Let's talk about the Exeter City game

[RobTheRover]

Exeter fan here looking forward to my first visit to your new Stadium. Remember the old ground well as it was almost as ramshackle as our ground at the time lol. Anyway, we should bring 600-750 fans for what is a fairly long poke from Exeter.

As a club we have punched above our weight and this is our 4th season in league one under the wily Gary Caldwell. We have almost certainly the lowest player budget in the league but are one of very few clubs that don't lose money due to being owned by our 5,000 supporter members. No sugar daddy but a sustainable community owned club.

As for the game who knows as we already have a number of injuries with our Captain as well as our leading scorer missing. However expect a scrap for the points. All the best Donny fans

Fully aware of your club's model, EC. We took a good look at your Club virtual museum too.

https://www.ecfcmuseum.com/

[GazLaz]

Exeter fan here looking forward to my first visit to your new Stadium. Remember the old ground well as it was almost as ramshackle as our ground at the time lol. Anyway, we should bring 600-750 fans for what is a fairly long poke from Exeter.

As a club we have punched above our weight and this is our 4th season in league one under the wily Gary Caldwell. We have almost certainly the lowest player budget in the league but are one of very few clubs that don't lose money due to being owned by our 5,000 supporter members. No sugar daddy but a sustainable community owned club.

As for the game who knows as we already have a number of injuries with our Captain as well as our leading scorer missing. However expect a scrap for the points. All the best Donny fans

I see that GC has brought a guy called Mike Holden in an attempt to change the way the club approaches things behind the scenes. He’s an interesting guy.

I’ve also heard rumblings that a data group are potentially looking at taking over. Have you heard anything?

[richtherover]

Get well soon Filo

[DearneValleyRover]

A game I may miss, currently in Coronary care DRI

Get well soon Filo

[idler]

Get well soon Filo and back at the ground cheering us on.

[Filo]

Once again thanks everyone, still stuck n here I’m afraid

[Pintolager]

All the best Filo. Here's to a full recovery. UTR!

[philsky]

All the very best Filo :-)

[Exeter Red]

Exeter fan here looking forward to my first visit to your new Stadium. Remember the old ground well as it was almost as ramshackle as our ground at the time lol. Anyway, we should bring 600-750 fans for what is a fairly long poke from Exeter.

As a club we have punched above our weight and this is our 4th season in league one under the wily Gary Caldwell. We have almost certainly the lowest player budget in the league but are one of very few clubs that don't lose money due to being owned by our 5,000 supporter members. No sugar daddy but a sustainable community owned club.

As for the game who knows as we already have a number of injuries with our Captain as well as our leading scorer missing. However expect a scrap for the points. All the best Donny fans

I see that GC has brought a guy called Mike Holden in an attempt to change the way the club approaches things behind the scenes. He’s an interesting guy.

I’ve also heard rumblings that a data group are potentially looking at taking over. Have you heard anything?

Was this questtion aimed at me as I certainly have never heard of Mike Holden or any data group

[Filo]

I have to have 2 stents done at Sheffield so looks like I’ll miss Saturday

[DearneValleyRover]

I have to have 2 stents done at Sheffield so looks like I’ll miss Saturday

Hope all goes ok, your health’s more important, only just! 

[dknward2]

Best wishes filo will shout extra for you

[roversontheup]

All the best Filo. Friend of mine had a heart attack recently . He had to have 2 stents fitted and goes back to Sheffield for another 2 stents on the other side in a couple of weeks. He's looking and feeling really well. Hope you feel the same Filo.

[big fat yorkshire pudding]

I have to have 2 stents done at Sheffield so looks like I’ll miss Saturday

Watching rovers ain't good for the heart rate it's best missed!

In all seriousness, hope it goes well, good wishes.

[RobTheRover]

Phil Stent? Played for Mansfield didn't he?

[Barmby Rover]

Once again thanks everyone, still stuck n here I’m afraid

I have to have 2 stents done at Sheffield so looks like I’ll miss Saturday

We would wish you all the luck in the world with your personal match, and hope Rovers deliver a good tonic for the future. If you think life may go downhill from here just watch a couple of Mortimer and Whitehouse gone fishing, two lads who have both had serious heart problems but thoroughly enjoy life! If you want a shot at it yourself just give me a PM and I will see what we can do for you to have a go.

