Re: Dons (Home) v Swinton 20/07/2014 : Mon Jul 21, 2014 8:11 am  

I feel as though I'm missing something here. Agreed it was a poor performance but again it was another win. On the back of a big performance against leigh and with a lot of changes in the team it was going to be tough but it was a win. The negative people saying it would put them off going back need to look at the league table and previous results. Yes it would be lovely to put 40 past teams every week but that's massively underestimating opposition.

[Jemmo]

Re: Dons (Home) v Swinton 20/07/2014 : Mon Jul 21, 2014 8:23 am  

The thing is, Doncaster RLFC in all their guises have been an undeniable and unstoppable force of the sport, and until yesterday had won every game by 40+ points Harlem Globe Trotter style.

It is not, I repeat not, anything to do with people wanting a ticket, a pie, a programme, a pint and change from a one pound note

Re: Dons (Home) v Swinton 20/07/2014 : Mon Jul 21, 2014 9:30 am  

For people like Onedon and Double Movement I supported the Dons from 1951 until about 2 years ago through thick and thin even in the tears of sunday bloody sunday.Used to go to away games in Yokshire on the pushbike but now I think twice about how I spend my money approx cost to watch a home game £25-30.It is the comments by such people as you that are one sided and put people off making comments that are not in favour of the Dons

Re: Dons (Home) v Swinton 20/07/2014 : Mon Jul 21, 2014 10:19 am  

wahs wrote:

For people like Onedon and Double Movement I supported the Dons from 1951 until about 2 years ago through thick and thin even in the tears of sunday bloody sunday.Used to go to away games in Yokshire on the pushbike but now I think twice about how I spend my money approx cost to watch a home game £25-30.It is the comments by such people as you that are one sided and put people off making comments that are not in favour of the Dons

Were your comments not the ones that were rather one-sided and lacking balance? Onedon and myself post negative comments and criticisms on here as well as positive ones but I think it's fair to say we try to be constructive in the points we make.

I've been a Dons supporter since the early 1970s. I've been through the thick and thin as well, which is one of the reasons I appreciate all the good things the club are doing at the moment.

The Dons have lost 5 games in 20 this season, which is the same as Featherstone and better than Halifax. Only Leigh have lost fewer. We can't be perfect all the time but we're doing better than the vast majority. What more can we realistically ask for?

[Wanderer]

Re: Dons (Home) v Swinton 20/07/2014 : Mon Jul 21, 2014 3:55 pm  

My two-penneth ...

We were dire in the second half yesterday but fortunately still got the 3 points.

It seems to me (and I could of course be wrong) that's some things were 'tried out' yesterday and sadly in the main didn't come off. This may well have contributed to some very average performances.

I also have a feeling that because we were pretty comforable (twice leading by 24 points) despite not being on top form, we showed the opposition a lack of respect in that second half.

Hopefully, lessons will have been learned and we now move on to a difficult challenge next week at Keighley.

Re: Dons (Home) v Swinton 20/07/2014 : Mon Jul 21, 2014 7:26 pm  

Thought i'd create an account on here after reading some of the negativity on here. As a Dons fan I keep pinching myself, as we have massively over achieved
Here's afew questions

Did we win sunday?
Did we get 3 points?
Did we win despite playing badly against a team desperate for points?
Are we in the top 4, with a comfortable bumper to 5th?
Are we all proud of how far the Dons have come in the last few years?

COYD

[Jemmo]

Re: Dons (Home) v Swinton 20/07/2014 : Mon Jul 21, 2014 7:46 pm  

Yes!

And welcome (back) to the forum

Re: Dons (Home) v Swinton 20/07/2014 : Mon Jul 21, 2014 8:11 pm  

wahs wrote:

For people like Onedon and Double Movement I supported the Dons from 1951 until about 2 years ago through thick and thin even in the tears of sunday bloody sunday.Used to go to away games in Yokshire on the pushbike but now I think twice about how I spend my money approx cost to watch a home game £25-30.It is the comments by such people as you that are one sided and put people off making comments that are not in favour of the Dons

Why does it cost you £30? strange, admission is only £13 even less with a season ticket.

But you can,t just come to 1 game in 2-3yrs and make comments about the side like you did.

over the last 4 yrs we are the most improved team in the championship.
from bottom of championship 1 to champions and league winners.

6th in 1st season in championship last yr and now well clear in 4th position
and matching the top teams this year.
It you can't watch this side we have you won,t watch any.
They are by far the best and most settled squad we have ever had.
And good on 'em.

Oh i have been watching over 35yrs as well, and i am still here and as i said once before to the other one that is always winging about the team Mr G.Roebuck.
Times change.But I will always be here whatever happens as long as we have a club. COYDs

Re: Dons (Home) v Swinton 20/07/2014 : Mon Jul 21, 2014 8:29 pm  

onedon wrote:

over the last 4 yrs we are the most improved team in the championship.
from bottom of championship 1 to champions and league winners.

6th in 1st season in championship last yr and now well clear in 4th position
and matching the top teams this year.
It you can't watch this side we have you won,t watch any.
They are by far the best and most settled squad we have ever had.
And good on 'em.

Times change.But I will always be here whatever happens as long as we have a club. COYDs

Well said, onedon.

Re: Dons (Home) v Swinton 20/07/2014 : Mon Jul 21, 2014 9:00 pm  

onedon
I would like you to show me where i have criticised or complained about the Dons team.
The reason I don't go to the Dons games anymore is because I dont like the way the present game is played I wish the Dons & there supporters all the very best for next season in SL2.