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| November
29, 2007 |
Millwall
fans arrested |
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Nine
Millwall fans have been arrested in London in connection with an outbreak
of hooliganism at the Keepmoat Stadium at the beginning of the season.
"Operation Adroit" is the police investigation into the incident
on 11th August, when a number of Millwall supporters broke through the
segregation area in the North Stand and headed towards the home fans in
the West Stand. Additional police officers were called into the gorund,
with batons and PAVA spray used to restore order. Police from Doncaster have been working with colleagues at Lewisham police station to identify possible offenders, and officers from Doncaster travelled to Lewisham police station on 21st and 22nd November to arrest and interview nine Millwall supporters for offences of violent disorder. Seven were men between the ages of 18 and 33 from South London, one a 20-year old man from West London, and one a female in her early 20's. All nine have been bailed to reappear at Lewisham Police Station in January. A further seven people are being sought by police in connection with the incident and their photos will shortly be released to media in the Lewisham area. |
| November
29, 2007 |
Oldham
ticket info |
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Doncaster
Rovers meet Oldham Athletic for the fourth time this season on Saturday,
8th December - this time for a Coca Cola League One fixture at Boundary
Park. Tickets for the fixture are now on sale from the Keepmoat Stadium ticket office - they are available on the day, but most will cost more than if bought in advance. They will remain on sale unitl 3pm on Friday, 7th December. Ticket prices: In advance: Adults £18, Senior Citizens £9, Wheelchair disabled & carer £18 (sold as pair), U16's £9, U12's £3 On match day: Adults £20, Senior Citizens £11, Wheelchair disabled & carer £20 (sold as pair), U16's £11, U12's £3. |
| November
29, 2007 |
Rovers
celebrate anniversary |
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Doncaster
Rovers, Australian style, have celebrated their 40th anniverary recently
- and with 40 junior teams, they are now one of the largest football clubs
in the state of Victoria. Founded in 1967, they have had to contend with
three devastating fires during their history. Their name is apparently due to being named after the founders' dog - sadly, the fame of our Doncaster Rovers does not seem to have spread to them. |
| November
27, 2007 |
Rovers
1 Oldham 2 |
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After
a first half showing that promised much, Rovers had to settle for going
in at the break all square after Oldham equalised on the stroke of half
time. Rovers had gone in front with a goal by Mark McCammon, who side-footed
the ball home whilst totally unmarked eight yards from goal - and thought
he had scored a second with a great header barely two minutes later -
but it was disallowed, we can onlyguess at an off-side decision as play
recommenced amidst confusion from the Rovers fans. Oldham's second goal
came early in the second half, with Adam Lockwood slipping at a crucial
moment, leaving Gary McDonald a clear shot on goal. Sadly, Rovers then
threatened very little as Oldham gained in confidence, with the away keeper
rarely being troubled in the remainder of the game. So Rovers are out of the FA Cup and without a game on Saturday, hopefully leaving plenty of time for preparation for the home game against Brighton next Tuesday. The "Man of the match" voting has now closed. The result will be announced on Saturday afternoon. |
| November
27, 2007 |
Rovers
v Oldham |
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Doncaster
Rovers face Oldham Athletic this evening for the third time this season
in the FA Cup first round replay, with the winners due to be at home to
Crewe Alexandra in the second round on Saturday. Rovers will be without Paul Heffernan, who injured his ankle against Port Vale, and is due to have an MRI scan on the injury tomorrow. Mark Wilson, who was also substituted due to injury on Saturday, is rated as doubtful and will have a late fitness test, as will defender James O'Connor. James Coppinger looks set to start the game in Heffernan's place, with Lewis Guy and James Hayter being the front two this evening. Oldham will be without defender Ryan Bertrand, who is on loan from Chelsea, as his parent club will not allow him to become cup-tied. They will also be without defenders Sean Gregan and John Thompson, striker Andy Liddell and goalkeeper Les Pogliacomi for tonight's game. Oldham boss John Sheridan said: "It will be a very difficult game as Doncaster are doing very well at the moment. They will believe they've got a second chance because the game should have been over first time around and we should have already been through the tie." " We won't be sitting back -- no way," he said. "I always go to try and win the game no matter who we're playing, and we've proved on our travels that we can do that. We've created lots of opportunities, so let's hope we can put one or two away. Doncaster are a good footballing side with some excellent players, so we need to keep it nice and bright and not fall asleep. But we've played them a few times now and know their strengths and weaknesses, so hopefully we can deal with that and I definitely think we can win the game." |
