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| April
30, 2007 |
Boss
pays tribute to fans |
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Speaking
after Saturday's defeat against Yeovil Town, Rovers boss Sean O'Driscoll
paid tribute to the travelling Rovers fans, saying: "I want to thank
all of the Rovers fans who made the trip to Huish Park today, even though
we technically didn't have anything to play for. As always, the supporters
were fantastic as they have been all season. I'd like to thank them for
their support." With Rovers forced to make changes to the side at half time, with Jonathan Forte and Paul Green being replaced by Sam Hird and Liam Green, O'Driscoll explained: "There were a lot of tired legs out on the pitch today and it showed, particularly towards the end. I do feel that the team gave everything they had today and the lads are bitterly disappointed to have come away with nothing today." |
| April
30, 2007 |
United
stars confirmed |
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Manchester
United have confirmed that they will be bringing a full strength squad
to the Keepmoat Stadium for their pre-season game against Doncaster Rovers
on Friday, 3rd August. The game will be United's first back in England
following their pre-season tour of Asia, and the last before the season's
traditional curtain-raiser, the Community Shield, which will be played
on the following Sunday. Full ticket information was published on the site yesterday - tickets for the match against Manchester United are on sale to season ticket holders until 30th June, after which they will go on general sale, with season ticket holders being able to buy up to four tickets for the match. |
| April
30, 2007 |
Fans
victorious |
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The
team of Doncaster Rovers fans that faced Weymouth Supporters FC on Sunday
came away from the match, played at Weymouth FC's stadium, with a 3-1
victory. All three Doncaster goals were scored by Glynn Law. |
| April
28, 2007 |
Yeovil
1 Rovers 0 |
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Rovers
were forced to make several changes to the side for this afternoon's away
game at Yeovil Town, with Jan Budtz making his first appearance in Rovers
colours for over six months, and former youth teamers Liam Green, Matt
Noble and Rob Pacey being added to the squad. Yeovil stared the game well, although Rovers won the first corner of the game in the 6th minute - four minutes later, Yeovil forced Lockwood to make a good block from a shot by Morris. The rest of the half was fairly even, although Forte was unlucky to be denied by Mildenhall just before half time after being put through by Thornton. Liam Green and Sam Hird were introduced as substitutes at half time, with Rovers giving as good as they got for the first few minutes of the second period. The only goal of the game followed in the 72nd minute when Gray rifled a shot into the roof of the net, and despite Rovers pressure, they couldn't find a way through to get the equaliser. The result sees Yeovil confirmed as taking part in the end of season play-offs, and Rovers finishing between 9th and 11th after the final set of fixtures next weekend. The "Man of the match" voting is now closed. Thank you to everyone who has taken part; the result will be announced on Tuesday morning. |
| April
29, 2007 |
Goals
review |
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We
begin this week's review of former Doncaster Rovers players scoring goals
at Brisbane Road, where Jack Lester scored twice for Nottingham Forest
in their 3-1 win against Leyton Orient; a reulst that sees Forest go into
the last weekend of the season just a point away from the automatic promotion
places in League One. Meanwhile, JJ Melligan scored a late goal for Cheltenham in their 4-2 win at Rotherham United, despite the home side going 2-0 up in the 22nd minute. Dropping down into the Conference, the goal machine that is Andy Campbell scored twice for Halifax Town in their 2-1 win over Stevenage Borough - a result that sees Halifax finish four points above the relegation places. In the Conference North, Ben Saunders scored a late consolation goal for Worksop in their 2-1 defeat at Leigh RMI. Defeat sees Worksop relegated from the Conference North to the UniBond Premier, along with Scarborough and doomed Lancaster City. In the UniBond Premier Division, Ian Clark scored for Gateshead in their 2-0 win over relegated Mossley. Finally, Richard Offiong continued a great season for him by scoring again for Hamilton in their 4-3 defeat against St Johnstone in front of a record crowd of 4,975 at New Douglas Park. |
| April
29, 2007 |
Congratulations,
Copps! |
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We
would like to pass on our congratulations to James Coppinger and his wife,
following the news of the birth of their baby boy. James missed yesterday's game at Huish Park owing to the birth. Rovers boss Sean O'Driscoll commented: "James Coppinger didn't make the trip today after his wife gave birth to a baby boy. I think that it is very important for him to be with his family at such a special time." |
| April
29, 2007 |
Manchester
United date change |
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Doncaster
Rovers have announced that the pre-season game against Manchester United
has been moved back 24 hours to Friday, 3rd August with a 7.45pm kick-off.
