McGrath

[Chris Black come back]

Signed a new deal and club also saying:

“It comes shortly after the club rejected a £500,000 from a fellow League One side for the 22-year-old’s services and represents a continued determination to retain and develop our prized assets.”

[GazLaz]

Half a mill?? Can’t reject an offer like that for him!

[Chris Black come back]

Not often we get six figures for a player, let alone highish six figures.

[redarmi66]

Half a mill?? Can’t reject an offer like that for him!

yes we can! Shows we have some ambition. Credit to Jay for committing to DRFC. If he progresses there will be a time to sell for more than that!

[donnyspadge]

Well done rovers 

[GazLaz]

Not often we get six figures for a player, let alone highish six figures.

We may sell him for more down the line, he has improved at a rapid rate, but we are odds on not to.

We really need to start turning players over for a profit. We are obsessed with wanting players to stay here forever.

[Chris Black come back]

The Peterborough lad who moved on last year for big money, other than that can’t recall so many League One defenders going for big money.

[karldew]

Next Harry Maguire. Cracking news!!

[GazLaz]

Not often we get six figures for a player, let alone highish six figures.

100k now, 400K more if Bolton (or whoever it is!!) win the Club World Cup.

[In the box]

Signed a new deal and club also saying:

“It comes shortly after the club rejected a £500,000 from a fellow League One side for the 22-year-old’s services and represents a continued determination to retain and develop our prized assets.L

Injuried isn’t he ?

[ncRover]

The Peterborough lad who moved on last year for big money, other than that can’t recall so many League One defenders going for big money.

Ronnie Edwards for £5m.

Peterborough had another one this summer, they sold the defender Fernandez to Rangers for £3.5m.

Wonder if it was them who bid for McGrath.

[colincramb]

500k? Thats a lot of money for us to turn down when you think what it could buy at the other end of the pitch. But I’m happy he’s staying and if he keeps progressing as he has then this conversation won’t be relevant. Interested as to why Gaz doesn’t think we will get a better offer down the line? He’s only 22. Defenders don’t peak normally until their late 20s. He has the physical attributes and won’t lose them, so surely he’s positioning and reading on the game from that position will only improve?

[Fal]

The Peterborough lad who moved on last year for big money, other than that can’t recall so many League One defenders going for big money.

Ronnie Edwards for £5m.

Peterborough had another one this summer, they sold the defender Fernandez to Rangers for £3.5m.

Wonder if it was them who bid for McGrath.

Either that or Barnsley, they seem to want any player that does well for us!

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Signed a new deal and club also saying:

“It comes shortly after the club rejected a £500,000 from a fellow League One side for the 22-year-old’s services and represents a continued determination to retain and develop our prized assets.L

Injuried isn’t he ?

Technically not. Rehabbing after an op. He's been training stepping up his recovery.

Little did we know Stockport came calling for Joseph last January, which obvs appealed to him over and above what we offered so good we've tied Jay in to protect ourselves going forward.

[mushRTID]

Not often we get six figures for a player, let alone highish six figures.

100k now, 400K more if Bolton (or whoever it is!!) win the Club World Cup.

A bid is a bid which must be a shock to you after you originally wrote him off.

[big fat yorkshire pudding]

Tend to agree it's no doubt a big add ons type one.  Whether he's worth it or not, we can't replace him for that so no need to sell.

I think this is good he's obviously got ability. How far he can go none of us know.

[Copps is Magic]

Not often we get six figures for a player, let alone highish six figures.

We may sell him for more down the line, he has improved at a rapid rate, but we are odds on not to.

We really need to start turning players over for a profit. We are obsessed with wanting players to stay here forever.

What do you genuinely think 0.5mil does for the club Vs keeping a very good long tern prospect?

[GazLaz]

500k? Thats a lot of money for us to turn down when you think what it could buy at the other end of the pitch. But I’m happy he’s staying and if he keeps progressing as he has then this conversation won’t be relevant. Interested as to why Gaz doesn’t think we will get a better offer down the line? He’s only 22. Defenders don’t peak normally until their late 20s. He has the physical attributes and won’t lose them, so surely he’s positioning and reading on the game from that position will only improve?

I think he had a good season last year, he’s improving as well but he will need to improve more to even be a top end L1 player.

I’ve seen Ronnie Edward’s mentioned in this thread, he’s an absolute Rolls Royce of a player. JM unlikely to get to that level.

500k is a lot for us. I’d like to see us getting into the habit of selling players, reinvesting, and growing the club that way.

Who valued him? Grant? TB and GB? Would we take 700k? 1m? Prices also depend on how the deal is structured also. 500k a headline figure but may not be the actual fee we receive now.

[donnyguy]

McGrath interview

https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2025/july/10/watch-jay-mcgrath-discuss-his-new-contract/

[ncRover]

Surely left-footed centre backs naturally have a higher value given they are harder to come by

[GazLaz]

Not often we get six figures for a player, let alone highish six figures.

