Tom Anderson injured again

[Alan Southstand]

We’ve done absolutely nothing, so far, to improve what was a shocking defensive unit last season. Lessons were supposed to have been learned and the Chairman came out with his ‘come back decisively’ piece to all supporters. Yes, we’ve signed 3, but then 2 walked away (thankfully) and since then - nothing.

Yes, I’m well aware when the season starts but wouldn’t it be sensible to have GM’s first 11 (at least) ready to play against, say, Rotherham?
A lot needs to happen in the next few days, if we are to take our chances of bouncing back seriously.

[GazLaz]

We’ve done absolutely nothing, so far, to improve what was a shocking defensive unit last season. Lessons were supposed to have been learned and the Chairman came out with his ‘come back decisively’ piece to all supporters. Yes, we’ve signed 3, but then 2 walked away (thankfully) and since then - nothing.

Yes, I’m well aware when the season starts but wouldn’t it be sensible to have GM’s first 11 (at least) ready to play against, say, Rotherham?
A lot needs to happen in the next few days, if we are to take our chances of bouncing back seriously.

We had a perfect opportunity to spend the Tom Anderson (very substantial) wages on a younger, fitter, better, more progressive asset. We chose not to. Anderson has to play A LOT next season and be very good or that decision will come under real scrutiny. I really really hope Tom gets fit and gets playing, as we need him at his best.

[Alan Southstand]

I agree wholeheartedly Gaz, and I sincerely hope he’s ok, but no news (with DRFC) usually means bad news, unfortunately.

Fingers crossed, it’s a minor problem but we need to get our fingers out and get things sorted. It’s worrying how similar we’re progressing through pre-season with how last season went.

[drfchound]

We’ve done absolutely nothing, so far, to improve what was a shocking defensive unit last season. Lessons were supposed to have been learned and the Chairman came out with his ‘come back decisively’ piece to all supporters. Yes, we’ve signed 3, but then 2 walked away (thankfully) and since then - nothing.

Yes, I’m well aware when the season starts but wouldn’t it be sensible to have GM’s first 11 (at least) ready to play against, say, Rotherham?
A lot needs to happen in the next few days, if we are to take our chances of bouncing back seriously.

Speaking of that statement by The Chairman, at the time I thought it was made because of the mounting pressure from supporters and the fact that we had hardly ever heard a peep from him.
Even prominent posters on this forum had indicated that the buck should stop with him.
I remember saying at the time that the knives appeared to be out for him.
The announcement of Copps as HoF took away some of the heat from Blunt of course but he still remains very anonymous.

[Chris Black come back]

The problem is that none of them can actually defend. There is some talent there with the ball in just about every instance, but it’s not great defensively. If we wanted ball players at back we could put Tommy in as a centre back.

[sedwardsdrfc]

We’ve done absolutely nothing, so far, to improve what was a shocking defensive unit last season. Lessons were supposed to have been learned and the Chairman came out with his ‘come back decisively’ piece to all supporters. Yes, we’ve signed 3, but then 2 walked away (thankfully) and since then - nothing.

Yes, I’m well aware when the season starts but wouldn’t it be sensible to have GM’s first 11 (at least) ready to play against, say, Rotherham?
A lot needs to happen in the next few days, if we are to take our chances of bouncing back seriously.

Speaking of that statement by The Chairman, at the time I thought it was made because of the mounting pressure from supporters and the fact that we had hardly ever heard a peep from him.
Even prominent posters on this forum had indicated that the buck should stop with him.
I remember saying at the time that the knives appeared to be out for him.
The announcement of Copps as HoF took away some of the heat from Blunt of course but he still remains very anonymous.

I’m a bit disappointed Blunt is still at the club to be honest. Yes I don’t know in great detail what he does but if DRFC was been ran a bit more ruthlessly heads would roll for last season. And it appears the buck did stop with him so even as a sign of intent I’d expect a sacrifice at that level.

