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| October
15, 2007 |
Rotherham
United 0 Rovers Youth 2 |
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The
Rovers youth team kept their good early season form going on Saturday
when they comfortably beat their counterparts from Rotherham United in
a match played at Rotherham's training ground at Hooton Roberts. Rovers
went in front in the 12th minute when a deflected shot by Lodge looped
over the Rotherham goalkeeper into the net. Rotherham were limited to
having shots from long range, with Rovers comfortably dealing with any
anything the home team tried. Rovers doubled the lead in the closing moments of the game when Wade Fairhurst latched onto the ball, took it into the penalty area before firing a shot past the oncoming goalkeeper to give Rovers a thoroughly deserved victory. Rovers: Aaron Pratt, Andrew Hawksworth, Andrew Boyce, Luke Duffy, Danny Bowland, Robbie Clark, Robbie Hall, Charles Fisher, Alex Henderson, Jordan Lodge, Wade Fairhurst Substitutes: Jason Hardy (for Duffy, 57), Scott Bibby (for Lodge, 84), Joe Conkleton, Valentino Shielis |
| October
15, 2007 |
Blundell
on target |
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Ex-Rovers
striker Gregg Blundell fired home Darlington's third goal in their 4-0
home victory over Stockport County yesterday afternoon. The win takes
Dave Penney's men up to second place in the talble, three points behind
leaders Milton Keynes Dons. Blundell had been dropped to the bench yesterday,
with Matt Green, who had impressed in the Quakers' match against Leeds
in midweek, starting the match in his place. however, Blundell had only
just come on to the pitch when he scored, just nine minutes from the end
of the game. |
| October
14, 2007 |
Johnstone's
draw |
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The
draw for the area quarter-finals of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy was made
yesterday morning. Although the Rovers v Oldham second round tie still
to be played a week on Tuesday, all the remaining ties in the second round
were played on Tuesday evening - the winners of the Rovers/Oldham game
will travel to Grimsby Town in the next round. The ties for the next round will be played in the week commencing Monday, 12th November. Area quarter finals: Northern section: Carlisle United v Stockport County, Hartlepool United v Morecambe, Leeds United v Bury, Grimsby Town v Doncaster Rovers or Oldham Athletic Southern Section: Bournemouth v MK Dons, Swansea City v Yeovil Town, Gillingham v Dagenham & Redbridge, Brighton & Hove Albion v Cheltenham Town |
| October
14, 2007 |
Rovers
v Huddersfield Town |
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Doncaster
Rovers look likely to be boosted by the return of Paul Heffernan for this
afternoon's home game against Huddersfield Town. Rovers report that Heffernan
has resumed training after being forced off at half time of the home game
against Walsall with groin strain. Hopes that midfielder Martin Woods
would return seem to now be in the balance after he had returned to training
just over a week ago. Also available for selection are defenders Gordon Greer and Matt Noble, who could play with casts on their wrists - Gareth Roberts faces a late test on his groin injury. Definitely missing on Sunday will be Lewis Guy (suspended), Mark McCammon (hamstring), Kevin Horlock (shoulder), Steve Roberts (ankle) and Graeme Lee (knee). Returning to the Keepmoat Stadium with Huddersfield Town will be Danny Cadamarteri, who is eligible after serving a suspension, Chris Brandon, who has recovered from an ankle injury, and James Berrett, who is fit after his hamstring injury. Definitely missing will be Lucas Atkins, Tom Clarke, Simon Eastwood, Luke Malcher, Jon Worthington and Robbie Williams. The match is being televised 'live' on Sky Sports, and has a 4pm kick-off. |
| October
14, 2007 |
Rovers
2 Huddersfield Town 0 |
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A
goal in each half earned Rovers a thoroughly deserved three points against
a rather disappointing Huddersfield Town side that must still have been
suffering from the after effects of last week's defeat against Walsall.
The first goal was a superb shot by Brian Stock from 20 yards - the keeper
got a hand to the ball but couldn't prevent the ball going into the net.
