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| June
15, 2007 |
Fixture
confirmation |
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Lincoln
City have confirmed that their Carling Cup match against Doncaster Rovers
will be played at the Keepmoat Stadium on Tuesday, 14th August, with a
7.45pm kick-off. They report that admission prices for the match will
be announced nearer to the date. The fixtures for the 2007/08 season were announced yesterday, which sees Rovers with a home match for the opening weekend of the season, when Millwall will be the visitors. The much anticipated matches against Leeds United will both take place in the New Year - Rovers visit Elland Road on 19th January, with the return match being just four weekends later, on 16th February. The full fixture list can be found by clicking on the "matches" button, and are brought courtesy of a link to the Viking Supporters Co-operative's website. |
| June
15, 2007 |
Sarge
moves on |
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Former
Doncaster Rovers defender Mark Albrighton has signed for Cambridge United
on a free transfer from Boston United. Albrighton was one of just seven
players remaining under contract at Boston United, who have been relegated
twice this season, and now face life in the Blue Square North next season. The move was completed after Boston released the player, with Albrighton signing a twelve month contract at the Abbey Stadium. |
| June
15, 2007 |
Thompson
set to leave |
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Former
Doncaster Rovers midfielder Tyrone Thompson is likely to leave Blue Square
Premier club Halifax Town after delaying on telling the club on whether
he would sign a new contract with the Shaymen. Four of the five players
out of contract during the summer have signed new deals (including ex-Rover
Andy Campbell), but the club are now making plans on the presumption that
Thompson will not be at the club next season. Thompson arrived two years
ago from Scarborough, and has played 79 matches during that time, mainly
as cover for ex-Rover Martin Foster and Steve Bushell. With Foster leaving
to join Rushden & Diamonds during the summer, Halifax will now have
to find new players for both central midfield places. |
| June
14, 2007 |
2007/08
fixtures out today |
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The
fixtures for the 2007/08 season are released at 10am this morning, with
the opening match of the season being on Saturday 11th August. The first
round of the FA Cup takes place on 10/11th November, and the first round
of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy will be in the week commencing Monday,
3rd September. The draw for the first round of the Carling Cup came out
yesterday, with Rovers drawn at home to Lincoln City, who will make their
first visit to the Keepmoat Stadium, with the match set to be played in
the week commencing 13th August. |
| June
14, 2007 |
McCammon
signs new contract |
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Rovers
striker Mark McCammon yesterday signed a new contract with Doncaster Rovers,
and will be hoping that he will be fit to challenge for a place by the
start of the new season. Mark missed the final part of last season after
dislocating his shoulder in the away game at Nottingham Forest. Staying
at Rovers means that the club will now have a strong strikeforce, which
currently comprises McCammon, Paul Heffernan, James Hayter, Lewis Guy
and Bruce Dyer - although we expect that Dyer will move on before the
start of the new season, after failing to hold down a first team place
last term. |
| June
13, 2007 |
Lincoln
at home! |
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The
first fixture informtion of the new season sees Rovers entertain Lincoln
City at the Keepmoat Stadium in the first round of the Carling Cup. The
match will be played in the week commencing 13th August - the first midweek
date of the season. |
| June
13, 2007 |
Rovers
report back |
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Many
of the Doncaster Rovers squad have reported in at Cantley Park this week
for five days of training, with the fitness of many of Rovers' stars being
assessed. Sean O'Driscoll has said that the squad will be concentrating
on running and strengthening work, which will be gradually increased during
the week. James Coppinger faces a decision on whether he will need an operation on a troublesome groin injury - experts have said that rest should settle the injury down, but Rovers will have to make a decision by the end of the week. Should it be necessary, James will be booked in for an operation as soon as possible, which should mean that he will be available for he start of the new season. Mark Wilson is recovering from a varicose vein operation, but took part in some of the sessions - Paul Heffernan and Steve Roberts, both of who missed the closing stages of last season, also reported back, as did Kevin Horlock. Mark McCammon is still recovering from his shoulder operation, but reported back and will be undertaking non-contact training this week. Finally, Jason Price is still some way off fitness - he is on schedule and is back running, but he will not be ready for the start of the season - September looks to be the earliest reasonable date to expect a possible return. |
| June
13, 2007 |
Carling
Cup draw today |
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The
draw for the first round of the Carling Cup will be made at 10am this
morning, with the matches due to be played in the week commencing Monday,
13th August. The fixtures for Coca Cola League One will be released at
10am tomorrow morning - we will bring news of both as soon as possible
after the fixture information is available. The dates for the Carling Cup for the 2007/08 season are as follows: Round 1: Week commencing 13th August. Round 2: Week commencing 27th August Round 3: Week commencing 24th September Round 4: Week commencing 29th October Round 5: Week commencing 3rd December Semi-Final, 1st Leg: Week commencing 7th January 2008 Semi-Final, 2nd Leg: Week commencing 21st January 2008 Final: Sunday 24th February 2008 As last season the first round will be both regionalised and seeded, with Rovers being a seeded team - meaning that, pending the draw this morning, you should look at the unseeded teams in the northern section for likely opponents. The full seeding and regional split is as follows:
