Author Topic: 1998 Channel 5 Documentary "They think it's all Rovers" (Read 14788 times)

RM452 · « on January 22, 2015, 11:11:01 am by RM452 »

Was going through some old stuff on the computer and found this documentary from 1998. It was originally on Channel 5 and shows the dark days as the club dropped out of the league. Interesting to watch it again 17 (!!) years on.
I've uploaded it to the website if anyone wants a look.
http://www.justapubteam.co.uk/doncaster-rovers-documentary-video-think-rovers/

« **on:** January 22, 2015, 11:11:01 am »

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Donnywolf · « **Reply #1 on** January 22, 2015, 12:31:47 pm by Donnywolf »

I have often wondered who the young lad dressed as Dracula is ? Does he post on here ? Does he still watch Rovers and more to the point what does he think of it now ?

roversdude · « **Reply #2 on** January 22, 2015, 12:54:59 pm by roversdude »

Thanks RM that is the first time I have actually watched that, and people moan about where we are now

Chris Black come back · « **Reply #3 on** January 22, 2015, 12:55:51 pm by Chris Black come back »

Definitely seen that lad at Rovers recently. Used to go with his dad who was spitting image.

tommy toes · « **Reply #4 on** January 22, 2015, 01:06:00 pm by tommy toes »

Yes I spoke to him at the Barnsley game.

Filo · « **Reply #5 on** January 22, 2015, 01:30:56 pm by Filo »

The old guy on the bus still goes, he's in a wheelchair now and sits in the West Stand disabled area

TommyC · « **Reply #6 on** January 22, 2015, 01:40:22 pm by TommyC »

On the subject of old Rovers related viewing, does anyone know of any way I can get hold of some classic Rovers matches on DVD? I'm thinking matches like the Conference Play off games, some of the games from the Division 3 title winning season, the Endsleigh Trophy game against Farnborough, and the League 1 playoff games.

I recall the club used to produce their own DVDs and sell them in the club shop but I can't find any copies anywhere. I'd be happy to make a contribution to cover anybody's time and materials if they were able to produce me some copies. Clearly I could never suggest they do so for commercial gain.....

IDM · « **Reply #7 on** January 22, 2015, 01:44:02 pm by IDM »

Is "Ashes to Glory" still available? That covers most of the period you're after, in snippets.

GazLaz · « **Reply #8 on** January 22, 2015, 01:50:22 pm by GazLaz »

The link is not working now.

bobjimwilly · « **Reply #9 on** January 22, 2015, 02:07:30 pm by bobjimwilly »

If you can it back up RM452 It'd be much appreciated

German Rover · « **Reply #10 on** January 22, 2015, 02:23:05 pm by German Rover »

Brought tears to my eyes watching that last game at Colchester, seems like yesterday

retford rover · « **Reply #11 on** January 22, 2015, 02:29:19 pm by retford rover »

im sure the lad was matty banks who comes on here.
the older chap think was Ian Monks, wife works on ticket collection south stand. Linda.
retford rover
think i was on there somewhere, classed as a rovers fan and part time bingo caller, as we were playing bingo on the bus en route to swansea.

Wild Rover · « **Reply #12 on** January 22, 2015, 02:36:15 pm by Wild Rover »

Yes Paul you are. Jeez you not aged a bit.

Copps is Magic · « **Reply #13 on** January 22, 2015, 02:43:34 pm by Copps is Magic »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSbaViblems&feature=youtu.be

Someone has uploaded a copy to youtube. If channel 5 get in touch, you aint seen me, right.

Glyn_Wigley · « **Reply #14 on** January 22, 2015, 03:29:00 pm by Glyn_Wigley »

Quote from: bobjimwilly on January 22, 2015, 02:07:30 pm

If you can it back up RM452 It'd be much appreciated

I've got a copy I can convert into a DVD...