With an anticipated heavy demand for tickets for this match, Rovers have
announced ticketing details, with all season ticket holders having a priority
on tickets for the Manchester United game. Ticket prices will be: Season ticket holders: Adults £10, Concessions £5 Non-season ticket holders: Adults £15, Concessions £8 Season ticket holders will be entitled to buy up to four tickets for the Manchester United game - one seat will be at the reduced "season ticket holders" price, with the remaining three at the higher price. Exisiting season ticket holders have until 31st May to buy their season ticket to guarantee ticket priority for the Man Utd match. New season ticket holders have from 1st June to 30th June to buy their season ticket and have a ticket priority for the Man Utd match. Any tickets remaining unsold will go on general sale on 1st July at the "non season ticket holder" price. |
| April
28, 2007 |
Yeovil
v Rovers |
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Doncaster
Rovers will give goalkeeper Jan Budtz his first start since September
after being recalled from his loan at Wolverhampton Wanderers a week early.
The recall was necessary due to the return of Neil Sullivan to Leeds at
the end of his three months on loan. Rovers will also be without Craig
Nelthorpe, who was sent off a couple of weeks ago whilst playing for Gateshead,
and striker Bruce Dyer is very doubtful after suffering a back injury
early into Tuesday's reserve team game against Rotherham United. Paul
Green is also doubtful with a series of knocks. It is also uncertain whether winger James Coppinger will play today as his wife is due to give birth imminently, but Adam Lockwood and Sean McDaid have recovered from minor injuries, and will be added to the squad for today's match. Midfielder Sean Thornton came through the reserves game without any reaction, and is also set for a recall today. Further improvement on the injury front comes with news that Steve Roberts and Ben Smith have been doing some running as they continue to recover from ankle and knee injuries respectively. Kevin Horlock has suffered no adverse reaction after having resumed training over a week ago. Goalkeeper Barry Richardson is also unlikely to make the trip to Yeovil, as his wife is also due to give birth in the next few days. Yeovil's main injury concern is over skipper Terry Skiverton, who faces a late fitness test ahead of the game. Skiverton, who has been named in the League One "team of the season", has returned to training this week after suffering from a groin injury. Chris Cohen will continue in the side after making a successful return from an ankle injury, ahead of schedule, against Rotherham last week. |
| April
28, 2007 |
McIndoe
continues penalty duty |
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Former
Rovers winger Michael McIndoe is set to continue as Wolverhampton Wanderers'
designated penalty taker, despite his miss against Birmingham City last
week. McIndoe, who had an impressive record of penalty taking whilst at
Rovers, saw a great save by Birmingham keeper Colin Doyle continue Wolves'
penalty jinx of this season. Wolves boss Mick McCarthy said: “No definite decision has been taken but Macca has got a very good record. If you look at his penalties over the years he’s done really well. Having watched the penalty since the ‘keeper has done very well against him. It was a terrific save. He left him a lot to aim at and certainly moved and dived forward when it was taken." |
| April
28, 2007 |
Minute's
applause for World Cup star |
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All
games played this week will be preceded by a minute of applause for Alan
Ball, who died of a heart attack on Tuesday evening. Ball made 743 appearances
in the Football League, scoring 169 goals, and was a member of the legendary
England side who beat West Germany to win the World Cup at Wembley in
1966. |
| April
28, 2007 |
Noble
given contract |
| |
Doncaster
Rovers have given youth team defender Matt Noble a one year contract after
impressing in his performances for the youth team and the reserves this
season. He scored the Rovers goal in the reserve team game against Rotherham
on Tuesday evening. The youngster can play at right back or in a defensive
midfield role. |
| April
27, 2007 |
Calling
all England fans! |
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There will be a
meeting of Yorkshire England Supporters at the new Rovers Return at
the Dome on Friday 27 April. The bar opens at 6.30, and the meeting
will start at 7.00 pm. Topics will include new Wembley (not least ticket
price and availability), and the upcoming trips to Estonia and Russia.