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| June
13, 2007 |
League
close loophole |
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The
Football League have closed a loophole in their regulations which allowed
Leeds United to go into administration without having their 10 point deduction
carried over to next season. The AGM of the Football League - amazingly
they held the meeting in Portugal - decided unanimously that any club
going into administration after the fourth Thursday in March will have
their ten point deduction held over until the start of next season if
the club is relegated. If the club finishes the season outside the relegation
places, ten points will be taken off their final points total, with relegation
following if that deduction leaves them in a relegation place. Boston United, who went into administration in the second half of the last game of the season, were relegated to the Conference National (Now the Blue Square Premier League) after finishing bottom of League Two. However, they have now been demoted a further level following problems with the CVA - footballing debts will not be paid in full - and will play next season in the Blue Square North (the new name for the Conference North). |
| June
12, 2007 |
Gill
the goal machine |
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Robert
Gill fired another two goals for new club Gisborne City as they recorded
a resounding 4-0 Central League win over Taranaki at the wekend. Gill
struck for his first goal in the 7th minute with a shot from 20 yards,
with his secodn arriving in the 57th minute, when he side-footed home
a cross in from the left wing. Robert then set up Gisborne's fourth goal
by supplying the through-ball for Hickey to clip the ball over the faultless
goalkeeper. |
| June
12, 2007 |
It's
no longer Ray of the Rovers |
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The
Doncaster Star has reported that Ray Thomas of the Rovers' commercial
department, a former director of the club, has resigned after three years
at the club. Ray is reported to have left due to changes which have been
made in the management structure of the club, with the running of the
commercial department having been contracted out to the Premier Club. Ray, a long-time Rovers supporter, said: “I would like to thank the supporters, the sponsors and the media for all the help that they have given me in my three years in the job.” |
| June
12, 2007 |
Woods
- "I'm dying to get into the Championship" |
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Rovers'
new signing Martin Woods has confirmed that one of the reasons why he
elected to sign for Doncaster Rovers is that it will help his ambitions
of playing international football for Scotland. Woods has already played
at under-21 level, but the Scottish management then decided to stick with
players at higher level clubs. Woods said: "I didn't want to be playing in League Two next season as it's not going to progress my career. I don't think any call-ups would happen when I'm playing in League One. That's why I'm dying to get into the Championship and do it here." |
| June
12, 2007 |
Season
tickets still selling well |
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Season
tickets for next season are still selling well, with the Keepmoat Stadium
website reporting that at 8th June, 4,182 have been sold. This figure
means that last season's total for season ticket sales has already been
passed, which will hopefully mean that the attendances for next season
will match John Ryan's hopes of almost 10,000. |
| June
11, 2007 |
Brabin
returns to Saints |
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Gary
Brabin has returned to Welsh Premier Club the New Saints as assistant
manager to Ken McKenna. He will organise coaching, scouting and player
development at the club - and the 36-year-old will also be registered
as a player. Brabin previously made 47 appearances for the club, who were
known as Total Network Solutions (TNS) at the time, but was forced to
retire after suffering a heart problem and was advised to stop playing. After a spell as assistant manager to ex-Rover Gary Finlay at Witton Albion, Brabin returned to play for Halifax Town, Southport and Burscough, who he helped to promotion last season. Gary made 58 appearances for Doncaster Rovers between 1994 and 1996 before leaving to join Bury. |
| June
11, 2007 |
Fixtures
out this week |
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The
fixtures for the 2007/08 season will be released by the Football League
at 10am on Thursday, 14th June. The draw for the first round of the Carling
Cup will take place at 10am on Wednesday, 13th June. The season opens on Saturday, 11th August, with the first round of the Carling Cup being played in the week commencing 13th August. |
| June
11, 2007 |
Mickey
- more signings this week! |
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Mickey
Walker has been quoted by Radio Sheffield as saying that Doncaster Rovers
hope to complete their transfer signings for this summer by the end of
this week. Rovers have been linked with a number of players during the
summer, including the Burnley (and ex-Bournemouth) duo Garreth O'Connor
and John Spicer. In a separate interview, Mickey reiterated the position that Rovers are looking for quality rather than quantity in this summer's signings. He said: "Things are going well. We've set our stall out to bring in some quality players and we are doing that. We've drawn up a wish list and it is two out of two at the moment (Hayter and Woods) and hopefully there will be more to come - though there won't be as many new faces as last year. Sean (O'Driscoll) has decided that everyone we bring in must be good enough to play in the first team and be able to provide competition for places." |
| June
11, 2007 |
Tickets
for Retford game |
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Tickets
for the away pre-season game at Retford United will be available for sale
at the Keepmoat Stadium ticket office, although they have not yet arrived.
