making the playoffs this year, which actually might not be such a bad thing. We're not yet ready as a squad to reach the Championship, we need more quality & depth so consolidation this year then let's see what DF can do recruitment wise in the summer to make us harder to beat, more able to dominate games & be able to convert chances. As has been said before, the manager wasn't employed to build a team capable of holding it's own in League 1, if the board's ambitions for 'Club Doncaster' are to be believed, then ultimately the Championship would need to be 'delivered' within the next two seasons. I think the manager also recognises that realistically Doncaster Rovers will be his last tilt at showing his credentials as a 'successful' manager. That's the short answer!
On a personal note, you Macca are right up there with 'greats' I have seen wearing a Rovers shirt. I say Rovers shirt as opposed to 'the hoops', as we wore an all white strip with red collar & cuffs back in season 67-68 & a certain winger called Brian Usher was 'in your boots' (except they were black ones!) at that time thrilling the crowd at Belle Vue. What is it with wingers (proper wingers) that the crowd relate to so readily? What I mean by proper wingers are the ones in your mould. Brian Usher, Ian Miller, John Buckley, players you were crying out for as a supporter to be given the ball because you knew the very moment they did they had only one thing on their minds, attack at pace. You could feel your throat constricting & your voice getting shriller as they (you) knocked the ball past their full back & headed for the box or by-line.
I so loved Belle Vue for that as you could get right up against the wall, literally feet away from you Michael, so that I 'knew' you could hear me when I yelled "Go on Macca, go on son!"
As I'm pounding away on my keyboard I have a print up on the wall above me, three pictures in one mount, 29th November 2005. Rovers v Aston Villa 4th round Carling Cup. The 1st picture is you placing the ball on the penalty spot with Heffs standing behind, hands on his hips ready to pounce on any rebound that came back off the woodwork (as if!). 2nd picture is you stroking the ball left footed towards goal with Gareth Barry already running into the box to clear any rebound from the keepers save (as if!). 3rd picture is you running towards the crowd, arms spread-eagled with Copps & Ricky Ravenhill chasing after you.
David O'Leary blamed everything except the colour of the grass for his sides 3-0 demolition that night!
The picture is titled 'The Flying Macca'. Signed with your distinctive number 21 circled alongside.
During your time with us you 'painted' so many fantastic pictures. Thanks for the memories Macca. This poster will never forget a single one.
WOW! What a post Colin C No.3!!! Thank you for taking the time to write that!
It's interesting to read about your comments on the squad not being ready. I think it's a very valid point because many teams have gone up before to come crashing back down with a thud. Then it takes another 3/4 seasons to try to gain some real momentum, so I don't think what you have said there is a bad philosophy at all.
It means a lot that I haven't played for Rovers for over 10 years now and you can still remember those years so vividly! I am extremely humbled. Thank you.
Here's another little tale for you!
Towards the end of the close season of 2007, I bought a Rovers shirt from the club shop asked them to put your name & number on the shirt with the intention of getting you to sign it when the new season started so that I could give it to my brother as a 50th birthday present, only to find out you had signed for Bristol City!!
I called & spoke to a very nice lady in the commercial department at City & explained my dilemma. She said if I sent the shirt to her she promised she would get you to sign it. It duly came back & you had written, just as I'd requested, "Best wishes on your 50th Neil" signed along with the obligatory circled number 21.
So 10 & a bit years on, I finally get to say...thanks Macca.
The shirt is framed & still has pride of place on the wall in HIS study! So there are at least two houses that 'carry a momento' of you Michael, I've no doubt there'll be one or two more!
So it begs the question, did you always sign shirts & then circle the current number you wore on that shirt next to your signature & if so....ever get it wrong?!
How funny I remember signing that shirt! And you're most welcome. I'm glad your brother liked his present so much that he still has it up on the wall!
I don't think I ever got it wrong...well not that I'm aware of anyway! :lol:
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Michael,
Thanks for your time on the forum, I enjoyed reading your book, I couldnt (and didnt) put it down.
Question:
Why did you play first half in short sleeves and second half in long sleeves?
