Doncaster Rovers v Oldham Matchday Magaine by Mark Hughesman

THE OFFICIAL MATCHDAY MAGAZINE / SEASON 2017/18 / ISSUE 15 / Â£3

DONCASTER ROVERS v OLDHAM ATHLETIC Sky Bet League One Saturday December 16, 2017 3pm kick-off

Main club sponsor Virgin Trains Associate club sponsor Stoneacre Motor Group Technical kit supplier FBT Europe Chairman David Blunt Major shareholders Terry Bramall, David Blunt, family of Dick Watson Directors Terry Bramall, David Blunt, Andy Watson, Gavin Baldwin Club director Stuart Highfield Chief executive Gavin Baldwin Commercial director Jim Lord FOOTBALL STAFF Manager Darren Ferguson Assistant manager Gavin Strachan Goalkeeping coach Paul Gerrard Fitness coach Ben Rome Physiotherapist Joe Sharp Club doctor Dr Tim Douglas CLUB STAFF Head of administration & football operations Mary Lally Head of stadium & operations Marie Hepburn Head groundsman Jim Davison Director of finance Richard Poole Head of commercial affairs Andrew Whitham Lottery manager Ken Porter Ticket manager Tracy Bawden Head of marketing & communications Shaun Lockwood Media manager Luke Thornhill Marketing manager Mark Hughesman Supporter liaison officers Craig Gleadhall, Dean Medcalf, Shelia Lynch

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CLUB DONCASTER FOUNDATION Chair of trustees Linda Tully Trustees Gavin Baldwin, Nigel Brewster, Natalie Shaw, Allan Stewart, Rupert Suckling, John Wallbank Honorary ambassador Stuart Highfield Executive director Jim Lord Head of FoundationJohn Davis NCS programme manager Jan Budtz CLUB DONCASTER SPORTS COLLEGE Principal Adi Turnpenny Deputy principals Joe Burton, Ben Thompson PROGRAMME Contributors Clare Bailey, Robbie Andrews, John Coyle, Ryan Daly, Alex Gibbings, Sophie Scargill, Paul Mayfield, Nicola Moran Photography Phil Ryan, AH Pix, Stephen Connor, Dave Hiskey, Heather King, Rex Features, Rob Terrace Design Sandile Somhedlwana, Hannah Moore Print Pinders of Sheffield

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DARREN FERGUSON

GAVIN BALDWIN

RODNEY KONGOLO

17 OPPOSITION 29

JUNIOR ROVERS

34 COMMERCIAL 42

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A word from the manager

Darren Ferguson

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Good afternoon, and welcome back to the Keepmoat Stadium. I would like to welcome Richie Wellens, as well as the supporters, players, staff and owners of Oldham Athletic. Richie made a real contribution to this club and I know he is well thought of by supporters, but we are on the back of a couple of good wins at home and can go into the game with some real conifdence. We were very unlucky to come away from Oxford United without any points last weekend. We played well as a team and Ian Lawlor pulled off a great penalty save.

Your support last week was, as always, brilliant and does not go unnoticed by the players or staff. That backing from the stands has been a recurring theme throughout my time at the club, and you can play a part as we look to have a good festive period which can set us up for 2018. I would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas,. Enjoy the game.

The level of performances recently have been really good, we are creating chances and there is a lot to be positive about as we head into Christmas. Everyone is working hard to try and find that consistency, and if we can maintain this level of performance then we will win games.

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Thoughts of the chief executive

Gavin Baldwin

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Good afternoon, and welcome to the Keepmoat Stadium for today’s visit of Oldham Athletic. I’d like to welcome the owners, supporters, players and staff who have made the trip down the M62. Our last outing at the Keepmoat Stadium saw one of our most impressive performances of the season, as we dismantled Scunthorpe United to reach the third round of the FA Cup.

a lot of people purchase as Christmas presents - check out the advert later in the programme. Earlier this week a number of players from both Rovers and the Dons went down to Doncaster Royal Infirmary to hand out presents to youngsters in the Children’s Ward.

This is an annual tradition at Club Doncaster dating back more than a decade now. We have a collection among The home tie against Rochdale may not staff to buy the gifts, then the players put trouble the TV cameras, but both sides will go into it feeling there is a real chance in more for a cash donation which the hospital can put towards a big-ticket item. of progression into the fourth round. We feel we are making real progress as a club, with the growth coming through evolution rather than revolution. And that is the kind of change which is sustainable. We were all frustrated by the nature of last weekend’s loss at Oxford, conceding in the sixth minute of stoppage time, but it is encouraging that supporters who were there have been positive about the level of performance from the lads. In the build-up to Christmas we have been putting out offers on a daily basis via clubdoncasterchristmas.co.uk - keep checking the website until Christmas Day itself to see what bargains you can pick up, possibly even a last-minute present!

I would like to pay tribute to my staff for collecting a record amount of money to buy the presents. We also had a generous donation from out kit partners FBT meaning we were able to hand out more than 100 gifts. Our next home game is on Boxing Day, so I would like to wish every Rovers fan a very merry Christmas and look forward to seeing you all at our home games over the festive period.

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RODNEY KONGOLO Rodney Kongolo is set for his first taste of the busy Christmas schedule that comes part and parcel of playing in the EFL. Rovers face four games in less than 10 days over the festive period, with Kongolo preparing himself for the aches and pains that come with the territory of being a professional footballer.

so we know we’ll be in a good position. “I’ve enjoyed my loan spell, I’ve played a lot of games so that’s been the most pleasing thing for me and that’s why I know I can handle playing lots of games in a short space of time.” The Dutch midfielder is planning on making the most of some quality time with his family, with visits few and far between during his stay in South Yorkshire.

“The busy Christmas period is something that is new to me, I haven’t had to deal “I will spend some time with it before so it will “The busy Christmas with my family over be a big test but one period is something that Christmas as they are that I’m looking forward is new to me, It will be a over in England now, it’s to,” he says. big test but one that I’m quite a normal day for looking forward to” us as there aren’t many “When you play so many different Dutch traditions,” games in a short space says Kongolo. of time it’s about getting the recovery right and resting well after “We have to be disciplined in what games, you have to look after yourself at we eat and drink, but that is what being times like that. a footballer is all about: you have to make those sacrifices to get to where “We have a lot of good players capable of you want to be. It’s nice to spend time coming into the team around that period,

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS away from football and be around your family at Christmas time, we can relax inbetween games but then we’ll be ready once they come around. “I don’t get to see them too often so it will be nice for me to see my family, they come to games but it will be good to spend a full day with them.” At such a family orientated time of year, Kongolo says the family feel around Cantley Park helped him to settle in quickly in unfamiliar surroundings. “I’d like to finish the season off here as I’ve had a really good few months with the club and have got to know a lot of really good people,” he says. “The place is really welcoming and the fans are with us all the time, it’s a close knit club and like a family which is what makes it so enjoyable. “The manager has been good for me and talks to me a lot about areas in my game that I can improve, I’m learning a lot from his style.” Into the last few games of his initial sixmonth-loan from Manchester City, the 19-year-old is keen to finish what he has started at the Keepmoat Stadium and remain there until the end of the season. He believes settling into the group so quickly is one of the main reasons for him wanting to stay, as well as striking up a friendship with fellow summer recruit Issam Ben Khemis.

