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Hugh Jarce

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  1. I think some clubs might not make it to the finish line financially, there is a long way to go, and they are spending quite considerable amounts on wages. People can say what they want about Mark, but he has kept the club afloat and put his hand in his pocket when needed. Not sure some of the other club owners will do the same. This season is going to be difficult for a lot of clubs including ours.
  2. Thank you for the info. It looks like cheap tickets just don't work, and unfortunately we don't make anything out of additional food sales, only drinks at the bar. So we would find it even tougher. After everything Kev and the team has put into the club over the last few seasons its a shame.
  3. Just out of interest, how successful was the pricing at our near neighbours last year? They had a very good season the year before with lots of press coverage and interest from fans, but did that increase home support? And of course revenue/profit? (I'm saying profit with tongue in cheek!)
  4. I think this season, many clubs will find recruitment difficult, as many clubs just don't have the money. This won't just be a Dewsbury problem. Players might need to review their wage demands quite significantly.
  5. You are bang on the money! My comments were really made out of frustration at the few voices who always moan about a lack of ambition at our club, when we, along with many others, rely on the cash others/owners are prepared to put in. With RL in the mess it is, other than mental issues (joke!), I can not understand why Mark or Kevin put their money or time in. Their partners/family must consider it madness! I'm bloody glad they do, even though this season I've not been able to attend, the alternative of no Dewsbury Rams is unthinkable.
  6. I fully agree, no nonsense just what is happening on the field, quite refreshing when compared to Sky.
  7. After last nights defeat to York, there maybe a few over the valley looking for pastures new?
  8. I hope Mark isn't reading these comments, after all he puts his hard earned cash into the club to keep it going! With no future for RL, maybe he might decide to spend it elsewhere, especially as he has no ambition according to some.
  9. A very good question to ask, not sure if anyone else in Mark's family is interested in Dewsbury. As an investment, it's not a good one. However, I was told last night that someone squared up to Mark (a so called fan) at the awards night and gave him some abuse, if this is true his family might not be so keen to get involved! If ever!
  10. Spot on Nick! Mark will have lost a considerable amount of money this season, yet we still hear the "no ambition!" comments on Facebook etc. If anyone has the cash to invest in Dewsbury, I am sure Mark would love to hear from them.
  11. Probably not, especially if he reads some of the comments on here and Facebook!
  12. TBH I didn't know you were a pensioner, I knew PM was close but not you!
  13. He's still got a mountain of it left over from panic buying during the pandemic!
  14. Blackmore playing with injury, needed pain killing injections before game.
  15. Granted not often, but every now & then, I do make a little sense. I do try to keep it to a minimum though...
  16. "No ref no game" Bit of a pointless statement, as no players no game! Even better still, no fans no semi professional club! The game has been speeded up so much, players and ref's are expected to be super human. There was a reason we had proper scrums, and a play the ball using your foot (and gaining your feet first), it helped slow down the game and gave defences time to set. And the ref chance to catch his breath, and therefore make less mistakes (hopefully ) This need to speed everything up causes more issues for the ref rather than helping them manage the game.
  17. Halifax looked good last night, but they had two players sent off who will receive lengthy bans. Hopefully we will concentrate and give a much better performance.
  18. But still younger than you and Mr Parkinson!!
  19. I'm 56 so my experiences at Crown Flatt were great both as a player and supporter, but doesn't go back quite far enough. I'm sure Piggy's Mate will disagree. Using the current terms of today, fans, players and the Club don't engage. I just wish I had the magic formula to change this.
  20. I sort of agree, however, the interaction between fans of all ages (home & away) with the players somehow seemed better. Fans of all ages & players stayed after games, not just for 30 to 60 minutes, and celebrated or commiserated together. Now the game, and result, is everything. We moan about the lack of information, but you can ask Mark Sawyer anything in the bar after the game, and he will tell you. I had quite a conversation about the cost of replacing the fencing at the Bywell Road End, the amount is staggering, eye watering....but it's got to be paid. When you know and understand these sorts of things you feel more connected with the club. Maybe that's what we had! A few beers and a good time just might be the answer to all our problems
  21. I know you are quite right about the standard of RL on offer at that time, and the quality of pitches played on, but......the enjoyment I had attending games along with the involvement with the players and club were far better than today. Every Sunday seemed like a party, before the game, during and especially afterwards. Maybe rose tinted glasses, but I don't think so.
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