Blind side johnny Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 39 minutes ago, lingaro said: I was in Dewsbury last week, first time I've been in to the centre. I can't believe how poorly they are supported when you take into account the size of the town, eclipses Featherstone, Castleford and Pontefract. They should have 5k at games not 200. Yes, this is a perpetual conundrum. The usual characters will often play the race card in claiming that immigration is a driving force behind poor attendances in place like Dewsbury yet the fact is that the sport has never been comparatively well-supported in the town. The original club, which existed before the current one, declined to join the other clubs in the formation of the Northern Union in 1895, largely on the basis of being uncertain about the size of crowds that might be attracted which would limit the standard of player that they could recruit. Many "heartland" clubs have similar issues which have never been solved, mostly because such solutions probably doesn't exist: there are simply not enough folk interested in RL. Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change.
tms Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 Apparently Keep a lookout tomorrow for news on new signings for the club. So that's even more that aren't our major signing announcement
Blind side johnny Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 One moving out I know but Jimmy Beckett has just been announced as another new recruit at Dewsbury. He should do well with us and would have struggled to get anywhere near a start with you lot. Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change.
coolie Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 1 hour ago, lingaro said: I was in Dewsbury last week, first time I've been in to the centre. I can't believe how poorly they are supported when you take into account the size of the town, eclipses Featherstone, Castleford and Pontefract. They should have 5k at games not 200. Unfortunately 3 quarters of the ever rising population of Dewsbury have no interest in Rugby league. Featherstone is quite fortunate with its population of people brought up going to post office Road and supporting featherstone Rovers, Batley, Bradford, Halifax will all lose large parts of their supporters as the die and not getting replaced, I think we have more concessions than full paying supporters which is scary to think... We shall see over the next 10 years as the decline gathers pace
Fevrover Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 1 hour ago, lingaro said: I was in Dewsbury last week, first time I've been in to the centre. I can't believe how poorly they are supported when you take into account the size of the town, eclipses Featherstone, Castleford and Pontefract. They should have 5k at games not 200. How many teams get 3000 never mind 5 ? Trouble is now a days there's much more to do and a lot of people will not go to RL because they know there's very little chance of getting in SL and i include every team in that.
Fevrover Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 14 minutes ago, coolie said: Unfortunately 3 quarters of the ever rising population of Dewsbury have no interest in Rugby league. Featherstone is quite fortunate with its population of people brought up going to post office Road and supporting featherstone Rovers, Batley, Bradford, Halifax will all lose large parts of their supporters as the die and not getting replaced, I think we have more concessions than full paying supporters which is scary to think... We shall see over the next 10 years as the decline gathers pace We've got loads of new builds but many are being taken by people from the dark side (c@$) so have no interest in watching Fev. We do get plenty from Pontefract, Knottingley, Ackworth, Streethouse ,Sharlston and a few other places so I dread to think what our attendances would be without them.
georgeb1 Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 6 hours ago, The Phantom Horseman said: In fairness I thought that about a few Championship signings last year such as Cuthbertson at York and Ukuma Ta'ai at Newcastle and both those teams ended up nowhere near the play-offs whereas we only lost to Toulouse all season. But not a lot to do with either player.
The Phantom Horseman Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 9 minutes ago, georgeb1 said: But not a lot to do with either player. Cuthbertson was a shadow of his former self whenever I saw him. "I won’t engage in a debate because the above is correct and if anything else is stated to the contrary it’s incorrect."
Phil Briscoe Posted October 25, 2021 Posted October 25, 2021 Loads of examples of players stepping down thinking they can just go through the motions and be effective….Harris at Fev being a great example. Agreed Junior Moors and Craig Kopcyak have been great this year and buck the trend.
georgeb1 Posted October 26, 2021 Posted October 26, 2021 9 hours ago, The Phantom Horseman said: Cuthbertson was a shadow of his former self whenever I saw him. fully agree, but he was playing in a york side hit by injuries and admitedly very poor as opposed to a great leeds team
tms Posted October 26, 2021 Posted October 26, 2021 4 hours ago, georgeb1 said: fully agree, but he was playing in a york side hit by injuries and admitedly very poor as opposed to a great leeds team But for me that makes it worse with his undoubtedly ability in a poor side he should be the standout performer
The Phantom Horseman Posted October 27, 2021 Posted October 27, 2021 "An announcement will be made later today to see an experienced member of the squad, who is also a fan favourite remain with us for 2022." The way that's phrased sounds like either Locky or Bussey. "I won’t engage in a debate because the above is correct and if anything else is stated to the contrary it’s incorrect."
