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I went from going to every match home and away (where possible), to just home games, to now not going at all.

I just don't enjoy it anymore.

The thing that got me hooked on the Dons was going to away matches where there would be a decent number of Dons fans singing and having a bit of fun. That enthusiasm doesn't seem to exist anymore and match days just seem very bland.

I didn't used to understand it when long time fans would stop going completely and I thought it was some sort of badge of honour to be able to say you went to every match even when the team was playing badly but now I have other things that I would rather spend my Sunday doing.

Fair play to loyal fans that still go week in week out but I can't justify paying to do something I no longer enjoy just because of a sense of loyalty.

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thanks for that info wanderer, so really the poll wont be a true reflection of what the real Dons fans think.

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Quote: Wanderer "The flaw with such polls is that anyone registered with RLFans can vote. You might ask 'why would they?' but the fact remains that they can. There is no guarantee that all 35 votes are from Dons supporters. I suspect also that less than 35 people have voted as you have the option of two votes per person.'"


It's a bit of a devil if other fans take more interest in voting in our poll than our own fans do ... but I see where you're coming from.

With two votes each, there may have been no more than 18 people voting (Dons fans or otherwise) which I suppose proves more than anything that interest in the Dons is in decline.

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Quote: Double Movement "It's a bit of a devil if other fans take more interest in voting in our poll than our own fans do ... but I see where you're coming from.

With two votes each, there may have been no more than 18 people voting (Dons fans or otherwise) which I suppose proves more than anything that interest in the Dons is in decline.'"


I would agree sadly, although it's fair to say that there are a good few supporters who don't visit RLFans.

We desperately need signings which will excite the faithful.

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I doubt even marque signings will have much effect , a lot of fans me included have lost confidence in the Club Doncaster set up . I have purchased a ticket because I hope one day for better things. I love rl & the Dons , but even I have a limit to what I can endure.

The fixture format is a nightmare , I have E Mailed the RFL & suggest others of a like mind do the same.

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Quote: Wanderer "I would agree sadly, although it's fair to say that there are a good few supporters who don't visit RLFans.

We desperately need signings which will excite the faithful.'"


I agree. We all need a boost to give us hope that we have a serious chance of getting promoted next season.

Quite what is needed to bring the lost fans back, I doubt know ... probably three or four good quality players that are reasonably well known.

And I still fear the awful league structure could still stop people getting excited about it.

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