In his post-Barnsley match interview he said that he took the deal to the board who wanted improvements to it which he sought from Sequentia. He added that once he had done this the remaining board members went to Sequentia behind his back and as such he felt he had no alternative but to resign.

This was posted on Twitter and various other places yesterday.. Its an interesting look at the way in which John Ryan operates popularstand.wordpress.com/2013/ ... pping-down

This was posted on Twitter and various other places yesterday.. Its an interesting look at the way in which John Ryan operates popularstand.wordpress.com/2013/ ... pping-down

John Ryan must be the bitterest man on earth. From the Yorkshire Post today:



In the same piece he says that the Rovers had Richard Dunne, Shay Given and Stephen Ireland lined up. That £100,000 would have gone a long way - maybe pay a weeks wages for those 3.

Rovers fan in peace. It is a shame that the Dons are caught up in the politics of the Sequentia takeover. I think the two clubs (Rovers and Dons) could work quite well together, though I think that partnership will only happen if the Sequentia deal is killed off. My view is that ultimately the takeover will go through- John Ryan's resignation was an attempt to bring matters to a head because he knows that Terry Bramall doesn't want to take on a hands-on role at DRFC.

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John Ryan resigned as a Rovers Director on 22 November. He has stated to the press he has sold his 24.25% share to Sequentia Capital. In October last year Sequentia bought the 0.72% share of Trevor Milton, and the 0.65% share of Michael Garrity. Subject to this going through, Sequentia Capital will own 25.62% of Patienceform (The Rovers), our new owners.

Terry Bramall owns 24.27% and Dick Watson 24.27%. The purchases would make Sequentia the biggest single shareholder, although collectively Terry Bramall, Dick Watson and David Blunt (9.16%) own the majority of the club (57.7%). All are connected through Keepmoat.

I would encourage anyone in support of the Sequentia deal to read this article.

[urlhttp://www.thedetail.tv/issues/4/moriarty-tribunal/key-player-for-michael-lowry-was-banned-from-being-a-director[/url

The current directors of Halifax RLFC bought the club out of receivership. The club was previously registered as Halifax Sports and Leisure Trust. Of the Directors was a Kevin Phelan. This is the same Kevin Phelan fronting the Sequentia bid.

After reading the above and the Halifax information, I can totally understand the stance that Messers Bramall, Watson and Blunt are taking.

Thanks for that originaldragon a very interesting read.

I posted details of that article on this thread on Sunday the 10th of November

I know that Geoff , but I try to ignore your posts . They usually have a dig at anything Dons in the current era or the future.
Sorry but that is how I feel .

That's fair enough Paul you are entitled to your opinions keep smiling.

The Rovers have just announced there will be no deal with Sequentia.

[urlhttp://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-rovers-announce-no-deal-with-sequentia-capital-1-6282298[/url

This news allays my fears I referred to in my earlier post.

Well that's a welcome turn of events after the write up in the Freepress today !

Looks like old Perm a tan has thrown his teddy out of the cot because he cant get his own way.

I know what you mean Neil , but without him there wouldn't be a Doncaster Rovers. Looks like that's it for him, pity he showed himself up in the last few weeks with the Rugby remark .

Sad hear that Ray Green as been made redundant but he will still be involved on match days

Doing what?

Ask him or the club.

I was asking you.

I really don't know what his role will be on match days he as been made redundant from his full time job in the commercial department, his wife will be still working for the club full time.

If true a sad day, Ray has been a good friend also a tireless worker for the Dons !
He is promoting the Christmas Draw so may be he hasnt gone yet , if true.

A nice bloke all round ....Approachable and sociable with a good sense of humour.

And now it seems Doncaster Knights want to become part of Club Doncaster:

[urlhttp://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/local-sport/stronger-together-doncaster-knights-open-to-club-doncaster-concept-1-6284789[/url

I think you will find that Geoff is right regarding Ray. He is doing the xmas draw to the end.

Sad day really, i have known Ray for many a year and feel sorry for the guy has the Dons at heart.

Very sad news. Ray has been an invaluable asset to the Dons. He's a likeable guy who always has time for people. This is a rare commodity in today's days and times.

I echo the above sentiments. Feel desperately disappointed for Ray.