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https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/fans-upset-as-doncaster-rovers-host-event-celebrating-rivals-leeds-united-1-8972740Shame they spoilt it by advertising the night with a phone number at the end
Would not have happened under John Ryan, its embarrassing hosting another clubs event at your ground, especially when its Leeds and all the Donny Whites.
According to the Club Doncaster spokesman they 'have given rights to sell conference facilities at the stadium, in return for this right, Centerplate provide the club with a revenue stream, all of which is contribution to club running costs, including the first team.'That's all fine and dandy but does that mean we have no veto on any event held then?For instance what if the EDL or any other such organisation wants to hold a rally there?If that is the case, and we have sold away our rights to decide what events are held at the stadium, perhaps Club Doncaster could tell us just how much we are getting for this deal...and how much exactly is going to the first team?
Quote from: Lifelong supporter on January 23, 2018, 12:20:18 pmAccording to the Club Doncaster spokesman they 'have given rights to sell conference facilities at the stadium, in return for this right, Centerplate provide the club with a revenue stream, all of which is contribution to club running costs, including the first team.'That's all fine and dandy but does that mean we have no veto on any event held then?For instance what if the EDL or any other such organisation wants to hold a rally there?If that is the case, and we have sold away our rights to decide what events are held at the stadium, perhaps Club Doncaster could tell us just how much we are getting for this deal...and how much exactly is going to the first team? It's not the EDL though is it?It's a fundraiser for a childrens hospice. The money raised goes to help support sick children. if you think some overly sensitive middle aged mens embarrassment is more important than helping kids in need then you are flat out wrong!I think a better question would be the one about your motives. you have regularly attacked the Club Doncaster concept in the past as well as the people who have implemented it. So why are you so bothered?
Quote from: German Rover on January 23, 2018, 03:39:41 pmQuote from: Lifelong supporter on January 23, 2018, 12:20:18 pmAccording to the Club Doncaster spokesman they 'have given rights to sell conference facilities at the stadium, in return for this right, Centerplate provide the club with a revenue stream, all of which is contribution to club running costs, including the first team.'That's all fine and dandy but does that mean we have no veto on any event held then?For instance what if the EDL or any other such organisation wants to hold a rally there?If that is the case, and we have sold away our rights to decide what events are held at the stadium, perhaps Club Doncaster could tell us just how much we are getting for this deal...and how much exactly is going to the first team? It's not the EDL though is it?It's a fundraiser for a childrens hospice. The money raised goes to help support sick children. if you think some overly sensitive middle aged mens embarrassment is more important than helping kids in need then you are flat out wrong!I think a better question would be the one about your motives. you have regularly attacked the Club Doncaster concept in the past as well as the people who have implemented it. So why are you so bothered?I'm flattered that you appear to pay close attention to my posts.The problem is, you seem to have misread them.I don't recall 'regularly attacking' the Club Doncaster concept at all, or the people who have implemented it.What I would like to see is greater transparency when it comes to CD.Who knew that Centerplate had been sold exclusive rights to sell conference facilities at the stadium and whether the terms of the deal allow a veto by Rovers?Who knows what those rights have been sold for?How do we assess whether we are getting value for money if we don't know?That's why I'm bothered.As for questioning my motives I just don't understand.I'm a lifelong supporter. Of Doncaster Rovers that is...not necessarily Club Doncaster.If CD benefits DR that's great.I'd just like it to be spelled out exactly how, and in monetary terms by how much?Is there something dreadfully wrong with that?
