Wellens and his management

[Barmby Rover]

I really like this little story, good man management and how to encourage young players. A good move by Ritchie. https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/the-numbers-game-for-louis-jones-in-quest-to-be-doncaster-rovers-top-keeper-3294256

[adamtherover]

Excellent motivation by RW!!

[drfchound]

Yep, agreed.  I like that attitude.

[RoversAlias]

Yeah, some fo Wellens' bullish attitude has left me wondering if I'm on board at times so far, but this reads really well. I love the motivational aspect and the fact that Jones responded well. If he has bulked up that is good news too, because his size is the only thing going against him in my opinion.

[RugbyRover]

Cynics will say that RW's having trouble getting a keeper in and so is building up LJ's confidence cos he's got no other choice.

Personally I think he's been surprised how good LJ is. I really rate him as a keeper. Maybe a little small when you compare him to the 6ft 6in beasts that seem to be all the fashion these days, but I don't think Pickfords the biggest either?

Really good management from RW. I do get them impression he's a manager most would run through brick walls for.

Interviews are now something to look forward to and to be enjoyed. We learn things about what is actually going on at the club. such a contrast with what went before.

Its a nice little "honeymoon period" isn't it





 

[Filo]

I like his approach with trialists, no free ride here boys, on yer bike if you think we’re a stepping stone!

[Chris the Rover]

I have to admit I wasn’t particularly happy when RW was appointed. But, he has won me over big time. The more I read and hear, the more impressed I am. Really looking forward to the big kick off.

[Bentley Bullet]

I was dead pleased with his appointment. After last season's fiasco, we needed a no-nonsense hardliner more than ever. I don't think I'm sticking my neck out too much by predicting he'll be a massive success.

[keith79]

Just hope he wins game playing good football.

[Campsall rover]

I was dead pleased with his appointment. After last season's fiasco, we needed a no-nonsense hardliner more than ever. I don't think I'm sticking my neck out too much by predicting he'll be a massive success.

Really hope you are right BB.

My gut feeling is you will be. Let’s give him time though. This season is a rebuild imo.

[Bentley Bullet]

I was dead pleased with his appointment. After last season's fiasco, we needed a no-nonsense hardliner more than ever. I don't think I'm sticking my neck out too much by predicting he'll be a massive success.

Really hope you are right BB.

My gut feeling is you will be. Let’s give him time though. This season is a rebuild imo.

Absolutely, CR. Of course, it is just my gut feeling too, but I feel strongly that RW is the right man to lead Rovers into the Championship. 

[BobG]

I hope you're right BB. I really do. But I can't help but remember that there were a lot of 'gut feelings' around when that big ex centre half was appointed too. 'Gut feelings' don't do it for me I'm afraid.

BobG

[Bentley Bullet]

Bob, aren't all appointments based on gut feeling, even by those doing the interviews? Of course, even those who are trusted firmly can let everyone down, but we all like to think we are good judges of character and potential, and even though we are often proved wrong, it never stops us having gut feelings again.

The only alternative to that of course is to cut out the gut feelings and instead do the sensible thing and ask BST what is really going to happen in the future.

[SydneyRover]

or of course be snipy £££ts like you and hound all your forum lives aye bb

[Campsall rover]

Bob, aren't all appointments based on gut feeling, even by those doing the interviews? Of course, even those who are trusted firmly can let everyone down, but we all like to think we are good judges of character and potential, and even though we are often proved wrong, it never stops us having gut feelings again.

The only alternative to that of course is to cut out the gut feelings and instead do the sensible thing and ask BST what is really going to happen in the future.

I know you only said that in jest but that’s far better BB than asking some of the negative posters what’s going to happen in the future.

We’re doomed, we’re doomed.

[roversdude]

Ultimately gut feeling but there was also psychometric testing involved before it got to gut feeling stage.
I’ll admit I’m an optimist but that said I’ve not looked forward to a new season as much for a long time

[scawsby steve]

I was dead pleased with his appointment. After last season's fiasco, we needed a no-nonsense hardliner more than ever. I don't think I'm sticking my neck out too much by predicting he'll be a massive success.

Really hope you are right BB.