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“Myself and Issam get on really well, we came here at the same time so that made it easier to get along, we speak the same language so we’re helping each other,” he says. “My English is slightly better than his so I’ve been helping him to understand things both on and off the pitch, he is improving every day. “The pace of the game was really tough to get used to at first, the players that have been in this league for a long time make it look so easy.” The midfielder got a regular run in the Rovers side after performing well in the Carabao Cup third round tie against Arsenal, and has performed in different roles throughout the campaign. “It’s important to be able to play in different positions and have the ability to adapt, the manager likes players to be flexible in where they can play,” he says. “I’ve been getting in good positions in the past few weeks but haven’t managed to get my first league goal just yet, it’s frustrating but as long as I’m helping the team that’s all that counts. “I think I improved a lot after the Arsenal game, it was a good experience for me playing against such a good team and from that point I’ve played well. “In the first few games I was taking tackles that I wasn’t used to before, but

the more you play you learn how to deal with it. “It gave me confidence that I could cut it in league football and I took that into the following games, it made me want to keep going and keep producing good performances.”

To continue the interview with the midfielder we asked him a few short fire questions about more quirky topics

Being on loan from Manchester City, Kongolo has one eye on the Premier League title race, and has been impressed with the way his parent club have performed so far this season. Two managers who are so passionate to win games of football is something which the Dutchman has noticed as a key similarity between Pep Guardiola and Darren Ferguson.

“They’re doing really well and keep on winning, they’re getting late goals and keep grinding teams down,” he adds. “Guardiola is good to work under, he doesn’t say a lot to individuals but he is a passionate coach and knows how he wants the team to play. “I would say the main thing in common between him and Darren Ferguson is that they both have so much passion for football and want to win every game they’re involved in. “We’re always in touch with Manchester City and they’re regularly checking how I’m getting on, the analyst sends me my clips and suggests areas to improve.”

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39,160 Rovers club captain Andy Butler was humbled after joining a number of his team-mates on Club Doncaster’s annual visit to the Children’s Ward at Doncaster Royal Infirmary. Butler joined John Marquis, Matty Blair, Tommy Rowe and a number of Doncaster Rugby League players in handing out gifts purchased thanks to donations of Club Doncaster staff based at the Keepmoat Stadium. Club Doncaster kit suppliers FBT also donated a number of presents. Butler said: “It was great but also humbling to be able to spend time on the Children’s Ward. We had the opportunity to meet some amazing children and young people, their families and the staff, and it is humbling to see how something that in so many ways is so simple, has such a big impact in putting smiles on faces. So a huge thank you to Jane and the team for the fantastic

work they do, for showing us around on the day and making the visit possible.” Jane Morgan, assistant headteacher at the Trust’s Hospital School, guided the players around the Ward.

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She said: “On behalf of the Trust I’d like to say a huge thank you to Doncaster Rovers and Doncaster Rugby League for their generosity and taking time out of their busy schedule to visit the Hospital School and Children’s Wards at Doncaster Royal Infirmary. “It’s such a lovely thing to do, especially when children are in hospital over the Christmas period, they miss out on all the parties and other festivities either at school or at home. Having the players come in is such a special experience – providing them with a much needed boost when they are poorly at Christmas.”

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IN TRIBUTE After leaving Rovers, Ron joined Southern Former Rovers player Ronald “Ron” Walker passed away in his native Sheffield League side Bath City, and he was a regular for the next six seasons. on October 29 2017, aged 85. Born on February 4 1932, Ron joined Rovers in May 1950 having previously been on amateur forms with Sunderland.

He played in the City side that drew 1−1 with Bolton Wanderers in the third round of the FA Cup in January 1964.

He made his debut in the Division Two game at Lincoln City on August 30 1952 and scored his first goal in his next match at Huddersfield on September 9 in a 3−1 defeat.

He left the club at the end of the 1967-68 season. He remained in Bath, working at Stothert and Pitts engineering works, and continued to play local football for some years, although recently he returned to the Sheffield area.

Ron did not become a regular in the first team until the 1956-57 season when he played 28 League games, scoring nine goals. He usually played on the left wing or at inside left. In 1957-58 he played in every League game, again scoring nine goals but this time finishing top scorer as Rovers were relegated to the newly-formed League Division Three.

John Coyle A summary of his Rovers career is below:

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He continued to be a regular until the 1960-61 season and he left the club at the end of that term.

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HEAD TO HEAD James Coppinger celebrates drawing Rovers level against the Latics in January 2015

COMPLETE RESULT TABLE COMPETITON FOOTBALL LEAGUE

FA CUP

LEAGUE CUP

EFL Trophy GRAND TOTAL

H 18 8 9 1 23 14 A 18 7 6 5 23 25 N 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 36 15 15 6 46 39 H 1 0 0 1 1 2 A 5 2 1 2 7 8 N 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 6 2 1 3 8 9 H 0 0 0 0 0 0 A 0 0 0 0 0 0 N 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 H 1 1 0 0 3 0 A 0 0 0 0 0 0 N 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total 1 1 0 0 3 0

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Haitian international goalkeeper Placide signed a two-year deal with the Latics in August.

Everton youth product Gerrard has also won international caps with the Republic of Ireland at under-18 level.

Placide began with Le Havre, in the same youth academy as Mathieu Baudry, and made the move up to the first team in 2008, making 97 appearances in Ligue 2 for the side. He then made a step up in 2013, spending three years with Stade de Reims, before a season with Guingamp. He then arrived at Boundary Park this summer, and has gone on to establish himself as Richie Wellens’ first choice keeper.

JOHNY PLACIDE

ANTHONY GERRARD

Gerrard made his move into professional football with Walsall, spending four years in the west Midlands, helping them to win promotion from League Two in 2007. He then moved to South Wales to join up with Cardiff City, and was a part of the Bluebirds’ side that made it to the 2012 League Cup final, where City lost out to a Liverpool side, captained by Anthony’s cousin, Steven. Spells at Huddersfield Town and Shrewsbury Town followed, before signing for the Latics in 2016 and earning a new two-and-a-half-year deal in January 2017.

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Green is a man who needs no introduction to Rovers fans, having been a pivotal figure in three promotions, as well as a Johnstone’s Paint Trophy success, during his five years with the club.

On-loan from Preston North End, Doyle is in stunning form this season, leading the goal scoring charts at Boundary Park.

He made almost 300 appearances in the red and white hoops, scoring 34 goals, one of which coming in the 2003 Conference play-off final at Stoke. He also played key roles in the Division Three championship side the following season, and the League One play-off winning side of 2008, and was in the starting XI for the JPT win at Cardiff. Green departed for Derby County after the play-off final, during which time he appeared at Euro 2012 for Ireland. Green moved to Leeds United in 2012, before signing for Rotherham United in 2014, spending two years with the Millers before joining the Latics.

Doyle began his professional career in his native Ireland, with spells at Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers, but it was with Sligo Rovers where he was most prolific, scoring 38 goals in his three years with the club.

