Barry Richardson new coach

[vaya]

Can't help but think this is in part aimed at reducing GM's booking count by rolling Baz out as cannon fodder for the ref.

[selby]

  I will go along with Grant who obviously thinks he is the best man for the job. A lot of great players have made terrible managers and coaches where the connection with the players at work is just as important and getting the message through to the player and having their trust.
  In Grants case it was obvious the last section of last seasons league victory he settled on our best side, had their trust in what could be achieved, and his enthusiasm and drive got us across the line at the finish.
  His public support and drive to win the league verbally in the media being the catalyse we all got behind and  the team
responded.
  That was confidence in himself and the club and could have well ended up with egg on his face, something he was willing to take on, he has my admiration, and if Baz has the same drive bring it on.

[DearneValleyRover]

I remember him playing against Nuneaton on a Tuesday night at BV, he was getting dogs abuse from some of the fans in the main stand so he came charging over like a mad dog while the game was in play, hilarious but a bit concerning at the time.

[In the box]

https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2025/may/22/barry-richardson-appointed-first-team-coach/

Why have we added to the back room staff .. has someone left .Odd addition as his  previous Rovers reputation is well known.

[IDM]

Odd comment.!!

Why shouldn’t we add to the back room staff.??

[donnievic]

I remember someone giving him pelters in a warmup and he smashed the ball straight at the fella. Bovril everywhere.  Said he couldn't have done it on purpose because he was too shit to be that accurate.

that was against chesterfield at saltersgate  while warming keeper up and hit him (penfold) flush in face from 35 yards away lol

[graingrover]

Grant is clearly aware of what support staff he needs to keep the wagon rolling smoothly .Though the manager gets the spotlight trained on him he knows how to pick the people best equipped to support his season-long journey through League One .

[Draytonian III]

I remember someone giving him pelters in a warmup and he smashed the ball straight at the fella. Bovril everywhere.  Said he couldn't have done it on purpose because he was too shit to be that accurate.

that was against chesterfield at saltersgate  while warming keeper up and hit him (penfold) flush in face from 35 yards away lol

The fellow hit with the ball still goes nearly every home match and quite a few away ones

[In the box]

I remember him playing against Nuneaton on a Tuesday night at BV, he was getting dogs abuse from some of the fans in the main stand so he came charging over like a mad dog while the game was in play, hilarious but a bit concerning at the time.

I remember Barry Richardson giving a supporter abuse when he took a shot at goal and missed the net but hitting the supporter knocking his drink out of his hand but instead of coming over to apologise he just ranted abuse at him .

[Pancho Regan]

I enjoyed the interview with him on the OS.

This looks like a good appointment to strengthen the coaching staff and keep the club moving forward.

Welcome back Baz.

[In the box]

I enjoyed the interview with him on the OS.

This looks like a good appointment to strengthen the coaching staff and keep the club moving forward.

Welcome back Baz.

How many coaching staff do we have now ?

[MachoMadness]

Cliff Byrne, Baz Richardson, Kyle Letheren, and Copps. 4 main coaches for the first team after the reshuffle, plus Grant himself of course.

[Pancho Regan]

I enjoyed the interview with him on the OS.

This looks like a good appointment to strengthen the coaching staff and keep the club moving forward.

Welcome back Baz.

How many coaching staff do we have now ?

Are you looking for information or confrontation?

[Chris Black come back]

He’s an absolute mentalist. Could be a genius appointment or something entirely different. Won’t be dull though!

[PDX_Rover]

https://youtu.be/rHcHBPNr6Z0?si=8C7Ud2XmsJlDCW3-

Should just send this to TSL as a method of persuasion. Come work under this bloke and you’ll be a raging psycho by Christmas.

f**king hell… the commentator sounds like he’s commentating on a funeral, as the deceased. Baz in his Temu Seaman phase

[TommyC]

Just reading Baz's Wikipedia stats and whilst I obviously remember the 60 odd appearances he made for us in 2000/2001, I had no recollection that he played for us under O'Driscoll a couple of times when he was part of the coaching staff?!

[IDM]

Did he play at Cambridge in the paint pot trophy or whatever it was called, I think we lost 3-2.?

[DonnyNoel]

Despite the correct posts about his temperament as a player, I believe he's been a highly respected coach for almost 20 years? Good appointment IMO albeit purely based on my take on his reputation.

[rich1471]

Just reading Baz's Wikipedia stats and whilst I obviously remember the 60 odd appearances he made for us in 2000/2001, I had no recollection that he played for us under O'Driscoll a couple of times when he was part of the coaching staff?!

yes he was the goal keepering coach and signed as a third keeper

[DonnyEl]

I remember him the first match after Neil Sullivan had joined on loan and Mad Baz was trying to coach him how kick the ball out his hands, Sully was doing it perfectly but Mad Baz still telling him. Sully had played for Wimbledon ( the real one ) Chelsea,Tottenham, Leeds and Scotland, Mad Baz was more in line of Preston and Lincoln

One of my favourite Rovers memories this,Barry giving Sully all sorts of coaching points during an injury break, crowds fairly quiet, some booming voice from the back of the main stand goes “SIT DOWN BARRY YOU KNOW F*** ALL!”

[One_Matty_Lucas]

Did he play at Cambridge in the paint pot trophy or whatever it was called, I think we lost 3-2.?

Yep, broke his leg, horrible noise in a cold empty stadium.

[IDM]

The only decent thing about that evening was the bacon butties they sold..

[One_Matty_Lucas]

The only decent thing about that evening was the bacon butties they sold..

20 years on and I'm still thinking about those butties!

[Nudga]

Did he play at Cambridge in the paint pot trophy or whatever it was called, I think we lost 3-2.?

Yep, broke his leg, horrible noise in a cold empty stadium.

Awful isn't it.

When I coached a kids football team my goalkeeper landed awkwardly on his arm and it just folded.
The noise was like a cricket bat hitting a sweep shot (I think that's the term)