Hi One_Matty_Lucas! Thank you for reading the book. I'm extremely pleased you enjoyed it!
Impressive observation! I didn't just change my shirt I changed my entire kit. They say football is a game of two halves so I used to treat it like two different matches! So it was important to me to feel fresh going into the start of both halves.
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I'm sure Michael's a very busy man but it's great to hear from a player who has had a big influence in our history. We all like a chat a out 'football' so it would be great if Micheal could join in with the banter on other threads and give his opinion.
I'm sure we'd all agree, Micheal raised the bar with his skill, workrate and winning mentality. What I would like to know is, when you're on top of your game, what motivates you to keep going?
Thank you DonnyBazR0ver. Very kind of you to say so.
Good question. There are several things that keep me motivated. The enjoyment of playing. Fans turning up week in week out to watch you play, so that in itself made me want to keep on top of my game and kept me hungry. Trying to get into my national team was also a big motivator.
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Michael how many jager bombs can you down one after another
Cheers
Spadge x
Sorry mate I haven't had a drink since 1999 and I don't think Jager Bombs were around then.
Cheers
Michael
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Hi Michael,
My brother told me at the Plymouth game today that you were writing on our forum and I was a little doubtful to say the least that it could actually be you but having spent the last 20 odd minutes reading this thread I'm pretty convinced it is you. I have to say along with Richie Wellens, Greeny and Billy Sharp you are up there as one of my favourite Rovers players of all time and I am a bit awestruck that you are actually writing on this forum. I did meet you a few times back in the day at 'Canons Gym' in Donny but never really found the confidence back than to talk to you properly.
I hope that you are able to ignore a number of the pillocks we have on this forum and are able to appreciate the nice and well deserved comments you receive from the real fans.
My 2 questions for you are....
Of all the players you played against as a Rovers player who do you feel at the time could have improved the squad? and my 2nd question..... What are your feelings on the ending of production of Iron Bru?? :P
Hi rtid88. Yep it's me! And I'm glad you came on here to ask some questions! Thank you for your comments.
RVP Arsenal he definitely would've improved our squad :thumbsup: On a more serious note I think Liam Lawrence would have definitely improved the squad. He was a goal threat for midfield.
As for my feelings about Irn Bru. I'm devastated.
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If Nick Carle and Dave Penney were drowning which one do you save? Yes I have been reading your book 😁
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After yesterday's bizarre events I'd like to ask you your opinions first on Fergie's outburst and whether you agree with him about the standard of refereeing in our league.
You must have come across some really bad ones in the conference and leagues 1&2. Remember Mr Singh? He made yesterday's ref look like Howard Webb.
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Hi MM21
It was reported in the press that when you moved from Wolves to Brizzle City it was to "go to a bigger Team" Was the quote accurate and if "yes" why did you think they were bigger than WWFC ?
My favourite goal of yours (bizarrely) was the one that got you a Hat Trick at Belle Vue v Oxford or probably Bristol Rovers where you showed massive determination to charge down the Keeper who then blasted it against your "rear end" and it rolled back over the line at the Town End ... I laughed for ages - great determination ! Treat to watch
Cheers DW
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If Nick Carle and Dave Penney were drowning which one do you save? Yes I have been reading your book 😁
i reckon he would save Penney just,but however if aidy boothroyd was sumhow handcuffed to Penney it could be different
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What post 😂😂😂😂😂😂
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Hi MM21
It was reported in the press that when you moved from Wolves to Brizzle City it was to "go to a bigger Team" Was the quote accurate and if "yes" why did you think they were bigger than WWFC ?
My favourite goal of yours (bizarrely) was the one that got you a Hat Trick at Belle Vue v Oxford or probably Bristol Rovers where you showed massive determination to charge down the Keeper who then blasted it against your "rear end" and it rolled back over the line at the Town End ... I laughed for ages - great determination ! Treat to watch
Cheers DW
That was my second fave, was in the 5-1 win over Bristol Rovers. Sadly not on youtube as far as I can see, but was on RoversPlayer last time I looked.