Fans will also be able to pay on the gate, but buying a ticket in advance
should mean that you can get into the ground quicker. Admission prices for the game will be £5 for adults and £3 for concessions. |
| June
10, 2007 |
Bayo's
Swans talks delay |
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Big
striker Adebayo Akinfenwa has still to sign the one-year contract on offer
at Swansea City, but stressed that he was happy at the club. The former
Rovers striker signed for Swansea two years ago in a £100,000 transfer
from Torquay United, and has been hugely popular with the supporters at
the Liberty Stadium. Bayo said: “From a personal perspective, a one-year deal is fine for me. I say that because after that further options might open up either at Swansea or somewhere else. I love it at Swansea. I’ve really enjoyed my time there and it’s where my heart is to be honest. I love the set-up and the supporters have been fantastic to me. But my agent has had enquiries from other clubs, two from the Championship, and it is nice to know that interest is there if things don’t go to plan at the Liberty." “I have had some talks with the Swans, but they’ve stalled a bit, although I have been away for a couple of weeks. I’m in no rush. I want to make sure I make the right decision about my future. It’s just a matter of me now sitting down with my agent and seeing what can be worked out, but my aim really is to stay with Swansea.” Akinfenwa missed the last three months of the 2006/07 season after breaking his leg in the home game against Scunthorpe in February. |
| June
10, 2007 |
McCammon
- hopes of deal |
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Big
striker Mark McCammon is reported to have verbaly agreed a new contract
with Doncaster Rovers, and Rovers are now waiting for him to put his signature
on the deal on offer. There had been reports of the player stalling on
the offer as he wanted to move back down south, but the latest reports
seem to suggest that Rovers will get their man. |
| June
10, 2007 |
Premiership
is James' aim |
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New
signing James Hayter has joined Doncster Rovers to enjoy promotion, with
the ultimate aim of playing in the Premiership. The club record signing
has signed a three year deal, and shares the chairman's dream of top flight
football. He said: "I don't think the Premiership is a pipe dream and, if you speak to the chairman, I know he would say that too. Whether it's achievable or not, I don't know, but you have to set your targets as high as possible. You only have to look at what Reading have done. I have played against them over a good few years – but they got into the Championship, established themselves for a season, and got promoted again. It is there for you." |
| June
9, 2007 |
Redfearn
after Boston job |
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Ex-Rovers
midfielder Neil Redfearn has expressed an interest in the vacant manager's
post at troubled Boston United. Redfearn has previously served as assistant
manager to Neil Thompson, and is keen to make a return. He told the Lincolnshire Echo: "I have spoken to people at the club through my agent but now it is down to the club," Redfearn told the Lincolnshire Echo. The catchment area for the club is there. When I was at Boston, we were attracting gates of around 3,500. It's a shame to see what's happened to them recently. The gates are down, but I firmly believe I could get the club feeling good about itself again. I've got my UEFA 'A' licence and have had plenty of experience as both player and coach and the Boston job appeals to me." The newly relegated club are still in limbo, with the sale of the club dragging on, meaning that they are unable to sign any new players - and run the risk that more of the few who remain contracted to the club, including ex-Rover Mark Albrighton, leaving, as they have not been paid for over three months. |
| June
9, 2007 |
Foster
becomes a Diamond |
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Ex-Rovers
midfielder Martin Foster has signed for Conference side Rushden &
Diamonds after spending the last two seasons at Halifax Town, where he
played over 100 matches, as well as scoring 10 goals. Foster had been
the club captain at The Shay, but spent the latter part of last season
on loan at Oxford United, where he played a part in Oxford's play-off
