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Viking Chat => Viking Chat => Topic started by: d3d4 on July 17, 2018, 06:59:11 pm
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Hi all,
Another season is upon us and Doncaster fan Adam Stubbings takes a look at what could lie ahead for Grant McCann's new charges
http://d3d4football.com/doncaster-rovers-201819-season-preview/ (http://d3d4football.com/doncaster-rovers-201819-season-preview/)
Hope you enjoy,
James
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Look out, you're going to get called the board's lickspittles!
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There has been little to suggest that the club has moved away from its position of ‘Pay as you go’ format . No big transfers only big wage clear outs . Those players that have stayed were responsible for throwing away a title win the previous season and left many points on the pitch from winning positions last season. Lack of a Club voice is poor and for expectations , only the usual sound bites from the manager ( what else would he say other than promotion is his target) leaves me feeling cold as to the possible long term achievement, particularly when you factor in John Marquis is starting to get noticed and loosing him would derail the start of any season , no matter the fee. I hope for a positive start so at least to focus fans on the new regime .
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Who doesn’t get excited about Yorkshire pudding?!
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Who doesn’t get excited about Yorkshire pudding?!
You wouldn't get excited if you'd seen my wife's Yorkshire puddings ? ( and no,that isn't a euphemism ! :) ).
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There has been little to suggest that the club has moved away from its position of ‘Pay as you go’ format . No big transfers only big wage clear outs . Those players that have stayed were responsible for throwing away a title win the previous season and left many points on the pitch from winning positions last season. Lack of a Club voice is poor and for expectations , only the usual sound bites from the manager ( what else would he say other than promotion is his target) leaves me feeling cold as to the possible long term achievement, particularly when you factor in John Marquis is starting to get noticed and loosing him would derail the start of any season , no matter the fee. I hope for a positive start so at least to focus fans on the new regime .
And those players that left were just as responsible...
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There has been little to suggest that the club has moved away from its position of ‘Pay as you go’ format . No big transfers only big wage clear outs . Those players that have stayed were responsible for throwing away a title win the previous season and left many points on the pitch from winning positions last season. Lack of a Club voice is poor and for expectations , only the usual sound bites from the manager ( what else would he say other than promotion is his target) leaves me feeling cold as to the possible long term achievement, particularly when you factor in John Marquis is starting to get noticed and loosing him would derail the start of any season , no matter the fee. I hope for a positive start so at least to focus fans on the new regime .
And those players that left were just as responsible...
Don’t forget the man who was in charge as well.
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Who doesn’t get excited about Yorkshire pudding?!
Sorry, I do love a good Yorkshire don't get me wrong!
I also did a more detailed preview for Football Lab yesterday - http://www.thefootballab.co.uk/2018/doncaster-rovers-season-preview-seamless-transition/ (http://www.thefootballab.co.uk/2018/doncaster-rovers-season-preview-seamless-transition/).
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Who doesn’t get excited about Yorkshire pudding?!
Agreed. But the best Yorkshire Pudding I EVER tasted was by my Nan - from Leicestershire!
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Who doesn’t get excited about Yorkshire pudding?!
Sorry, I do love a good Yorkshire don't get me wrong!
I also did a more detailed preview for Football Lab yesterday - http://www.thefootballab.co.uk/2018/doncaster-rovers-season-preview-seamless-transition/ (http://www.thefootballab.co.uk/2018/doncaster-rovers-season-preview-seamless-transition/).
Very good article that, Alias, and well written. I was a bit surprised you didn't mention Anderson when talking about our centre back situation, as I feel that when we play very big sides that specialise in set pieces, similar to Rotherham, Tom might be essential.
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Who doesn’t get excited about Yorkshire pudding?!
Sorry, I do love a good Yorkshire don't get me wrong!
I also did a more detailed preview for Football Lab yesterday - http://www.thefootballab.co.uk/2018/doncaster-rovers-season-preview-seamless-transition/ (http://www.thefootballab.co.uk/2018/doncaster-rovers-season-preview-seamless-transition/).
Very good article that, Alias, and well written. I was a bit surprised you didn't mention Anderson when talking about our centre back situation, as I feel that when we play very big sides that specialise in set pieces, similar to Rotherham, Tom might be essential.
Thanks Steve, I always try my best to represent an honest fan's view in these things.
Funnily enough when I showed my old man the article today he said the exact same thing about Anderson. I just didn't want to end up rambling so didn't go into his addition but I'm happy with the signing.