PAUL GREEN

EOIN DOYLE

A move to Hibernian followed, before a move south of the border to Chesterfield in 2013, where he fired the Spireites to promotion to League One in his first season. His form saw him make a step up to the Championship, first with Cardiff then Preston.

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Richie WELLENS

Started his career at Barnsley before making a switch to hometown club Rovers in 1985. He made 106 appearances in three seasons before moving to Oldham Athletic, for whom he featured 69 times. The peak of his career came at the Latics, where he played at Wembley in the 1990 Littlewoods Cup final. He moved into Scottish football in 1990, joining Dunfermline before moving on to St Johnstone a couple of years later.

A popular figure at both Rovers and Oldham, but one who will doing all he can to engineer victory for the visitors today having taken his first steps into management with them in October. A product of the famed Manchester United Academy, he earned his Football League stripes with more than 200 appearances for Blackpool between 2000 and 2005, helping them win the Third Division play-offs in 2001 and lift the LDV Vans Trophy the following season. He continued to shine at League One level after his 2005 move to Oldham, before his switch to Rovers which saw a memorable promotion in his first season. He moved to Leicester in the summer of 2009, returning to the Keepmoat Stadium in the summer of 2013 after leaving the Foxes. He made a handful of appearances on loan back at the Latics, before seeing out his playing career at Shrewsbury, Salford City and Macclesfield.

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Spent his youth career at Manchester City, and made his first and only appearance for the club when he replaced Pablo Zabaleta at Bolton on the final day of the 2010/11 Premier League season. A series of loans followed to gain firstteam experience, including Rovers and today’s visitors Oldham. The Latics were his second move away from the Etihad Stadium, after six outings for Ipswich Town which included a first senior start in a 3-2 loss to Rovers. Paul Dickov took him to Oldham where he was a first-team regular, including scoring the winning goal in a famous 3-2 victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup. He joined Rovers on loan in August 2013, though his loan was cut short by injury at Christmas he then made a permanent switch to the Keepmoat Stadium that summer - spending the full campaign at Rovers. He has since played for Barnsley, Wigan and Bolton.

Paul GREEN

move to the Latics came after spending time training back with Rovers before last season, including featuring in the preseason friendly at Rossington Main. Green made his international debut for the Republic of Ireland in 2010, earning 22 caps – he was eligible via his mother, having been born in Pontefract.

STRIKER Curtis MAIN The forward began his professional career at Darlington, having been released by boyhood club Sunderland. He made his debut for the Quakers, then in League Two, at 15 years and 318 days which made him the youngest player to appear for the club. He moved to Middlesbrough, and three years later moved on to Rovers in 2014 as part of the deal which took James Husband to the Riverside Stadium. He was loaned to the Latics in February 2016, helping the club stay up before moving to Portsmouth that summer.

One of Rovers’ most successful players in recent history. He helped Rovers achieve three promotions in five years at the the club, in a spell which also included lifting the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy. He then went onto play for Leeds, Ipswich, Rotherham and Oldham Athletic. His

MY WEEK: YOUTH TEAM PLAYER Rovers’ youth team took on Club Doncaster Foundation’s NCS course. This is the diary of their week building up to their game v Burton Albion

FRIDAY The next activity on our NCS journey wasn’t until 2.00pm, so on Friday morning we followed our normal routine and got to the training ground early ready to put some graft in. After training, we were back at the Keepmoat Stadium ready to be greeted by athletes from the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust. We spent the afternoon with them as part of our NCS programme and the workshops were so good. They gave us problemsolving tasks and we had to work together to figure them out. In between workshops, they also told their story of how they became a professional athlete in their respective sport and how they overcame problems throughout their career, such as injury. Their stories were so inspirational and really gave us great advice that we can apply to our own careers in football. It’s also so great to know how many opportunities are out there if you work hard.

MONDAY This week was a little different to our normal week as we were lucky enough to be heading to the Peak District on the National Citizen Service programme, hosted by Club Doncaster Foundation. We got to the Keepmoat Stadium at lunchtime, ready to depart on our journey to Ravenstor in the Peaks. We got there in good time and straight away had loads of team building activities out on the site to do before dinner. The rest of the night was spent playing Fifa and pool. TUESDAY We woke up at around 8am and had breakfast in the hostel before meeting our instructor for the day. By 9.30am, we were on route for a nine-mile mountain hike. At first we were a little apprehensive with the thought of it but the views were amazing and it was really good to challenge ourselves. At stop offs during the hike we had the chance to abseil off a bridge and rock climb, which were amazing experiences and a few of us even conquered our fear of heights, so it felt great to complete the activities. After the hike, we headed back to the hostel to get a shower and chill out before dinner. We watched the Manchester United game and had team bonding games into the evening. WEDNESDAY Our activity was based in Matlock, which was a fair drive from the hostel, so we had an earlier start but once we got there it was so worth it. We went caving in the

morning and spent two hours exploring the most extraordinary caves. A lot of us had never caved before, so it was a great experience and a real thrill as we negotiated through tight spaces and pools of water. After lunch, we then went canoeing in the afternoon. About half way round the lake, we decided to play a game, which resulted in us all falling in the water! We were in stitches laughing but it was freezing so we were grateful

when we got back to the hostel to a warm fire and dinner ready. . THURSDAY This was our last day on the away residential, so after breakfast and a few team-building activities we set off back to Doncaster so that we wouldn’t hit traffic. On the way back we were all discussing what to expect in the next two phases of the programme.

SATURDAY We had officially completed week one of our NCS journey by the end of play on Friday, so on Saturday we were back to the normal routine and had a job to do at St George’s Park against Burton. We comfortably won the game after scoring three goals in five second-half minutes, and Kane Bingley even bagged a bicycle kick. The week away really helped our team strengthen relationships and we think that showed on the pitch: we’re now five games undefeated so hopefully we can continue to build this strong form. Next week we’ll be doing the next phase of NCS: we can’t wait.

Words from the Academy manager

KIERAN SCARFF

YOUTH TEAM FIXTURES YOUTH ALLIANCE Sat Aug 5 Grimsby Town Sat Aug 12 Bradford City Sat Aug 26 Bury (YL Cup)

