Again, perhaps thats all there was to tell at that time.

You seem to have the opinion that you are entitled to know every nuance of every single thing that goes on within Doncaster RLFC, Club Doncaster and Doncaster Rovers?
I've never denied that there are things I'd like to know the answer to, but, at the same time, I can accept that there are things that will never be made public about the running of the club. These are things that happen, I accept I cannot control them, nor can I influence them, but I cope...

We need to stick together as fans and support the team more than ever, the players don't go out on the field and play poorly on purpose.

I am frustrated with the position we are in and therefore we need greater communication from the club to give assurances that if things continue we have resources to fix it, the forum before the season gave a lot of hope of a reasonably successful season, and potential of further quality signings, an update would help to put a bit of enthusiasm into the supporters which is at a low.

I agree 100%.



[uWe seem to be split into two groups on here[/u:

1) A group that are behind the Dons management team; and
2) A group who a very vocal in their criticisms of the club.

Whichever of the above groups you're in, I doubt that any of us would question the commitment of the players. Imagine how they feel about the current situation? We need to back them and support them, cheer them on and encourage them in the games. I believe this is a very important POSITIVE thing we can do.

As Rugblyman said, there are things the club can and should be doing to reassure fans that they have the situation under control.

Communications from the club are not as good as they should be. There really ought to be an official Dons' representative posting on here as this is the main on-going discussion area for fans. Keeping the fans informed should be a very important part of the club's public relations policy. This forum should be an ideal platform for them to do that.

If the club don't want to lose fans, I would urge them to come on here and address the issues raised by the supporters.

I agree we should all stick together for the good of the club, and I know from chats I have had the Dons players are hurting and I think DR is hurting team spirit as players who perform are just being dropped or played out of position in favor of Hull lads.

I do think communication from the club is horrible its ok posting news articles on the site and social media but nothing has come officially to address some concerns supporters may have. This is one thing we were told that the merge into Club Doncaster would improve....it did and now its gone.

I do think some supporters have a right to be agitated and annoyed with the club as they were sold promises of great things in order to get them to hand over their hard earned cash for a season ticket only to find out that the club has not come good on these promises or lived up to the hype, If I had spent my money on a season ticket on the basis of being told we had the largest playing budget ever and some exciting targets for signing lined up I would to be asking much more serious questions.

For the record I didn't buy a season ticket as I am not in a financial position to do so and only attend games when I can (non so far this year). That however shouldn't mean I have less right to an opinion I have supported the Dons now for almost 30 years (I am now sounding like my Dad) and there have been some great times and some very dark times...and more dark times than great it has to be said so I think we can be a little pessimistic when bad follows good as its the typical Dons cycle.

Hopefully a good win on Sunday will lighten the mood and relax the players and how knows a big signing or at least an experienced signing (akin to Snitch) could be just what we need.

Mark aston (sorry for swearing) has said he will be adding more quality to the seagulls playing squad this week, not content with 4 wins from 5 and also dropping brambani for average performances why cant we aim high and be ruthless? we need cookey and carl to stay here for as long as poss but with a more positive attitude, we have more sponsers now than ever before, a great playing surface, were coming off a fantastic season, things have never looked so good in ages but the transfer dealings and lack of ambition has surprised me. This was the season to see the dons go to another level but certain promises have been broken, i still retain the fact we will stay up (only just) but 5 games in and confidence is waning and enthusiasm seems very low. CMON COOKEY GET THEM FIRED UP AND PLAYING FOR THE BADGE! COYD

Seagulls sign keal carlile a very good hooker who at 25 should be nearing his peak, not saying we have the same pulling power or loose change to bring a player of that quality in but it just goes to show the difference in ambition between our clubs

Quite a few clubs were allegedly after Keal Carlile. I wonder if the Dons made any enquiries?

I suspect our pulling power to attract new players was probably at its greatest when we finished fourth. We don't look as attractive now.

True, its a shame as we have a stadium fit for super league and more sponsers backing the club than ever before but once again i refer back to the poor recruitment pre season.

In the dug out with Carl should answer some of the disgruntled supporters, time to get behind the team

Excellent interview and a lot of honesty in that as well IMO.

Yes i agree good interview and carl seemed very passionate, my only question mark would be claiming to have had the biggest budget in years but not improving one bit, apart from mitch clark i cant honestly see who we have paid decent money for?