Doncaster Rovers v Blackpool by Mark Hughesman

Red and White | The Official Matchday Magazine

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SEASON 2016/17 | BLACKPOOL F.C. | 17.04.17 Main Club sponsor One Call Insurance Associate club sponsor Stoneacre Motor Group Technical kit supplier FBT Europe Chairman David Blunt Vice chairman Andrew Watson President Dick Watson Major shareholders Terry Bramall, Dick Watson, David Blunt Directors Terry Bramall, Dick Watson, David Blunt, Andy Watson, Gavin Baldwin Club directors Stuart Highfield Chief executive Gavin Baldwin Chief operating officer Liam Scully

CLUB STAFF Club secretary Mary Lally Stadium manager & operations Marie Hepburn Safety officer Sam Ramsden Deputy safety officer Fraser Garner Head groundsman Jim Davison Director of finance Richard Poole Head of commercial affairs Andrew Whitham Lottery manager Ken Porter Ticket manager Tracy Bawden Media manager Luke Thornhill Marketing manager Mark Hughesman Club shop manager Tracy Fernie Supporter services manager Charles Swallow Supporter liaison officers Dean Medcalf, Sheila Lynch PROGRAMME Contributors Robbie Andrews, Clare Bailey, John Coyle, Ryan Daly, Paul Mayfield, Dean Medcalf, Nicola Moran, Sophie Scargill, Jon Warburton, Viking Supporters Co-Operative Photography Phil Ryan, Stephen Connor, Steve Uttley, Heather King, AH Pix, Reuters Design Sandile Somhedlwana, Hannah Moore Print Pinders of Sheffield

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Darren FERGUSON Gavin BALDWIN Club Doncaster FOUNDATION Player INTERVIEW Away PLAYERS & MANAGER Legend WHERE ARE THEY NOW FBT Junior ROVERS Retro PROGRAMME Match Day EXPERIENCE Commercial NOTES Player SPONSORS YOUTH EFL AWARDS

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FOOTBALL STAFF Manager Darren Ferguson Assistant manager Gavin Strachan Goalkeeping coach Paul Gerrard Fitness coach Ben Rome Physiotherapist Alex Dalton Club doctor Dr Tim Douglas

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Darren Ferguson Good afternoon. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to welcome Gary Bowyer, the supporters, players and staff of Blackpool. We enjoyed the celebrations last weekend after securing promotion, but we know we still have a job to do if we are to finish the season with the title. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ticked off the first box in securing promotion, and we can be confident for the remaining games.

Supporters have been brilliant with us this season, you have played a big role in helping us secure promotion and can be a real help as we battle for the title. Enjoy the game.

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Full credit to the players: they have found real consistency this year, which is testament to the hard work they put in on the training pitch. We have some real leaders in the squad - ability alone is never enough, you need to also have character. We have a dressing room full of people like that, and the work ethic is clear to see.

I know as manager I can trust my players to give everything, every day, and with that you always have a chance of winning games. We have a really focused bunch of players, and they know the standards which need to be maintained.

Gavin Baldwin Good afternoon and welcome back to the Keepmoat Stadium. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to welcome the owners, supporters, players and staff of Blackpool.

Last weekend was even more special by being able to follow promotion with another wonderful night at the EFL Awards in London. We picked up prizes for on and off the pitch which we are very proud of. John Marquis was deservedly named Sky Bet League Two Player of the Season after his incredible campaign, with Darren boss for the Football Manager Team of the Year.

And Paul Mayfield reduced the room to tears when accepting the EFL Supporter of the Year award. Paul does so much around the club, and when he dedicated it to his late partner Jill there was not a dry eye in the house. I can think of no one more deserving than Paul. Enjoy the game.

Gavin

07 Chief Executives Comments

I would like to start by congratulating Darren Ferguson, the players and staff on securing promotion last weekend. The celebrations were well earned, but there is a real determination to go on and win the title. These notes were written before Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game at Colchester, but do not expect any let up in the final games of the season.

We pride ourselves on being more than just a football club, and it was great to see Andy Butler named PFA Community Player of the Year. His commitment to helping out at the clubs incredible, you can regularly see him coaching our U12s down at the ground and he is always the first to put his hand up for player visits.

CLUB DONCASTER FOUNDATION WHO’S WHO

Foundation

Chair of trustees STUART HIGHFIELD Trustees GAVIN BALDWIN, NIGEL BREWSTER, JO DRAPIER, NATALIE SHAW, ALLAN STEWART, RUPERT SUCKLING, LINDA TULLY, JOHN WALLBANK Chief executive JIM LORD CLUB DONCASTER SPORTS COLLEGE Principal ADI TURNPENNY Deputy principals JOE BURTON, BEN THOMPSON Head of quality assurance DANIEL JENNINGS Sports lecturers WILL BIGGS, CRAIG COLLINS MARK ELLAMES, EMMA HARRISON Academy co-ordinator TIM RYAN Teaching assistant/ Academy coaching team ERIC RANDERSON IAN DABELL, PATRICK QUEEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Head of community JOHN DAVIS NCS programme manager JAN BUDTZ Community officers TOM FOY, NICK GILLOTT, DEAN SHARP Operation co-ordinator STEPH FERRABY Media and communications co-ordinator SOPHIE SCARGILL Community co-ordinators RAJVEEN BASI, LEANNE BATEMAN,