L 0-3 L1-2 L 0-4

Sat Sep 2 Sat Sep 9 Fri Sep 15 Sat Sep 23 Sat Sep 30

Scunthorpe Mansfield Town Scunthorpe Oldham Athletic Chesterfield

L1-2 D 0-0 D3-3 L 0-2 L 1-2

Sat Oct 7 Sat Oct 14 Sat Oct 28 Sat Nov 4 Sat Nov 11 Sat Nov 18

Port Vale Hartlepool Notts County

D 1-1 W 2-1 L 1-4

Hartlepool Rotherham Lincoln City

W 2-1 D 2-2 W 1-0

Sat Dec 2 Sat Dec 16

Burton Albion York City

W 3-1

Sat Jan 6 Sat Jan 20 Sat Jan 27

Mansfield Town Scunthorpe United Chesterfield

Sat Feb 10 Sat Feb 24

Oldham Athletic Notts County

Sat Mar 3 Sat Mar 17 Sat Mar 24

Hartlepool United Lincoln City Rotherham United

Sat Apr 7 Sat Apr 14 Sat Apr 21 Sat Apr 28

York City Burton Albion Grimsby Town Bradford City

FA YOUTH CUP Tues Oct 26 Tues Nov 14

Walsall Blackpool

W 4-3 L 0-2

CENTRAL LEAGUE Tues Sept 5 Bradford City L 1-2 Tues Sept 19 Rotherham L 0-4 Tues Oct 10 Walsall (CL Cup) W 4-0 Wed Oct 18 Port Vale L 0-2 Tues Nov 7 Hartlepool W 4-0 Tues Dec 19 Port Vale (CL Cup) 1pm Tues Jan 9 Morecambe 1pm Tues Jan 16 Bradford City 2pm Tues Jan 23 Port Vale 1pm Tues Jan 30 Mansfield Town 1pm Tues Feb 6 Rotherham 2pm Tues Feb 27 York City 1pm Tues Mar 13 Walsall 2pm Tues Mar 20 Grimsby Town 2pm Tues Mar 27 Walsall 1pm Tues April 10 Morecambe 1pm Bold denotes home fixture All Youth Alliance fixtures are 11am kick-off unless stated

As we get close to the festive period all our Academy staff have been busy preparing and delivering mid-season progress reviews for all our academy players, from the Under 9s up to the Under 18s. These reviews cover development in the technical, tactical, psychological and social areas of the game. This rounded view of their development is very important to us and it is vital we spend the time to reflect upon this. In addition, our head of education, Tony Morton, ensures we have an up to date picture of their academic progress which offers us opportunities to support in this area. The families of our young players show outstanding commitment to the development of the youngsters and by involving them in discussions regarding the progress being made and where improvement is required the player then

gets a level of consistency in the support being given that is so important. I would like to take the opportunity of wishing all our Academy staff and their families a very happy Christmas. They dedicate themselves to the development of our young players and deserve so much credit for the work they put in. The same applies to all our young players and their families – I hope they enjoy a welldeserved break. The staff across the football club and Club Doncaster, as always, provide so much support and I hope they all have a great Christmas. Finally, I would like to wish all the supporters a very happy Christmas. Thank you for your continued support, it is very much appreciated by everyone.

Paul Stancliffe felt his side looked bright throughout the 3-1 win at Burton Albion. Rovers turned on the style in the second period with Cody Prior, Jordan Tucker and Kane Bingley scoring in a five-minute burst which blew the young Brewers away. Stancliffe said: “I’m very pleased with the result. The link-up play with the strikers, the clever passing was really good, we also looked bright and switched on. The final ball in the final third is what did let them down in the first-half. The composure did disappear: they knew what they wanted to do but they got a little bit giddy. In the second half we set off on the right foot and they got the three deserved goals.” Stancliffe was particularly pleased to see goals scored by players whose primary roles are defensive. He added: “It’s pleasing that we got goals from all over the pitch. It’s something we do look at it’s something that we try and do in training, certainly with the wing-backs as we did here. We had one or two set-plays too that on another day we might have had a reward out of.”

TEN YEARS AGO: DONCASTER ROVERS IN SEASON 2007-08. Part 11 loan for the rest of the season, and he was included in the squad for Saturday’s game, a match long anticipated by Rovers fans since the fixtures were published. Rovers travelled to Elland Road for their first League meeting with Leeds United since 1955.

Having won their previous three games, Rovers travelled to Walsall on New Year’s Day 2008 in good spirits. Manager Sean O’Driscoll made one change, James Hayter replacing Mark McCammon who dropped to the bench. Walsall were on an unbeaten run of 14 games so promised to be tricky opponents and so it proved in a tight first half. J. J. Price had a goal ruled out for offside after 21 minutes and then Walsall’s Sonko missed a good chance to put the home side ahead.

Rovers were unchanged with Mills gaining a seat on the bench. In front of a crowd of 31,402 it was Rovers who dominated the early exchanges, playing some neat passing football and frustrating their opponents.

Rovers took the lead on the stroke of half time when Stephen Roberts fed Hayter.

It came as no surprise when Rovers took the lead after 21 minutes.

His shot was blocked by goalkeeper Ince but the ball fell to Price who scored. The second half produced few chances but Walsall levelled after 75 minutes when Fox’s corner was headed in by Dann. plagued by injury since joining Rovers Lewis Guy went close to snatching a permanently, left the club and signed for winner for Rovers in the closing staged, but overall a 1-1 draw was a fair reflection Scunthorpe United. of the game. On Saturday 12th January 2008 Rovers welcomed second-placed Carlisle After a busy festive period, Rovers could enjoy a little downtime as their match the United to the Keepmoat Stadium. Rovers showed one change from Walsall, with following Saturday was postponed due McCammon coming in for Hayter. to Bristol Rovers’ involvement in the FA Cup. The following week they travelled to Rovers dominated possession although Manchester City for a practice match chances were at a premium and when and among their opponents was fit-again Richie Wellens did find the net his effort Matt Mills. was disallowed for a foul by McCammon. On 58 minutes James Coppinger forced a In other news, Kevin Horlock, the good save from Westwood but the game experienced midfielder who had been

They won a free kick on the edge of the box for a foul on Wellens and Brian Stock (pictured celebrating the strike) fired the ball through a gap in the wall, provided by a ducking Price, and beyond the reach of Ankergren. Leeds gradually got into the contest and Sullivan, relishing the challenge of facing his former club, saved well from Beckford and Sweeney. Despite this, Rovers had little problem maintaining their lead and could have gone further ahead when Wellens forced a smart save from Ankergren.

appeared to be heading for stalemate until manger O’Driscoll made changes with 10 minutes left, sending on Guy and Hayter for McCammon and Coppinger. The changes gave Rovers fresh impetus and on 84 minutes Price won a free kick. Gareth Roberts played it into the box and following a goalmouth scramble, Hayter forced the ball home. Carlisle now strove for an equaliser but Garner’s fierce shot from distance was saved by Neil Sullivan and Rovers claimed an important win. During the following week Matt Mills returned on from Manchester City, on

Rovers ran out 1-0 winners, a victory more comfortable then the score suggested in what O’Driscoll called “a complete performance”. Rovers were now up to fourth in League One. John Coyle

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Welcome to our game against Oldham Athletic and thank you all for coming today – I am excited as there are only nine sleeps left to Christmas! I have asked Santa for some new football boots. I am looking forward to seeing you all after the game for our Christmas party in the Belle Vue Bar. Did you all buy your Donny Kicks magazine which came out at our last game? It is brilliant and well done to Elliot on editing it for us! Email reception@clubdoncaster.co.uk if you want to edit a future edition!

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Platinum Partners Today sees a familiar face return to the Keepmoat Stadium. Richie Wellens has recently took over at Oldham Athletic and has enjoyed some success in his new role as manager. The Latics are sitting one place below Rovers in Sky Bet League One, and we know today will be a tough game. Make some noise for the boys today and we will see you upstairs afterwards to hopefully celebrate another win.