The second came from Mark Wilson, a shot placed just out of the reach
of the Huddersfield keeper, and whilst it lacked real power, the ball
went past an outstretched hand into the net. Huddersfield rarely threatened Neil Sullivan - a superb tip over by the Rovers keeper midway through the second half being about the only time he was troubled with a shot on target. The win takes Rovers up to 13th place - their highest position of the season, and just four points away from the play-off places. The "Man of the match" voting has now closed. Thanks to everyone who has taken part - the result will be announced on Wednesday morning. |
| October
14, 2007 |
Polpypipe
sponsor South Stand |
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It
has been confirmed that the South Stand at the Keepmoat Stadium has been
sponsored, and will now be known as the "Polypipe Stand" with
immediate effect. The fans attending Friday's England Under-19's game
will have been the first to see the stand since the sponsorship deal was
confirmed - Polypipe logos on each of the steps in the stand, along with
a number of Polypipe boards on the back wall of the stand. |
| October
14, 2007 |
Goals
review |
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We begin the review
of former Rovers players scoring goals this weekend in League One, where
Sean Thornton scored in the 9th minute against in-form Leeds United.
However, Thornton was sent off for violent conduct in the 32nd minute,
meaning that he will be suspended for Leyton Orient's trip to the Keepmoat
Stadium in a fortnight's time. The match against Leeds ended in a 1-1-
draw. |
| October
13, 2007 |
Cup
draw this morning |
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The
draw for the third round of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy will be made
this morning, 'live' on the Sky Sports programme Soccer AM. Fifteen of
the sixteen teams for the round, which is the regional quarter-finals,
are already known, with just the Rovers v Oldham clash to be decided a
week on Tuesday. The teams through to take part in today's draw are: Northern Section: Carlisle United, Leeds United, Hartlepool United, Stockport County, Morecambe, Bury and Grimsby Town Southern Section: Brighton & Hove Albion, Bournemouth, Gillingham, Yeovil Town, Dagenham & Redbridge, Milton Keynes Dons, Swansea City and Cheltenham Town. Ties are scheduled to be played in the week commencing Monday, 12th November. |
| October
13, 2007 |
Smith
set for loan move |
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Young
Rovers goalkeeper looks set to go out on loan in the near future, with
first team prospects limited by the form of first choice keeper Neil Sullivan.
Smith, who played 23 first team games this season, has been restricted
to 45 minutes of first team action so far this term - in the Johnstone's
Paint Trophy first round tie against Bradford City. With Rovers electing not to enter a team in the reserve team league this term, the option of sending Smith out on loan is seen as important in his development as a player. Smith commented: “I am still learning from Neil and coach Barry Richardson, but at the moment I am working hard all week and sometimes there is nothing at the end of it because the gaffer decides against picking a replacement keeper on the bench.Obviously from my point of view that is disappointing but that is how it goes and it is down to him. It just makes the mental side of my game a lot harder. It doesn’t help that we haven’t got a reserve team this season. The club have tried to arrange some friendly games so I have still been playing some games. But even though I treat the games properly and try my best it is not the same as playing in a match where points are at stake and the result is important. If I am not going to be on the bench then I need to go out on loan and get some games under my belt - and the gaffer knows that - for both my personal development and for the sake of the club." Ben's view was backed up by Rovers boss Sean O'Driscoll: "We have circulated clubs that Ben is available to go out on loan and I would like to get him out playing in the Football League or the Conference. He is only 20 and he needs to progress and it would be a great experience for him to go out somewhere on loan and get a few games under his belt. Because we only have one other keeper we would be able to get him back at 24 hours’ notice.” |
| October
13, 2007 |
Warren
assistant at Brigg |
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Former