challenge. Martin started 27 games for Rovers between 1998 and 2001. |
| June
9, 2007 |
Penney
keeps the Donny connection going |
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Darlington
manager Dave Penney has made one more signing with former Rovers connections
- scout Nigel Brown. Brown, who has worked at Blackburn for twelve years
in a similar job, has previously worked with Penney at Rovers, and will
have a busy introduction to Quakers life, with a "hectic" summer
in store. Brown said to the Darlington official site: "We have several positions to fill. We have agents phoning all the time and I have a dossier of players who I have seen last season and the season before so it's a case of seeing if all these names fit into the way Dave wants to play. A lot of people are on holiday at the moment so it's a case of finding people who are free to talk. It's going to be hectic but we really want to get things moving this week if we can." |
| June
7, 2007 |
Black
shorts ! |
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Apart from the 2000/2001 season, for the first time in over fifty years Rovers are to wear black shorts next season. Traditionally wearers of red or white shorts, the black shorts of 1950 to 1953 (pictured) were paired with a white shirt with red trim. Rovers will also be wearing black socks in a move that is likely to upset many supporters who campaigned for the red and white hooped kit to return when the red shirt with black shorts of 2000/01 was disregarded. The new home shirt was revealed two days ago at the same time as the Martin Woods signing and is sticking with the red and white hoops. |
June
7, 2007 |
It
was 60 years ago today |
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It may have escaped your attention, but June 7th 1947 was the day that Rovers broke the points record for a season when winning their 72nd point of the triumphant 1947/47 season. The points record which remained in place for over 40 years came as a result of a season that saw numerous records beaten. Clarrie Jordan scored a current club record of 42 games, They recorded 33 wins, 18 of which were away from home and scored 123 goals. The nil, nil draw against York City at Belle Vue in front of 15,070 spectators was one of just two games in which Rovers failed to score. Other players at the club during that season included the great Syd Bycroft,Bob McFarlane,Ralph Maddison,Paul Todd and Jack Kirkaldie |
June
7, 2007 |
Ben
joins Dale |
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Former Rovers loanee Ben Muirhead, now 24 has joined Rochdale on a permanent deal having spent time on loan at Spotland last season. He joins John Doolan at Rochdale. Doncaster born Muirhead was released by Bradford City at the end of last season following their relegation to League Two. |
| June
6, 2007 |
Spicer
& O'Connor |
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In
an interview on Radio Sheffield, Assistant manager Richard O'Kelly stated
that the club were looking to make just one more signing before the
players report back for pre-season training. However when pressed about
the possibility of signing the Burnley pair of John Spicer and Gareth
O'Connor, who both had poor seasons with the Clarets, he said that if
he heard that those players were available, Rovers would definitely
be interested. In another item, Radio Sheffield claimed that Burnley
manager Steve Cotterill had not been contacted by the club. However
the Burnley Chronicle says that a contact has been made by Rovers. |
June
6, 2007 |
JJ
to LO |
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Former
Rovers loanee John Joseph Melligan has joined Leyton Orient. He joins
on a free transfer having turned down a similar offer from Cheltenham
Town. |
June
6, 2007 |
Yates
signs for more |
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Former
Rovers midfielder Mark Yates has signed a new two year contract to remain
as manager of Kidderminster Harriers. He played 34 times for Rovers in
the 93-94 season. |
| June
5, 2007 |
Martin's
the man |
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At the Keepmoat Stadium today Martin Woods was revealed as the latest
Rovers signing. Woods, 21 is a Scotland Under 21 international and his
first club was Leeds United. He left Leeds in July 2005 for Sunderland.