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LOTTERY RESULTS – 51 All Rovers Alliance members are automatically entered into the weekly lottery, this week the following members have won prizes through their Rovers Alliance numbers. Rovers Alliance Lottery winners 9255 Paul Bytheway 9537 K Eldred 9635 Kenneth Ashby 9027 Pamela Jones

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Donny Dog has paid a visit to Lakeside Village to find out if he’s been naughty or nice this year – he placed gis paw on the special elf scanner at the centre and jumped for joy when he found out he was on Santa’s nice list. With Christmas just around the corner Lakeside Village has lots of fun for families to take part in, including a free to visit grotto, which is open at weekends - Saturday from 11am until 4pm and Sunday from 11am until 3pm. John Magee, centre manager for Lakeside Village said: “We are looking forward to welcoming Doncaster Rovers fans and their families to Lakeside Village this Christmas. “We’ve got a free to play crazy golf, our special Elf scanner, Father Christmas in his grotto and there will be lots of festive fun and fundraising for Bluebell Wood

Children’s Hospice, our chosen charity for the year. “Visitors can enjoy our free parking, while shopping at the centre, and make the most of great discounts in all of our stores. “Extended late night shopping is in place with the centre staying open until 8pm on Monday 18 December to Thursday 21 December and 6pm on Friday 22 and Saturday 23. “The centre will be closed for Christmas on December 25 and will reopen at 10am on December 26. “We’d like to take this opportunity to wish Doncaster Rovers, Doncaster Dons and all of their fans a very Merry Christmas” For further information visit www. lakeside-village.co.uk.

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Supporters at the FA Cup second round game against Scunthorpe United may have noticed a different voice when the Rovers teams were announced over the public address system before the game. Fan Daniel Carter, a student at Doncaster College, dreams of being a stadium announcer. Daniel, who has autism, has been volunteering at Frickley Athletic making a great impression filming their matches and producing highlights - but, as a Rovers fan, dreams of one day joining the communications team at the Keepmoat Stadium.

pitch beore the match to read out the Rovers line-up. It was a pleasure hosting Daniel and his father during the game, and hopefully he can go on to turn his passion into a career. In a previous programme I used this column to detail iFollow Rovers showing live coverage of the Checkatrade Trophy game at Rochdale for UK customers. The day before the game we were informed us that this was not possible.

So we invited him down to see how a matchday works behind the scenes. He got to see how matches are filmed from the gantry and how we then produce highlights instantly for the big screen.

This was really frustrating for us, and although we did put a statement from the EFL apologising on our website, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to reiterate our frustration at the late notice we were given by the EFL.

The highlight for Daniel was joining our matchday announcer Jonathan on the

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SUPPORTERS Official Supporters Club A good afternoon and a warm welcome to the fans, players and management of Oldham Athletic for today’s League One encounter. A special welcome to former Rovers midfielder Richie Wellens who has done a great job since taking over as manager of the Latics, with former Rovers player Paul Green also in the ranks it will add a bit of spice to the game. The next away game is at Bristol Rovers on Saturday, the bus times are in the programme. The Retford Branch coach will be leaving earlier to this game, so that we can stop in Wheatsheaf Pub Cirencester, sponsors of James Coppinger, for lunch before moving on to Bristol, the times for that coach are Retford 6.45am, Harworth 6.55am, Infirmary 7.15am and Keepmoat 7.30am, please book early if intending to travel. We are looking at running a bus leaving at the normal advertised time as well. If you live in the Retford, Harworth, Rossington area, why not use the Supporters Club home bus which runs every home match at a very competitive price, If you live on Bawtry Road, you can also use this service at £1 return, direct to the Keepmoat Stadium and back. There is no need to book, just turn up but please let us know if would like picking up on Bawtry Road via 07961727769. Our North branch also run coaches to most away games from Carcroft, Adwick, and points along the A19, it makes it much easier to travel if you live that - call

07780316923 for more information. We also run coaches for certain games from the Sprotborough area, and travel club have pick ups in the Hatfield area. The Retford Branch drew their Christmas raffle December 11 2017. Winners will have been posted online, on the Rovers official website and in the local media, and Paul will get in contact with the winners. We would like to thank the club for donating a Season Membership for next season. Thanks to everyone who donated and bought tickets, and to those who have sold tickets, especially Dave Haith. The Supporters Club weekend away will be for the trip to Oldham running from April 27-29, we looking at stopping at the Prince of Wales Hotel in Southport from Friday till Sunday, cost will be about £125 per person, bed, breakfast and evening meal, this year there will be a £20 per night for single occupancy. The Branch Dinner dance this season will be Friday May 11 2018 at the Mount Pleasant Hotel. You can join the Supporters Club on the away coaches or at the Supporters Club shop which is situated in the Club Doncaster Academy before home matches, you can also book on the coaches or call Paul on 07961727769, or you can download a form at doncasterrovers-supportersclub. com.

The first DRFC4Foodbanks collection held at a Rovers home match saw plenty of donations.

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Fan also donated almost £50 in cash in addition to the bags of food for those in need. Rovers fan Martin O’Hara, one of

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Supporters of Rovers and Scunthorpe United attending Sunday’s FA Cup second round tie at the Keepmoat Stadium brought in food items totally more than 50kg which will help those in the local area who are struggling to keep food on their tables.

the event’s organisers, said: “It was great to see so many people from both sets of fans donating and raising money for such a good cause. “All the money and food that was collected before the game will be used to help those less fortunate at such a family orientated time of year.” The food collection point was positioned outside the Rovers Square, between Belle Vue Bar and the Club Doncaster Shop where it will be in the two hours up to kick-off on Rovers matchdays.

Travelling by train: Filton Abbey Wood is a mile and a half away, with Bristol Parkway two miles away and accessible by public bus services 73, 73A and 73B.

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Travelling by train: The nearest station is Peterborough Stadium, which is located a mile from the ground. It is reachable via the public bus service which departs a short walk from the DRI

Travelling by car: From the A1, take the exit for the A47, taking the first exit at the roundabout, joining onto the A1260, before taking the third exit at the next roundabout. Follow Morley Road, before taking the first exit at the roundabout onto Celta Road. Turn left onto A15 London Road and the ground is on the right. There is a pay and display car park off London Road (turn right at the traffic lights after crossing the bridge over the River Nene, from the city centre and it is immediately on the right), plus limited street parking on side streets further up Oundle Road MILL/C

Travelling by car: Follow the M1, M42 and M5, taking the exit at Junction 16 for the A38. At the first roundabout, take the first exit on to A38 Gloucester Road, and then take the second exit at the next roundabout, carrying on the A38. Take a left onto Muller Road, before turning right onto Filton Avenue. From there, take a left and then a right and the ground is on the right. The club car park is limited to permit holders, but there is plenty of street parking available. If you arrive early enough Muller Road and Gloucester Road are closest, if these areas are busy head down Kellaway Avenue (past the Wellington pub) for more street parking. ROSS

