Agreed ref budgets, not a lot of money in RL right across the board these days, just look at the financial problems in SL over the last few seasons. With regards to where the Dons will finish in 2014, who ever knows? So many things to go wrong....and right of course but what gives me a good feeling is this.

The squad has well proven they can compete against the best at this level and/or be part of them. A new coach with new ideas and a pedigree that is envied across the leagues. Tie this in with a squad that looks like they want to play and win for each other then it's a good place to be for any CC club. Roll on the 12th for the first pre-season friendly!!!

BTW a HNY to all fans and players for 2014!

Top 2 or 3 ? don't you seriously think that might just be a tad unrealistic ? Fev, Leigh, Sheffield & Fax are clearly going to be top 4 without considering Batley......looking at your squad I cant see how the squad you have can compete with any of the top 4 or 5......maybe getting some Hull players may make the difference although look what happened to York

Another preview in the Free Press, reporters comment upon the Rovers intentions with regarding the Dons.

The true intentions for the club and motivations of the new owners are yet to be fully revealed.

I thought it said not getting in top 2 or 3, not getting in top 2 or 3.

It did, unless we get some investment.

you might want to read my post again mate.