[Phil V 72]

Just caught this thread on another site.

Shows what we're up against - also seems that Donny are in a far worse position than us

Not sure if I feel better or worse reading this, but thought it was interesting

http://www.thefootba...ine-up-looking/

[azul]

Phil V 72, on 25 July 2014 - 10:04 AM, said:

Just caught this thread on another site.

Shows what we're up against - also seems that Donny are in a far worse position than us

Not sure if I feel better or worse reading this, but thought it was interesting

http://www.thefootba...ine-up-looking/

Some squads look strong but I think I'll use the phrase, "never heard of them" to describe most

I think we can assume they are generally stronger than what we encountered last

I guess we will find out soon enough

[lindo-spireite]

What's actually happened at Donny?

[60s 70s Spireite]

lindo-spireite, on 25 July 2014 - 10:50 AM, said:

What's actually happened at Donny?

The Chairman stopped funding the club. Presumably.

[Xerxes]

60s 70s Spireite, on 25 July 2014 - 11:21 AM, said:

The Chairman stopped funding the club. Presumably.

not really, takeover fell through and they have had to scrap a projected 5m budget in favour of one about the size of ours. Their problem is that the few remaining players they have under contract are on championship wages and there is no money available to sign any more to fill the teamsheet

[lindo-spireite]

I'd imagine theo Robinson is on a decent screw

Just shows the difference in funding between the championship and the bottom two leagues.

[60s 70s Spireite]

Xerxes, on 25 July 2014 - 11:26 AM, said:

not really, takeover fell through and they have had to scrap a projected 5m budget in favour of one about the size of ours. Their problem is that the few remaining players they have under contract are on championship wages and there is no money available to sign any more to fill the teamsheet

Ultimately it is that though isn't it? John Ryan a few years ago said enough is enough, I have lost enough money - someone else will have to start helping with the funding. Step forward some mystery Irish investors, who, as you say, have evaporated for one reason or another.

[azul]

60s 70s Spireite, on 25 July 2014 - 11:31 AM, said:

Ultimately it is that though isn't it? John Ryan a few years ago said enough is enough, I have lost enough money - someone else will have to start helping with the funding. Step forward some mystery Irish investors, who, as you say, have evaporated for one reason or another.

I think Ryan's business empire has gone belly up and his joint takeover with the boy band member was rejected by the FL due to lack of capital. Don't think he has the financial clout anymore.

They tried to raise £2M from individual pledges but got nowhere near. Don't think the FL too happy with this business plan Just goes to show how self made men's luck can run out.

The FL are starting to flex their muscle when it comes to club takeovers, not before time too.

[SpireRam]

Some strong looking teams in that..
Orient for one haven't lost really any of their top players.
That will be a test and a half on day one.

[60s 70s Spireite]

WhereisBenj, on 25 July 2014 - 12:15 PM, said:

Some strong looking teams in that..
Orient for one haven't lost really any of their top players.
That will be a test and a half on day one.

If the game was to be based on financial backing, it would be a walkover for our hosts. In the words of Barry Hearn, 'the old stingy BH has gone (he helped fund losses of £2M per year in recent years) and the new extremely wealthy Francesco Becchetti has taken over'. To be hoped the appointment of the new sporting director there starts to upset the equilibrium just as we arrive in the capital.

[Ernie Ernie Ernie]

Xerxes, on 25 July 2014 - 11:26 AM, said:

not really, takeover fell through and they have had to scrap a projected 5m budget in favour of one about the size of ours. Their problem is that the few remaining players they have under contract are on championship wages and there is no money available to sign any more to fill the teamsheet

Good

[Spire-Power]

WhereisBenj, on 25 July 2014 - 12:15 PM, said:

Some strong looking teams in that..
Orient for one haven't lost really any of their top players.
That will be a test and a half on day one.

I dont think the result at orient will be a pointer for the season but first 4 or 5 games will be

[Spired]

Quote

Doncaster:



Goalkeeper - We don't have a single one at the club.

Defence - Rob Jones (injured) Jamie Mcoombe (injured) Paul Quinn (Dickov says won't be here for the start of the season) James Husband, Luke McCullough

Midfield - Richie Wellens (Dickov and Wellens both say they won't be here for start of season) Marc De Val, Dean Furman, Harry Forrester, Kyle Bennett

Attack - Theo Robinson, Alex Peterson (never played a professional game)





To add to this, Dickov today said his budget allows for "a couple of signings"

Rest will have to be made up from our youth team, as stated by Dickov as well.



I'm gutted. Everything we have built up since the Conference days has been drunk away during one pre season.

[Wooden Spoon]

Xerxes, on 25 July 2014 - 11:26 AM, said:

not really, takeover fell through and they have had to scrap a projected 5m budget in favour of one about the size of ours.

wow that's a heck of a cut - things might no be so bad after all

[Beelzebub]

Crewe have even fewer strikers than us

http://www.crewechro...gresty-7507770?

[SpireiteFitzy]

I see Orient have signed Jobi McAnuff. Good signing at this level, certainly going to be a test of our credentials down there.