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Club Doncaster Foundation’s Health and Wellbeing team were part of a Doncaster road safety event with the Fire Service, Police and South Yorkshire Transport. Utilising the range of cycles from the bike library, the CDF team delivered a cycle safety workshop to students from Coppice School Hatfield, a school specially run for students with severe learning difficulties and autism. Going above and beyond, staff from Club Doncaster Foundation also donated nine bikes to the school, to increase the student’s confidence and allow them to make short journeys. Health and Wellbeing co-ordinator Scott Copeland said: “It was a great success, the students really enjoyed the afternoon and learnt a range of new skills. “I’m looking forward to updates from the school about how the students use the donated bikes, hopefully it can make a real difference to their overall health and confidence. I would like to thank members of

the public who have donated to the bike library and supported this worthy cause. I would also like to thank our bike mechanic, Mark, who has serviced all the bikes and made sure they are safe for the students. Support like this is hugely appreciated.” Funded by Yorkshire Bank, bike libraries across Yorkshire allow anyone to borrow a bike and encourage physical activity free of charge. Head of Foundation John Davis added: “It’s great to have funding through DMBC to enable us to deliver and support such fantastic cycle sessions across the borough.” If you are interested in borrowing a bike, all you need is photo ID and a £10 deposit, which will be refunded when you return the bike. You can find out more information about borrowing a bike, or donating one by contacting our team on 01302 764663 / scott.copeland@ clubdoncasterfoundation.co.uk.

Doncaster Rovers’ youth team embarked on their NCS adventure recently, exploring the depths of the Peak District. Challenging themselves on exhilarating outdoor activities, the group tackled adrenaline-fuelled adventures like canoeing, rock climbing and abseiling. The group became the final wave to depart for Autumn 2017 and this week are back in Doncaster for phases two and three of the programme. NCS programme manager Jan Budtz said: “NCS is a great opportunity for the youth lads, they will learn skills that will help them both on and off the field. “The programme is full of team bonding exercises, and that will only make their bond stronger. Hopefully it can contribute

to how well they can work together in their careers.” The next phases of the programme allow the players to gain new skills, work as a team and inspire the community with a planned social action project. Academy head Kieran Scarff added: “They have had a really great experience so far; I can’t speak highly enough of the NCS team, they’ve been great, Jan and all the staff have been excellent from day one and I can’t wait to see how the next phases pan out. “Their next phase will be working in the community and that is a massive part of being a footballer and their career. Having the opportunity to develop those skills in those areas is huge; it’s a real benefit to develop them as players and as people.”

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CLUB DONCASTER It is that time of the season in the football calendar when fixtures come thick and fast alongside the festive cheer. Despite a wonderful time of year for football fans across the EFL, the safety of supporters remains the number one priority. While not wanting to dampen festive feelgood factor, supporters should be reminded that the threat level for the whole of the UK from terrorism remains at devere, meaning an attack is highly likely, and sadly we have seen from previous examples that crowded places such as football stadiums could potentially be a target. As always, Rovers are continuing to work with the police and the relevant authorities to ensure appropriate security arrangements are in place to protect supporters. The club therefore encourage fans to enjoy all attended fixtures, but please remain alert and if you see

DONCASTER ROVERS BELLES anything that gives you cause for concern, tell a steward or member of staff. In an emergency always call 999. Why not arrive in plenty of time and soak up all of the atmosphere on offer, whether that is in the Belle Vue Bar or Donny’s Kennel. At times, a search regime may be in place, so please be mindful that bags and stuffed coat pockets can cause delays. Where appropriate, minimise what you carry into the stadium. In the event of a major incident inside the stadium, it is vital you listen to all club announcements and follow safety instructions. In the event of a terrorist incident outside of the stadium, the police advice is to ‘Run, Hide, Tell’. It is important to follow this advice and move quickly away from the stadium and to allow access for emergency services. Do not wait around to film anything on your mobile.

Following the Football Association’s proposed re-structuring of the women’s leagues, the Belles have put in their application for a place in the new league. The Belles’ current league position suggests that on footballing grounds they would deserve a place in Tier 1, but the financial criteria set for entry into Tier 1 are simply beyond the club’s means so we have applied for a Tier 2 Licence. The Belles chair, Faye Lygo, commented that the process was rigorous, with emphasis on financial sustainability and development of players.

“We our proud of our coaching set up and our Development and RTC teams, which are producing some excellent talent.

“Our first team are having a strong season in WSL2 and are currently topping the table with an unbeaten run We have taken into account of League games, and off the pitch that teams who have there is lots going operated beyond their on too.

means have recently gone into liquidation or will not be seeking a license in the top leagues. We think our approach ensures the long term future of the Belles

She said: “We have taken into account that teams who have operated beyond their means have recently gone into liquidation or announced that they will not be seeking a license in the top leagues. We think our approach ensures the long term future of the Belles and we hope one day that performance on the field will trump money in the bank. “The FA are currently consulting with the clubs as to the re-naming of the leagues. There is discussion on whether to follow men’s football or strike out with something new. Our philosophy at the Belles remains the same, with our

family ethos and a strong emphasis on development of women in football.

“We are working with our new sponsor UCFB, and we are already planning a big year to celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2019.”

The Belles showed they can compete with the best on the field by pushing big-spending Manchester City all the way in a 3-2 Continental Tyres Cup defeat at the Keepmoat Stadium. Goals from Jess Sigsworth and Christie Murray meant the Belles gave double winners City a fantastic run for their money. Then the Belles strengthened their position at the top of WSL 2 with a 3-2 win over Sheffield FC last Sunday.

1st Sub

2nd Sub

3rd Sub

FIXTURES / RESULTS Date

Opp

K/O

Comp

Score Att

Away

Pos

AUGUST Sat 05 Tue 08 Sat 12 Sat 19 Tue 22 Sat 26 Tues 29

Gillingham Bradford City Blackburn Rovers Blackpool Hull City AFC Wimbledon Grimsby Town