Doncaster Rovers defender Lee Warren has been appointed as assistant manager
at UniBond club Brigg Town. Warren, who had been a player at Brigg before
leaving earlier this season, will be assistant to Steve Housham, who steps
up to manager after being assistant to Dave McLean, who left a couple
of weeks ago after Brigg picked up just four points from their opening
eight games. Warren holds the distinction of being the only player to appear for Rovers in the relegation season of 1997/98 and in the first Conference season - all other players from the relegation season either left at the end of the 97/98 season or were not selected by new manager Ian Snodin. |
| October
12, 2007 |
Rovers
v Huddersfield Town |
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Doncaster
Rovers look likely to be boosted by the return of Paul Heffernan for Sunday's
home game against Huddersfield Town. Rovers report that Heffernan has
resumed training after being forced off at half time of the home game
against Walsall with groin strain. Hopes that midfielder Martin Woods
would return seem to now be in the balance after he had returned to training
just over a week ago. Also available for selection are defenders Gordon Greer and Matt Noble, who could play with casts on their wrists - Gareth Roberts faces a late test on his groin injury. Definitely missing on Sunday will be Lewis Guy (suspended), Mark McCammon (hamstring), Kevin Horlock (shoulder), Steve Roberts (ankle) and Graeme Lee (knee). Returning to the Keepmoat Stadium with Huddersfield Town will be Danny Cadamarteri, who is eligible after serving a suspension, Chris Brandon, who has recovered from an ankle injury, and James Berrett, who is fit after his hamstring injury. Definitely missing will be Lucas Atkins, Tom Clarke, Simon Eastwood, Luke Malcher, Jon Worthington and Robbie Williams. The match is being televised 'live' on Sky Sports, and has a 4pm kick-off. |
| October
12, 2007 |
Fixture
alteration |
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The
home game against Swindon Town has been brought forward from Saturday,
12th April to Friday, 11th April, with a 7.45pm kick-off. The date change
is due to a race meeting at Doncaster Racecourse on the Saturday. We presume that an announcement will follow regarding the home game against Swansea City on Saturday, 26th January - there is also a race meeting on that afternoon. |
| October
12, 2007 |
Ross
on target on Scots' victory |
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Former
Rovers striker Ross McCormack put Scotland's under-21's ahead in the 44th
minute on Thursday, setting his team on the way to a 3-0 win over Lithuania.
McCormack, who now plays for Motherwell, could have had a second goal,
but was denied by the woodwork. The victory was the first in Scotland's European Championship qualifying campaign. |
| October
11, 2007 |
Horlock
on the way back |
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Rovers
physio John Dickens has confirmed that Kevin Horlock is back in training
after recovering from surgery on his shoulder. A return to playing is
not imminent though - he has to go through a period of strengthening the
shoulder joint before a return to playing is possible. Graeme Lee has had surgery on his knee, but will have at least three months recovery before he has a chance of returning to action. Steve Roberts is doubtful for Sunday's match after picking up an ankle injury in the game at Luton last weekend, whilst Paul Heffernan and Gareth Roberts are rated at no more than 50/50 prospects for the Huddersfield game. Better news comes with Martin Woods having returned to full training last week - he will be available for selection this weekend. |
| October
10, 2007 |
Hayter
- "got to find consistency" |
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Rovers
striker James Hayter has put Rovers' failure to challenge at the top of
League One so far on a long list of injuries, and believes that once Sean
O'Driscoll can name a settled side, Rovers will start to climb the table. He said: "I think we've got to find consistency, which is the main thing in this league. If you do that then we'll push up the table and be where we want to be. I don't think the injuries have helped us. We've not got a settled side as yet. It's disappointing times when you have a few injuries, but if we can keep a settled team, get the consistency, then that's when we can push on." |
| October
10, 2007 |
Paterson
comes back |
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Former
Rovers winger Jamie Paterson has signed for Southern Premier League club
