On this day...

[ChrisBx]

In 2013:

Let's hope we're back to moments like this in the near future!

[roversdude]

9 years wow where has that gone

[Campsall rover]

9 years wow where has that gone

It’s one of those moments in time that will always feel like it happened yesterday.
It’s 20 seconds of time that has just stood still.

[since-1969]

9 years wow where has that gone

It’s one of those moments in time that will always feel like it happened yesterday.
It’s 20 seconds of time that has just stood still.

Brentford went from strength to strength as did  Bournemouth who got promoted along with us . These ambitious clubs had a vision and plan . Doh!

[Campsall rover]

9 years wow where has that gone

It’s one of those moments in time that will always feel like it happened yesterday.
It’s 20 seconds of time that has just stood still.

Brentford went from strength to strength as did  Bournemouth who got promoted along with us . These ambitious clubs had a vision and plan . Doh!

They have been bankrolled to the tune if tens of millions.
Better go and ask TB to spend 100 million of his personal wealth.
Oh I have a better idea, go and empty your bank account if your not happy with our owners current level of funding.
Be thankful we have a man that has probably put in excess of 20 million of his personal wealth to keep this club on an even keel. Money he will never see again.

[Sammy Chung was King]

The normal supporter does empty his bank account as much as he can. The owner isn’t emptying his much more than we are, he just has more to play with.

We were never going to do as well as Brentford long term. They have pumped millions in, got a successful scouting system. We have to do it on a smaller scale that’s all. Start getting the little things right and the bigger picture will improve.

[Campsall rover]

The normal supporter does empty his bank account as much as he can. The owner isn’t emptying his much more than we are, he just has more to play with.

We were never going to do as well as Brentford long term. They have pumped millions in, got a successful scouting system. We have to do it on a smaller scale that’s all. Start getting the little things right and the bigger picture will improve.

To say TB has put in the same as the rest of us is quite frankly insulting to him SCK.

Yes he may have considerable wealth but he didn’t have to put one penny of it into the club. He is not even an avid football fan.
He could spend that money on something else, maybe invest it in something that will give him a return on his investment.
But no this man with his wish to help the town, local communities, charities and Doncaster’s premier sporting organisation in DRFC has put in millions of pounds to help keep this club solvent and leave it debt free when the time comes for him to hand over the reigns. ( that’s if anyone comes forward of course )

A new benefactor is far more likely to turn up if he doesn’t first of all need to bail the club out because it is debt ridden.

[ridgewoodrover]

In nearly 50 years of following the rovers still my favourite memory.
For me in that minute it summed up what it’s like following a team that’s never going to in all honesty hit the heights .
The despondency and the sheer joy all wrapped up in 60 seconds 

[ChrisBx]

Bournemouth is an unfair comparison given their ownership. Brentford, however, are exactly the sort of club we should be modelling ourselves on, irrespective of the level we play at.

[Sammy Chung was King]

The normal supporter does empty his bank account as much as he can. The owner isn’t emptying his much more than we are, he just has more to play with.

We were never going to do as well as Brentford long term. They have pumped millions in, got a successful scouting system. We have to do it on a smaller scale that’s all. Start getting the little things right and the bigger picture will improve.

To say TB has put in the same as the rest of us is quite frankly insulting to him SCK.

Yes he may have considerable wealth but he didn’t have to put one penny of it into the club. He is not even an avid football fan.
He could spend that money on something else, maybe invest it in something that will give him a return on his investment.
But no this man with his wish to help the town, local communities, charities and Doncaster’s premier sporting organisation in DRFC has put in millions of pounds to help keep this club solvent and leave it debt free when the time comes for him to hand over the reigns. ( that’s if anyone comes forward of course )

A new benefactor is far more likely to turn up if he doesn’t first of all need to bail the club out because it is debt ridden.

It isn’t insulting. If many of us were in the same position we would do the same. If he doesn’t like football then why didn’t he invest in the rugby. There must be a reason he got involved with us rather than the rugby, I’ve no idea why?.

It’s very good of him to help those less fortunate than others, he must have a good heart.

[DRCraig]

Wow

[Campsall rover]

The normal supporter does empty his bank account as much as he can. The owner isn’t emptying his much more than we are, he just has more to play with.

We were never going to do as well as Brentford long term. They have pumped millions in, got a successful scouting system. We have to do it on a smaller scale that’s all. Start getting the little things right and the bigger picture will improve.

To say TB has put in the same as the rest of us is quite frankly insulting to him SCK.