Sean McDaid left Leeds in the same month. The pair also played at Under
17 level for Scotland together, in a team that also included former
Rovers loanee Ross McCormack. He joins from Rotherham on a four year deaL having left Millmoor due to a clause in his contract that allowed him to leave for nothing if The Millers were relegated. He was Rotherham's player of the year last season. Rovers apparently beat off competition from Barnsley and Scunthorpe. |
| June
5, 2007 |
New
Kit Revealed |
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After
the press conference this afternoon, Martin Woods modelled the new Rovers
kit for the forthcoming season. Keeping with the red and white hoops
that this year go all around the body, the kit also has a black collar
similar to the kit of two seasons ago. It also shows the logo of the new sponsor, Wright Investments. |
June
5, 2007 |
Lester
to Chesterfield |
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Former
Rovers loanee Jack Lester joined Chesterfield yesterday. The 31 year
old has signed on a three year contract having been released by League
One Nottingham Forest in May. Jack played eleven games in Rovers colours
back in 1996, whilst on loan from Grimsby Town, scoring one goal. |
| June
4, 2007 |
Danny's
now a Terrier |
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Danny
Cadamarteri, who played for Rovers last season on a month's loan from
Leicester City, has signed for Huddersfield Town, despite Rovers showing
interest in signing the player, who impressed Sean O'Driscoll during his
time at the club. New Huddersfield boss Andy Ritchie said: "I'm over the moon to be honest and I think it's a real coup. We've been chasing him for a while and it's great to finally get it sorted. He's had other offers from other clubs, but he wanted to come here. He's got plenty of pace and can play in one of three positions. He's comfortable on either wing, but I bought him primarily as a striker. He can get in behind defences with his pace, but he can hold the ball up as well. I think he's exactly what we need." |
| June
4, 2007 |
Reserves
pull out of league |
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Doncaster
Rovers have pulled out of the reserves league - the Pontins Holidays League
- for next season, and will arrange a series of practice matches when
required, which will be played at the Cantley Park training ground. Rovers
played their home reserve matches at the second pitch at the Keepmoat
Stadium complex following their move from Belle Vue at the turn of the
year, apart from one, which was played in the main stadium. Whilst the Pontins League have been quoted as being unhappy as to the pitch the matches have been played on - the pitch was not enclosed, or that the dressing rooms are in the main stadium, and the players had to walk across the car park to get to the pitch. Allegations were also made that the league were unhappy with the floodlights being targeted at the athletics track rather than the pitch were also made, although the lights would have been able to be redirected. However, managing director Stuart Highfield explained: "We also had a glut of fixtures at the end of the season and because the first team was so badly hit by injuries we were forced to play some embarrassingly weak sides. By pulling out of the league we will be able to play practice games - some of which could be against Premiership clubs - as and when we need to either to keep players match fit or to give players a run-out after injury. The facilities at the training ground are first class. By playing games at the training ground it means that we will also be able to entertain visiting teams better. We'll monitor the situation next season." |
| June
4, 2007 |
Sullivan
due to sign |
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Goalkeeper
Neil Sullivan is expected to undergo a medical examination this week at
Doncaster Rovers, and will sign the contract on offer, provided he passes
the medical. Sullivan spent two successful spells on loan at Rovers last season, with his experience seen as being a key factor in Rovers' promotion challenge this season. Boss Sean O'Driscoll said: "Having a strong goalkeeper is one of the cornerstones of being a successful side and Neil fits the bill," said O'Driscoll. "He has been first class in his time with us. He is a great presence in the dressing room and has an open mind on how to do things." There is a press conference arranged 12.30pm tomorrow at The Keepmoat Stadium to announce a big new signing. Rovers' official site makes reference to "the lad" in it's signing article and by definition this seems to rule out that the imminent signing is Sullivan. |
| June
3, 2007 |
Rovers
back next week |
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The
Doncaster Rovers squad will be reporting back next week for just one
week, during which time they will undergo various checks, as apart of
a new pre-season schedule set up by Sean O'Driscoll. He tried a similar
method at Bournemouth last season, which apparently worked, and he is
keen to revisit the idea at Rovers. After that week back, the Rovers
players will resume their holiday before reporting back for pre-season
training on 3rd July. |
| June
3, 2007 |
Season
tickets going well |
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The
latest sales figure for season tickets available from the Keepmoat Stadium
web site stands at 3,285 - which covers sales up to 30th May. Season
tickets went on general sale on 1st June - since that time, queues for
season tickets have been long, with some fans reporting that they have
had to wait three hours before reaching the front of the queue. It certainly
looks promising that John Ryan's ambitious hopes for season ticket sales