Corby Town after returning from playing in Australia.. Paterson's arrival
at Corby increases the Kettering Town connection at the club - he links
up with boss Kevin Wilson and Craig McIlwain. Jamie made his Corby debut
in last week's Northants FA Hillier Senior Cup defeat at Rushden &
Diamonds. |
| October
10, 2007 |
Griffith
off as Shaymen go down |
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Anthony Griffith,
on loan at Halifax Town from Rovers for the remainder of the season,
was booked in the 12th minute of last night's game at Kidderminster
Harriers for a bad tackle on Kidderminster's Dean Bennett - and was
then sent off a minute later for dissent. |
| October
9, 2007 |
Ryan
backs Rovers boss |
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Following
Saturday's 1-1 draw at Luton, Rovers' chairman John Ryan gave his backing
to Sean O'Driscoll following Rovers' indifferent start to the season. Following Saturday's game, he said "Sean is doing his level best and working hard and I'm sure he can take the team forward." Rovers are currently lying 16th in the table, averaging just over a point a game ahead of Sunday's televised home game against Huddersfield Town. |
| October
9, 2007 |
Coppinger
wins close vote |
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Rovers
winger James Coppinger came home narrowly ahead of the field in the latest
"Man of the Match" vote. With ten players receiving nominations,
the players receiving most votes were: 1 James Coppinger (23.81%) 2 Richie Wellens (14.29%) 2 James Hayter (14.29%) Thank you to everyone who took the trouble to take part. The next vote will open following Sunday's home game against Huddersfield Town. |
| October
9, 2007 |
Wright
signs for Robins, but may go Down Under |
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Full
back Alan Wright, who played for Rovers on loan last season, has signed
for League One club Cheltenham Town on non-contract terms after being
released by Sheffield United following a loan spell at Nottingham Forest.
He could be limited in any further move due to complex FIFA transfer regulations,
which limit each player to being registered with three clubs, and appearing
for only two, in a twelve month period between July 1st and the following
June 30th.. The move to Cheltenham comes as somewhat of a surprise, as he had been expected to fly to Australia for a week-long trial with Sydney, having been tipped to sign a season-long contract for the injured American midfielder Mickey Enfield. The move to Sydney is still possible after signing up at Cheltenham on a game-by-game basis Cheltenham's caretaker manager, Keith Downing, said: "Alan is a very good player and his career record speaks for itself. He will bring quality and experience to the team and I have received good reports on his character that suggest he will fit in with the way we do things. Alan has been training with Sheffield United and has kept himself very fit. He just wants to play some football now so it's a good move for all concerned." On the plans for Wright to play abroad, Downing said: "Alan has signed non-contract because he wants to keep his options open. He is considering an offer to play abroad but at the moment we are helping each other out and we'll see where we get to in a couple of weeks." |
| October
8, 2007 |
Sarge
wins two months in a row |
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Former
Rovers defender Mark Albrighton has been named as the Cambridge United's
"Player of the Month" for the second month in a row by the Cambridge
Evening News. The award is given based on supporters' ratings from each
game and makes Mark the first Cambridge player to win the award two months
in a row since Michael Morrison did so in December 2005/January 2006. Albrighton missed Saturday's match against Halifax after being booked for the fifth time in the season the week before against Forest Green Rovers. |
| October
8, 2007 |
Caudwell
the Gladiator |
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Ex-Rovers
winger Matt Caudwell has left Worksop Town for a second time and has joined
UniBond Premier Division rivals Matlock Town after receiving "an
offer that was difficult for him to refuse". Caudwell returned to Worksop in June after three years at Gainsborough Trinity, who he joined following his first spell at Sandy Lane. |
| October
5, 2007 |
Luton
1 Rovers 1 |
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Rovers
picked up a point this afternoon - but it could have been more, with the