| November
27, 2007 |
Belles
defeat leaders |
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Doncaster
Rovers Belles, who have had a variable season, to say the least, so far,
upset the form book on Sunday when they won 1-0 at leaders Bristol Academy
- just seven days after Bristol had won 3-0 at the Keepmoat Stadium. Rovers
Belles went in front in the 6th minute, with centre-back Amy Turner heading
the only goal of the game. |
| November
27, 2007 |
Voting
results |
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Of
the eight players to receive nominations for your "Man of the Match"
from Saturday's game at Port Vale, four players ended up sharing all but
7% of the votes cast. The players receiving the most votes were: 1 Richie Wellens (29.26%) 2 James Hayter (24.39%) 3 Lewis Guy (21.95%) 4 James O'Connor (17.07%) Thanks go to everyone who took part in the voting. The next poll will open following this evening's home game against Oldham Athletic. |
| November
26, 2007 |
Heff's
injury update |
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Rovers
have reported that a scan of Paul Heffernan's ankle has proved that there
is not a break, but the ankle is swollen, so he will not be fit to play
tomorrow evening. The ankle is strapped up and Paul is to have an MRI
scan on Wednesday, after which the extent of the injury wil be better
known. Also missing tomorrow will be Gareth Roberts, although he has started in light training after his hernia operation. James O'Connor and Mark Wilson are also rated as doubtful for the Oldham game. |
| November
26, 2007 |
Weekend
review |
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The
presence of Rovers keeper Ben Smith, who was making his debut, helped
Lincoln City to win their first game in the last sixteen matches on Saturday,
with a 2-1 victory over Notts County. The win took Lincoln off the bottom
of League Two. In the Blue Square National, former Rovers striker Jon-Paul Pittman opened the scoring for Crawley Town from the penalty spot as his side beat Farsley Celtic 4-1 on Saturday. The Championship match at Glanford Park saw the scourge of Rovers, Dean Windass, net two against Scunthorpe, but Jonathan Forte, on loan at Rovers from Sheffield United last season, pulled a goal back on the stroke of half time for Scunthorpe. North of the border, ex-Rovers striker Dene Shields scored twice as Ross County thrashed East of Scotland side Whitehill Welfare in the third round of the Scottish Cup.Also in the cup, Colin Cramb scored for Stirling Albion as they crushed Stranraer 6-0. Dropping down into the UniBond League Division One (South), Robert Betts has been appointed as caretaker manager at Quorn - his side won 2-0 at Gresley Rovers on Saturday. Betts played for Rovers in the 1997/98 season before controversially moving to Coventry City on Rovers' relegation. Finally, ex-Rovers striker Robert Gill scored his second goal in three games for Waikato in New Zealand in their 1-1 draw against Canterbury United. |
| November
26, 2007 |
FA
Cup ticket news |
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In
the event that Rovers win tomorrow evening's FA Cup tie against Oldham
Athletic, the ticket office have made provisional plans to open the ticket
office for one hour after the end of the match. Plans are subject to confirmation
by Doncaster Rovers, but the ticket office also anticipate opening later
than normal hours for the rest of the week to give supporters the opportunity
to buy tickets ahead of match day. |
| November
24, 2007 |
Port
Vale v Rovers |
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Doncaster Rovers finished the day in the play-off places for the first
time this season, as their recent form saw the unbeaten league form stretch
to eight games. They had to come from behind today though, when George
Pilkington took advantage of some hesitancy in the Rovers defence to open
the scoring. As has happened on a number of occasions this season, it
was a vastly improved performance in the second half as Rovers fired three
goals past a Port Vale defence, with Lewis Guy, James Hayter and Richie
Wellens scoring to give Rovers the three points. |
| November
24, 2007 |
Port
Vale v Rovers |
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The
injury to Matthew Mills means that Rovers will be forced to make at least
one change to the starting side for this afternoon's away game at Port
Vale, with Gordon Greer likely to join Adam Lockwood in central defence