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| April
27, 2007 |
Gill
sees red as Gisborne crash |
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Former
Rovers striker Robert Gill was sent off in the 12th minute of Gisborne
City's match at Napier last weekend. Gill scored a goal in the 12th minute,
which the referee disallowed - he "disputed" the decision to
disallow the goal, and was sent off in their Central League game. Gill
had previously been a success since his arrival in New Zealand, but his
absence for 78 minutes of the game contributed to Gisborne City going
down to a 4-1 defeat. |
| April
27, 2007 |
Offiong
target for SPL move |
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Former
Rovers striker Richard Offiong, who has hit 14 goals so far for Scottish
First Division side Hamilton Academicals, is widely reported to be linked
with a move to Premier League club Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the
summer. Offiong has hit 14 goals so far this season, which has helped
his club to achieve third place in the Scottish First Division. |
| April
27, 2007 |
McCammon
offered new deal |
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Injured
Rovers striker Mark McCammon has been offered a new contract by Doncaster
Rovers. Rovers, who are hoping that he will be fit for pre-season training,
have offered him a new deal after impressing in several matches this season.
He also holds the distinction of scoring the first goal at the Keepmoat
Stadium. However, his season was ended a few weeks ago after falling awkwardly
in the away game at Nottingham Forest, which dislocated his shoulder,
which necessitated further surgery. McCammon is yet to give Rovers a decision on whether he will accept the contract offer. |
| April
26, 2007 |
Wolves
head to the Keepmoat |
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Doncaster
Rovers have announced a second home pre-season match, with the news that
Championship play-off hopefuls Wolverhampton Wandereres are to visit on
Wednesday, 25th July, with the match kicking off at 7.30pm. The match
gives the chance for the first return of winger Michael McIndoe to Doncaster
since he left last July. Last week Rovers announced that they will play Manchester United on 2nd August. |
| April
26, 2007 |
Campbell
hits milestone goal |
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Former
Rovers striker Neil Campbell scored Billingham Synthonia's 4000th league
goal in their 3-1 win over Bishop Auckland last Wednesday. Their first
goal in the Northern League was scored by Bill Duckling in 1945 - only
Bishop Auckland, Shildon and Town Law Town have scored more Northern League
goals than Billingham. Campbell played 52 league matches for Rovers between 1999 and 2002, scoring 15 goals. |
| April
26, 2007 |
Sam
scores title-winning goal |
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An
injury time goal by former Rovers loan player Sam Oji enabled Birmingham
City to clinch the Pontin's Holidays Division One Central League title
on Wednesday. His late goal came three minutes into injury time of their
match away at Shrewsbury, enabling City to come away with a 3-3 draw.
With Nottingham Forest's reserves winning 4-3 at Port Vale earlier in
the day, Birmingham knew that a point would be enough to win the title
- but they only just made it! |
| April
25, 2007 |
Reserves
1 Rotherham United 1 |
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A
Rovers side dominated by youth team players fought out a 1-1 draw in the
Keepmoat Stadium last night. Rovers went behind in the 35th minute when
Marc Newsaham rounded keeper Barry Richardson, but equalised 15 minutes
from the end through youngster Matt Noble. Rovers: Barry Richardson, Matty Noble, Andrew Boyce, Rob Pacey, Sam Hird, Adam Brown, Ben Gill, Sean Thornton, Liam Green, Bruce Dyer, Jon-Paul Pittman Substitutes: Jason Hardy (for Dyer, 8), Andrew Hawksworth (for Pittman, 56), Danny Bowland (for Brown, 75), Tom Griffiths, Michael Guilliatt |
| April
25, 2007 |
Supporters
game for Sunday - players wanted |
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A
game against Weymouth Supporters Club has been arranged for Sunday morning
(29th April) with a 10.30am kick-off. If you are in the area (the Supporters
Club have a weekend trip arranged), and want to play, please ring Paul