woodwork saving the home side on two occasions in the first half. Rovers
went in front in the 26th minute when James Hayter headed home a James
Coppinger cross - and with the further chances for Rovers, Luton were
booed off at half time. The home side improved somewhat after the break, but it took them until the 57th minute for them to equalise, with Paul Furlong scoring with a diving header. |
| October
7, 2007 |
Goals
review |
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We
begin our look at former Doncaster Rovers players scoring goals this weekend
in Scotland's Second Division, where Dene Shields scored Ross County's
winning goal in their 2-1 win over Brechin. Ross remain on top of the
table, albeit only on goal difference, despite having parted company with
manager Dick Campbell in controversial circumstances last week. In England, Michael McIndoe scored Bristol City's second goal in their 2-0 home win over Sheffield United. Ex-Rovers loan strikerRichie Barker scored an equaliser for Hartlepool in their game at Nottingham Forest, but Forest went on to win 2-1, with Kris Commons scoring the winner. On Friday evening, Wrexham won 2-1 to lift them out of the League Twon relegation places, thanks to two goals from ex-Rovers skipper Neil Roberts. At the top of League Two, Darlington registered a healthy 3-0 away win at Dagenham & Redbridge, with Steve Foster and Gregg Blundell scoring for the Quakers, who are now in third place in the table. Former youth team striekr Michael Rankine scored Rushden & Diamonds' winner as they won 2-1 at Altrincham in the Blue Square National. |
| October
7, 2007 |
Player
arrested in broken jaw incident |
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Former Charlton
player Jamie Stuart has been arrested on suspicion of breaking ex-Rovers
striker Chris Beardsley's jaw whilst he was playing for York City on
September 22nd. Stuart was arrested and released on police bail until
December 7th, with the police asking for anyone who attended the match
to contact them. |
| October
7, 2007 |
Sam
extends O's stay |
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Former
Rovers loan defender Sam Oji has had his loan at Leyton Orient extended
until the end of November. Oji has been on loan from Birmingham City since
the end of August, although he has only made three appearances since then.
The loan extension does include an agreement that he can play in FA Cup
matches for the O's. "I'm pleased that we've been able to extend Sam's loan because he adds to our defensive options," Orient manager Martin Ling said. "He didn't get a huge number of playing minutes last month, but will get his chance during his time here and will continue to be an important part of our squad." |
| October
6, 2007 |
Tickets
for Luton v Rovers |
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Tickets
for this afternoon's game at Luton Town will be on sale at the match this
afternoon. After a meeting between Luton Town and the local police, Luton
have announced that tickets will now be available today at £23.50
for adults and £13.00 for concessions. |
| October
6, 2007 |
Dyer
returns |
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Rotherham
United have announced that, due to a minor back injury which would have
ruled him out of today's game against Mansfield, striker Bruce Dyer has
returned to Doncaster Rovers. Dyer began his loan at Rotherham on 13th
September, during which time he has played three times for Rotherham. |
| October
6, 2007 |
Hayward
in Frickley move |
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Following
the departure of Billy Heath as manager from Frickley Athletic, new boss
Mark Hancock has appointed former Rovers loan striker Andy Hayward as
his player/assistant manager. This is Hayward's third time at the club, having previously been at the club in 1993/94, and again in 1999/2000, with his clubs also including Bradford Park Avenue, Hednesford Town, Barrow, Stalybridge Celtic and Ossett Town. |
| October
5, 2007 |
Luton
v Rovers |
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Doncaster
Rovers look likely to be without their strikeforce from the last game
for tomorrow's visit to Luton Town - Lewis Guy is suspenced for two matches
following his red card against Walsall, and Paul Heffernan has a groin
