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Does any one have any thoughts on how to improve the gates (apart from a winning team ) ?
What about half price entry to any one with a season ticket for any other Rugby or Football team ?

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The vast majority of people in Doncaster are fickle/fair weather supporters so will only go and watch a winning or at least a competitive side.

At the moment even charging £6 a head to get on is almost robbery.

A stable winning side is the only way to get sustained support.

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How would you finance this ?

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Well Id have employed a coach with a track record of working within a tight budget and recruited a mix of known professionals and up and comers on the field.

I would have also played the loan market and get some kids from SL sides on these dual registration deals for a season.

Someone who can give the team some fire in there belly and a desire to win, from what I have read about Saturdays game we lacked any enthusiasm or hunger to win the game, this is clearly missing from our squad and needs in be of paramount importance.

I dont mind the Dons loosing its the manner of there loss that gets to me, I dont expect us to be world beaters and I'd be happy for us to potter round the championships for the rest of my days, but what I do expect is a team to play with pride and passion and a desire to win every single game they play.

Clearly this isnt happening and as the squad is the responsibility of the coach then the blame falls at his door.

Reduced prices will work if the team seem to be turning the corner, I would also consider a move away from the Keepmoat its vastly expensive for the club and supporters a like, you could say its a soul-less stadium when not packed to the rafters.

A move to Castle Park would for me be sensible, smaller ground, cheaper rates, more accessable to fans, and build from there.

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Good points and well made. All of which i can not argue with. However i would still appeal for your continued support, as without it now next year may be too late.

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If there are improvements to the onfield activities I may return to the Keepmoat, which hasn't been a Happy Home for the Dons.

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A win on Sunday thats whats needed and last Saturday will be forgiven and forgotten
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Quote: bigjohn "A win on Sunday thats whats needed and last Saturday will be forgiven and forgotten
COYD'"


It sounds simple doesn't it. But you're right, a win on Sunday would certainly go some way to at least pacifying the regulars although it might take some time to forget Saturday.

How we attract new supporters? Well that will certainly take a little longer.

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Quote: rupert bear "Does any one have any thoughts on how to improve the gates (apart from a winning team ) ?
What about half price entry to any one with a season ticket for any other Rugby or Football team ?'"


How about all RL supporters lobbying the Rugby League and ask them to make the game a proper game as it used to be instead of the predicable too much kicking game it is at present.

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Not worth it cos the RL are happy with the product seen on Sky Tv Friday & Saturday nights .

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Quote: weighman "Not worth it cos the RL are happy with the product seen on Sky Tv Friday & Saturday nights .'"


Judging by some of the attendances even in Super League the paying public aren't

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Where do I start, myself and Rob Wilkinson ex marketing director of Bramley RLFC made a number of suggestions to the previous management in 2004. They tried it for one match the crowd went up by 1000, they never carried it through. At the end of the day I have support the Dons since Tattersfield I have seen us in the worst of times I have seen us at our best. I am in the USA at the moment I always look to see the scores now I don't even bother its too depressing. What the hell is going on over there. My family has a long attachment to the club through my mums brother and throught friends of family. We have put our time in witht he previous management they were never interested. They talked big but never delivered and we always got the impression they were never really interested in new ideas. Winning will improve crowds, Doncaster fans will always watch a winning team. I was in the crowd when we lost to leeds at Tattersfield watching Audley Pennent, Vila Matutia etc. so were 6000 others, I am no part time fan I was there in the bad times and the good times. We pointed out to previous management that anything was possible with the right promotion and effort plus we were offering time free of charge the result they blew us off I think they thought they were better than us. What can you do with people like that, answer nothing let them disappear and appeal to the next Dons management. I am sure I and the people I know could still help but we need product on the field before myself and others are going to be interested in putting time in (our own time free of charge) plus we need management who are going to listen and give a free reign on the marketing side. Give that commitment we can go somewhere, if you can't be bothered then I win my bet, I predicted Dons would fold within 10 years (start date 2004), I may just win this one 4 years early the way your going. I for one will be more than ed off if that happens cause they are the only club I have ever supported and will ever support no matter how far I am from Doncaster and to see them in this state makes me sick to the stomach when I know we can do so much better. My e mail for those interested is Paul30091971@yahoo.com I am no bulls**tter we presented to the board on two occasions Singe thought the ideas were great shame they didn't. If there is life in the Dons contact me I will see if the people I know can still help and maybe just maybe we can get our of the mess we are in.
Where do I start, myself and Rob Wilkinson ex marketing director of Bramley RLFC made a number of suggestions to the previous management in 2004. They tried it for one match the crowd went up by 1000, they never carried it through. At the end of the day I have support the Dons since Tattersfield I have seen us in the worst of times I have seen us at our best. I am in the USA at the moment I always look to see the scores now I don't even bother its too depressing. What the hell is going on over there. My family has a long attachment to the club through my mums brother and throught friends of family. We have put our time in witht he previous management they were never interested. They talked big but never delivered and we always got the impression they were never really interested in new ideas. Winning will improve crowds, Doncaster fans will always watch a winning team. I was in the crowd when we lost to leeds at Tattersfield watching Audley Pennent, Vila Matutia etc. so were 6000 others, I am no part time fan I was there in the bad times and the good times. We pointed out to previous management that anything was possible with the right promotion and effort plus we were offering time free of charge the result they blew us off I think they thought they were better than us. What can you do with people like that, answer nothing let them disappear and appeal to the next Dons management. I am sure I and the people I know could still help but we need product on the field before myself and others are going to be interested in putting time in (our own time free of charge) plus we need management who are going to listen and give a free reign on the marketing side. Give that commitment we can go somewhere, if you can't be bothered then I win my bet, I predicted Dons would fold within 10 years (start date 2004), I may just win this one 4 years early the way your going. I for one will be more than ed off if that happens cause they are the only club I have ever supported and will ever support no matter how far I am from Doncaster and to see them in this state makes me sick to the stomach when I know we can do so much better. My e mail for those interested is Paul30091971@yahoo.com I am no bulls**tter we presented to the board on two occasions Singe thought the ideas were great shame they didn't. If there is life in the Dons contact me I will see if the people I know can still help and maybe just maybe we can get our of the mess we are in.


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