this afternoon. Gareth Roberts remains absent after a hernia operation,
meaning that Sean McDaid will continue at left back, but Rovers are boosted
by the availability of Paul Heffernan and Mark McCammon. Port Vale will probably include new on-loan signing Mark Salmon in their side today, but midfielder Robin Hulbert and defender Richard Walker are both out due to injury. Vale will also have to do without Shane Tudor, who moved to Shrewsbury Town on loan this week. |
| November
24, 2007 |
Rovers
- no loan signings |
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Doncaster
Rovers will have to go through until the New Year without any additions
to their squad, with Thursday's loan deadline passing without any new
faces being seen arriving at the club. Ben Smith and Sam Hird have moved
out on loans to Lincoln and Grimsby respectively, but Sean O'Driscoll
has not brought anyone in to replace them. He said: "We spoke to one or two clubs and one or two players about trying to bring somebody in,but everybody wants to keep their best players as you can imagine and I am not interested in bringing people in just to make up the numbers. In any case we have preached all along that we have a strong squad and that people will get their chance if we have make changes due to injuries or suspension and that will come to fruition now." |
| November
24, 2007 |
Rovers
in the Community on the move |
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The
Rovers in the Community have moved to a larger office in the Keepmoat
Stadium, meaning that they will have more room to provide more facilities
for the children. They can now be found just two doors down the corridor
from their old office - in the East Stand near the door marked Sports
Development. Their phone number remains at 01302 764663. |
| November
23, 2007 |
Rovers
bow out of FA Youth Cup |
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Doncaster
Rovers' youth team bowed out of the FA Youth Cup on Wednesday evening
when they were defeated 2-1 by Port Vale. The Rovers goal was scored by
Jason Hardy, but two second half goals by Vale saw them go through to
the third round of the competition. Rovers: Ross Cherry, Andrew Hawksworth, Andrew Boyce, Luke Duffy, Danny Bowland, Charles Fisher, Tom Griffiths, Robbie Hall, Alex Henderson, Jason Hardy, Jordan Lodge Substitutes: Valentino Shielis (for Boyce, 80), Joe Conkleton, Robert Clark, Craig Fletcher, Ross Adamson |
| November
23, 2007 |
Wheater
in England game |
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Former
Doncaster Rovers loan defender David Wheater featured in England Under-21's
match against Portugal on Tuesday evening. Wheater, aged 20, played the
full ninety minutes of the European Under-21 Championships qualifying
match in Agueda, which ended in a 1-1 draw. |
| November
23, 2007 |
FA
Cup ticket prices |
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Doncaster
Rovers have confirmed that normal admission prices will apply for next
Tuesday evening's FA Cup replay against Oldham Athletic. However, should
Rovers get through to the second round of the competition, tickets for
all areas of the ground will be set at Category C level. |
| November
23, 2007 |
Ideas
for Belle Vue redevelopment |
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The
council held a meeting at the Dome on Wednesday evening to ask Doncaster
residents for views on how the former Rovers ground, Belle Vue, should
be redeveloped. The masterpan will be available for people to view in
the Blue Building in the town centre until Tuesday, November 27th. Doncaster's mayor, Martin Winter, said: "It is essential that we get the views of the local community so that we can ensure this important re-development is carried out in the most appropriate way. I would encourage all local residents with an interest in the Belle Vue site to come along to the event express their opinions on the masterplan options." |
| November
21, 2007 |
Mills
injury forces early return |
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On-loan
central defender Matthew Mills has been forced to cut short his loan period
at Doncaster Rovers and return to parent club Manchester City after suffering
a torn cartilage, which will keep him on the sidelines for up to six weeks
- which will take him beyond the expiry of his loan at Rovers. Mills joined
Rovers at the beginning of the season after impressing in City's pre-season
game against Rovers, and has been in fine form in recent matches. In the
18 games that he played for Rovers, he scored two goals. |
| November
21, 2007 |
Hird
goes out on loan |
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Doncaster
Rovers defender Sam Hird has moved to Grimsby Town on a one month loan,
with Mariners boss Alan Buckley looking to strengthen his side which is
struggling at the wrong end of the League Two table. The 20-year old has
made eight appearences for Rovers, although seven of those were as substitute.