injury which forced his substitution at half time on Tuesday. Also missing will be Graeme Lee (knee), Gordon Greer (wrist), Martin Woods and Mark McCammon (hamstrong), Gareth Roberts (groin) and Kevin Horlock (shoulder). Jason Price and Craig Nelthorpe are travelling with the squad and are likely to be included in the squad. Luton will give a late fitness test to midfielder David Bell, who has an ankle injury, but striker Paul Furlong is available after suspsension. Definitely missing will be Keith Keane (leg), Paul Peschisolido (ankle) and Paul Underwood (blood infection). |
| October
5, 2007 |
Voting
results |
| |
The
latest "Man of the Match" results show an even contest between
three players, with Lewis Guy just coming in ahead of the rest. With eleven
players receiving nominations, the players receiving most votes were as
follows: 1 Lewis Guy (25.86%) 2 Matthew Mills (22.41%) 3 Neil Sullivan (20.69%) 4 Adam Lockwood (10.34%) Thank you to everyone who took the trouble to vote - the next poll will open following tomorrow's away game at Luton Town. |
| October
5, 2007 |
Ross
in Scotland call-up |
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Former
Rovers loan striker Ross McCormack has been called up inot the Scotland
Under-21 squad for next Thursday's Euro 2009 qualifier against Lithuania
at Easter Road, and the away game on October 16th against Holland. The full squad is: KEEPERS - Jamie MacDonald (Hearts), Euan McLean (Dundee Utd), Chris Smith (St Mirren). DEFENDERS- Paul Caddis (Celtic), Andrew Considine (Aberdeen), Scott Cuthbert (Celtic), Paul Dixon (Dundee), Garry Kenneth (Dundee Utd), Kevin McCann (Hibs), Mark Reynolds (Motherwell), Lee Wallace (Hearts). MIDFIELDERS - Scott Arfield (Falkirk), Marc Fitzpatrick (Motherwell), Jamie Hamill (Kilmarnock), Kevin McDonald (Dundee), Charlie Mulgrew (Wolves), Rocco Quinn (Celtic), David Robertson (Dundee Utd), Lewis Stevenson (Hibs). FORWARDS- Ross Campbell (Hibs), Calum Elliot (Hearts), Steven Fletcher (Hibs), Ross McCormack (Motherwell), Steven Naismith (Rangers). |
| October
5, 2007 |
Mulligan
to face Fiji |
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Former
Rovers defender Dave Mulligan, who has just finished a month's loan at
League Two club Grimsby Town, has been called up into New Zealand's squad
for their World Cup qualifying game against Figi. The defender flies out
to New Zealand tomorrow - when he returns he is set to return to his parent
club, Scunthorpe. |
| October
3, 2007 |
Last
night's matches |
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Ex-Rovers
striker Richie Barker scored for Hartlepool United last night in their
home game against Carlisle United. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, which
keeps Hartlepool in the top six. Huddersfield Town ended their match against Nottingham Forest in a 1-1 draw, with Danny Cadamarteri scoring the opening game in the 67th minute, with Forest equalising eight minutes later. Cadamarteri, who had been booked in the 7th minute of the game, jumped into the crowd to celebrate his goal and was promptly shown his second yellow card by referee Nigel Miller. Finally, a brace from Jack Lester saw Chesterfield on the way to a 4-0 win at troubled Wrexham, who find themselves next to the bottom of the League Two table, with just Mansfield below them. |
| October
3, 2007 |
Len
Graham |
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We have to report
the sad news that Len Graham, who played 332 matches for Rovers during
an eight year period in the 1950's, died on Sunday at the age of 82.
Graham, who was a full Northern Ireland international during his time
at the club, was one of the best left-backs in the country and was a
key part of the Rovers during their Second Division seasons, |
| October
2, 2007 |
Stolen
season tickets |
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It
has been reported that a number of Doncaster Rovers season tickets were
stolen whilst Rovers played Cheltenham Town on Saturday. Rovers and the
Keepmoat Stadium have a record of every season ticket that was stolen,
and if anyone tries to gain access to the ground using one of these tickets,
they will be arrested and prosecuted. Please do not buy any season tickets
that may be offered to you, as it is likely that they will be amongst
those stolen. If anyone has any information relating to the theft, please
contact South Yorkshire Police on 0114 2 20 20 20. |
| October
2, 2007 |
Rovers
2 Walsall 3 |
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Doncaster
Rovers went down to a disappointing home defeat against Walsall in a match
that they ought to have won. They went in front twice - Mills headed home
from a corner in the 18th minute, and shortly before half time, a good
finish from Lewis Guy put Rovers 2-1 in front. The second half was bizarre.