Mayfield on 077404 53066 as soon as possible. There are still places left on the weekend trip, which takes in the away game at Yeovil, with coach departure times on Thursday being: Retford 9.15am, Bawtry 9.30am, Keepmoat Stadium 10.00am. The weekend trip leaves Thursday and returns on Sunday. For those wanting Supporters Club coaches Saturday's game against Yeovil, the departure times on Saturday morning are: Doncaster Royal Infirmaary 7.15am, Keepmoat Stadium 7.30am. For all bookings, please contact Paul Mayfield on the above number. |
| April
25, 2007 |
Wise
confirms Sullivan departure |
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Leeds
United manager Dennis Wise has again confirmed to the Yorkshire Evening
Post that goalkeeper Neil Sullivan will not be offered new terms when
his contract expires at the end of the season. Sullivan returned to Elland
Road this week following the expiry of his three month loan at Doncaster
Rovers - the maximum allowed under loan transfer regulations. |
| April
24, 2007 |
Reserves
v Rotherham United |
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Doncaster
Rovers reserves face Rotherham United this evening in a Pontin's Holidays
League match. Although originally scheduled to be played on the second
pitch at the Keepmoat Stadium, it has been transferred to the main stadium
- with admission to the game being free. If you want to go along to the
game, please note that only the West Stand will be open. The match kicks
off at 7pm. |
| April
24, 2007 |
Voting
results |
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The
voting for the "Man of the match" for Saturday's game against
Brentford saw ten players receive nominations, but the real contest boiled
down to a close tussle between Lewis Guy, Craig Nelthorpe and Adam Lockwood,
with little separating all three. However, the final result was: 1 Adam Lockwood (27.12%) 2 Lewis Guy (23.73%) 3 Craig Nelthorpe (22.03%) Thank you to the many people who took the time to vote. The next poll will open on Saturday evening following the away game at Yeovil Town. |
| April
24, 2007 |
Budtz
returns |
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Goalkeeper
Jan Budtz has returned to Doncaster Rovers after the expiry of his loan
period at Wolverhampton Wanderers. With the return of Neil Sullivan to
Leeds, Budtz has said that he has been told that he will be starting Saturday's
away game at Yeovil Town. He made four appearances in the Championship for Wolves, with the remainder of the time being as back-up to first choice Matt Murray, with all the remaining goalkeepers at the club being on the injured list. |
| April
23, 2007 |
Calling
all England fans! |
| |
There will be a
meeting of Yorkshire England Supporters at the new Rovers Return at
the Dome on Friday 27 April. The bar opens at 6.30, and the meeting
will start at 7.00 pm. Topics will include new Wembley (not least ticket
price and availability), and the upcoming trips to Estonia and Russia.
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| April
23, 2007 |
More
goals |
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Former
Rovers winger Michael McIndoe scored twice and was denied a hat-trick
for Wolves yesterday afternoon when his penalty kick was saved by Birmingham
keeper Doyle. The 3-2 final result in favour of Birmingham City sees them
go top of the Championship, with Wolves in 6th place. Another former Rovers player scoring this weekend was defender Nick Fenton, who got Grimsby Town's fourth goal in their 5-0 demolition of Barnet in League Two on Saturday. |
| April
23, 2007 |
Rovers
fans turn out for reception |
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Hundreds
of Rovers fans turned out to watch the Doncaster Rovers squad travel from
the Keepmoat Stadium on an open-topped bus to a civic reception held at
the Mansion House in recognition of the club's victory in the Johnstone's
Paint Trophy at the beginning of the month. Cheers sounded out for each
player when they came out onto the balcony with the trophy, with High
Street below the Mansion House packed with Rovers fans. |
| April
22, 2007 |
Tuesday
night is Millennium Party Night! |
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Come
along to the big Doncaster Rovers' Night at Skellow Grange Working Men's
Club on Tuesday 24 April and have your photo taken with the Johnstone's
Paint Trophy! There will be several Rovers' players in attendance, as
well as Donny Dog, for even more photo opportunities and autographs. Kids
are more than welcome (accompanied by an adult). It will cost only £1