ROVERS FOUNDATION LADIES U13S go full season without tasting defeat

It is something special to go a full season without losing a game, something borderline impossible. That’s exactly what Rovers Foundation Ladies U13s have done, though – going through their full 20 game season without tasting defeat. In fact, the girls have only conceded two goals all season, scoring an impressive 120 themselves to secure the SHGCL Division 2 title. U13s manager, Jamie Thornton could not be prouder of his team’s efforts. He said: “This is my third season coaching and managing girls football but last season we lost a lot of players and had to regroup. We signed players from the local area and they all bonded straight away: not only as a football team but as great friends and I think that has been a really big factor in us going the full season without losing. “I think this is a massive achievement for any team and would just like to say on a personal note what a pleasure it has been for me to be part of this club and team. “Doncaster Rovers hav excellent training facilities and coaching so I would encourage any girls wanting to get involved in football to come down.” Next season sees the girls move up to 11v11, as they approach the open age. They hope to emulate the efforts of the Rovers Foundation Ladies, who themselves have had an impressive season. Jamie added: “The ladies reached the quarter-finals of the County Cup and the semi-finals of the League Cup - another great season for a newly formed team.” The three teams within the Rovers Foundation are looking to be expanded next season to allow more age groups to don the Rovers shirt. For more information or to show interest in signing for one of the age groups, contact Helen Tuck on 07969294662.

MARK COOPER, SCOTT COPELAND, ALEX HOBSON, KELLY JACKSON, HEATHER KING, DANNY HERRING Community coaches LAUREN CUTTELL, SEAN FEARN RICHARD HARFORD

K I N D LY S U P P O R T E D B Y F I R S T

Apprentices TOMMY COOPER, JOE FIRBANK, JOSH GELDER, BEN WATERS

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DONCASTER FOUNDATION PARTNER SCHOOLS tour the Keepmoat Stadium

Two Club Doncaster Foundation partner schools enjoyed the exclusive chance to tour the Keepmoat Stadium as part of their schools package. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary and West Road Primary were taken on a tour of the facilities, experiencing the first team changing rooms, dug out, press area and everything in between.

“It was amazing to get to see the facilities up close and even better that the players took time out of their busy schedules to spend so much time having photos, doing autographs and entertaining the children; it meant so much to them.” The day was wonderfully rounded up with a surprise visit from Doncaster Rovers first team players Alfie Beestin, Joe Wright and Mitchell Lund.

The stadium experience is part of the exclusive schools programme offered by Club Doncaster Foundation.

They then got in the Easter spirit and had the chance to explore the stands for treats on an ‘eggciting’ Easter egg hunt! Teacher Tom Rich said: “It was fantastic, the whole day was very well managed and the children loved the experience.

Schools co-ordinator Kelly Jackson said: “It’s fantastic to see the players so involved and engaging with the children, it really is the cherry on top of a great day. “The smiles on their faces is what it’s all about and the stadium experience is a great day for all involved.” To find out more information about the different programmes available, contact Kelly on kelly.jackson@clubdoncasterfoundation.co.uk / 01302 764663.

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The trio were on hand for photos and autographs as well as answering any burning questions. The players also showed off their skills as they challenged the children to a Kick Up competition.

FOUNDATION TOURNAMENT Children across the Doncaster Borough made the journey to the Keepmoat Stadium last week to compete in the annual Club Doncaster Foundation Year 3 and 4 tournament. More than 20 schools who are part of the PL Stars scheme, delivered by Club Doncaster Foundation coaches, entered a girls and boys team to fight for the chance to win the event.

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Kirk Sandall Primary School won the boys’ event, and taking home the trophy for the girls was Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School. Schools Community co-ordinator Kelly Jackson organised the event and was delighted with how much the children enjoyed the afternoon. She said: “The joy on the children’s faces throughout the day whether they win or not makes all the hard work and planning worth it.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity for the schools to get involved with and one of the great bonuses of getting a programme with us.” West Road Primary School teacher Tom Rich added: “The whole day was absolutely fantastic in terms of organisation and turn around but more importantly, the children loved every second. “The beauty of it is that although it’s nice to have friendly competition, they all love it regardless of who wins; it’s very child friendly.“ For more information about out Premier League stars community delivery or our schools packages, contact Kelly on kelly.jackson@clubdoncasterfoundation.co.uk

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DEFENDER

Andy BUTLER Andy Butler epitomises what Doncaster Rovers aspires to be. A leader on and off the pitch, he is as happy giving up his time inspiring youngsters as he is in the centre of the defence. The club captain’s efforts in the community earned him a trip to London last weekend, when he was named PFA Community Player of the Year.

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Andy is always the first to put his hand up for player visits, meaning there cannot be many youngsters in the region who have not had a visit from him. He is also a regular at the Keepmoat Stadium in evenings, coaching Rovers’ U12 side and helping out with the Club Doncaster Foundation. “I really enjoy the community side of the club, it is a big thing for Doncaster Rovers and it means so much to give something back to a club which means a lot to me,” he says. “It’s not a lot really to ask, is it? It makes it worthwhile seeing the kids’ faces and knowing you’ve influenced them to better themselves.” Andy has been a leader on the pitch this season, scoring three times in his 42 appearances as Rovers sealed promotion back to Sky Bet League One. Last Saturday was a memorable day for everyone connected with the club, though Andy and his team-mates are determined to go on and claim the title. “I think you saw from our celebrations how much of a relief it was, and the emotion from

I think we can do well in League One. I look at the teamsheets and wouldn’t change a single player

all the players, it was a relief when Tommy’s goal went in,” he says.

see this right through the club, right down to the Academy sides.”

“Everyone likes to do it in front of the home fans, and to be able to celebrate in front of them. We now want to go on and win the title so we can do it all again after the Exeter game.

Andy is serenaded by supporters as “one of our own” and he clearly loves playing for this football club.

“Promotion is one thing, but winning the league would be immense. There are not many chances in your career when you win a tiltle.”