[scawsby steve]

People are having stents fitted nowadays and going on to live very long and normal lives.

You'll be OK, Filo.

[Jimmydee]

I had a stent fitted a few years back, I’ve always treated it like a puncture repair.

[Jimmydee]

Get well soon, Filo, my post was meant to be encouraging.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

All the best for your recovery Filo. Hope three points will help too.

So, McCann says the team is picked and they've been working on things all week.

McCann then seemed to correct himself when asked about the fitness of Jay McGrath....He's good, he's fine. Hasn't done enough to be around the team on....When I say  enough, has he had enough training sessions to be around the team? You'll have to wait and see. He's in an excellent place....

 Was that a yes or a no?

No further outgoings or incoming.so we're ready to go with what we have.

[roversontheup]

All the best for your recovery Filo. Hope three points will help too.

So, McCann says the team is picked and they've been working on things all week.

McCann then seemed to correct himself when asked about the fitness of Jay McGrath....He's good, he's fine. Hasn't done enough to be around the team on....When I say  enough, has he had enough training sessions to be around the team? You'll have to wait and see. He's in an excellent place....

 Was that a yes or a no?

No further outgoings or incoming.so we're ready to go with what we have.

I thought he said " has he done enough to be around the team?"

[DonnyBazR0ver]

All the best for your recovery Filo. Hope three points will help too.

So, McCann says the team is picked and they've been working on things all week.

McCann then seemed to correct himself when asked about the fitness of Jay McGrath....He's good, he's fine. Hasn't done enough to be around the team on....When I say  enough, has he had enough training sessions to be around the team? You'll have to wait and see. He's in an excellent place....

 Was that a yes or a no?

No further outgoings or incoming.so we're ready to go with what we have.

I thought he said " has he done enough to be around the team?"

Listening again, maybe I misheard but I just thought it was strange to ask that question to himself. He could have just stopped when he said He's good, he's fine.

Either way, we should have enough to be strong at the back even if he's on the bench.

[steve@dcfd]

Grants not going to say he would be in the team
For me I would be surprised if Jay starts as he missed a lot of preseason. But that’s down to Grant and he wouldn’t say his team now anyway but it will be close. We have 4 good centre halves 2 will start and 3rd on the bench and one will be in the stand. Will Grant then name a sub fullback and one central midfielder sub plus three subs for the front players we will see.

[Filo]

I believe opening day fixtures are on Sky Sports + regardless of the 3pm blackout, can anyone confirm this please, stlll wired up on CCU, so if this is true it will be a godsend for me, got my ipad on standby

[Pintolager]

I believe opening day fixtures are on Sky Sports + regardless of the 3pm blackout, can anyone confirm this please, stlll wired up on CCU, so if this is true it will be a godsend for me, got my ipad on standby

Hi Filo, just looked on sky sports site and it does state that our match is on sky sports+

[Filo]

I believe opening day fixtures are on Sky Sports + regardless of the 3pm blackout, can anyone confirm this please, stlll wired up on CCU, so if this is true it will be a godsend for me, got my ipad on standby

Hi Filo, just looked on sky sports site and it does state that our match is on sky+

Nice one, in fact hospital radio came round today and I suggested they should have match commentary on Rovers games as standard

[scawsby steve]

I believe opening day fixtures are on Sky Sports + regardless of the 3pm blackout, can anyone confirm this please, stlll wired up on CCU, so if this is true it will be a godsend for me, got my ipad on standby

Hi Filo, just looked on sky sports site and it does state that our match is on sky+

Nice one, in fact hospital radio came round today and I suggested they should have match commentary on Rovers games as standard

You're good to go, buddy. Enjoy the game, and we'll give them a cheer for you.

You won't be long before you're back with us.

[graingrover]

You could ask for audio commentaries built in with your stents Filo .Best wishes fellow Rover .

[DonnyOsmond]

Team announcement this season will be 15 mins earlier than previous FYI. So tomorrow will be 1:45.

[Chris Black come back]

I believe opening day fixtures are on Sky Sports + regardless of the 3pm blackout, can anyone confirm this please, stlll wired up on CCU, so if this is true it will be a godsend for me, got my ipad on standby

This is correct. First and last games of the league season are excluded from the 3pm Saturday blackout.