For me, regardless who organises it or who promotes it, it is a big piss take to host this in our Stadium, it's clearly targeted at the Donny Whites, many of whome have never seen their "legends" (although the names mentioned can hardly be labelled legends). There are many other venues around the Doncaster area this could have taken place, but they chose the KM, IT's an insult in my opinion
Quote from: Donnybob on January 20, 2018, 09:39:30 amJust because 'it's for charadee' does not excuse such blatant marketing of a rival business in OUR back yard. It simply perpetuates a myth. I can understand the draw of glamour clubs at the cutting edge of the Prem. I can see that once upon a time the Damned United had a little bit of glory (more often than not as bridesmaids failing at the final hurdle) but right now and for the past quarter century they're strictly second division, practising their trade where we have ambition to be within 2 to 5 years. Would we be happy with billboards around town promoting Rotherham, Barnsley or Scunthorpe? No. This fodder for the traitors in our midst. Fodder for future generations of ultimately deluded 'glory' seekers. There are many ways to be rude. Dressing it up as charity is about as low as it comes, pandering to a bunch of locals who have turned their backs on what they regard is their local tinpot team.It is not about feeling inferior in any way. It is not about regular followers being tempted away. This is the bully next door exerting his dominance, showing off, because he can. Hosting this and similar functions encourages him, gives him the feeling of superiority he needs.This is the same friend that infiltrated our territory at Wembley and laughed at us, does so whenever they play at the Keepmoat. Here he goes again. On principle it should never be allowed or encouraged.Go on, use bravado and pretend it doesn't matter. But just ask yourself, what would be the reaction to an evening at Elland Road celebrating Doncaster's win at Wembley? Even if it was for a good cause? Simply wouldn't happen. Shouldn't happen here. That evening would be better spent promoting our own legends with a dedicated local crowd, not enhancing the reputation of a bunch of scumbags, even if it is for a good cause.It's just wrong on any level you look at it.The bin kickers fans have disgraced themselves all over Europe so let's invite them here! Unbelievable Jeff, unbelievable.I completely and utterly disagree with you.That’s more polite than saying ‘what a load of rubbish’ which is what I almost wrote.
Just because 'it's for charadee' does not excuse such blatant marketing of a rival business in OUR back yard. It simply perpetuates a myth. I can understand the draw of glamour clubs at the cutting edge of the Prem. I can see that once upon a time the Damned United had a little bit of glory (more often than not as bridesmaids failing at the final hurdle) but right now and for the past quarter century they're strictly second division, practising their trade where we have ambition to be within 2 to 5 years. Would we be happy with billboards around town promoting Rotherham, Barnsley or Scunthorpe? No. This fodder for the traitors in our midst. Fodder for future generations of ultimately deluded 'glory' seekers. There are many ways to be rude. Dressing it up as charity is about as low as it comes, pandering to a bunch of locals who have turned their backs on what they regard is their local tinpot team.It is not about feeling inferior in any way. It is not about regular followers being tempted away. This is the bully next door exerting his dominance, showing off, because he can. Hosting this and similar functions encourages him, gives him the feeling of superiority he needs.This is the same friend that infiltrated our territory at Wembley and laughed at us, does so whenever they play at the Keepmoat. Here he goes again. On principle it should never be allowed or encouraged.Go on, use bravado and pretend it doesn't matter. But just ask yourself, what would be the reaction to an evening at Elland Road celebrating Doncaster's win at Wembley? Even if it was for a good cause? Simply wouldn't happen. Shouldn't happen here. That evening would be better spent promoting our own legends with a dedicated local crowd, not enhancing the reputation of a bunch of scumbags, even if it is for a good cause.It's just wrong on any level you look at it.The bin kickers fans have disgraced themselves all over Europe so let's invite them here! Unbelievable Jeff, unbelievable.
So if the goal is purely to raise money for charity, cancel the Class of 92 and organise a different attraction that more suitably reflects the town of Doncaster. One that folk like me would be happy to support. Using charadee to excuse poor judgement is crass. There are a million other ways to raise funding that don't pander to the club that is almost certainly rated by Rovers supporters as the least liked in the land. Were this the true Class of 92, from t'wilderness over t'Pennines I could have accepted that, admittedly through gritted teeth. But hang on. Will we make a penny out of the event? Are we the ones leaving ourselves open as the club that scammed a charity out of money? If we don't then the only justification for hosting is lost. If we do, how does that make us look?
Do UKIP still hold their party conference in Doncaster? Someone should let them know there's a venue that puts the pounds before their integrity.Anyone attending that should also be more embarrassed than those not.
NickDRFC 'Going off at a real tangent here, but to answer one of your questions “how do we assess whether we are getting value for money”...we don’t. It’s up to the business owners to assess whether they are getting value for money out of a deal like this, and if they aren’t it’s up to them to pull the plug or find someone (ie the CEO) who will find them better deals. The ins and outs of stuff like this, we have no right or need to know.
Do some of you really see our "rivalry" with Leeds the same as Leeds v Man U? to me, this event is for a few Leeds fans in/around Donny to get together and meet their Legends of yesteryear. Absolutely no danger to our fan base, no danger of attracting new fans from Donny, but it will raise money for the club and a local charity. Am I missing something?
but Leeds were, at one point, the big rivals to Man U, and Man U fans would have felt the same way back then. We have never been big rivals to Leeds.