3.00PM 7.45PM 3.00PM 3.00PM 7:45PM 3.00PM 7.45PM

EFL1 EFLC EFL1 EFL1 EFLC EFL1 CT

0-0 D 2-3 W 1-3 W 3-3 D 2-0 W 2-0 L 1-1 D

7,512 3,175 12,223 7,558 7,139 4,144 862

568 388

13 6 8 12 -

Lawlor Lawlor Lawlor Lawlor Marosi Lawlor Marosi

Mason Mason Mason Mason Alcock Mason Alcock

Andrew Andrew Andrew Andrew Andrew Andrew Garratt

Wright Wright Wright Wright Wright Wright Wright

Butler Garratt Butler Butler Blair Butler Butler

Blair Garratt Blair Blair Ben Khemis Blair Ben Khemis

Whiteman Whiteman1 Whiteman Whiteman Whiteman Whiteman Middleton

Coppinger Kongolo1 Coppinger1 Coppinger Kongolo Coppinger Kongolo

Rowe Rowe Rowe Rowe Rowe1 Rowe Beestin

Mandeville May1 Mandeville Mandeville May1 May Mandeville

Marquis Marquis Marquis1 Marquis1 Marquis Marquis Williams1

Marosi Marosi Marosi Marosi Lawlor Marosi Ogley

Alcock Alcock Alcock Alcock Butler Alcock Mason

Garratt Fielding Garratt Garratt Garratt Garratt Prior

Kongolo Prior Ben Khemis Ben Khemis Mason Ben Khemis Townrow

Beestin Beestin Kongolo Kongolo Beestin Kongolo Fletcher

3.00PM 3.00PM 7.45PM 3.00PM 7.45PM 3.00PM 7:45PM 3:00PM

EFL1 EFL1 EFL1 EFL1 EFLC EFL1 EFL1 EFL1

0-0 D 1-0 L 2-1 L 0-1 L 0-1 L 3-0 W 1-2 L 2-0 L

8,877 5,843 2,371 9,227 44,064 8,510 7,194 20,430

1,898 4,836 241 295 899

8 16 16 19 17 18 19

Lawlor Lawlor Lawlor Lawlor Lawlor Lawlor Lawlor Marosi

Mason Garratt Mason Mason Mason Mason Mason Mason

Garratt Butler Garratt Butler Butler Butler Butler Butler

Wright Wright Wright Wright Wright Wright Wright Wright

Butler Toffolo Butler Blair Blair Blair Blair Toffolo

Blair Blair Ben Khemis Kongolo Houghton Houghton Houghton Houghton

Whiteman Whiteman Whiteman Whiteman Whiteman Whiteman Kongolo Whiteman

Coppinger Kongolo Coppinger Coppinger Coppinger Coppinger Coppinger Kongolo

Rowe Rowe Houghton Rowe Rowe Rowe Rowe1 Rowe

May Mandeville Williams Williams Kongolo May May May

Marquis Marquis Marquis1 Marquis May Marquis Marquis Marquis

Marosi Marosi Marosi Marosi Marosi Marosi Marosi Jones

Alcock Alcock Alcock Alcock Alcock Alcock Alcock Alcock

Toffolo Mason Toffolo Toffolo Toffolo Toffolo Toffolo Garratt

Ben Khemis Coppinger Blair Garratt Garratt Garratt Garratt Coppinger

Houghton Mandeville Houghton May Kongolo May Ben Khemis May Marquis Mandeville Kongolo Mandeville Whiteman Mandeville Ben Khemis Mandeville

Williams Williams Mandeville Mandeville Williams Williams Williams Williams

7.30PM 3.00PM 3.00PM 7.45PM 3.00PM 3.00PM 7:30PM

CT EFL1 EFL1 EFL1 EFL1 EFL1 CT

1-0 W 4-1 W 0-1 L 2-1 W 0-3 L 1-0 W 1-1 D

1,520 7,369 10,917 7,211 7,391 3,079 1,717

93 478 753 620 329 454 236

17 18 17 19 17 -

Marosi Lawlor Lawlor Lawlor Lawlor Lawlor Marosi

Mason Mason Mason Baudry Baudry Baudry Baudry

Alcock Butler Butler Butler Butler Butler Amos

Fielding Wright Wright Wright Wright Wright Alcock

Garratt Toffolo Toffolo Toffolo Toffolo Toffolo Garratt

Walker Houghton Houghton Houghton Houghton Alcock Mason

Toffolo Whiteman3 Whiteman Whiteman Whiteman Houghton James

Ben Khemis1 Coppinger Coppinger Blair Mason Kongolo Ben Khemis

Fletcher Rowe Rowe Rowe Rowe Coppinger Beestin

Williams May May Kongolo Mandeville Rowe Mandeville1

Mandeville Marquis1 Marquis Mandeville1 Marquis Marquis Williams

Jones Jones Marosi Marosi Marosi Marosi Jones

Townrow Alcock Alcock Alcock Alcock Mason Horton

James Blair Blair Mason Garratt Garratt Prior

Prior Garratt Garratt Garratt Kongolo Whiteman1 Fletcher

Morris Fletcher Kongolo Fletcher Beestin Beestin Morris

Ben Khemis Ben Khemis Ben Khemis Ben Khemis Ben Khemis Scattergood

Mandeville Mandeville Beestin Coppinger Williams

NOVEMBER Sat 4 Ebbsfleet United Sat 11 Rotherham United Sat 18 Fleetwood Town Tue 21 Wigan Athletic Sat 25 MK Dons Tue 28 Rochdale

3.00PM 12.30PM 3.00PM 7.45PM 3.00PM 7.30pm

FAC1 EFL1 EFL1 EFL1 EFL1 CT

6-2 W 2,069 1-1 D 12,428 0-0 D 3,181 0-3 L 7,106 2-1 W 7,743 1-1 D(L4-5) 786

325 3,829 454 356 268 103

16 17 18 16 -

Lawlor Lawlor Lawlor Lawlor Lawlor Marosi

Baudry Baudry Baudry Baudry Mason Baudry

Butler Butler Butler Butler Butler Alcock

Alcock Wright Wright Wright Wright Toffolo

Toffolo Toffolo Toffolo Toffolo Garratt Garratt

Blair Blair Blair Blair Whiteman Blair

Houghton1 Houghton Houghton Houghton Houghton Mason

Kongolo Kongolo Kongolo Kongolo Kongolo Ben Khemis

Rowe2 Rowe Rowe Rowe Rowe Whiteman

Coppinger2 Coppinger Coppinger Coppinger Coppinger Beestin

Marquis1 Marquis Marquis Marquis Marquis1 Mandeville1

Marosi Marosi Marosi Marosi Marosi Lawlor

Mason Alcock Mason Mason Baudry Butler

Garratt Garratt Garratt Garratt Toffolo Prior

Amos Whteman Whiteman Whiteman Blair1 James

Beestin Beestin Mandeville Beestin Beestin Morris

Ben Khemis Mandeville Ben Khemis Ben Khemis Ben Khemis Rowe

Williams Williams Williams Williams Mandeville Scattergood

DECEMBER Sun 03 Scunthorpe United Sat 09 Oxford United Sat 16 Oldham Athletic Sat 23 Bristol Rovers Tue 26 Northampton Town Fri 29 Rochdale

2.00PM 3.00PM 3.00PM 3.00PM 3.00PM 7.45pm

FAC2 EFL1 EFL1 EFL1 EFL1 EFL1

3-0 0-1

5,251 1,877 6,7111 462

Lawlor Lawlor

Mason Mason

Butler Butler

Wright Wright

Garratt Toffolo

Blair Houghton

Whiteman Whiteman

Beestin Beestin

Rowe2 Rowe

Coppinger Coppinger

Marquis Marquis

Marosi Marosi

Alcock Budry

Baudry Garratt

Toffolo Kongolo

Kongolo Ben Khemis Mandeville1 Mandeville May Longbottom

JANUARY Mon 01 Peterborough United Sat 06 Rochdale Sat 13 Plymouth Argyle Sat 20 Shrewsbury Town Tues 23 Scunthorpe United Sat 27 Bristol Rovers

3.00PM 3.00PM 3.00PM 3.00PM 7.45PM 3.00PM

EFL1 FAC3 EFL1 EFL1 EFL1 EFL1

FEBRUARY Sat 03 Portsmouth Sat 10 Charlton Athletic Tue 13 Walsall Sat 17 Fleetwood Town Sat 24 Rotherham United