Yes he may have considerable wealth but he didn’t have to put one penny of it into the club. He is not even an avid football fan.
He could spend that money on something else, maybe invest it in something that will give him a return on his investment.
But no this man with his wish to help the town, local communities, charities and Doncaster’s premier sporting organisation in DRFC has put in millions of pounds to help keep this club solvent and leave it debt free when the time comes for him to hand over the reigns. ( that’s if anyone comes forward of course )

A new benefactor is far more likely to turn up if he doesn’t first of all need to bail the club out because it is debt ridden.

It isn’t insulting. If many of us were in the same position we would do the same. If he doesn’t like football then why didn’t he invest in the rugby. There must be a reason he got involved with us rather than the rugby, I’ve no idea why?.

It’s very good of him to help those less fortunate than others, he must have a good heart.

Probably because he has
1) Not been asked by the Knights owners.
2) He has put his eggs ( ref sport ) in the football team and is happy with that.

The reason he got involved with Rovers is because JR persuaded him to get involved.
There is no ulterior motive SCK
He hasn’t done it to make money has he? 

The only way he would get his money back is for Rovers to get to the Premier League. 
To do that he would probably need to put 50 million in and that would not even guarantee it happening

Maybe you or I would be prepared to risk 50 million if we had 500 million but TB isn’t going to do that and that is his prerogative.
So as I have said numerous times until someone comes knocking on the door who is prepared to invest huge sums of money we will just have to be thankful with what we have got.

[Draytonian III]

9 years wow where has that gone

It’s one of those moments in time that will always feel like it happened yesterday.
It’s 20 seconds of time that has just stood still.

Brentford went from strength to strength as did  Bournemouth who got promoted along with us . These ambitious clubs had a vision and plan . Doh!

Even on this topic we get the usual response, any chance this gentleman gets he has a pop at the club. I bet you’re really good company in the pub or on a night out !!

[Sammy Chung was King]

The normal supporter does empty his bank account as much as he can. The owner isn’t emptying his much more than we are, he just has more to play with.

We were never going to do as well as Brentford long term. They have pumped millions in, got a successful scouting system. We have to do it on a smaller scale that’s all. Start getting the little things right and the bigger picture will improve.

To say TB has put in the same as the rest of us is quite frankly insulting to him SCK.

Yes he may have considerable wealth but he didn’t have to put one penny of it into the club. He is not even an avid football fan.
He could spend that money on something else, maybe invest it in something that will give him a return on his investment.
But no this man with his wish to help the town, local communities, charities and Doncaster’s premier sporting organisation in DRFC has put in millions of pounds to help keep this club solvent and leave it debt free when the time comes for him to hand over the reigns. ( that’s if anyone comes forward of course )

A new benefactor is far more likely to turn up if he doesn’t first of all need to bail the club out because it is debt ridden.

It isn’t insulting. If many of us were in the same position we would do the same. If he doesn’t like football then why didn’t he invest in the rugby. There must be a reason he got involved with us rather than the rugby, I’ve no idea why?.

It’s very good of him to help those less fortunate than others, he must have a good heart.

Probably because he has
1) Not been asked by the Knights owners.
2) He has put his eggs ( ref sport ) in the football team and is happy with that.

The reason he got involved with Rovers is because JR persuaded him to get involved.
There is no ulterior motive SCK
He hasn’t done it to make money has he? 

The only way he would get his money back is for Rovers to get to the Premier League. 
To do that he would probably need to put 50 million in and that would not even guarantee it happening

Maybe you or I would be prepared to risk 50 million if we had 500 million but TB isn’t going to do that and that is his prerogative.
So as I have said numerous times until someone comes knocking on the door who is prepared to invest huge sums of money we will just have to be thankful with what we have got.

I am and know it’s not to make money. If you are into rugby then you go into that. Their loss is our gain. I hope things are going to be done differently, the signs are good so far.

[ravenrover]

The normal supporter does empty his bank account as much as he can. The owner isn’t emptying his much more than we are, he just has more to play with.

We were never going to do as well as Brentford long term. They have pumped millions in, got a successful scouting system. We have to do it on a smaller scale that’s all. Start getting the little things right and the bigger picture will improve.

To say TB has put in the same as the rest of us is quite frankly insulting to him SCK.

Yes he may have considerable wealth but he didn’t have to put one penny of it into the club. He is not even an avid football fan.
He could spend that money on something else, maybe invest it in something that will give him a return on his investment.
But no this man with his wish to help the town, local communities, charities and Doncaster’s premier sporting organisation in DRFC has put in millions of pounds to help keep this club solvent and leave it debt free when the time comes for him to hand over the reigns. ( that’s if anyone comes forward of course )

A new benefactor is far more likely to turn up if he doesn’t first of all need to bail the club out because it is debt ridden.