My gut feeling is you will be. Let’s give him time though. This season is a rebuild imo.

I've never bought into this "rebuild" or "consolidation" season concept. Every season is a rebuild for every club, because when a team doesn't gain promotion, the better players move on to a higher level. It happens to us every season, and to every other club.

The aim is the same this season as any other season, to go out and try to win every game. How could a team possibly try to plan anything else?

[Alan Southstand]

Consolidation isn’t a target to aim for. It might be what we end up getting, but surely the players will want more than that and I’m damn sure RW will.

[Janso]

I was dead pleased with his appointment. After last season's fiasco, we needed a no-nonsense hardliner more than ever. I don't think I'm sticking my neck out too much by predicting he'll be a massive success.

Really hope you are right BB.

My gut feeling is you will be. Let’s give him time though. This season is a rebuild imo.

I've never bought into this "rebuild" or "consolidation" season concept. Every season is a rebuild for every club, because when a team doesn't gain promotion, the better players move on to a higher level. It happens to us every season, and to every other club.

The aim is the same this season as any other season, to go out and try to win every game. How could a team possibly try to plan anything else?

This. People act as if the things that happen to us never happen to any other club, ever. Especially not in League One.

[Campsall rover]

I was dead pleased with his appointment. After last season's fiasco, we needed a no-nonsense hardliner more than ever. I don't think I'm sticking my neck out too much by predicting he'll be a massive success.

Really hope you are right BB.

My gut feeling is you will be. Let’s give him time though. This season is a rebuild imo.

I've never bought into this "rebuild" or "consolidation" season concept. Every season is a rebuild for every club, because when a team doesn't gain promotion, the better players move on to a higher level. It happens to us every season, and to every other club.

The aim is the same this season as any other season, to go out and try to win every game. How could a team possibly try to plan anything else?

This. People act as if the things that happen to us never happen to any other club, ever. Especially not in League One.

When I said “not to expect too much this season and it is a season of consolidation“ all I meant was we should not get carried away expecting us to finish in the top 6.
There is absolutely no reason though that we will not finish in the top 6. We might even be Champions.

Of course the aim is to finish as high as possible. That’s the aim of every one of the 24 teams.

We will have a very different looking team this season and it might take a while to see the best that they can be. That’s all I am saying. This is an extremely competitive league 1 this season. More than ever probably, on paper anyway.
Let’s see what develops. I have very high hopes of success but am not expecting it as a given.

Just my opinion but I think 2022/23 will be our season. Just what my gut is telling me.
But yes we will be going for it this season, big time we will. Can’t see RW going about his job in any other way.

[sha66y]

This is a year of gelling a cobbled team together as quickly as possible and not being too upset if it takes a little bit longer than “ NOW “ !

If everyone gets on board the train and can see that high expectations are not to be confused with achievability……. Yes we all want a great run and to be up there come the end of the season, but this may not happen…..Richie may want to experiment a bit with player positions and systems, if it all goes well we should herald him as a genius, and if it all goes tits up we should all herald him as a visionary….

But some won’t!

[sedwardsdrfc]

Not sure "cobbled together team" is fair on our recruitment so far.

[scawsby steve]

Not sure "cobbled together team" is fair on our recruitment so far.

Totally agree, mate. These recruitments look a hell of a lot more impressive than the DM ones of the last 2 years.

[DearneValleyRover]

I would hardly say it’s been cobbled together given the quality of the signings so far

[sha66y]

Not sure "cobbled together team" is fair on our recruitment so far.

Totally agree, mate. These recruitments look a hell of a lot more impressive than the DM ones of the last 2 years.

Guys don’t get hung up on the word “ cobbled” , put together, brought together…it’s just an expression…

 until they are running smooth and playing to the same gameplan it doesn’t matter how they rate in column inches,
they are not going to be an mediate “cohesive” unit….so im gonna stick with cobbled together at the expense of upsetting fellow wordsmiths…lol

[keyser_soze]

Cobbled together is unfair and suggests an element of make-do or square pegs in round holes. I think the process has been very systematic and selective in which areas are strengthened and which order.

[Pancho Regan]

"Cobble together" ...... to assemble roughly, hastily and without care.

Yeah, right.