He moved to Rovers from Leeds United in the summer, but has not managed
to force his way past the first choice partnership of Matthew Mills and
Adam Lockwood. |
| November
21, 2007 |
McCormack
in action for Scots |
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Former
loan striker Ross McCormack has followed up his fine form for Motherwell
by scoring for the Scotland Under-21 side at the weekend in their 4-0
win over Slovenia. The Scots were then hit by five withdrawals from their "B" international squad for Tuesday's home game against the Republic of Ireland, with McCormack being one of the players called up as replacements. He came on midway through the second half as a substitute in the 1-1 draw. |
| November
21, 2007 |
Matt
wins the vote |
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Defender
Matthew Mills headed the voting for the "Man of the Match" for
the home game against Tranmere Rovers on Saturday. There were a total
of nine players receiving nominations, with most of the votes being given
to two players as follows: 1 Matthew Mills (43.58%) 2 Richie Wellens (35.48%) Thank you to everyone who took part. The next poll will open following Saturday's away game at Port Vale. |
| November
19, 2007 |
Mulligan's
last gasp winner |
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Former
Doncaster Rovers defender Dave Mulligan saved New Zealand's blushes this
weekend when he scored a 94th minute winner in their away game against
Vanuatu. Mulligan, introduced as a second half substitute, scored deep
into stoppage time after being put through on goal by Leo Bertos. The result means that New Zealand's 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign has got off to a good start, with two wins from two games. They meet Vanuatu again on Wednesday in the next of the qualifying matches. |
| November
19, 2007 |
Nicol's
men defeated again |
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History repeated itself yesterday when Steve Nicol's New England Revolution were defeated 2-1 by Houston Dynamo in the final of the MLS Cup played at the RFK Stadium in Washington DC. Like last year, Revolution took a first half lead, only for two goals to be scored in the second half, meaning that Houston are the first team to register back-to-back victories in the MLS Cup. It was more heartbreak for Nicol's team, who have now played in four MLS Cup finals in the last five years, but are yet to finish as victors. Only DC United and Los Angeles Galaxy have more MLS Trophy wins. |
| November
19, 2007 |
Akinfenwa
finally reaches London |
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Ex-Rovers
striker Adebayo Akinfenwa signed for League One strugglers Millwal last
week, being reunited with former Swansea boss Kenny Jackett. Akinfenwa
had been training with Yeovil Town as he recovered from a broken leg he
suffered whilst playing for Swansea last season, but has only been given
a month-to-month contract so taht he can prove his fitness. Jackett said: "Adebayo's a player I know well from Swansea so I know what he's about. He's fully recovered from injury - he's fit and raring to go. Adebayo was really keen to come here and although he's signed initially on a month-to-month contract I am certain he'll prove himself worthy of a longer deal." Akinfenwa rejected a contract offered by Rovers at the end of the 2004/05 season, saying that he wanted to play for a club closer to London. Since then he has played for those well-known London clubs, Torquay United and Swansea City! |
| November
17, 2007 |
Rovers
0 Tranmere 0 |
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They
started the game side by side in the League One table, and they ended
the day just the same, as the two sides fought out a goalless draw, with
scoring opportunities at a premium. It took Rovers until the 90th minute
to force the Tranmere keeper into his first save of the match, although
Lewis Guy had flashed a great shot across the face of the visitors' goal
in the first half. Tranmere had clearly done their homework on Rovers
and rarely looked to be in serious trouble, despite being reduced to ten
men when left back Tremarco was shown a straight red card for a late challenge
on Paul Heffernan. |
| November
18, 2007 |
Half
season tickets |
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Season
tickets covering the second half of the season are now on sale from the
Keepmoat Stadium. They will cover the remaining 13 games from Boxing Day
to the end of the season, which offer a saving on the normal match by
match prices, as well as guaranteeing the same seat for each game. Half season ticket prices are as follows:
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| November
18, 2007 |
Jackson
signs |
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Former
Doncaster Rovers striker Justin Jackson has signed for Southern Premier
League strugglers Corby Town after playing for Brackley following his
return to England after a period playing in Australia. Jackson, who remains
as Rushden & Diamonds' record signing at £175,000, is considered
to be a significant signing who is hoped to score the goals to pull Corby
away from the bottom of the division. Boss Kevin Wilson said: "We have been creating a lot of chances. But we need better finishing and more belief in front of goal. Steve Diggin and Darren Lynch will score goals as well so I've got no real worries about our strike-force and we won't press the panic button. Bringing in Jackson is all about putting people under pressure up front." |
| November
18, 2007 |
Good
luck, Steve! |
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We
would like to wish former Rover Steve Nicol all the very best of luck
for this afternoon, when his New England Revolution side face Houston
Dynamo in the final of the MLS Cup, which is being played at midday (local
time) today at the RFK Stadium in Washington DC. The match is a re-match of last years MLS Cup Final - the first time that the two finalists have been the same in consecutive years. |
| November
17, 2007 |
Rovers
team news |
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Doncaster
Rovers are set to make a number of changes from the side that went out
of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy on Tuesday, which saw a number of players
missing after picking up knocks in last Saturday's FA Cup game at Oldham
Athletic. James Hayter looks set to return this afternoon, although both
Paul Heffernan and Lewis Guy will be hoping to keep their places in the
side. One definitely missing today will be Gareth Roberts, who has had
a hernia operation and will be missing for around four weeks. Jason Price has recovered from a hamstring strain, Brian Stock has recovered from a back injury, and Sean McDaid is also fit to play. |
| November
4, 2007 |
Tranmere
team news |
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Tranmere
include left back Andrew Taylor in their side this afternoon, with the
21-year old having joined on a one-month loan from Blackburn Rovers this
week. However, defender Shane Sherriff is suspended after collecting five
yellow cards this season, and Craig Curran is suspended after being sent
off last weekend against Chesterfield. Ben Chorley (calf) and Steve Davis (knee) will also be absent, with Carl Tremarco (stomach) and Chris Shuker (thigh) also doubtful. John Mullin was due to return for the reserves during the weeka fter recovering from a back problem and, if he has no adverse reaction after the gam, will be included in the squad today. Tranmere are boosted after receiving permission to play skipper Ian Goodison this afternoon ahead of jetting off to the Caribbean after the game to play for Jamaica next week. The 34-year old ahs been recalled to the Jamaica squad by new coach Theodore Whitmore, his former Tranmere team-mate. Tranmere boss, Ronnie Moore, said: "We know it will be a tough game. They are a nice footballing side. I wouldn't mind the wage bill their manager has. We are going to get to play at a beautiful ground and they will provide plenty of movement for us to deal with." |
| November
17, 2007 |
Smith
debuts for Lincoln |
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Rovers
keeper Ben Smith has been signed on an emergency one-month loan by League
Two strugglers Lincoln City, and will be included in their squad for this
afternoon's away game at Wycombe Wanderers, although he is likely to have
to settle for a place on the bench. Smith has made only two first team appearances this season, both in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy, with Sean O'Driscoll electing to not include a back-up keeper on the bench in many games this season. Smith will provide extra competition for current Imps number one, Alan Marriott. |
| November
17, 2007 |
Heffernan
wins vote |
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Striker
Paul Heffernan was the clear winner of the "Man of the Match"
for Tuesday's game at Grimsby Town, winning over half of all the votes
cast. With eight players nominated, the players receiving most votes were
as follows: 1 Paul Heffernan (59.46%) 2 Richie Wellens, Gordon Greer (8.11% each). Thank you to everyone for taking the time to place a vote. The next poll will open after this afternoon's home game against Tranmere Rovers. |