It isn’t insulting. If many of us were in the same position we would do the same. If he doesn’t like football then why didn’t he invest in the rugby. There must be a reason he got involved with us rather than the rugby, I’ve no idea why?.

It’s very good of him to help those less fortunate than others, he must have a good heart.

SCwK perhaps you ought to stick to your WAP on the rumours board, they are usually worth a laugh most of the time

[since-1969]

9 years wow where has that gone

It’s one of those moments in time that will always feel like it happened yesterday.
It’s 20 seconds of time that has just stood still.

Brentford went from strength to strength as did  Bournemouth who got promoted along with us . These ambitious clubs had a vision and plan . Doh!

They have been bankrolled to the tune if tens of millions.
Better go and ask TB to spend 100 million of his personal wealth.
Oh I have a better idea, go and empty your bank account if your not happy with our owners current level of funding.
Be thankful we have a man that has probably put in excess of 20 million of his personal wealth to keep this club on an even keel. Money he will never see again.

Oh I’d forgotten that TB’s Investment was just a benevolent loan, but it wasn’t spelt out when he joined the board that he wouldn’t necessarily want to spend money on players or infrastructure to help develop  the club become self dependant by developing players through to the first . For sure I couldn’t  expect TB to bank roll a club without further offset income streaming for the clubs future , But having over seen two championship visits a cup success  and a few relegations , I would have expected him to want to leave a successful legacy of growing achievement not a failing one by this time  . Our support is no where near break even levels , our managerial retentions is poor and our reliance on loan signings along with out of contract players is just off the scale . Is our millionaires just not rich enough or just not willing enough  .

[ravenrover]

No loan!

[glosterred]

And that goal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57ZHqJkWtxY


Unbelievable Jeff

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-qbtCCpTSA


COYR

[Campsall rover]

And that goal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57ZHqJkWtxY


Unbelievable Jeff

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-qbtCCpTSA


COYR

I could sit and watch that all day long. It was the most remarkable thing I have ever witnessed live at any match in my 60 seasons of watching football.

[VivaRovers]

Oh I’d forgotten that TB’s Investment was just a benevolent loan, but it wasn’t spelt out when he joined the board that he wouldn’t necessarily want to spend money on players or infrastructure to help develop  the club become self dependant by developing players through to the first . For sure I couldn’t  expect TB to bank roll a club without further offset income streaming for the clubs future , But having over seen two championship visits a cup success  and a few relegations , I would have expected him to want to leave a successful legacy of growing achievement not a failing one by this time  . Our support is no where near break even levels , our managerial retentions is poor and our reliance on loan signings along with out of contract players is just off the scale . Is our millionaires just not rich enough or just not willing enough  .

Still... cracking moment though, eh?

[roversdude]

9 years wow where has that gone

It’s one of those moments in time that will always feel like it happened yesterday.
It’s 20 seconds of time that has just stood still.

Brentford went from strength to strength as did  Bournemouth who got promoted along with us . These ambitious clubs had a vision and plan . Doh!

They have been bankrolled to the tune if tens of millions.
Better go and ask TB to spend 100 million of his personal wealth.
Oh I have a better idea, go and empty your bank account if your not happy with our owners current level of funding.
Be thankful we have a man that has probably put in excess of 20 million of his personal wealth to keep this club on an even keel. Money he will never see again.

Oh I’d forgotten that TB’s Investment was just a benevolent loan, but it wasn’t spelt out when he joined the board that he wouldn’t necessarily want to spend money on players or infrastructure to help develop  the club become self dependant by developing players through to the first . For sure I couldn’t  expect TB to bank roll a club without further offset income streaming for the clubs future , But having over seen two championship visits a cup success  and a few relegations , I would have expected him to want to leave a successful legacy of growing achievement not a failing one by this time  . Our support is no where near break even levels , our managerial retentions is poor and our reliance on loan signings along with out of contract players is just off the scale . Is our millionaires just not rich enough or just not willing enough  .

I’m sure TB would welcome your business plan, talk taking the gloss off of a spine chilling moment

[normal rules]

I have no idea how much money has been pumped in but Brentford have made around £150 million profit from players sales alone. In the last 6 years.

[since-1969]

I have no idea how much money has been pumped in but Brentford have made around £150 million profit from players sales alone. In the last 6 years.

They’ll earn that back each year they stay in the Premier League .. money well spent !!