Phil Briscoe Posted October 27, 2021 Posted October 27, 2021 Agreed. Either would be welcome both would be great.
marklaspalmas Posted October 27, 2021 Posted October 27, 2021 18 minutes ago, The Phantom Horseman said: "An announcement will be made later today to see an experienced member of the squad, who is also a fan favourite remain with us for 2022." The way that's phrased sounds like either Locky or Bussey. Both would be better https://www.fevarchive.co.uk/
tms Posted October 27, 2021 Posted October 27, 2021 4 hours ago, The Phantom Horseman said: "An announcement will be made later today to see an experienced member of the squad, who is also a fan favourite remain with us for 2022." The way that's phrased sounds like either Locky or Bussey. Isn't Nu a fans favourite personally though I will be surprised if we don't see Jack's smiling face tonight
Rarefrith Posted October 27, 2021 Posted October 27, 2021 Locky has been a great servant but was definitely showing signs of coming towards the end last season for me.
Monkeymagic22 Posted October 27, 2021 Posted October 27, 2021 35 minutes ago, Rarefrith said: Locky has been a great servant but was definitely showing signs of coming towards the end last season for me. I'd agree, hope it's Bussey resigning.
Cardypaul Posted October 27, 2021 Posted October 27, 2021 I think what we really need now is a bit of grunt up front, a couple of big middles would be great. Would like to see Bussey back as well because I think he’s a clever player just like JD, Locky is getting on but could still do a job especially if we bring in younger players.
Rovers fev Posted October 27, 2021 Posted October 27, 2021 Chizzy re signed he was already on contract for next year tho was he not
Monkeymagic22 Posted October 27, 2021 Posted October 27, 2021 Chissy staying is great news. Totally happy with this.
sentoffagain2 Posted October 27, 2021 Posted October 27, 2021 4 minutes ago, Rovers fev said: Chizzy re signed he was already on contract for next year tho was he not I thought he was but it's great news.When fully fit he is a very dangerous player in the Championship.Hope we can keep Brown and Bussey who are also top players in the division.Then a big un in the middle would be nice.
Andrew Vause Posted October 27, 2021 Posted October 27, 2021 On 25/10/2021 at 21:59, Phil Briscoe said: Loads of examples of players stepping down thinking they can just go through the motions and be effective….Harris at Fev being a great example. Agreed Junior Moors and Craig Kopcyak have been great this year and buck the trend. There are many examples of players that have done great service after stepping down from higher leagues, some even stepped back up again. Egs over last 15 years since I've been on the forum: 'Tiger' Handforth Andy Kain Ian Hardman Liam Finn Ben Cockayne John Hepworth Tommy Saxton Greg Worthington Craig Hall Kyle Briggs (2nd Spell) Ben Kaye Tommy Haughey Ian Tonks Tim Spears Jamie Field Stuart Dickens (2nd spell) James Mendieka Andy Ellis Craig Copszak Off the top of my head all had super league experience and were very good to excellent servants for Rovers, there've been some not so good ones too.
tms Posted October 27, 2021 Posted October 27, 2021 Now that's what I'd call a turn up for the books according to mark on page 1 Dane Chisholm 3rd Year of 3 year deal 2020, 2021, 2022 only thing I take from that is we have improved his existing contract so why make a song and dance about it I think it's a damp squib
The Phantom Horseman Posted October 27, 2021 Posted October 27, 2021 39 minutes ago, Rovers fev said: Chizzy re signed he was already on contract for next year tho was he not Indeed, the feature from June 2019 about Chissy signing an extension keeping him until the end of 2022 is still on RoversTV. Still, contracts do get renegotiated in sport and the fact he put out a YouTube highlights video a couple of months ago did perhaps start alarm bells ringing for some of us, so as others have said the main thing is we know he's staying. "I won’t engage in a debate because the above is correct and if anything else is stated to the contrary it’s incorrect."
Rovers fev Posted October 27, 2021 Posted October 27, 2021 Does this seal the deal of nu brown leaving can’t see us havjng 4 half backs in what more than likely will be a 25 ish squad
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