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I've been watching the game for the last 40 years and now find it tedious and formulaic. We seem to have quite a few willing lads, some less so, who give their all to the cause, but their limitations are plain to see. I've been to a few games this season and can't say that I've been particularly entertained by any of them. The lack of any marquee players or characters in our team makes the game sterile and predictable. The Keepmoat is not an ideal venue for a C1 team; much better a smaller stadium in an area with a RL tradition ( Bentley for instance, get the picture? icon_wink.gif ) In short, I won't be rushing back early next year to sample the non-existent atmosphere.

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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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