[Jemmo]

So the deal is done... : Thu Jun 19, 2014 3:28 pm  

http://www.doncasterrugbyleague.co.uk/a ... n-and-john

http://www.doncasterrugbyleague.co.uk/a ... n-and-john

Re: So the deal is done... : Thu Jun 19, 2014 3:37 pm  

I'd love to be able to say this is great news, but the involvement of Ryan, Tomlinson and the SyCo group does fill me a little with dread.

I am pretty sure none of them have any clue what RL is or that they can build a very successful RL side for a fraction of the cost of a mid table Championship football side.

We shall see.

[Jemmo]

Re: So the deal is done... : Thu Jun 19, 2014 3:43 pm  

Its hard to comment when we don't know what has been discussed and agreed between the parties, and it's that uncertainty that worries me.

Re: So the deal is done... : Thu Jun 19, 2014 3:47 pm  

Me to, and the previous "form" of Mr Ryan regarding The Dons. Worth noting that the Tomlinson-Ryan "project" makes no mention of Club Doncaster or any of the sporting clubs they have just purchased other than the Rovers. http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/trust

Me to, and the previous "form" of Mr Ryan regarding The Dons. Worth noting that the Tomlinson-Ryan "project" makes no mention of Club Doncaster or any of the sporting clubs they have just purchased other than the Rovers. http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/trust

Re: So the deal is done... : Thu Jun 19, 2014 5:39 pm  

Lets all join so we can all have a club 28 t shirt!! Woo Hoo!!!

Seriously though 9 people have already chucked 250 quid a piece in just so they can have a picture with Tomlinson. Crazy.

No mention in all of the trust stuff about the Dons. As I said a long time ago when getting into bed with Rovers was first discussed, one of my concerns was of who would eventually take over the Rovers and then where would it leave us. Its come a lot sooner than I thought it would but now its happened.

Re: So the deal is done... : Thu Jun 19, 2014 5:43 pm  

Slight note - Liam Hoden (of the Star, formerly of the Free Press) has confirmed that John Ryan has told him Rovers ownership of the Dons, and the Club Doncaster partnership will continue as before, and Gavin Baldwin will remain with both clubs.

Re: So the deal is done... : Thu Jun 19, 2014 5:57 pm  

Donny wrote: Slight note - Liam Hoden (of the Star, formerly of the Free Press) has confirmed that John Ryan has told him Rovers ownership of the Dons, and the Club Doncaster partnership will continue as before, and Gavin Baldwin will remain with both clubs. This from Carl Hall seems to echo that and also promises a bigger budget for next season. http://www.doncasterrugbyleague.co.uk/article/39389/club-statement-takeover-complete

Donny wrote: Slight note - Liam Hoden (of the Star, formerly of the Free Press) has confirmed that John Ryan has told him Rovers ownership of the Dons, and the Club Doncaster partnership will continue as before, and Gavin Baldwin will remain with both clubs. This from Carl Hall seems to echo that and also promises a bigger budget for next season. http://www.doncasterrugbyleague.co.uk/article/39389/club-statement-takeover-complete

Re: So the deal is done... : Fri Jun 20, 2014 2:51 pm  

Just wondered if any of the Dons fans can answer this ?

I've just read Carl Halls Press Release “We are pleased to announce that former Doncaster Rovers owner John Ryan and One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson have signed heads of terms to become the new owners of Doncaster Rovers, Doncaster RLFC and the Foundation.'

Now forgive me if I'm wrong but is the Community Foundation like others in Sport ,not a charity and therefore cant be 'owned' but should be overseen by a board of trustees / management committee ?

Re: So the deal is done... : Sat Jun 21, 2014 12:11 pm  

You are right Rach. Someone cannot "buy" or "own" a charity. A charity is governed by a board of Trustees, who are responsible for it's operation. Charities can merge (or takeover other charities) but they cannit be bought.

Re: So the deal is done... : Sat Jun 21, 2014 6:10 pm  

originaldragon wrote:

You are right Rach. Someone cannot "buy" or "own" a charity. A charity is governed by a board of Trustees, who are responsible for it's operation. Charities can merge (or takeover other charities) but they cannit be bought.

Cheers for that mate ..wasn't trolling or attempting to cause trouble , it just seemed a strange statement to make in view of the status of Charitable Foundations , so to say they now 'own' it is a massive pork pie ..