Major Isewater Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Once upon a time, when I was about 8 and Morris 1800's were de rigeur for big families like us, we stumbled across Summerhouse wine, so I am told I hasten to add; Lest you think I was into that sort of thing at that tender age. The wine, apparently, is rather quaffable but since I never tasted it i would have no recollection of that. Try asking for it if you happen to read this and you are Skellow way. Although Doncaster itself has a population of 127,000 I had no idea the 'metro' area was over 300,000. Saying that, the whole of that area, including nearby Sheffield form a very large conurbation. Somewhat larger than those days back in the 70's. Like Colchester and Peterbough before them in our calender the town began from Roman times with a fort called Danum and is, in fact, on Ermine Street which connects to those places farther south. Don comes from the river but before it from the Saxons and Caster from the Romans. So its the perfect mixture of our history. It was even considered one of the 28 cities of Britain in the 9th century. Interesting it then became a town.. maybe somebody from Doncaster can enlighten us about that. One interesting note is how many street names bear the suffix 'Gate', from the Danish word 'gata' .. and there was me thinking it was paying homage to us!! Can anyone find a street named after our ground? !! Coal was the big industrial heart of this town in the 18th and 19th century and latterly a distribution hub due to its proximity to a host of arterial roads spreading in all directions. It was a wealthy area throughout Victorian times with some substantial homes and castles. Formed in 1879, as Doncaster Rovers, they were elected to the Football League in 1901 replacing New Brighton Tower. That very first season, when there were only 2 divisions, they finished in their highest ever league position, 7th. Of course they nearly reached those heights again when one SO'D was in charge back in the 2007-8 season. Most of the rest of the time they have resided in the lower two tiers and a little time spent in the Conference, 5 years in fact until 2003. That time coincided with the start of the John Ryan rein when he delivered on his promises of a new stadium and the ultimate goal of a return to Championship football. Belle Vue to Keepmoat in that 10 years brought a lot of optimism to this perhaps under supported club from South Yorkshire who pose a very real threat to our return to winning ways this evening. I would be mildly unhappy with a draw which surely has to be the minimum. We cannot afford to drop 3 points twice in a row.. that will be 3 defeats in 4 and a very real sign of a blip just when all the other teams around us are probably coming to the end of theirs. Can we hope for a win? of course.. Oh go onn then.. 1-2. Wilbs and Smith. 498 City fans. Goorrrrrrnnnnn lads and lasses... we really need you to sing your hearts out tonight. Been done H ,they know all there is to know about Dongcaster ;0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I did it 2 hours ago.. it kept spitting it out..useless... it was merged see above... I still beat you to it .You need to get up in the mornings H .;0) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Tonight's fixtures Doncaster (7th) v City (Top) PNE (4th) v Walsall (14th) Rochdale (13th) V Sheff.Utd (5th) S****horpe (16th) v Barnsley (18th) Swindon (3rd) v Bradford (6th) City have got 7 points from the last 15, Doncaster 9 - 3 wins. Swindon have lost 4 of their last 5, Bradford haven't lost in their last 5. Preston on a run of 3 wins in a row, Walsall fairly typical mid table sequence. Sheff. Utd 1 defeat in last 5, Rochdale 2 defeats. Would expect a win for PNE and probable draws for City, Sheff.Utd and Swindon - though we can only hope Bradford are in best 'Cup form' and Swindon's miserable run continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Tonight's fixtures Doncaster (7th) v City (Top)PNE (4th) v Walsall (14th) Rochdale (13th) V Sheff.Utd (5th) S****horpe (16th) v Barnsley (18th)Swindon (3rd) v Bradford (6th) City have got 7 points from the last 15, Doncaster 9 - 3 wins. Swindon have lost 4 of their last 5, Bradford haven't lost in their last 5. Preston on a run of 3 wins in a row, Walsall fairly typical mid table sequence. Sheff. Utd 1 defeat in last 5, Rochdale 2 defeats. Would expect a win for PNE and probable draws for City, Sheff.Utd and Swindon - though we can only hope Bradford are in best 'Cup form' and Swindon's miserable run continues. Here ,here . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I'm expecting a much more focussed and professional performance from the lads tonight. After Saturday's miserable result, personally I think we need the win tonight. This team has bounced back well from setbacks all season. I haven't been too impressed with Donny in the games against us this season, they pass the ball about well but look a bit toothless up front and vulnerable at the back - especially at set pieces which we are dangerous from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I still beat you to it .You need to get up in the mornings H .;0) All you need to know about Gillingham - And now, on with the team selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I still beat you to it .You need to get up in the mornings H . I had no idea i was competing with anyone.. i thought it was de-facto since i usually do a little potted history and it seemed to be well received!!!! but go ahead old boy! btw.. I have been up since about 0700, thats about 18 hours ago on my time clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristolBEAT Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 My head says I am expecting a lot of city tonight. The characters like