GazLaz · « **Reply #15 on** January 22, 2015, 03:31:23 pm by GazLaz »

Plenty of recognisable faces on it.

donnygav93 · « **Reply #16 on** January 22, 2015, 03:31:56 pm by donnygav93 »

First time I've watched that was only 5 when that was going now loved your Phoenix from the ashes comment Retford shame you didn't have a few quid on it what ever happend in regard of the guy from Essex ? Did he continue his interest or did he take on a Scottish club ?

Well done for everyone who took part back then may those bad days be a distant memory

bradford exile · « **Reply #17 on** January 22, 2015, 03:37:25 pm by bradford exile »

Quote from: IDM on January 22, 2015, 01:44:02 pm

Is "Ashes to Glory" still available? That covers most of the period you're after, in snippets.

Have a copy if anyone wants one............+ many more

Regards

Ray (aka bradford exile)

Boomstick · « **Reply #18 on** January 22, 2015, 03:51:58 pm by Boomstick »

What happened to ken Richardson?

Anyone spotted/ seen/ met the t**t recently ?

ch-ch rover · « **Reply #19 on** January 22, 2015, 05:12:23 pm by ch-ch rover »

Ashes to glory is available in the club shop i bought a copy the week before xmas

Prez · « **Reply #20 on** January 22, 2015, 05:16:17 pm by Prez »

lol im the first fan on this video with my arms around my mate chanting weaver out.

Rios · « **Reply #21 on** January 22, 2015, 07:30:58 pm by Rios »

Not Rovers related, but I'd recommend watching "Jack to a King" which documents Swansea City's rise from division four and Vetch Field to their new ground and the Championship play off game. Very professional, but a proper fans film.

StocktonRover · « **Reply #22 on** January 22, 2015, 08:43:28 pm by StocktonRover »

Spotted myself in that at 44 mins having an angry rant at Weaver just before he was asked to leave by the Police.

You gotta say that he was a thick skinned t**t.....

Mike_F · « **Reply #23 on** January 22, 2015, 11:01:15 pm by Mike_F »

I'm also in it as a spotty, bespectacled teenager. And I wonder why I didn't pull any birds!

Sammy Chung was King · « **Reply #24 on** January 23, 2015, 01:05:45 am by Sammy Chung was King »

Does anybody have a copy of the They think it's all Rovers on dvd that they could send to me, i would pay the costs involved, thanks

RobTheRover · « **Reply #25 on** January 23, 2015, 07:14:01 am by RobTheRover »

I've got this on VHS if anyone can convert it to a MP4/AVI/DVD

The Red Baron · « **Reply #26 on** January 23, 2015, 07:32:49 am by The Red Baron »

Quote from: Boomstick on January 22, 2015, 03:51:58 pm

What happened to ken Richardson?

Anyone spotted/ seen/ met the t**t recently ?

As far as I know he lives on the Isle of Man now. Weaver is still active in local football circles in Cheshire.

bradford exile · « **Reply #27 on** January 23, 2015, 09:32:44 am by bradford exile »

Quote from: RobTheRover on January 23, 2015, 07:14:01 am

I've got this on VHS if anyone can convert it to a MP4/AVI/DVD

Hi Rob

Already have it on DVD if anyone's interested

Regards

Ray

RedRover45 · « **Reply #28 on** January 23, 2015, 12:51:53 pm by RedRover45 »

Quote from: TommyC on January 22, 2015, 01:40:22 pm

On the subject of old Rovers related viewing, does anyone know of any way I can get hold of some classic Rovers matches on DVD? I'm thinking matches like the Conference Play off games, some of the games from the Division 3 title winning season, the Endsleigh Trophy game against Farnborough, and the League 1 playoff games.

I recall the club used to produce their own DVDs and sell them in the club shop but I can't find any copies anywhere. I'd be happy to make a contribution to cover anybody's time and materials if they were able to produce me some copies. Clearly I could never suggest they do so for commercial gain.....

I've got two or three copies of the Farnborough game on video if anyone's looking for it ?

The Red Baron · « **Reply #29 on** January 23, 2015, 01:06:16 pm by The Red Baron »

A job for when I get home and can get up the stairs but I have loads of Conference era stuff on video. Will dig out and list on here.

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