And the three points came when Tommy Rowe flicked home from James Coppinger’s corner after 74 minutes. “We’d heard at half-time that Stevenage were losing heavily and that a point would have secured promotion, but we wanted to win the game as it was in our hands,” says Andy. “The players are not the kinds to hold out for a goalless draw. We are in pole position now and want to keep going. “We’ve got some real winners in the dressing room. The recruitment in the summer was fantastic with people like John Marquis, Frenchy, Matty Blair, Jordan Houghton and Niall Mason. “You need people to keep encouraging you to keep working hard, which again comes from the manager and his recruitment. You can

“I thought my chance to play for Rovers had been and gone, so I’m determined to enjoy every moment and put everything I can into helping the club succeed.” No one is thinking too far ahead – there are still three games left this season after today - but there is a confidence among the players that they can go on and compete at the higher level. The unity around the club is clear to see, whether it is at the training ground at Cantley Park, on the pitch or via the players’ social media. And with the owners‘ vision for Club Doncaster becoming reality, Andy is looking foraward to being part of a really exciting few years for Rovers. “I think we can do well in League One, I really do. I’ve watched a few League One games this season and think we are good enough to compete,” he adds. “I look at the teamsheets and I wouldn’t swap a single player. We’ve a lot of characters in there, with experience of people who have been there and done it. That gives me a lot of encouragement.”

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Results elsewhere meant a point at home to Mansfield Town would have been enough to secure promotion, but the players wanted to go up in style by claiming a victory.

“I’m a local lad, I used to come and watch us at Belle Vue,” he says.

AWAY TEAM BLACKPOOL

The GAFFER Gary BOWYER

Managerial CAREER

1998 – 2000 | Carshalton Athletic 2012 – 2013 | Blackburn Rovers (caretaker) 2013 – 2015 | Blackburn Rovers 2016 – Present | Blackpool

TOP STOPPER

01 | SAM SLOCOMBE

Originally from Scunthorpe, Sam Slocombe signed for his hometown club in 2008, after transferring from non-league side Bottesford Town for a fee of £3,000. He made his first team debut a season later, coming on as a 25th minute substitution replacing Joe Murphy in a League Cup clash against Port Vale.

During his seven years with the Iron Slocombe went on to make more than 100 league appearances, making him one of Scunthorpe’s longest serving players.

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Oxford United was his next destination, where he spent a single season, he was part of the U’s side that were promoted to League One. He signed a one-year contract with Blackpool at the start of the 2016/17 campaign and the top stopper has an option to extend his deal by a further year.

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Brad Potts, like defender Tom Aldred, began his career in Cumbria with Carlisle United. hH made his debut against Accrington Stanley in 2012. The Cumbrians were victorious that night and progressed to the Second Round of the League Cup after a 1-0 win at Brunton Park. During his first season with the club Potts made 31 appearances in all competitions before featuring 44 times the season after. The midfielder scored his first two goals for the club in the 2013/14 season – scoring the second goal against MK Dons in a 3-0 victory, before adding his second in a week against Bristol City in a 2-1 loss. Potts also made his international debut for England U19s in 2012. He joined Blackpool directly from Carlisle United in 2015.

MIDFIELD MAESTRO

08 | BRAD POTTS

Gary Bowyer’s playing career started when he signed for Hereford United in 1989, but he only stayed for one season with the Bulls. His next destination was Nottingham Forest where he spent five seasons, but he did not turn out in the Football League for the Reds before moving on to Rotherham United. After retiring from football, Bowyer became a first team coach at Ilkeston before landing his first managerial gig with Carshalton Athletic. He has also held academy roles at Derby County and Blackburn Rovers before being handed the full-time managerial position with the latter in 2015, after two short spells as caretaker boss. Bowyer was appointed the Blackpool manager on June 1 2016.

15 | TOM ALDRED

DEFENSIVE ROCK 26-year-old defensive rock Tom Aldred began his professional footballing career with Carlisle United in 2008, in his first season with the Cumbrians he was awarded League One’s Apprentice of the Year before winning the side’s youth team Player of the Year. During his two years with the club he was also sent out on loan to non-league side Workington, he returned to Carlisle at the end of the 2009/10 season and subsequently left the club for Watford.

The defender found his home at Stanley, making more than 85 league appearances during his two seasons at the club, before leaving to join the Tangerines – initially on loan and then on a permanent transfer two days later.

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Forward Kyle Vassell has been on loan with eight different sides since 2016 to gain valuable first team experience. After brief spells with Brentford and Dover Athletic, Vassell signed for non-league side Sutton United in 2011, only staying for a season with the Conference South side before moving on once again. His first real break into the Football League was with Darren Ferguson’s Peterborough United, mainly due to his exceptional goal-scoring record at Bishop Stortford the season before. Vassell stayed with the club for three seasons, during that time he was loaned out to Dagenham & Redbridge, Oxford United and Shrewsbury Town before signing for the Seasiders in 2016.

07 | KYLE VASSELL

DEADLY STRIKER

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Aldred was loaned out to Inverness Caley Thistle and Stockport County during his time at Vicarage Road, before moving on to Colchester United then Accrington Stanley.

HE PLAYED FOR BOTH

Richie WELLENS Midfielder Richie Wellens played for Blackpool between 2000-2005, having signed for the Tangerines from Manchester United after he found first team opportunities hard to come by at Old Trafford. During his time at the Bloomfield Road, Wellens achieved promotion to the Second Division in 2001 and won the League Trophy in 2002 and 2004.

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At the end of the 2003/04 season he was included in the Football League Second Division PFA Team of the Year. He left in 2005 after making over 200 appearances for the Tangerines. The first of his two stints with Rovers began in 2007, signing from Oldham Athletic, and he played a pivotal role in promotion to the Championship in his first season. Wellens signed for Leicester City for a fee of ÂŁ1million in the summer of 2009, he returned to Rovers in 2013 staying for three seasons before moving onto Oldham Athletic.