to have your photo taken by a professional photographer, the photo will
be available on the spot, and everyone who has one will be entered into
a FREE prize draw to win a signed Rovers' match ball! You will be able to watch a replay of the whole final on a giant screen and there will be a FREE buffet, while over 18s can enjoy drinks at giveaway prices with a huge selection of lagers and beers on tap (Tetley's £1.41, John Smiths £1.55, Worthington's £1.55, Stones £1.55, Sovereign £1.55, Fosters £1.76, Carling £1.81, Carlsberg £1.61, Alpine £1.71). Kick off is at 7.00 pm and the final whistle will be at 10.30 pm. The Cup itself will be making a grand entrance at 8.00 pm, and Rovers' Chairman John Ryan will be arriving later to meet and greet those attending and say a few words about next season. All profits will be split between Skellow Grange WMC and the Viking Supporters' Co-operative, so you will be helping purchase shares in Rovers and thus growing the club while you sup! All in all, a night not to be missed!! |
| April
21, 2007 |
Rovers
3 Brentford 0 |
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Rovers
ended their poor home league form of late with a 3-0 victory over already
relegated Brentford. With both sides having little at stake - Rovers were
out of reach of the play-offs and Brentford were already doomed - both
managers took the opportunity to experiment a little. Sean O'Driscoll
gave a first start to Craig Nelthorpe on the left wing, with Sam Hird
and Liam Green also given an opportunity to show what they could do as
late substitutes. An instantly forgettable first half looked to be heading goalless until deep into added on time, with Stuary Nelson failed to deal with Brian Stock's free kick - Adam Lockwood fired home a superb shot from a narrow angle to give Rovers a half time lead. Brentford defender Osborne was shown a straight red card for a foul on Nelthorpe in the 61st minute, which put League One's bottom club really up against it, and six minutes later they were 2-0 down with a superb finish from Mark Wilson, who fired a left foot shot past Nelson from 15 yards. Jonathan Forte then hit the crossbar - then in the 76th minute he was brought down in the penalty area to earn Rovers a spot kick. Lewis Guy blasted home the penalty with some style, which gave Rovers a healthy victory margin. The "Man of the match" voting has now closed. The result will be announced on Tuesday morning. |
| April
22, 2007 |
Turn
out for Rovers' civic reception! |
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Large
numbers of Rovers fans are expected to turn out to cheer the players on
the way to the Mansion House this morning as they head for a civic reception
granted to them by Doncaster Council. The Johnstone's Paint Trophy will
be on display as the bus travels from the Keepmoat Stadium to the Mansion
House, followed, no doubt, by various sightings from the balcony once
they arrive. The open-topped bus is due to set off from the Keepmoat Stadium at 10.30am, arriving at the Mansion House around 11am, taking in the following route: Keepmoat Stadium White Rose Way Carr House Road Bennetthorpe South Parade Wood Street Printing Office Street Priory Place Mansion House The players are due to leave the Mansion House at around midday to return to the stadium. |
| April
22, 2007 |
Goals
review |
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Former
Rovers striker Neil Roberts scored one of the most important goals of
his career yesterday when he fired in the only goal of the game eleven
minutes from time against bottom club Torquay United. The three points
keep Wrexham marginally ahead of Boston with a superior goal difference
of just 3. Ex-Rovers youth team striker Michael Rankine was on target for Rushden & Diamonds in their 2-0 home win over Woking in the Conference, whilst in the UniBond Premier Division, former youth team player Calum Selby scored for the second weekend in a row as Frickley beat Kendal 2-1 at home. Finally, also in the UniBond Premier, former Rovers striker Andy Hayward scored two goals for Ossett Town as they beat Mossley 2-0 to confirm Mossley's relegation. |
| April
21, 2007 |
Rovers
v Brentford |
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Doncaster
Rovers will be forced into making at least one change for this afternoon's
home game against already relegated Brentford, with Danny Cadamarteri
having been recalled by Leicester City at the end of his month's loan.