3.00PM 3.00PM 7.45PM 3.00PM 3.00PM

EFL1 EFL1 EFL1 EFL1 EFL1

MARCH Sat 03 Sat 10 Sat 17 Sat 24 Fri 30

Bury Southend United Bradford City Blackburn Rovers Blackpool

3.00PM 3.00PM 3.00PM 3.00PM 3.00PM

EFL1 EFL1 EFL1 EFL1 EFL1

APRIL Mon 02 Sat 07 Sat 14 Sat 21 Sat 28

AFC Wimbledon Gillingham MK Dons Oxford United Oldham Athletic

3.00PM 3.00PM 3.00PM 3.00PM 3.00PM

EFL1 EFL1 EFL1 EFL1 EFL1

MAY Sat 05

Wigan Athletic

5.30PM

EFL1

SEPTEMBER Sat 02 Peterborough United Sat 09 Northampton Town Tue 12 Rochdale Sun 17 Scunthorpe United Wed 20 Arsenal Sat 23 Plymouth Argyle Tue 26 Shrewsbury Town Sat 30 Bradford City OCTOBER Tue 03 Sunderland U21 Sat 07 Southend United Sat 14 Charlton Athletic Tue 17 Portsmouth Sat 21 Walsall Sat 28 Bury Tue 31 Scunthorpe United

2 56

432 2,179 561 319 1,696 736

Longbottom Fletcher May1 May1 Mandeville Mandeville Scattergood

May Longbottom Williams Williams Williams Williams Longbottom

3 57

Appearances & Goals As of 9/12/2017

EFL FA Cup

Carabao Cup

Career totals 2017/18

Rovers total

App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Gls App Sub Gls

ALCOCK, Craig 1 2 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 7 4 0 59 10 0 ANDREW, Danny 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 6 0 0 46 0 0 AMOS, Danny 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 BAUDRY, Mathieu 6 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 8 1 0 37 7 5 BEESTIN, Alfie 1 3 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 5 5 0 10 8 1 BEN KHEMIS, Issam 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 6 1 1 6 1 1 BLAIR, Matty 13 4 1 2 0 0 2 0 0 18 4 1 66 4 4 BUTLER, Andy 21 0 1 2 0 0 2 0 0 26 1 1 156 2 11 COPPINGER, James 17 3 1 2 0 2 1 0 0 20 3 3 491 64 63 FIELDING, Reece 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 FLETCHER, Jacob 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 GARRATT, Tyler 4 2 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 10 3 0 15 5 0 HORTON, Branden 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HOUGHTON, Jordan 14 2 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 16 2 1 50 4 2 JAMES, Morgan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 JONES, Louis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 KIWOMYA, Alex 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 KONGOLO, Rodney 10 8 0 1 1 0 3 0 1 15 9 1 15 9 1 LAWLOR, Ian 20 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 24 0 0 43 0 0 LONGBOTTOM, Will 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 7 1 MANDEVILLE, Liam 6 7 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 10 9 4 26 33 15 MAROSI, Marko 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 1 0 37 5 0 MARQUIS, John 20 0 6 2 0 1 2 1 0 24 1 7 72 1 33 MASON, Niall 15 1 0 1 1 0 2 1 0 21 4 0 62 5 0 MAY, Alfie 7 6 3 0 0 0 3 0 2 10 6 5 19 13 8 McCULLOUGH, Luke 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 92 6 1 MIDDLETON, Harry 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 45 34 0 MORRIS, James 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 OGLEY, Declan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PRIOR, Cody 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 ROWE, Tommy 20 0 1 2 0 4 3 1 1 25 1 8 81 2 4 SCATTERGOOD, Lewis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 TOFFOLO, Harry 11 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 14 3 0 14 3 0 TOWNROW, Keegan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WALKER, Tyler 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 WHITEMAN, Ben 16 4 4 1 0 0 3 0 1 21 4 5 21 4 5 WILLIAMS, Andy 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 5 1 80 23 29 WRIGHT, Joe 21 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 24 0 0 47 4 0

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MANAGER Richie WELLENS

DONCASTER ROVERS 01 Ian LAWLOR (GK) 02 Craig ALCOCK 03 Danny ANDREW 04 Luke McCULLOUGH 05 Mathieu BAUDRY 06 Andy BUTLER 07 Rodney KONGOLO 08 Niall MASON 09 John MARQUIS 10 Tommy ROWE 11 Andy WILLIAMS 12 Ben WHITEMAN 13 Marko MAROSI (GK) 14 Liam MANDEVILLE 15 Joe WRIGHT 16 Jordan HOUGHTON 17 Matty BLAIR 18 Harry TOFFOLO 19 Alfie MAY 20 Tyler GARRATT 21 Will LONGBOTTOM 22 Alfie BEESTIN 23 Alex KIWOMYA 25 Mitchell LUND 26 James COPPINGER 27 Issam BEN KHEMIS 29 Reece FIELDING 30 Jacob FLETCHER 31 Tyler WALKER 32 Cody PRIOR 33 Louis JONES (GK) 37 Morgan JAMES 39 Danny AMOS

TEAM NAME 01 Jack RUDDY (GK) 02 Cameron DUMMIGAN 04 Brian WILSON 05 Anthony GERRARD 06 Dan GARDNER 07 Ryan FLYNN 08 Ollie BANKS 09 Craig DAVIES 10 Aaron AMADI HOLLOWAY 11 Ryan McLAUGHLIN 12 Ben WILSON (GK) 13 Eoin DOYLE 14 Gyamfi KYEREMEH 15 Samuel GEORGE EDMUNDSON 16 Queensy MENIG 17 Kallum MANTACK 18 Darius OSEI 19 Johny PLACIDE (GK) 20 Jamie STOTT 21 Courtney DUFFUS 22 Mason FAWNS 23 Rob HUNT 24 Ousmane FANE 25 Abdel HAKIM OMRANI 26 Peter CLARKE 27 Gevaro NEPOMUCENO 28 Paul GREEN 29 Jack BYRNE 30 Tope OBADEYI 37 Mohamed MAOUCHE 40 Kean BRYAN

Steven RUSHTON Christopher HUSBAND FOURTH OFFICIAL Glen HART IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENCE TO ENTER THE PITCH OR PERIMETER TRACK. ANYONE DOING SO WILL FACE ARREST AND A BAN FROM WATCHING FOOTBALL ANTI DISCRIMINATION POLICY Doncaster Rovers Football Club is determined to treat with equal consideration all supporters, regardlessof Gender, Race or Ethnic origin, Religious Belief, Age, Sexual Orientation, Disability, or any other unjustifiable reason. The club, in association with its governing bodies (the FA and the Football League) and all footballing authorities, is determined to eradicate racism in football by ensuring that no barriers exist to anyone playing/enjoying the national game, whatever their ethnic background. To this end, Doncaster Rovers Football Club will not tolerate any form of racism amongst spectators. Anyone found to be culpable of displaying any form of racist behaviour will be removed from the stadium immediately. RESPECT THE LAW Supporters are reminded that the Keepmoat Stadium is a strictly NO SMOKING venue. It is an offence to purchase or attempt to purchase alcohol for anybody under the age of 18. Anybody caught doing so will face ejection from the stavdium and prosecution. Anybody who appears to be under the age of 21 will be asked for ID. We appreciate supportersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; co-operation.

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