Peter DOHERTY

LEGEND, WHERE ARE THEY NOW

In the early 1930s a 19-year-old footballer joined Blackpool Football Club, Peter Doherty made the move from the Tangerines from League of Ireland side Glentoran. Due to financial difficulties at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool were forced to sell Doherty to Manchester City, the fee was ÂŁ1,000 which was a British record transfer at the time. Doncaster Rovers was the last destination in his footballing career, signing from fellow Yorkshire side Huddersfield Town, Doherty was appointed player/manager upon his arrival. He would go onto make more than 100 appearances for Rovers during his time at the club, while managing and playing for the side, he would take the reigns at the Northern Ireland national side for 11 years.

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Age: 10 Lives: Intake School: Heatherwood Favourite Subject: Sports/Music Worst at School: Anything not sports/music Favourite TV Programme: Mr Tumble Favourite Food: Can’t eat food – peg fed Favourite Holiday: Orlando, Butlins, Skegness Hobbies: Watching football Favourite Player: James Coppinger because he is a legend on and off the field

Hello everyone, Welcome to our game against Blackpool. Hope you are all having a lovely Easter and got lots of chocolate eggs! I am looking forward to my Easter party in the Belle Vue Bar after the game, hope you have all got your tickets for it. After today the only home game left is against Exeter City, what a season it has been and I have had a great time with you all. I want to hear lots of noise today so sing loud and proud! Enjoy the game!

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Club NEWS Club Doncaster employees Nicola Moran and Andrew

Amsterdam is one of the biggest charitable rides in the

Whitham will be taking on the Football to Amsterdam

country and we are proud to be doing our bit to make

challenge on behalf on the club in June.

the difference. It’s great that the club are getting involved in such a great cause.”

The pair face the biggest ride in football, a massive

145-mile bike trip to the Dutch capital joining

Club Doncaster Foundation’s Cycle to Health

like-minded fans and familiar faces from the football

co-ordinator Scott Copeland has also offered his hand to

world such as Les Ferdinand, Terry Butcher and Simon

the pair, creating tailored diet and gym plans to make

Grayson.

sure they are in peak physical condition.

Backed by the English Football League and League

He commented: “The nutritional side of their plan will

Managers Association, the nation-wide event will help

prove hugely beneficial; they need to be fuelling their

raise vital funds for Prostate Cancer UK.

bodies with the right food to get through the massive

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task of cycling 145 miles. Excited at the challenge ahead of her, Nicola said, “As much as this is a personal challenge to me, I wanted to

“They also have access to our bike library, which is great

take part in the event after watching colleagues from

to try and test the different bikes available. Anyone can

the club participate over the years.”

access the library through our website which is clubdoncasterfoundation.co.uk.”

“I train quite a lot but felt this would be a great challenge to take part in, a chance to meet new people

The pair now face four months of intense training, so

and raise money for a great cause at the same time.”

are asking for fans to help support them by donating via www.justgiving.com/fundraising/NicandAndrewDRFC

Don Valley cycle shop, based in Doncaster, have been inspired by the pair’s enthusiasm for the event and have assisted in the purchasing of the bikes that will be used to make the journey to Amsterdam. The shop have also helped sponsor the bespoke cycle shirts that have been created for the ride, which are designed to replicate the home shirt of Doncaster Rovers FC. Storeowner Martin Maltby is delighted to be able to aid Nicola and Andrew’s journey. He said: “Football to

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We are also joined today by a very special guest, in the shape of Walter Jones, a former Rovers and Blackpool player who featured for both teams in the 40s and 50s. He moved to Blackpool from Northern Ireland back in 1947, before Peter Docherty brought him to Doncaster in 1950. Over the next four years he would go on to make 69 appearances scoring two goals. He is joined by four generations of family here today and it is our honour to have him with us. If you would like to discuss hospitality membership and other options for next season, please get in touch with a member of the team on 01302 764665 or email commercial@clubdoncaster.co.uk.

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Youth Team Fixtures and Results AUGUST Sat 06 Sat 13 Sat 20 Sat 27

Oldham U18s

Rovers U18s

The Under 18s made it three games unbeaten with a well-deserved point away at Oldham Athletic.

H A H H

Lincoln City W 2-1 Grimsby Town W 5-1 Oldham Athletic L 0-2 Scunthorpe United (YA Cup) L 1-3

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York City Burnley (YA Cup) Scunthorpe United

L 2-4 W 1-0 L 0-1

OCTOBER Sat 01 Sat 08 Sat 22 Sat 29

Mansfield Town Notts County Accrington Stanley Bradford City

L 0-1 W 4-1 L 4-1 L 0-1

Oldham started the game and caused a few problems early on which resulted in them taking the lead with a long range shot after five minutes which goalkeeper Louis Jones was disappointed not to save. The goal seemed to spark Rovers youngsters into life and they started to play with a greater tempo and more purpose to their play. Following some incisive attacking play and specifically good play between Jacob Fletcher and Morgan James, James was fouled allowing Fletcher to convert a

H H A H

penalty for the second consecutive game, The rest of the half saw Rovers play some of their best football but failed to convert their dominance of possession into goals. The second half was a generally even affair and when

NOVEMBER Tue 01 A Sat 05 A Sat 19 H

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

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Rotherham United Burton Albion

W 4-3 L 2-1

Oldham did threaten to look dangerous the danger was superbly dealt with by a solid defensive display led by another impressive performance from Danny Amos who continued his recent very good levels of performance. Coach Paul Stancliffe said: “ As a team they showed an excellent work ethic along with strong character after falling behind early in the game. Some of our play in the first half

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was very pleasing. “The boys are enjoying a good run of results that support some positive performances.” The youth team are back in action when they travel to Rotherham in the Youth Alliance League on Friday 14th April (KO 11am).

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All fixtures Youth Alliance North-East unless stated

ROVERS XI | Jones, Walker, Townrow, Bingley, Amos, Prior, Trialist, Fletcher, James, Morris, Overton. SUBS | Scattergood, Foulkes, Horton, Barnett, Boocock.