This seems to suggest that Rovers will play two of Jonathan Forte, Bruce
Dyer and Lewis Guy up front this afternoon. Midfielder Sean Thornton looks as though he will be fit after suffering a 'dead leg' during last week's away game at Leyton Orient, and will be hoping to keep his place today. Mark Wilson may be in line for a recall after missing out last week due to a knock. For Brentford, who had their relegation confirmed last week, it is an opportunity for new manager Barry Quin to give some of his younger players a chance at first team level. Jo Kuffour is likely to miss out with a wrist injury, and defender Matt Heywood is doubtful with a groin injury. However, young striker Ross Montague impressed the Bees' manager with his performance after coming on as a substitute in last week's defeat against Nottingham Forest, and could be given the first start of his career. |
| April
21, 2007 |
Neil's
farewell |
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Today
sees the final match of Neil Sullivan's loan at Doncaster Rovers. Due
to loan transfer regulations, Sullivan has to return to Leeds next week
after completing 93 days on loan at Rovers. With his contract at Leeds
expiring at the end of the season, and Leeds boss Dennis Wise putting
Ankergren and Stack ahead of him at Elland Road, a new contract does not
appear to be forthcoming, and it is hoped that Neil will be making signing
a full contract with Rovers during the summer. Whilst Rovers may lose the services of Sullivan after today's game, the return of Jan Budtz after his loan at Wolves will boost the number of goalkeepers on the books. As with Sullivan, Budtz reaches the end of his allowed 93 days on loan - he signed for Wolves on 25th January so, according to our calculations, he will return to Rovers just in time for next Saturday's game at Yeovil. With Ben Smith sidelined whilst he recovers from a cartilage operation, the only other goalkeeper on the books at Rovers is coach Barry Richardson. |
| April
21, 2007 |
Special
prices today |
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Please
remember that, to help celebrate the victory in the Johnstone's Paint
Trophy a couple of weeks ago, admission prices for today's game against
Brentford have been reduced. Adults will pay just £10, with concessions
£5. All aged under 18 will be able to get into the ground free of
charge. Rovers are hoping that the cut-price offer will help fill the Keepmoat Stadium as they put on a package of entertainment both before the match and at half time. |
| April
21, 2007 |
Have
your photo taken with the trophy! |
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This
afternoon, you have the opportunity to have your photograph taken with
the Johnstone's Paint Trophy. For £5, you will have your photograph
taken with the trophy, with the cost also including a copy of the match
day programme. If you arrive after 1.30pm, there will be the opportunity
of having your photo taken with a player as well! If queues prevent you being able to have your photograph taken with the trophy, all is not lost! The cup will be at Skellow Grange WMC on Tuesday 24th April from 8pm, with a Rovers player also due to be in attendance. |
| April
20, 2007 |
Next
season |
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The
fixtures for the 2007/08 season will be released by the Football League
on Thursday, 14th June, with the opening weekend of the new season being
Saturday, 11th August. |
| April
20, 2007 |
Ryan
to discuss squad changes |
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Rovers
chairman John Ryan is planning to hold a meeting with team manager Sean
O'Driscoll in the next week to discuss potential changes to the Rovers
squad for next season. Ryan had hoped that Rovers would mount a sterner
promotion challenge this season, using the slogan "Destination Championship"
earlier in the season, but has been disappointed that his dream of promotion
has been dashed. Speaking on Radio Sheffield, Ryan said: "Our goal is very simple. We want to be in the Championship and we're disappointed we're not in there now. But certain things conspired against us, particularly injuries and we want to give ourselves a maximum chance by getting back there for the first time since 1958. We've got the stadium and a very strong squad and I'm sure Sean will have some idea of the sort of players that he'd like to bring in during the close season." "I think it is fairly obvious that we need another quality striker. My view is I'd like to see a strong midfielder brought in. We have really missed Kevin Horlock all season." |
| April
20, 2007 |
Redfearn
fires Steels into final |
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Former
Rover Neil Redfearn fired Stocksbridge Park Steels into the final of the
Sheffield and Hallamshire FA Senior Cup earlier this week with an extra
time 4-3 victory over Parkgate. Their opposition is yet to be determined,
but the final will be played at Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough stadium
at the end of the season. |
| April
20, 2007 |
Rovers
introduce family area |
| |