for next season will be met - with the signing of James Hayter, and
the promise of news of the arrival of more players certain to heighten
expectation further, season ticket sales of between 5,000 and 6,000
look quite possible. The ticket office will be open between 9am and 4pm today to enable supporters who work during the week to get their season tickets without any delay. The ticket office will be open normal hours next week - 9am to 4.30pm (Monday to Wednesday), Thursday 9am to 7pm and 9am to 4pm on Friday. |
| June
3, 2007 |
Hot
shot Gill a marked man! |
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Former
Rovers striker Robert Gill has quickly made an awesome reputation in
New Zealand, despite only being there a few weeks. Gill, who signed
for Gisborne City, hit a hat-trick in their game against Wellington
United last weekend, with local press describing him as the "most
exciting signing for many years". Such is his impact that Gisborne manager, Pedro Garcias, commented in an interview before this weekend's game against Western Suburbs: "Suburbs are a good team and will be hard to beat. They play fast, clever football and know that Gill and fellow striker Lance Eeson will be a big danger to them. No doubt they will plan accordingly. In fact, every game City play from now until the end of the season will see a let’s-stop-Gill plan in action." |
| June
2, 2007 |
Glynn
appointed assistant boss with Northern Ireland |
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Former
Rovers assistant manager and player Glynn Snodin has been appointed assistant
manager of Northern Ireland following news that Nigel Worthington has
been made their manager. Snodin, who played more than 300 games for Rovers
between 1977 and 1985, is currently first team coach at Championship club
Southampton, having left Charlton Athletic last year. We would like to congratulate Glynn on his appointment, and hope that the new management duo keep Northern Ireland's fine form of late going - they are currently top of their Euro 2008 qualifying group, and face Liechtenstein at Windsor Park in August in their next qualifying match. |
| June
2, 2007 |
McIntyre
gets new deal |
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Kevin
McIntyre has signed a new two year contract at Macclesfield Town. The
29-year old joined the Silkmen from Chester in 2004, and was their top
goalscorer last season with 10 goals, as well as being named their "Player
of the Year". McIntyre played over 60 games for Rovers between 1999 and 2002, but spent most of his last season at Belle Vue injured before controversially walking out to join Chester. "I'm delighted that Macca will be here for two more years," manager Paul Ince told the club's web site."We need to build on the best of the squad we had last season, and he's one of our essentials." |
| June
2, 2007 |
Another
ex-Cherry for Rovers? |
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Rovers
manager Sean O'Driscoll is reported to be considering a move for Burnley's
transfer listed winger Gareth O'Connor - a move that, if it went through,
would further increase the former Bournemouth contingent of players at
Doncaster Rovers. The Dublin born player was put on the transfer list
by Burnley manager Steve Cotterill last month, who decided that the winger
did not feature in his plans for next season. |
| June
1, 2007 |
Wheater
to Pool? |
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Middlesbrough
centre back David Wheater, who spent time on loan at Belle Vue a couple
of seasons ago, has been linked with a loan move to Hartlepool United
for next season. Wheater played most of last season on loan at Dave Penney's
Darlington in League Two, but Boro boss Gareth Southgate is said to favour
loaning him to a League One club for next season. Wheater returned to
Middlesbrough at for the closing matches of last season, making a first
team appearance for their last match of the season at home to Fulham -
in which he scored. |
| June
1, 2007 |
Pre-season
tickets to go on sale |
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Tickets
for the pre-season games against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Hull City
will go on sale on 11th June. Season ticket holders will be able to buy
tickets for £10 (adults) and £5 (concessions), with non-season
ticket holders being charged £15 (adults) and £8 (concessions). Also on sale at the moment are tickets for the home pre-season game against Premiership champions Manchester United, with the match being played on 3rd August. Tickets for this match are at the same prices as above, and are now on sale to season ticket holders (new and renewing) only. Any tickets remaining unsold will go on general sale on 1st July. Season ticket holders can buy up to four tickets for the Manchester United game - one at the discounted season ticket price, and the remaining three at the "non-season ticket holder" price. On 30th May, 4,882 tickets had been sold for the Manchester United game, with 3,285 season tickets purchased for next season. |
| June
1, 2007 |
Rovers
to Sheffield? |
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The
Non League web site has reported that Doncaster Rovers will play a pre-season
game away at Sheffield FC on Thursday, 12th July. This is the same date
that Rovers are due to play a match at Worksop Town, so we presume the
Sheffield fixture will involve the youth team. The currently advertised pre-season schedule is: 10th July 2007 Retford (away) - kick-off 7:30pm 12th July 2007 Worksop Town (away) - kick-off 7:30pm 14th July 2007 Manchester City (home) - kick-off 3:00pm 21st July 2007 York City (away) - kick-off 3:00pm 25th July 2007 Wolves (home) - kick-off 7:30pm 28th July 2007 Hull City (home) - kick-off 3:00pm 3rd August 2007 Manchester Utd (home) - kick-off 7:45pm |