Kieran SCARFF

In addition to the wonderful scenes against Mansfield, it was great to see our Academy players and young players from our development centres enjoying the day along with so many of their parents and families. It is so important to us that our young players feel as though they are a big part of this club and its plans and it was great to see so many of them involved on the day.

By the time you read these notes our Under 12 Academy side will have represented the club by participating in the IBER Cup in Portugal. The squad were accompanied by Ben Mawson, Shane Pallett, Colin Broadhurst, Matt Ellison and Rick McGowan. I would like to place on record my thanks to them as without them these wonderful experiences and memories cannot be created for the youngsters. Our aim is that every age group should receive the opportunity to experience a trip/tournament every season. Good luck to the gaffer, the staff and players for today’s game.

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I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the gaffer, all the staff and players on achieving promotion with five games still to play. This is a magnificent achievement. Having seen first-hand the level of dedication, determination and preparation that has gone into every day of this season it is no surprise to see the levels this group has got to. Knowing them as I do they will not let the opportunity to win the league go either, this would cap off and fully reward an unforgettable season. The whole club certainly feels geared up to build on this season – don’t be surprised to see more excitement ahead!

EFL AWARDS

Rovers have picked up four prizes at the EFL Awards, with Darren Ferguson, Andy Butler, John Marquis and fan Paul Mayfield all recognised.

Butler was named PFA Community Player of the Year for his contribution to the Club Doncaster Academy and coaching our U12s, as well as player visits.

It capped a weekend of celebration for the club, who sealed promotion back to Sky Bet League One the day before the ceremony.

And one of the most moving moments in the evening say Rovers legend Paul Mayfield named EFL Supporter of the Year.

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Ferguson was named boss of the Football Manager Team of the Season after guiding Rovers back to the third tier at the first attempt, to add to the Sky Bet League Two prize he had already won. Marquis was recognised for the 26 goals he has contributed towards that promotion, being crowned Sky Bet League Two Player of the Season.

Paul is much loved among Rovers fans, and drew on the club for support when his partner Jill passed away suddenly within days of being diagnosed with a brain tumour.

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Doncaster Rovers 1 Mansfield Town 0

(Rowe 74) (Marquis 37, 43, 61, Williams 78, May 88)

Saturday 08st April 2017 | Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster | Sky Bet League Two | Attnd: 9,903 (2,010 AWAY) ROVERS XI: Lawlor, Alcock, Butler ©, Baudry, Mason (Wright), Blair, McCullough, McSheffrey (Coppinger), Rowe, Williams (May), Marquis. UNUSED SUBS | Marosi, Taylor-Sinclair, Grant, Middleton.

MANSFIELD XI: Kean, Bennett, Pearce ©, Taft, Benning, Green, Byrom, Whiteman, MacDonald (Hamilton), Coulthirst, Rose (Potter). UNUSED SUBS | Jensen, Collins, Howkins, Arquin, McGuire. BOOKED | Green.

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THE RECORD BREAKERS: DONCASTER ROVERS 70 YEARS AGO. Part 22- By John Coyle

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The impending trip to Millmoor to face Rotherham United on Saturday 26th April 1947 was the talk of Doncaster. With a capacity of just over 20,000 demand for tickets far exceeded supply and Rovers could have shifted their allocation of around 4,500 several times over. The day of the match was also the day of the FA Cup Final between Burnley and Charlton Athletic but only one fixture was on the minds of fans in Rotherham and Doncaster. Rovers were unchanged for the third game in succession Line up: Archie Ferguson; Harry Tomlinson Bill Corbett; Cecil Stirland, Sid Bycroft, Bob McFarlane; Jackie Kirkaldie, Jackie Thompson, Clarrie Jordan, Paul Todd, Ralph Maddison.

Anyone amongst a crowd of over 17,000 expecting a carnival performance was to be disappointed, because Rovers were

distinctly below par. They were not helped by an injury to Thompson, who was reduced to a limping passenger on the wing. Nevertheless, goals by Kirkaldie and Jordan secured a 2-0 win. With Bycroft, Stirland and the full-backs

all having outstanding games in defence, Rovers showed another side to their normal attacking and free scoring game. Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal was his 42nd of the season in the League and his 44th in all competitions, both club records. Roversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; only challengers Rotherham United also won their Cecil STIRLAND match, beating Lincoln City 3-0, so a point was now needed from two remaining games. Neither Rovers nor Rotherham was in League action the following week, and the clubs met at Millmoor in the semi-final of the Sheffield County Cup.

Rovers fielded a number of reserves, Bert Squires, George Little, Frank Mitcheson, Leslie Owens and Jack Livesey all getting chances. Owens, playing at centre-forward, scored for Rovers but two goals from Hainsworth won the game for the Millers. Rovers suffered a blow when right-back Tomlinson was forced off with a leg injury.

As well as the satisfaction of winning their League and setting a new record, there was a tangible reward for the Rovers players. The club was granted £200 in “talent money,” effectively a bonus, and this was allocated based on the number of matches played. McFarlane and Maddison, who were the only ever-presents in the League side, were each awarded a bonus of £20. They could also look forward to receiving the Ralph MADDISON Championship Shield and individual medals at the home game against York City. JOHN COYLE

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The injury forced Tomlinson to miss the important League fixture against Bradford City at Valley Parade on Saturday 24th May. Ernie Swallow deputised: otherwise Rovers fielded Ernie SWALLOW the team that had beaten Southport. Many Rovers fans travelled to Bradford, swelling the crowd to 15,631. City had only pride to play for but proved to be tough opponents and there were relatively few chances in a well-contested first half which ended goalless. The second half fell into a similar pattern, but it was Rovers who broke the deadlock after 75 minutes. Jordan, under pressure from a defender, found Kirkaldie on the right Sid and his low cross evaded BYCROFT several defenders but not

Maddison who was on hand to turn the ball in at the far post. Bradford threatened to equalise but with Bycroft in fine form they could not find a way through. The final whistle blew with Rovers 1-0 winners and confirmed as Division Three (North) Champions with a League record 71 points. They could still add to this in the final game, at home to York City, to be played in a fortnight’s time.