We may sell him for more down the line, he has improved at a rapid rate, but we are odds on not to.

We really need to start turning players over for a profit. We are obsessed with wanting players to stay here forever.

What do you genuinely think 0.5mil does for the club Vs keeping a very good long tern prospect?

Think there’s plenty of chance he’s sat on our bench in 6months, behind others, and £500k will look loads of money.

It’s all about value isn’t it, he can’t add 500k of value on the pitch in the 3 years of his contract. Is he likely to go for more in the future, IMO odds on no. You then have to start thinking about these offers.

Olowu was allowed to run his contract down because he was deemed not good enough to offer one to. That’s a decision that’s probably cost us hundreds of thousands. If JM proves to not actually be a 500k player, this could be another costly one in hindsight.

[CheeseToastie]

Number 6 shirt as well can see him becoming our first choice centre half for years to come! Hopefully him and Grehan have those centre half places nailed on for the foreseeable

[In the box]

McGrath interview

https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2025/july/10/watch-jay-mcgrath-discuss-his-new-contract/

McCann has definitely got loyalty in McGrath and his 3year contract and turning down a decent offer . So he’ll be gone before the season starts then 

[KingKendrick]

500k? Thats a lot of money for us to turn down when you think what it could buy at the other end of the pitch. But I’m happy he’s staying and if he keeps progressing as he has then this conversation won’t be relevant. Interested as to why Gaz doesn’t think we will get a better offer down the line? He’s only 22. Defenders don’t peak normally until their late 20s. He has the physical attributes and won’t lose them, so surely he’s positioning and reading on the game from that position will only improve?

I think he had a good season last year, he’s improving as well but he will need to improve more to even be a top end L1 player.

I’ve seen Ronnie Edward’s mentioned in this thread, he’s an absolute Rolls Royce of a player. JM unlikely to get to that level.

500k is a lot for us. I’d like to see us getting into the habit of selling players, reinvesting, and growing the club that way.

Who valued him? Grant? TB and GB? Would we take 700k? 1m? Prices also depend on how the deal is structured also. 500k a headline figure but may not be the actual fee we receive now.

Grant said in his interview it was 500k with add on’s and sell on fee on top but at the same time said he wouldn’t sell him for 1.5m.
Slightly optimistic but he also brings up selling Jacob greaves at Hull for 15m

[redwine]

Not often we get six figures for a player, let alone highish six figures.

We may sell him for more down the line, he has improved at a rapid rate, but we are odds on not to.

We really need to start turning players over for a profit. We are obsessed with wanting players to stay here forever.

What do you genuinely think 0.5mil does for the club Vs keeping a very good long tern prospect?

Think there’s plenty of chance he’s sat on our bench in 6months, behind others, and £500k will look loads of money.

It’s all about value isn’t it, he can’t add 500k of value on the pitch in the 3 years of his contract. Is he likely to go for more in the future, IMO odds on no. You then have to start thinking about these offers.

Olowu was allowed to run his contract down because he was deemed not good enough to offer one to. That’s a decision that’s probably cost us hundreds of thousands. If JM proves to not actually be a 500k player, this could be another costly one in hindsight.

Seems like it's a case damned if you do and damned if you don't.

[RoversInSpain]

Been excellent for us since day one. Fabulous prospect. Will be worth an awful lot more than a measly 500k in 2 years time. Rovers now dictating their destiny.
No idea what’s going on at Rovers, but I’m liking it a lot. Championship in next 3 years if this progressive intent continues.

[GazLaz]

500k? Thats a lot of money for us to turn down when you think what it could buy at the other end of the pitch. But I’m happy he’s staying and if he keeps progressing as he has then this conversation won’t be relevant. Interested as to why Gaz doesn’t think we will get a better offer down the line? He’s only 22. Defenders don’t peak normally until their late 20s. He has the physical attributes and won’t lose them, so surely he’s positioning and reading on the game from that position will only improve?

I think he had a good season last year, he’s improving as well but he will need to improve more to even be a top end L1 player.

I’ve seen Ronnie Edward’s mentioned in this thread, he’s an absolute Rolls Royce of a player. JM unlikely to get to that level.

500k is a lot for us. I’d like to see us getting into the habit of selling players, reinvesting, and growing the club that way.

Who valued him? Grant? TB and GB? Would we take 700k? 1m? Prices also depend on how the deal is structured also. 500k a headline figure but may not be the actual fee we receive now.

Grant said in his interview it was 500k with add on’s and sell on fee on top but at the same time said he wouldn’t sell him for 1.5m.
Slightly optimistic but he also brings up selling Jacob greaves at Hull for 15m

Not listened to the interview yet but he didn’t sell Greaves!? He left last season after playing 150 games in the championship and being one of the best centre halves for the level. Grant had him in L1 admittedly, I’ll listen to the interview to get the context.

[philsky]

Chuffed for all concerned. Proper statement that. Grant not having it !!

[robchester]

Well done Rovers

[karldew]

Hearing it was Plymouth offering the £500k