No business would suffer such a underperformance and maintain the same management. You’d expect more from TB who will have had to make decisions like that often. We’re talking about moving on a top exec. it’s not like he won’t be able to put food on the table. At that level people come and go every few years. Normally they get sacked into a promotion somewhere else!

[BillyStubbsTears]

Any updates on Tom

Club just announced a new head podiatrist on Twitter

A Head Podiatrist?

I think I'm starting to see why our injured players never get fit. I wonder if the problem with Taylor's arse was dealt with by an elbow specialist?

[Dutch Uncle]

No ambition Rovers 

Surely we prefer people who do the hard yards, not the hard feet 

[steve@dcfd]

We’ve done absolutely nothing, so far, to improve what was a shocking defensive unit last season. Lessons were supposed to have been learned and the Chairman came out with his ‘come back decisively’ piece to all supporters. Yes, we’ve signed 3, but then 2 walked away (thankfully) and since then - nothing.

Yes, I’m well aware when the season starts but wouldn’t it be sensible to have GM’s first 11 (at least) ready to play against, say, Rotherham?
A lot needs to happen in the next few days, if we are to take our chances of bouncing back seriously.

Speaking of that statement by The Chairman, at the time I thought it was made because of the mounting pressure from supporters and the fact that we had hardly ever heard a peep from him.
Even prominent posters on this forum had indicated that the buck should stop with him.
I remember saying at the time that the knives appeared to be out for him.
The announcement of Copps as HoF took away some of the heat from Blunt of course but he still remains very anonymous.

Also in the supporters meeting on Thursday it’s GB who is there not DB so you can see the reason why supporters question him about Football finances yet it’s DB who is in control of that.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

We’ve done absolutely nothing, so far, to improve what was a shocking defensive unit last season. Lessons were supposed to have been learned and the Chairman came out with his ‘come back decisively’ piece to all supporters. Yes, we’ve signed 3, but then 2 walked away (thankfully) and since then - nothing.

Yes, I’m well aware when the season starts but wouldn’t it be sensible to have GM’s first 11 (at least) ready to play against, say, Rotherham?
A lot needs to happen in the next few days, if we are to take our chances of bouncing back seriously.

Speaking of that statement by The Chairman, at the time I thought it was made because of the mounting pressure from supporters and the fact that we had hardly ever heard a peep from him.
Even prominent posters on this forum had indicated that the buck should stop with him.
I remember saying at the time that the knives appeared to be out for him.
The announcement of Copps as HoF took away some of the heat from Blunt of course but he still remains very anonymous.

Also in the supporters meeting on Thursday it’s GB who is there not DB so you can see the reason why supporters question him about Football finances yet it’s DB who is in control of that.

I'm guessing the meeting isn't intended to be about club finances.

[ncRover]

Any updates on Tom

Club just announced a new head podiatrist on Twitter

A Head Podiatrist?

I think I'm starting to see why our injured players never get fit. I wonder if the problem with Taylor's arse was dealt with by an elbow specialist?

Was a joke, doesn’t matter

[drfchound]

Sense of humour bypass.

[sedwardsdrfc]

We’ve done absolutely nothing, so far, to improve what was a shocking defensive unit last season. Lessons were supposed to have been learned and the Chairman came out with his ‘come back decisively’ piece to all supporters. Yes, we’ve signed 3, but then 2 walked away (thankfully) and since then - nothing.

Yes, I’m well aware when the season starts but wouldn’t it be sensible to have GM’s first 11 (at least) ready to play against, say, Rotherham?
A lot needs to happen in the next few days, if we are to take our chances of bouncing back seriously.

Speaking of that statement by The Chairman, at the time I thought it was made because of the mounting pressure from supporters and the fact that we had hardly ever heard a peep from him.
Even prominent posters on this forum had indicated that the buck should stop with him.
I remember saying at the time that the knives appeared to be out for him.
The announcement of Copps as HoF took away some of the heat from Blunt of course but he still remains very anonymous.