Doncaster

BELLES

It has been another successful international break for the Belles squad as three of Emma Coates’ side qualified for the Under-19 European Championship. Kirsty Hanson, who has impressed in her fledgling Belles career, started and bagged an assist in Scotland Under-19’s 2-1 victory over Republic of Ireland. And with a follow up win over Finland and results elsewhere working in their favour, Hanson’s team will compete in the European Championships in Northern Ireland in August.

Hanson’s side rounded of the week with a 5-0 drubbing of Ukraine to remain unbeaten throughout.

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Joining Hanson in Northern Ireland will be Maz Pacheco and Sam Tierney as they helped the England Under-19s side to a 3-0 win over Turkey before seeing off Denmark by two goals to

Belles Youngsters ENJOY INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS nil. They will now join Scotland at the European Championship. Elsewhere, young keeper Bethan Davies earned a call up to the senior Wales squad for their double header against Northern Ireland. Davies was named on the bench as Jess Fishlock scored on her 100th Wales appearance in a 3-1 victory against Rachel Newborough’s Northern Ireland team. Newborough started in both games but Wales ran out 3-1 victors in each game. Rhiannon Roberts was also in attendance as she travelled with the Wales squad to continue her rehab as she works hard to get back from injury. Finally, Christie Murray enjoyed another call up to the senior Scotland squad as they played Belgium in a friendly.

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Rovers Family Doncaster Rovers Supporters Club A good afternoon, and a warm welcome to the supporters of Blackpool who have made the trip over the M62 to the Keepmoat today, I hope they have a fantastic day with us apart from the result. The Seasiders should bring a good following to the game, as their fans would rather go to away games than go to Bloomfield Road, hopefully this will lead to a great atmosphere. It’s strange how the fixtures over Easter are exactly the same as last season, Colchester away Good Friday and Pool today.

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With not many away games left, I can see demand being high for the Wycombe and Hartlepool trips. Buses to Wycombe leave Retford 9.25am, Harworth 9.35am, Bawtry/Rossington 9.45am, Punches 9.50am, Infirmary 10am and Keepmoat car park one 10.15am. Fares same as Colchester. Please book early. Our north Branch also run coaches to away games from Adwick, Carcroft, and the A19 corridor, please try them a try if you are in these areas.

Enjoy the game, support the team Rovers till we die Paul Mayfield

Viking Supporters Co-Operative Last month’s Meet the Owners event in the Legends Lounge at The Keepmoat was the latest in a long line of events at DRFC that show that fan engagement at DRFC is certainly very much in the DNA of the club.

I was blown away to be named the EFL Supporter of the Year last Sunday. I was truly honoured to be nominated and win the divisional award, after being put forward by hundreds of supporters. I was touched to win awards along with Andy Butler, John Marquis and Darren Ferguson.

The bi-annual Meet the Owners nights have always been well attended and (despite three relegations in the last five years and two failed takeover ids) in the main relatively enjoyable events where occasionally a golden nugget of information is given out by one of the top table and questions are asked by the fans that can result in changes by the club too.

The Retford Branch are holding their annual End of season Dinner and dance and “Away player of the Year award” on Friday 12th May , 7.30pm arrival for 8pm start, tickets are priced at £25, Inc. three- course meal and coffee - we will be putting on free transport from Doncaster and the surrounding villages and you don’t have to be a member to attend. Players and management from the club will be in attendance: you can pick up a form at the Supporters Club shop or at www.doncasterrovers-supportersclub.com or for any other information about the supporters club. Call Paul on 07961727769 for more information.

The concept of Meet the Owners, the formation of a Supporters’ Board, In Rovers We Trust, initial matchday atmosphere working groups which led the way for the creation of The Black Bank within the South Stand and catering working groups are merely the tip of the iceberg. Add to this the Supporters Club meetings scattered around our town where guest speakers or representatives from the club can be found in attendance, the work the Club Doncaster Foundation and Academy are doing in the Doncaster region communities and schools and there is a clear indication of how important growing the fan-base of DRFC is to the current owners, board and CEO.

If you live in the Retford, Harworth or Rossington areas, why not use the home match coach, so not to worry about parking and you can have a drink, the coach leaves Retford Kettlewells at 1pm, Harworth Pit gates 1.20pm and Rossington Styrupp/Labour Club 1.30pm - very cheap travel and no need to book.

Bizarrely, it was only at the start of this season that new rules were put in place that meant clubs HAD to engage in structured dialogue with their fans – why do some clubs need telling they have to do this – surely it is simply just good practise to do this? Or are we just lucky?

The club have season memberships on sale for next year. Under 18’s tickets are only £30, and you can pay in instalments, or you could save by joining the Supporters Club savings scheme - call Len on 01302 817347 for more details.