A combination of unfathomable refereeing decisions, combined with what
must have been an inspired half time team talk by Walsall's manager undid
Rovers - with the home side rarely threatening and being continually forced
onto the backfoot by the visitors. To cap a thoroughly miserable evening,
James Coppinger fired a penalty wide of the target, then Lewis Guy was
sent off on the stroke of the 90th minute, presumably for "foul and
absusive language". The "Man of the match" voting is now open. If you would like to take part, please click on the logo to the left. |
| October
2, 2007 |
Lewis
tops the vote |
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Lewis
Guy came home as the comfortable winner of the "Man of the Match"
voting for Saturday's home game against Cheltenham Town, with probably
the largest winning margin seen in the history of the poll. Ten players
received nominations - but Lewis won more than four out of every five
votes - and that was after discounting a few attempts of mutliple voting. The players to receive the most votes were as follows: 1 Lewis Guy (80.65%) 2 Brian Stock (8.60%) 3 Matthew Mills (3.23%) Thank you to everyone who took part. The next vote will open following this evening's home game against Walsall. |
| October
2, 2007 |
Rovers
v Walsall |
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Gareth
Roberts will miss this evening's game against Walsall after being forced
off at half time with a groin injury. Sean McDaid will continue in the
side at left back. All others in the team came through Saturday's game
without any problems, so we expect that, apart from Roberts, the squad
will be the same for this evening's game. Longer term injury victims Kevin
Horlock and Graeme Lee continue to be absent, as are Gordon Greer and
Matt Noble, both of who have broken wrists. Martin Woods and Mark McCammon
missed Saturday's game with hamstring injuries, and are likely to miss
out again today. Walsall are likely to be unchanged after Saturday's win which took them off the bottom of the League One table, with Ian Roper again missing out due to a viral infection. |
| October
1, 2007 |
Oldham
game off |
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Next
Tuesday's home game against Oldham Athletic has been postponed - due to
Oldham having three players called up for international duty. The match
has provisionally been rearranged for Tuesday, 23rd October, with a 7.45pm
kick-off. |
| October
1, 2007 |
Ticket
news v Forest |
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Tickets
for the away game at Nottingham Forest will go on sale to season ticket
holders this morning - and will go on general sale next Monday. Those
in the Away Rover scheme will have their tickets reserved for two weeks. The match, on 20th October, sees Forest offer a "Quid a Kid" to all fans under 16 - this will apply to Rovers fans of 15 years and under with proof of age. Tickets will remain on sale until 3pm on Friday, 19th October. Ticket prices are: Adults £20.00, Senior Citizens (60 & over) £15.00, Ambulant disabled (with higher rate mobility) £15.00 (carer free of required), Students (with valid ID £10.00, U16's £1.00 Tickets can be bought on the day of the match - with proof of age, where relevant being required at the turnstiles. The adult and seniors costs will increase on match day - adult tickets will cost £22 and seniors £17. All other tickets will be the same price. Wheelchair disabled supporters should contact Nottingham Forest's ticket office on 0871 226 1980. |
| October
1, 2007 |
Bayo
continues recovery at Glovers |
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Former
Rover Adebayo Akinfenwa is one of two injured strikers to be training
at Yeovil Town as they recover from injuries. Akinfenwa has been training
at Yeovil since August as he continues to recover from a broken leg he
sustained whilst playing for Swansea City. He is joined by former Sunderland
and Grimsby striker Michael Reddy, who is currently recovering from a
hip operation. The former Irish U21 international was released by Grimsby
in the summer. Akinfenwa turned down a short-term deal at Swansea, only
to see a prospective move to Cheltenham Town fall through due to concerns
about his fitness. |
| October
1, 2007 |
Wheater
moves forward |
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David
Wheater, who played for Rovers on loan from Middlesbrough, played as a
make-shift centre forward for the latter part of their game against Everton
on Saturday due to a combination of an injury crisis and the remaining
forwards being ineffective against the Everton defence. Wheater got his
chance up front when boss Gareth Southgate substituted both of his strikers
in the second half, pushing Wheater forward to trouble the Everton defence
with his height. The ploy didn't work though. Middlebrough lost 2-0. |