Doncaster Rovers are planning to introduce a "family friendly area" for next season, and have allocated the south-east corner of the Keepmoat Stadium for this purpose. There will be seats in the price bands for categories B and C. Season tickets for these areas will be available to season ticket holders until 30th May, after which the area will be on sale to the general public. |
| April
19, 2007 |
Man
United agree Keepmoat date |
| |
Premiership
giants Manchester United have agreed to visit the Keepmoat Stadium as
a pre-season friendly. United were originally due to come to play as an
"official opening" match, but no date could be agreed at the
time. Sir Alex Ferguson has promised to send a strong side to fact Rovers
in the match, which is due to take place on Thursday, 2nd August. With an anticipated high demand for tickets, arrangements will be published on this website and in the local press in due course, although Rovers have hinted that, should demand prove to be high, priority will be given to season ticket holders. Rovers are also hoping to announce friendly fixtures against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sheffield United in the coming weeks. |
| April
19, 2007 |
Lee
has ankle op |
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Rovers
skipper Graeme Lee is to undergo an operation on his ankle today to resolve
a problem he has had for several weeks. He jarred the joint before the
Brighton game, which has prevented him from playing since. The club have
taken the opportunity to for him to have the operation now so that he
will be fully recovered by the time the squad report back for pre-season
trainking. It appears that a decision on whether James Coppinger needs to have an operation will be delayed until the end of the season. Coppinger has been suffering from a groin problem for much of the season, although Sean O'Driscoll has said that the problem appears to have improved of late. Kevin Horlock has joined in training with the rest of the squad this week, but only on a non-contact basis, but his recovery appears to be going well. |
| April
19, 2007 |
Lincoln
City 0 Reserves 1 |
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Doncaster
Rovers registered a 1-0 win at Lincoln City in yesterday's reserve team
game. A penalty from Adam Brown in the 32nd minute was enough to give
Rovers all three points, although Lincoln were awarded a penalty in the
dying minutes of the game. Ryan Semple's spot-kick was saved by Barry
Richardson, with the rebound being blasted high over the crossbar. Rovers put out a side which mainly comprised of youth team players. Lincoln: Robert Olejnik, Russell Short, Lee Welburn, Jack Cotton, Phil Watt, Andy Toyne, Ryan Semple, Shane Clarke, Lenell John-Lewis, Gary King, Martin Pembleton Substitutes: Luke Baxter, Jamie McCormack, Danny Hone, Billy Stubbs, Tom Garrick Rovers : Barry Richardson, Andrew Hawksworth, Rob Pacey, Andrew Boyce, Danny Bowland, Adam Brown, Matty Noble, Liam Green, Will McGhee, Jon-Paul Pittman, Jordan Lodge Substitutes: Tom Griffiths, Jason Hardy, Mike Guiliat, Luke Duffy |
| April
19, 2007 |
MPs
praise Rovers |
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Eleven
MPs have signed a Commons motion praising Doncaster Rovers for their 3-2
win over Bristol Rovers in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy final at the Millennium
Stadium. The MPs congratulated both teams for being an "excellent
advertisement for good quality English football". The motion was tabled by Labour's Jeff Ennis (Barnsley East & Mexborough), with the motion also being signed by Clive Betts, Colin Burgon, Ronnie Campbell, Harry Cohen, Stephen Hepburn, Alan Keen, Eric Martlew, Doug Naysmith, Terry Rooney and Stephen Williams. Interestingly, none of those signing the motion were the MPs representing Doncaster constiuencies. |
| April
18, 2007 |
Injury
update |
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Rovers
look as though they should be able to call upon Sean Thornton in Saturday's
home game against Brentford. Despite fears of something more serious when
he was substituted on Saturday at Leyton Orient, physio John Dickens is
confident that Thornton will be fit for Saturday. "He just got a
knock, that's all. Sean didn't train today but should be OK within a couple
of days." he said. However, Sean McDaid is likely to be missing due to soreness in the knee ligament which is the same one that kept him out for three months. Goalkeeper Ben Smith is back in training after his cartilage operation, but is not expected to play again this season. Strikers Paul Heffernan and Jason Price are making good progress from their injuries. Heffernan's injury is "settling down nicely", but he has been ruled out for the rest of the season, whilst Price sees a specialist tomorrow for a post-operation check. As long as everything is progressing well, he will have his pot taken off, and a walking boot fitted. Mark McCammon is progressing well from the operation on his dislocated shoulder, and should be fit by the time the squad return for pre-season training. |
| April
18, 2007 |
Sam
goes back |
