An excellent piece.

I mentoned the DFP podcast in the previous Article touching on this subject where I thought the journalists got their assessments of the players about right.

However they lose their perspective when it comes to Dickov who they all like as a man. "Only a young manager - still learning the job - the disrupted pre-season - limited resources" etc etc etc. And we, the social media fans, have too high expectations!

We certainly have higher expectations than Dickov because we recognise that from a far lower starting point both SOD and Saunders took us further quicker.

You would think that this bunch of journalists were the Cathedral Chapter discussing the how the Rev Dickov was doing in the parish of Keepmoat, rather than objective critics assessing the job of a man in a profession where few get even half as long to produce the goods as this self-confident charming little fellow.

We have ambition as fans who have seen what competent management can achieve at our club. We are the realists and the journalists ought to be able to understand that going to a football match is not like attending some serious academic event where winning is not an option. Indeed, listening to Dickov after the match can be very similar to the vicar telling us how tough life is and how it is often not fair.

By all accounts Furman is ready to reject a new offer - wants to play in a higher league

I've heard that too RoverIan along with Forrester

I have to say that I think this is Furman's level. He is far better to be a big fish in a small pond rather than a small fish in a big one.

He stands out in League One, but I am sure that when thinking back to our Championship times, he did not do as well.

Even now with Keegan fully fit, he would be a bench player at midfield. We seldom play both him and Keegan together from the start.

If these relatively able players are looking to jump ship what does that say about the alleged loyalty and affectation that the journalists claim they are supposed to have towards the Dear Leader?

I can't blame them for wanting to escape from DRFC whilst there is no sign of shifting Dickov from his post. It's a miserable enough prospect for us, but it surely must occur to the players who labour directly under his erratic management yet think seriously about how things might be better run, that there a better options for their career development.

I bet Rob Jones is fed up.

Saunders said in his interview on Chesterfield player that his assisting squad would be named later. "They are all working for other clubs right now".

I think that would leave the door open for Corporal Jones to go as a player and Development coach. Saunders is putting a lot of faith in producing home grown talent. Jonesy could also be his assistant.

Good article Azza. Spot on with a lot of the observations. A very frustrating season and one where we appear to have lost momentum and direction. I was disappointed with the signings, particularly Evina whose complete lack of talent really made me very sceptical of Dickovs 'eye' for a player. I think our slide began when Johnstone went to Preston - his form was superb and we were unable to replace him - it was pretty much down hill from there for me. I really don't know what the future holds - but I have a feeling that if we are not careful we could get into a nosedive situation once more. Hope i'm wrong - rtid.

I think one or two people are in for a shock next season if they think we'll be a top ten team. Ive watched a few games/teams from that league and believe me, I for one couldn't believe how much better they are compared to when we left only the season before. The good thing is there's lots of derbys to look forward to, only problem is we'll not win many, under this management. 

Not a bad forecast was it.

My opinion remains the same.

The "retained list was due to be submitted to the FL on 14 May. Unlike many clubs, DRFC did not publish this despite announcing the date. Rather typical of the club. They seem interested in gaining awards from the League for this, that and the other, but the basic need
of keeping the fans informed is conspicuously ignored.

They are hopelessly out of touch with those they should care most about.

The title of this article should have been "Owners & Dickov Fail part 2"

When you look and see what Bournemouth and Brentford have achivied this season, when not long ago it was us who were leading them. I believe the owners and management of Doncaster Rovers have failed on all levels.

Also they are not making a bad job at messing up The Dons also. 0 points this season and a big drain on the Rovers funding. Team Doncaster sucks, and the sooner we get those Wombat headed owners and their whacker of a manager out the better.

I feel that I must end on a positive note and try and say something nice about that swamp donkey Dickov.
"he looks quite presentable in a suit" but he is still a pissant.

Well put Aussie Lad