To join the supporters trust of DRFC email membership@drfc-vsc.co.uk, chairman@drfc-vsc.co.uk or secretary@drfc-vsc.co.uk or follow the links on Viking Chat. The VSC board

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From Your SLO

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with 385 travelling 12 fantastic, Accrington Stanley 41 9fans at7 Home5Park 34 last Saturday. I hope to see plenty of you at our

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Comp

AUGUST Sat 06 Tue 09 Sat 13 Tue 16 Sat 20 Sat 27 Tue 30

Accrington Stanley Nottingham Forest Crawley Town Cambridge United Cheltenham Town Yeovil Town Mansfield Town

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

EFL2 EFLC EFL2 EFL2 EFL2 EFL2 CT

3-2 1-2 1-1 1-0 0-1 4-1 0-2

L L D W W W W

2,647 5,160 4,327 4,768 2,923 4,686 1,461

1240 2,283 133 393 367 167 337

18 13 6 3 -

Etheridge Marosi Etheridge Marosi Marosi Marosi Etheridge

Butler Blair Blair Lund Lund Lund Fielding

Mason Wright Wright Wright Wright Wright Wright

Lund Butler Butler Butler Butler Butler Evina

Blair Mason Mason Garrett Evina Evina Blair

SEPTEMBER Sat 03 Crewe Alexandra Sat 10 Morecambe Sat 17 Newport County Sat 24 Luton Town Tue 27 Carlisle United

3.00PM 3.00PM 3.00PM 3.00PM 7.45PM

EFL2 EFL2 EFL2 EFL2 EFL2

2-1 1-5 2-0 1-3 2-2

L W W L D

3,830 4,768 5,254 7,917 4,773

520 393 266 554 439

6 4 4 4 3

Marosi Marosi Marosi Marosi Marosi

Richardson Blair1 Blair Richardson Evina

Butler Evina Evina Evina Butler

Wright Butler1 Butler Butler Wright

Evina Wright Wright Wright Blair

OCTOBER Sat 01 Portsmouth Tue 04 Derby County Sat 08 Barnet Sat 15 Colchester United Sat 22 Blackpool Sat 29 Wycombe Wanderers

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

EFL CT EFL2 EFL2 EFL2 EFL2

2-1 2-2 3-2 1-0 4-2 2-2

W D W W L D

16,950 1,515 4,861 5,007 3,623 5,287

449 94 198 225 1,060

2 2 2 3 3

Marosi Marosi Marosi Marosi Marosi Etheridge

Evina Mason Mason Mason Mason Mason

Butler Wright Butler Butler Baudry Baudry

Wright Baudry Wright Wright Butler Butler

Richardson Evina Evina Evina Evina Evina

NOVEMBER Sat 05 Oldham Tue 08 Port Vale Sat 12 Exeter City Sat 19 Hartlepool United Sat 26 Leyton Orient

3.00PM 7.45PM 3.00PM 3.00PM 3.00PM

FAC CT EFL2 EFL2 EFL2

2-1 0-0 1-3 2-1 3-1

L D W W W

2,984 1,495 3,540 5,009 5,135

3 3 3

Marosi Richardson Etheridge Mason Marosi Mason Marosi Alcock Marosi Alcock

Garratt Evina Butler Baudry Baudry

Wright Alcock Wright Butler Butler

Alcock Baudry Evina Mason Mason

DECEMBER Sat 03 Stevenage Tue 06 Blackpool Sat 10 Plymouth Argyle Sat 17 Grimsby Town Mon 26 Notts County Sat 31 Mansfield Town

3.00PM 7.00PM 3.00PM 12.30PM 3.00PM 12.15PM

EFL2 CT EFL2 EFL2 EFL2 EFL2

3-4 W 2,705 542 1-1(8-7 loss on pens)1,549 99 2-0 L 8,575 385 1-0 W 10,084 4,012 0-1 W 5,828 1,448 1-1 D 5,042 1,618

1 3 3 1 3

Marosi Marosi Marosi Marosi Marosi Marosi

Alcock Mason Mason Mason Alcock Alcock

Baudry Wright Alcock Baudry Baudry Baudry

Butler1 Garratt Butler Butler Butler Butler

Mason Evina Baudry Blair Mason Mason

JANUARY Mon 02 Stevenage Thur 05 Portsmouth Sat 14 Barnet Sat 21 Crewe Alexandra Sat 28 Yeovil Town

3.00PM 7.45PM 3.00PM 3.00PM 3.00PM

EFL2 EFL2 EFL2 EFL2 EFL2

1-0 3-1 1-3 3-1 0-3

W W W W W

5,604 5,568 2,582 5,737 3,627

196 669 826 203 332

1 1 1 1 1

Marosi Marosi Lawlor Lawlor Lawlor

Mason Alcock Blair Baudry Blair

Baudry Baudry Butler Butler Butler

Butler Butler Baudry Mason Baudry1

Grant Mason Mason Blair Mason

FEBRUARY Sat 04 Morecambe Fri 10 Newport County Tue 14 Carlisle United Sat 18 Luton Town Sat 25 Accrington Stanley Tue 28 Cambridge United

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

EFL2 EFL2 EFL2 EFL2 EFL2 EFL2

1-1 0-0 2-1 1-1 2-2 2-3

W D L D D W

6,096 2,653 4,527 7,506 5,272 4,236

184 396 400 1,619 231 410

1 1 1 1 1 1

Lawlor Lawlor Lawlor Lawlor Lawlor Lawlor

Mason Alcock Alcock Alcock Mason Alcock

Butler Butler Mason Mason Alcock Baudry1

Baudry Wright Wright Butler Butler Butler

Blair Mason Blair Blair Blair Blair

MARCH Sat 04 Sat 11 Tue 14 Sat 18 Sun 26

Crawley Town Cheltenham Town Notts County Leyton Orient Plymouth Argyle

3.00PM 3.00PM 7.45PM 3.00PM 2.45PM

EFL2 EFL2 EFL2 EFL2 EFL2

0-0 2-0 3-1 1-4 0-1

D W W W L

2,417 5,737 5,760 4,791 7,414

594 183 733 816 900

1 1 1 1 1

Lawlor Lawlor Lawlor Lawlor Lawlor

Alcock Alcock Alcock Alcock Alcock

Baudry Baudry Baudry1 Baudry1 Baudry

Butler Butler1 Butler Butler Butler

Blair Blair Blair Blair Blair

APRIL Sat 01 Sat 08 Fri 14 Mon 17 Sat 22 Sat 29

Grimsby Town Mansfield Town Colchester United Blackpool Wycombe Wanderers Exeter City