[Superspy]

For anybody who hasn't seen it before. I've got one of these on the wall of my man cave. Love it.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/957268485/james-coppinger-doncaster-rovers-v?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_uk_en_gb_d-home_and_living-home_decor-wall_decor-other&utm_custom1=_k_Cj0KCQjw06OTBhC_ARIsAAU1yOXc6FEnEhx51KJaSxNC3wcuGeRdGnqk8s-dsIi9rU-9ZrXk6Hr3SyQaAtZsEALw_wcB_k_&utm_content=go_12581722544_122567150631_507889692463_aud-1186559235309:pla-307501513391_c__957268485engb_468125916&utm_custom2=12581722544&gclid=Cj0KCQjw06OTBhC_ARIsAAU1yOXc6FEnEhx51KJaSxNC3wcuGeRdGnqk8s-dsIi9rU-9ZrXk6Hr3SyQaAtZsEALw_wcB

[Monkcaster_Rover]

Had to work during the day but by Christ I didn't half enjoy myself in Town on the night clinging onto the Rovers lot like a little school girl.

Got a photo with Rob Jones but with no flash on. Gutted.

[Goldthorperover]

Ive never ever been so morbidly gut wrenchingly disappointed, the emotion knocked right out of me and those around me, to joyously euphoric ecstatic fantastical elatedness in all my life. That day at griffin park is a day ill treasure for the rest of my days, it still gives me goosebumps just thinking about it.

(Im not sure if all them are proper words but its a true reflection of how i felt at the time) UTR

[Sammy Chung was King]

The normal supporter does empty his bank account as much as he can. The owner isn’t emptying his much more than we are, he just has more to play with.

We were never going to do as well as Brentford long term. They have pumped millions in, got a successful scouting system. We have to do it on a smaller scale that’s all. Start getting the little things right and the bigger picture will improve.

To say TB has put in the same as the rest of us is quite frankly insulting to him SCK.

Yes he may have considerable wealth but he didn’t have to put one penny of it into the club. He is not even an avid football fan.
He could spend that money on something else, maybe invest it in something that will give him a return on his investment.
But no this man with his wish to help the town, local communities, charities and Doncaster’s premier sporting organisation in DRFC has put in millions of pounds to help keep this club solvent and leave it debt free when the time comes for him to hand over the reigns. ( that’s if anyone comes forward of course )

A new benefactor is far more likely to turn up if he doesn’t first of all need to bail the club out because it is debt ridden.

It isn’t insulting. If many of us were in the same position we would do the same. If he doesn’t like football then why didn’t he invest in the rugby. There must be a reason he got involved with us rather than the rugby, I’ve no idea why?.

It’s very good of him to help those less fortunate than others, he must have a good heart.

SCwK perhaps you ought to stick to your WAP on the rumours board, they are usually worth a laugh most of the time

Perhaps you should keep yours snozzle out, Raven 

[PDX_Rover]

9 years wow where has that gone

It’s one of those moments in time that will always feel like it happened yesterday.
It’s 20 seconds of time that has just stood still.

Brentford went from strength to strength as did  Bournemouth who got promoted along with us . These ambitious clubs had a vision and plan . Doh!

Never miss an opportunity do you?

[ravenrover]

The normal supporter does empty his bank account as much as he can. The owner isn’t emptying his much more than we are, he just has more to play with.

We were never going to do as well as Brentford long term. They have pumped millions in, got a successful scouting system. We have to do it on a smaller scale that’s all. Start getting the little things right and the bigger picture will improve.

To say TB has put in the same as the rest of us is quite frankly insulting to him SCK.

Yes he may have considerable wealth but he didn’t have to put one penny of it into the club. He is not even an avid football fan.
He could spend that money on something else, maybe invest it in something that will give him a return on his investment.
But no this man with his wish to help the town, local communities, charities and Doncaster’s premier sporting organisation in DRFC has put in millions of pounds to help keep this club solvent and leave it debt free when the time comes for him to hand over the reigns. ( that’s if anyone comes forward of course )

A new benefactor is far more likely to turn up if he doesn’t first of all need to bail the club out because it is debt ridden.

It isn’t insulting. If many of us were in the same position we would do the same. If he doesn’t like football then why didn’t he invest in the rugby. There must be a reason he got involved with us rather than the rugby, I’ve no idea why?.

It’s very good of him to help those less fortunate than others, he must have a good heart.

SCwK perhaps you ought to stick to your WAP on the rumours board, they are usually worth a laugh most of the time

Perhaps you should keep yours snozzle out, Raven 

Snozzle.    What a cracking word :-))

[normal rules]

20 yrs ago today Boston United were promoted to the football league.
Under a “certain” manager.