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Sam Oji, who spent a month on loan at Doncaster Rovers during last season, has gone back to Birmingham City after ending a two month loan stay at Bristol Rovers. The 21-year old central defender made five starts for the Pirates, but has not featured since their home defeat against Wrexham four weeks ago. |
| April
18, 2007 |
Slack
earns US accolade |
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Former
Rovers youth team player Liam Slack has been named an "All American"
by the National Soccer Coaches' Association of America for his performances
for USC Upstate. He has progressed from their third team to first team
during his time at the college, ending his stay as the school's third-leading
goal scorer with 57 goals. He is also the fourth-highest scorer in the
history of the Peach Belt Conference (in which USC Upstate compete), has
been their leading scorer in each of the last two seasons, and is the
only player in the history of the programme to earn NSCAA All-America
honours three times. |
| April
17, 2007 |
Voting
results |
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In
what looks like being his farewell game for Doncaster Rovers, Danny Cadamarteri
was voted as your "Man of the Match" for Saturday's away game
at Leyton Orient, gaining almost a third of all votes cast. With six players
receiving nominations, those receiving most votes were: 1 Danny Cadamarteri (31.25%) 2 Adam Lockwood (26.67%) 3 Paul Green (18.75%) Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote. The next "Man of the Match" poll will open following Saturday's home game against Brentford. |
| April
17, 2007 |
Youth
team 5 York City 3 |
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The
Doncaster Rovers Youth team finished the season off with a 5-3 win over
York City at Cantley Park on Saturday. Unfortunately no more details,
including who scored the goals, are available on this match. |
| April
17, 2007 |
Cadamarteri
in talks with Foxes |
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Danny
Cadamarteri returned to Leicester City this week following the expiry
of his month on loan at Doncaster Rovers. However, with a change of management
at Leicester since he left to join Rovers, the immediate future of the
striker is uncertain. He is seeking a meeting with new boss Nigel Worthington
to find out if he has a future at the club, where his contract expires
in the summer. The 27-year old striker said: "If the manager tells me I have a part to play and will be involved in the games I have got to accept that and do my best for Leicester. But if I'm going to be a bit-part player and not be involved so much then I will ask if there is a possibility of staying here and palying games and helping Doncaster as well." Rovers boss Sean O'Driscoll has already said that Cadamarteri would be welcome back. "If it doesn't work out at Leicester, then we woudl be interested." |
| April
16, 2007 |
Cut
price tickets for Saturday's match |
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Doncaster
Rovers have reduced admission prices for Saturday's home game against
Brentford, with the club aiming to make the afternoon into a celebration
of their victory of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy. Adult prices will be reduced to £10 for all areas, with concessions at £5, and FREE admission for those aged 18 and under. The prices are for all areas of the ground, including the visiting fans, with the club hoping for a capacity attendance. A number of special events are being planned, with a chance to have your photograph taken with the Trophy and a Rovers player at a cost of £5, which will include a copy of the special commemorative programme. There will be a musical entertainment package from 2.15pm, so Rovers are asking fans to come early on the day. |
| April
16, 2007 |
Mark
after manager's job |
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Former
Rovers forward Mark Harbottle will be given a chance to be manager of
UniBond Premier League strugglers Grantham Town. Harbottle is currently
assisting Adrian Speed as caretaker managers of the club, although an
appointment will not be made before the end of the season. The club have
invited applications for the post, with a closing date of 27th April. Grantham Town's chairman, Roger Booth, said:“Adrian and Mark have done everything we have asked of them.In very difficult circumstances, they have got on with the job. We need to make the right appointment early in the summer to give ourselves the best shot at a good season next time around. The FA announcement makes it almost 100% certain we will be in the UniBond Division One and we need to appoint the right person for the job.” |
| April
16, 2007 |
Belles
gunned down |
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Doncaster
Rovers Belles were swept aside by a rampant Arsenal side, who now stand
on the brink of retaining the Women's Premier League title. The Rovers
Belles went down to a 7-0 defeat, which puts the Gunners just two points
away from the title, and sees the London side go through the 100 goals
mark in League matches. |