The player who turned up as 18th man for the York (H) fixture and was then overlooked in favour of someone else is a friend of mine. What really p155ed him off even more was the player who had to drop out at short notice played in the same position as him, yet the player drafted in over his head did not! Now that is p155 poor management/coaching if I've ever seen it. The bloke has already played at this level at a different club and accepts that you're not always going to get a start, so has total understanding of what it takes to play at this level (Quote from 'bigjohn'), but when decisions like that are made you must start to wonder what is going on?

And Bandito is correct in every point. The 18 should be selected prior to match day, leaving the rest of the squad to decide what to do with their saturdays, be it support the team, work, play an alternative sport or go on a massive bender on friday night if they want to.

As for the 'Amateur' game comment about not bothering after 4 games, the reason for this is clear for all to see. If the team were performing well and results were improving theres always the thought that you 'Don't change a winning team'.
But look at the results!
As already stated, my friend (the one already mentioned, I've more than one in the reserves) knows exactly what it entails to play at reserve level, and would quite willingly adhere to that. What he won't put up with is being messed about when it looks as though his face doesn't fit.

Good luck for the rest of the season, I think the lads are going to need it.

Just been told some of the reserves who have been getting mullered are in the first team squad for tomorrow.
Get your house on Halifax getting 80 (and I say that with absolutely no pleasure).
As previously stated-we've had it!

A mere setback.....in the history of the Dons.....and nothing new.
I will be there.

Good luck to the boys who have been called up to the first team for

tonights game and to the rest of the lads for their match on Friday

Lets get behind both teams and show our support

I'm with you on that bigjohn but it's a sorry state of affairs I'm afraid.
I was there at Tattersfield in 1995 when 'Fax beat us 0-72 and we were lucky to get nil. An even bigger defeat could be on cards for them although I hope they prove me wrong.

(PS it was[u £6 [/uto get in to the reserves at Hunslet 2 years ago when my mate played. Take plenty of cash!)

£3 now

You never know the underdogs have come out on top before as long as they do their best thats all you can ask for under the circumstances.

what a game for those reserve players to make their debut in against Fax and in front of the sky cameras

Thanks for tip at Hunslet hope it is £3 now dont mind paying but £6 is a bit steep

I didn't think the supporters were slating the lads - more the amateurish way in which they felt the team was being run.

Lost 90-0 last night

Oh dear.

68-0 and 90-0 - Doesn't read too well at all.

To be fair we had 9 players with first team experience and 5 of them were regular first teamers last season so for a young side like you had last night it was always going to happen but they kept fighting and working hard thats all you can ask for up against such a experienced team hopefully things get better for you all

Thanks for the encouragement.

Thank you for that summary and the kind words.

Cheers.....it's nice when fans from different clubs can stay nice.

Thanks for that Hawk cant knock the effort last night they did keep trying but were out played by a very good and skillful team but as the Hawks coach said after match youth development doesnt happen overnight and that the Hawks were in the same position a couple of years ago, it just takes time and eventually some of these kids will turn the Dons around

He speaks with forked tongue mate. Two seasons ago my Mate (the one who played at a different club at the time) travelled to Hunslet for a match, only to find that the 1st team coach had insisted about 10 or 11 of the 1st team had a run out, so we watched from the stands as the Hawks Academy pasted a virtual 1st team! They were very good then and obviously are still now! That said, the word of encouragement are nice to see (hear?).
Did we manage to field 17 last night, as one of my friends still didn't get a call to play?

No doubt about it they are a good well drilled side mate, yeh we had 4 subs and an 18th man last night, all subs used, there was also a couple of new players i have not seen before playing last night

Exactly why my mate is p155ed off! Why bother turning up for training if every week new faces walk into the squad?

they might not have been new to squad mate just that i not seen them play before they did pick up a few knocks last night so maybe your mate will play next week i can understand his frustration though if he is training regularly what position does he like to play

Do the reserves get paid down at doncaster if they lose?

The Reserves dont get paid anything win or loose no one has had a penny

This issue got raised at the recent meeting with Carl Hall. If I remember correctly Carl said that the Club was waiting for team sheets to be returned to the Club so that they knew who to pay. Not sure whats happened since.

You did remember correctly Gary

Club have been advised due to current financial difficulties not to pay reserve players any money owing to them at this time, this is going to be reviewed again in a few weeks. The players have of course the option of walking away from the club. However these kids have made a decision to stay and play for free for the Dons. These kids are something to be proud of putting their bodies on the line for no pay to do thier bit to help the Dons.

People need to get down to Toll Bar tomorrow to give as much support as they can to these great kids as they truly deserve it many of whom are also travelling from outside the area at their own expense. Good luck lads

I agree good on the lads!! from what i was told when at college last year we played doncaster college at the ground outside the keepmoat.. and used the facilities( outstandng stadium and facilities b the way) Most of the squad was the dons reserves you looked to have a few decent players but some i feel are just there cos they can be.. if you get my drift. We won if your intrested lol