Flint, Wilbs, Elliot and Bryan won't allow for capitulation tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Tonight's fixtures Doncaster (7th) v City (Top) PNE (4th) v Walsall (14th) Rochdale (13th) V Sheff.Utd (5th) S****horpe (16th) v Barnsley (18th) Swindon (3rd) v Bradford (6th) City have got 7 points from the last 15, Doncaster 9 - 3 wins. Swindon have lost 4 of their last 5, Bradford haven't lost in their last 5. Preston on a run of 3 wins in a row, Walsall fairly typical mid table sequence. Sheff. Utd 1 defeat in last 5, Rochdale 2 defeats. Would expect a win for PNE and probable draws for City, Sheff.Utd and Swindon - though we can only hope Bradford are in best 'Cup form' and Swindon's miserable run continues. Arhhh... its that time of the season when posts start appearing of permutation predictions.. its why we all love football because we are all prediction junkies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Wasn't Doncaster termed 'The Clap Capital' not so long back? It used to have the highest incident of AIDS in Western Europe, so use protection tonight kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire_red Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 We no longer have the best defensive record, the Nobbers by a goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaGreen Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 We will win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 We no longer have the best defensive record, the Nobbers by a goal. the who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 the who? Won't get fooled again . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Big 3 points on offer tonight what with Swindle and Preston having tough games also. Biggest balls wins it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Predicting Pack, Agard and Willbs will start.[/quote Smith is going back next week so I think we should play him, then introduce Wilbraham. IMHO you've got to start with your best 11 and for me that does not include Agard or Wilbraham ****il Smith goes back). Maithili so little of the season left abd this being a pivotal point, I'd really like to see us bring in another striker on loan, to coin an old phrase "another club in the bag"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 We are top of the league; show Donny why that is.........that's all; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I think we'll absolutely romp to victory tonight personally. I'm expecting a big win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Hope and Think we will be good. 2-1 City. Always Believe. Coyr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyderiup Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Horrible feeling about this one. I think we will lose 1-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I would just like to interrupt this discussion to point out that the Flying Scotsman (1923) and the Mallard (1938) were designed and built in Doncaster. Fabulous and loadsa respect. As you were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Wasn't Doncaster termed 'The Clap Capital' not so long back? If it was does it deserve a round applause.... ? (Possibly a proxy rumour put about by local crime lords running protection rackets! .. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I would just like to interrupt this discussion to point out that the Flying Scotsman (1923) and the Mallard (1938) were designed and built in Doncaster. Fabulous and loadsa respect. As you were. And the Castle class and King class were designed and built in Swindon, but it's still a shithole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I'm thinking we will bust a gut to keep it tight at the back, but the downside of that is that we won't do much upfront either. ...does this refer to on-field action or between the sheets activity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Ad the Castle class and King class were designed and built in Swindon, but it's still a shithole. Did you know that Queen Victoria had a private toilet built specifically for her at the Mansion House when she visited Doncaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Did you know that Queen Victoria had a private toilet built specifically for her at the Mansion House when she visited Doncaster. Victoria's own water loo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Victoria's own water loo? Seems so and Thomas Crapper, the man credited with popularising the modern flushing toilet, was born in Thorne just down road lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Did you know that Queen Victoria had a private toilet built specifically for her at the Mansion House when she visited Doncaster. And when she visited York, she had to pay her own Hotel meal bill, she was not amused! What is it with these Northerners are they tight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I'm expecting a much more focussed and professional performance from the lads tonight. After Saturday's miserable result, personally I think we need the win tonight. This team has bounced back well from setbacks all season. I haven't been too impressed with Donny in the games against us this season, they pass the ball about well but look a bit toothless up front and vulnerable at the back - especially at set pieces which we are dangerous from. I agree we need to win after the Colchester debacle...and I think we will 1-2 City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I'm always nervous after a bad defeat that it might be the start of a poor run. Really hope we put in a rot-stopping performance like we did at Peteborough. I'm not feeling good about tonight though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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