Also in the supporters meeting on Thursday it’s GB who is there not DB so you can see the reason why supporters question him about Football finances yet it’s DB who is in control of that.

I'm guessing the meeting isn't intended to be about club finances.

If it's not about club finances then Blunt should be there he hires/fires the football management team so it's his cock that is eventually on the block. Baldwin looks after the commercial side. So questions about season tickets etc are his area. Questions about why we employed a lot of guff last season and why we just keep giving the nearest person the managers job are something Blunt needs to answer

[steve@dcfd]

Back to Tom Anderson we were told he was seeing a specialist for his foot early this week.
As that happened. If so is there any results. Is he ok to continue with preseason and into league campaign or have we got to get another Centre half to replace him.
I assume answers might be forthcoming at tonight’s meeting if not before.

[Chris Black come back]

Let’s see what happens but there is a well-trodden path here of the following four steps: nominally relatively minor injury announced, comeback targeted for a few weeks, total silence, player then out for several months / entire season.

Close, Knoyle, Anderson. Let’s see where we end up with these lads for this season.

[steve@dcfd]

Tom Anderson was seeing a specialist yesterday evening and another next week it looks like he will not be ready for the season starting. So when the results are know decisions will be made.
K Knoyle should be ready for the season opener.
This is from GMC last night at the supporters meeting.
https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/mixed-news-on-injuries-to-doncaster-rovers-pair-kyle-knoyle-and-tom-anderson-3760387

[Alan Southstand]

Do we assume from that Close isn’t injured?

[Retdon1]

We’ve done absolutely nothing, so far, to improve what was a shocking defensive unit last season. Lessons were supposed to have been learned and the Chairman came out with his ‘come back decisively’ piece to all supporters. Yes, we’ve signed 3, but then 2 walked away (thankfully) and since then - nothing.

Yes, I’m well aware when the season starts but wouldn’t it be sensible to have GM’s first 11 (at least) ready to play against, say, Rotherham?
A lot needs to happen in the next few days, if we are to take our chances of bouncing back seriously.

We had a perfect opportunity to spend the Tom Anderson (very substantial) wages on a younger, fitter, better, more progressive asset. We chose not to. Anderson has to play A LOT next season and be very good or that decision will come under real scrutiny. I really really hope Tom gets fit and gets playing, as we need him at his best.

How do u know Anderson is on substantial wages ?

[ncRover]

Good news about Knoyle. We’d be in more trouble in that position had he been the one out for longer.

[jamesrover17]

I think big Tom would be in the championship by now if it wasn’t for being wiped out by Balcombe the other year, we can trace his woes in performance and injuries back to that exact moment, its a shame really

[ravenrover]

He got knocked out but it's now a foot injury keeping him out, yep that can traced back

[Chris Black come back]

Our entire defensive unit spent last season not knowing their arse from their elbow, so his head and foot injuries should not surprise anyone.

[jamesrover17]

He got knocked out but it's now a foot injury keeping him out, yep that can traced back

I meant more of the dip in form which was evident, he wasn’t the same player leading up to the foot injury

[Chris Black come back]

Do we assume from that Close isn’t injured?

Ominously quiet on Close. That is usually not a good sign.

[steve@dcfd]

He got knocked out but it's now a foot injury keeping him out, yep that can traced back

I meant more of the dip in form which was evident, he wasn’t the same player leading up to the foot injury

He could have have been playing with the start of the foot problem that’s why his form dipped.

[ravenrover]

Nothing to do with being knocked out though, JR17 clarified his point

[jamesrover17]

Oh no I didn’t mean to link the foot injury being caused by the concussion, what I should have said is Tom would be in the championship if it wasn’t for being clobbered and then subsequently injured, there was a year or so in between where I thought he dropped off a bit

[Monkcaster_Rover]

100% Tom's been the shadow of his former self since Balcombe knocked his head off his shoulders.