JR interview on Sky Sports

[mrfrostsdad]

Just been on.
He says he fears the club is going backwards and that he is now on the periphery of what his happening.
He stated that he had come to the table with an offer of tens of millions in investment (didn't say from who) he then says he negotiated an even better deal, which was again turned down by the other directors. He also said he has now found out the others were going behind his back meeting people without his knowledge.

He finally urged the other directors to now come forward and say what they ate going to do with the club.

Not word for word, but the general gist of things

[mrfrostsdad]

Missed one thing out.
He also said he'd never had such a reaction from the fans as he did today and he found it very moving.
Maybe the other directors would like to make a statement thanking John for everything he's done and giving us an idea of future plans.

[SkellowRover]

Just been on.
He says he fears the club is going backwards and that he is now on the periphery of what his happening.
He stated that he had come to the table with an offer of tens of millions in investment (didn't say from who) he then says he negotiated an even better deal, which was again turned down by the other directors. He also said he has now found out the others were going behind his back meeting people without his knowledge.

He finally urged the other directors to now come forward and say what they ate going to do with the club.

Not word for word, but the general gist of things

Never, Terry Bramall isn't that type of man to do things like that behind JR's back or have one of his representatives have a meeting with SC this week, the board of the VSC are anti-SC and love TB so it couldn't have happened!!
/sarcasm off

[SkellowRover]

And yes the reception JR got from the fans today was superb, just a pity bramall wasn't there (as usual) to hear what they thought about him.

[Savvy]

And Just to clear up the conspiracy regarding the timing of his resignation, according to Radio Sheffield he timed his announcement just before kick off so it would not impact on the players before the game!!!!

[idler]

And Just to clear up the conspiracy regarding the timing of his resignation, according to Radio Sheffield he timed his announcement just before kick off so it would not impact on the players before the game!!!!

If he was that worried about the team why not wait until after the game?
He's gone down a lot in my estimation.

[bigal]

And Just to clear up the conspiracy regarding the timing of his resignation, according to Radio Sheffield he timed his announcement just before kick off so it would not impact on the players before the game!!!!

I think there should be some apologies forthcoming

[Savvy]

And Just to clear up the conspiracy regarding the timing of his resignation, according to Radio Sheffield he timed his announcement just before kick off so it would not impact on the players before the game!!!!

If he was that worried about the team why not wait until after the game?
He's gone down a lot in my estimation.

Only JR has the answer to that one I think Idler!!! Either way, the timing for me is not the substantive issue, the fact that he's resigned in the first place is a greater cause for concern!!!

[mrfrostsdad]

I'm sure he did it to see what sort of reaction he got from the fans. I didn't go today for various reasons, the main one being that I'm a bit fed up of watching us get stuffed cos we're not good enough.
I'm sorry I wasn't there because I would have liked to have shown JR I'm 100% behind everything he is trying to do for our club

[wing commander]

The point still stands sadly...he was wrong to do it then....but I'm sad he has gone...If he wasn't told he should have been though,even though in a way his presence was irrelevant as he was already signed up to sc...sad day...

[wing commander]

100 % but you couldn't be arsed to go???? Hahaha oh my life...lol

[mrfrostsdad]

No, I couldn't. 180 mile round trip, cold, and on the back of 3 bad defeats. And my daughter came to see me.
But I will be there against Yeovil, freezing my nuts off, another 140 mile round trip when I could be laying on my sofa, drinking beer and watching it on Sky, saving 400 quid on a season ticket.

[DearneValleyRover]

Just been on.
He says he fears the club is going backwards and that he is now on the periphery of what his happening.
He stated that he had come to the table with an offer of tens of millions in investment (didn't say from who) he then says he negotiated an even better deal, which was again turned down by the other directors. He also said he has now found out the others were going behind his back meeting people without his knowledge.

He finally urged the other directors to now come forward and say what they ate going to do with the club.

Not word for word, but the general gist of things

Never, Terry Bramall isn't that type of man to do things like that behind JR's back or have one of his representatives have a meeting with SC this week, the board of the VSC are anti-SC and love TB so it couldn't have happened!!
/sarcasm off

The VSC isn't anti SC we are anti anything that threatens the future of Doncaster Rovers Football Club which is the reason why we exist.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11688/9017629/sky-bet-championship-john-ryan-resigns-as-chairman-of-doncaster-rovers

Fair do's. Let's see what does happen.

[nortikorner]

He as only resigned as Chairman , still a Shareholder its politics(games big boys play)

[DearneValleyRover]

I'm sure he did it to see what sort of reaction he got from the fans. I didn't go today for various reasons, the main one being that I'm a bit fed up of watching us get stuffed cos we're not good enough.
I'm sorry I wasn't there because I would have liked to have shown JR I'm 100% behind everything he is trying to do for our club

His timing was no more than a publicity stunt, sorry but he knew it would be on sky otherwise why not do it after the game plus it was mooted in the week that he would do this so im sure the players knew, totally wrong. Never mind how much good John has done this was out of order.

[Alickismyhero]

JR's  timing was despicable.

 It was timed for maximum effect to damage the board.

Could he not have waited until after the game? Don't you think the team got wind of what was going to happen?

