David Byrne Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Rovers Sign Louis For Bluebell Wood Thu 01 Aug 2013 Louis has always been passionate about football and wanted to realise a dream of signing to his home town club where he once worked on match days. After discussions between Louis, Paul Dickov and Media Manager Steve Uttley, it was decided that the club could sign him and issue him with a squad number for the 2013/2014 season. As part of the signing it is hoped that Louis will be able to appear in Rovers colours at some point this season in aid of Bluebell Wood and train with the lads. Chairman John Ryan and the Manager Paul Dickov have given Louis the number 28 shirt for this season to help him raise money for Bluebell Wood. Chairman John Ryan “I am honoured to let Louis play in my number to help raise money for the charity. I wore this in 2003 for my record beating appearance at Hereford and this is the first time I have allowed it to be used since but I felt this was a good cause” Media Manager Steve Uttley “Louis and I organised last season’s charity game, in aid Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, which was a big success with over 9000 fans attending. It was natural to follow on from that and Louis wanted more involvement to raise the profile of his home town club and Bluebell Wood. What started out as light hearted banter on text has moved on to reality, which is a great coup for the club. Our next step is to get Louis on the pitch again in a Rovers kit” Louis Tomlinson says “This has always been a childhood dream for me. I feel very honoured to have been asked to sign for Rovers and being able to help both the club and the amazing charity Bluebell Wood is what it’s all about.” Claire Rintoul, Chief Executive at Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice said: “We’re absolutely thrilled and delighted that Louis has decided to continue his support for Bluebell Wood and promote what we do here. “Being a local lad it’s great to see him giving back to the community and supporting our children with a shortened life expectancy. He’s visited us now on more than one occasion and met some of our children and their families who are all so excited that he is championing our cause. Louise was shocked when he learnt that we only receive a tiny amount of statutory funding and have to raise over £3million ourselves, but it means so much to us and our children and families that he’s giving his time to help us raise money and awareness.” http://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/article/rovers-sign-louis-for-bluebell-wood-960041.aspx This just makes sense, think of all the publicity and money we could get from signing him. Our fanbase will rocket and become a lot more attractive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheron85 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 http://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/article/rovers-sign-louis-for-bluebell-wood-960041.aspx This just makes sense, think of all the publicity and money we could get from signing him. Our fanbase will rocket and become a lot more attractive I will support this once he has personally raised £1m for a local charity... Until then I will maintain my opinion that he's just some dude in a boy band (and an ungrateful one at that) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 It's feckin' embarrassing - I wouldn't mind him being a club representative in some way, shape or form. But to give him a squad number and let him train with the club? we're not a ******* pub team - things like this will one day change the face of football! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posh Ram Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Probably would be a bad idea, one way or another... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodleyRam Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 No, just no, I'd donate to charity just to keep this from happening... Even if it was a good idea, it would be embarrassing that we were getting sloppy seconds because Donny had the idea first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 It appears David Byrne is a paedophile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Contain Nuts Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I wasn't going to put it quite so bluntly, but I do refuse to believe that anyone between the ages of 14-41 actually likes One Direction, surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 You think us over 41's like them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 He's 19! Bit young for me and not my taste but perfectly legal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Contain Nuts Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 You think us over 41's like them? Good god no, well, not all of 'you' ! Just a select few of the xfactor watching mums looking for replacement sons! Ohhhh those poor children who aren't old enough to choose/buy their own clothes and have been dressed in chinos (coloured to go/look good with absolutely NOTHING) and given a ***** haircut by their mums and dads who want them to look like someone from 1D /Justin Bieber/The Wanted etc. These kids don't stand a chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 He's 19! Bit young for me and not my taste but perfectly legal My comment was more in reference to him wanting his fans to come to the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Oh I see, Erm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Doncaster will have terrible trouble with him when his balls drop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramshankered Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I'm feeling in deNial about this Signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Who is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posh Ram Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 He might play centre back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Ram Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Probably would be a bad idea, one way or another... But All These Little Things add up Posh. With deals like these you attract new fan base, bigger revenue stream and publicity. Football marketing like this is What makes You Beautiful as a club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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