JR is very experienced in how to manipulate a crowd but I don't recall hearing "Bramall out" being chanted perhaps he never got the level of support he thought he would get?

JR does not have 100% support and by the way he handled his resignation he has successfully split the supporters. My guess is that he has passed more support for the board.

The truth will now come out and poor old Gavin may have to say some very unpleasant things about certain goings on.

[not on facebook]

my first concern is what do the other two chaps on rovers
Board as know how to be hands on at a football Club++

[Savvy]

my first concern is what do the other two chaps on rovers
Board as know how to be hands on at a football Club++

One has openly admitted to not even being a football fan so I think that answers your question in part, the other one appears to be a lifelong fan but wasn't forthcoming to give John Ryan a dig out when we dropped into the conference!

[newyankee]

 I have to say Alex that no time is a good time for John Ryan to go, except perhaps to hand over to a wealthy new owner.  Actually he has handed over to two very wealthy men who may have the money, but do they have the drive and ambition to take the club forward ?

 What would be strange would be if, Bramall and Watson did sell out to Sequentia leaving JR in no man's land.  It makes for a very interesting International break, because, hopefully, before it ends we need to have something in place.

[not on facebook]

watch rovers get man utd or man city in 3rd round of facup
to even mess With JRs head even more

[Alickismyhero]

I have to say Alex that no time is a good time for John Ryan to go, except perhaps to hand over to a wealthy new owner.  Actually he has handed over to two very wealthy men who may have the money, but do they have the drive and ambition to take the club forward ?

 What would be strange would be if, Bramall and Watson did sell out to Sequentia leaving JR in no man's land.  It makes for a very interesting International break, because, hopefully, before it ends we need to have something in place.

As you know NY I said before the game I didn't want John to go in this way. Don't you think Young Dicky and the team knew what he was going to do. There was a better time ,say Sunday, would have been better instead of telling certain supporters what he was going to do to get maximum support .

 I have a feeling that it won't be a clean break so we had better rig for some rough weather ahead.

 My fingers a crossed that we now go on a winning run so the club can over it.

JR left tarnished as far as I am concerned and I am very sorry to say that.

[Wild Rover]

He as only resigned as Chairman , still a Shareholder its politics(games big boys play)

Not just as chairman, in his words "i have gone", so direrctor status too. So, the others can step up and fill the void. Yes he still has major shareholding, but no say in how club is run.

[DearneValleyRover]

my first concern is what do the other two chaps on rovers
Board as know how to be hands on at a football Club++

That's why Gavin is employed, until now he has had his hands tied behind his back.

[Wellred]

my first concern is what do the other two chaps on rovers
Board as know how to be hands on at a football Club++

That's why Gavin is employed, until now he has had his hands tied behind his back.

Absolute rubbish.

[River Don]

my first concern is what do the other two chaps on rovers
Board as know how to be hands on at a football Club++

That's why Gavin is employed, until now he has had his hands tied behind his back.

Absolute rubbish.

I doubt Gavin has had his hands tied, he's been a part of the team, I expect he will be expected to take on more responsibility now.

[DearneValleyRover]

my first concern is what do the other two chaps on rovers
Board as know how to be hands on at a football Club++

That's why Gavin is employed, until now he has had his hands tied behind his back.

Absolute rubbish.

I doubt Gavin has had his hands tied, he's been a part of the team, I expect he will be expected to take on more responsibility now.

Who do you think tied them? It isn't rubbish but more seeing past the end of your nose. He will take on more responsibility but only what he was employed to do in the first place and that is far from rubbish.

[Wellred]

my first concern is what do the other two chaps on rovers
Board as know how to be hands on at a football Club++

That's why Gavin is employed, until now he has had his hands tied behind his back.

Absolute rubbish.

I doubt Gavin has had his hands tied, he's been a part of the team, I expect he will be expected to take on more responsibility now.

Who do you think tied them? It isn't rubbish but more seeing past the end of your nose. He will take on more responsibility but only what he was employed to do in the first place and that is far from rubbish.

You was the one who said he was working with his hands tied behind his back.............Maybe you can enlighten us as to who tied his hands seeing as you seem to know what happens at the club.

[DearneValleyRover]

my first concern is what do the other two chaps on rovers
Board as know how to be hands on at a football Club++

That's why Gavin is employed, until now he has had his hands tied behind his back.

Absolute rubbish.

I doubt Gavin has had his hands tied, he's been a part of the team, I expect he will be expected to take on more responsibility now.

Who do you think tied them? It isn't rubbish but more seeing past the end of your nose. He will take on more responsibility but only what he was employed to do in the first place and that is far from rubbish.

You was the one who said he was working with his hands tied behind his back.............Maybe you can enlighten us as to who tied his hands seeing as you seem to know what happens at the club.

The answer is there wellred or does your name not befit you?

[Lifelong supporter]

my first concern is what do the other two chaps on rovers
Board as know how to be hands on at a football Club++

That's why Gavin is employed, until now he has had his hands tied behind his back.

Had his hands tied behind his back?
He's had more autonomy than any other person in his position employed by the club.
Who do you think came up with the plan to give the money to the Dons?