1.00PM 3.00PM 3.00PM 3.00PM 3.00PM 3.00PM

EFL2 EFL2 EFL2 EFL2 EFL2 EFL2

1-5 1-0

W W

6,821 9,903

1,867 2,010

1 1

Lawlor Lawlor

Alcock Alcock

Baudry Baudry

Butler Butler

Blair Blair

MAY Sat 06

Hartlepool United

5.30PM

EFL2

1st Sub

Score W/D/L

2nd Sub

Att

3rd Sub

Away Pos

92 332 661 366

21 Coppinger Rowe1 Houghton Calder Houghton Garratt Middleton Rowe Calder Houghton Coppinger1 Rowe Houghton Blair Rowe Coppinger Houghton Blair Rowe Coppinger Houghton Blair Rowe Coppinger1 Calder1 Houghton Middleton Mandeville

Williams1 Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams3 Williams

Marquis Marquis Marquis Marquis1 Marquis1 Marquis Beestin1

Marosi Middleton Mandeville Evina Wright Etheridge Lund Mandeville1 Evina Coppinger Marosi Lund Mandeville Evina Middleton Etheridge Evina Mandeville Middleton Calder Etheridge Calder Mandeville Middleton Fielding Etheridge Beestin Calder Middleton Mandeville Marosi Longbottom Butler Barker James

Williams Williams 1 Williams Williams Williams

Etheridge Beestin Etheridge Garratt Etheridge Middleton Etheridge Mandeville Etheridge Mandeville

Beestin Beestin Beestin Fielding Pugh Fielding Amos

Houghton Blair Middleton Houghton Middleton Houghton Blair Houghton Houghton Rowe1

Rowe1 Rowe Rowe Rowe Calder

Coppinger Marquis Coppinger1 Marquis2 Coppinger1 Marquis Coppinger1 Marquis Coppinger Marquis1

Blair Houghton Keegan Calder Houghton Blair1 Houghton Blair Houghton Blair Houghton Blair

Rowe Beestin Rowe Rowe1 Rowe1 Calder

Coppinger Marquis1 Middleton Marquis Coppinger1 Mandeville Coppinger Mandeville Middleton Coppinger Rowe1 Coppinger

Williams Etheridge Mandeville1 Etheridge Williams1 Etheridge Marquis Etheridge Marquis Etheridge Marquis1 Jones

Calder Fielding Baudry Baudry Garratt Wright

Baudry Middleton Garratt Keegan Houghton Calder Houghton Blair Houghton1 Blair

Blair Calder Blair Rowe Rowe

Mandeville1 Beestin Marquis Etheridge Beestin Longbottom Mandeville Marosi Coppinger Rowe Marquis2 Etheridge Coppinger Mandeville1 Marquis1 Etheridge Coppinger Mandeville2 Marquis Jones

Butler Walker Alcock Wright Wright

Evina James Baudry Keegan Keegan

Keegan Longbottom Pugh Fletcher Richardson Houghton Keegan Beestin LongbottomMandeville1 Beestin Longbottom Evina Garratt Evina Calder Beestin Longbottom

Coppinger Beestin Coppinger Mandeville1 Mandeville Mandeville1

Beestin Baudry Wright Wright Wright Wright

Evina Houghton Keegan Garratt Middleton Middleton

Calder Wright Keegan Williams Rowe Mandeville Marquis Walker Beestin Calder Middleton Williams Calder Beestin Keegan Longbottom Calder Beestin Keegan Longbottom Calder Beestin Keegan Longbottom

Mason Baudry Middleton 1 Garratt James Longbottom Garratt Middleton Calder Garratt Middleton Calder Wright Keegan Calder Middleton Mandeville Beestin

Rowe Middleton Houghton Middleton Blair Blair

Houghton Houghton Houghton Houghton Houghton

Rowe1 Rowe1 Rowe Grant1 Rowe

Blair Grant Grant Rowe1 Grant

Middleton Coppinger Marquis Jones Blair Coppinger Marquis2 Etheridge 2 1 Coppinger Marquis Williams Etheridge Coppinger Williams Marquis1 Etheridge Coppinger Marquis2 Williams Etheridge

Wright Wright Wright Wright Wright

Alcock Middleton Alcock Alcock Alcock

Keegan Keegan Middleton Keegan Keegan

Rowe Rowe Rowe1 Rowe Grant Grant

Williams Grant Coppinger Coppinger Coppinger Coppinger

Wright Keegan Keegan Wright Wright Evina

Alcock Evina Evina Keegan Keegan Middleton

Keegan Middleton Middleton Walker Middleton McSheffrey Evina Middleton Evina Baudry Keegan McSheffrey

Grant Grant Grant Grant Grant

Coppinger Coppinger Coppinger1 Coppinger Coppinger

Rowe Rowe Rowe 1 Rowe Rowe

Mason Mason

Rowe Rowe1

Coppinger Marquis1 Etheridge Williams Marquis Etheridge Williams Marquis Etheridge Williams Marquis Etheridge May Marquis1 Etheridge May Marquis1 Etheridfge

May May May May May

McCullough McSheffrey Williams1 McCullough McSheffrey Williams

Marquis Etheridge Marquis1 Marosi Marqius Marosi Marquis2 Marosi Marquis Marosi

Marquis3 Marquis

Evina Evina Evina Evina Evina

Beestin Mandeville Amos Scattergood Beestin Longbottom Beestin Longbottom Beestin Mandeville Keegan Garratt

Beestin Williams May Beestin Williams May Keegan Beestin May Middleton Longbottom May Middleton LongbottomMandeville

Mandeville Beestin Beestin May May Beestin McSheffrey May1 Williams Longbottom Williams Longbottom

Middleton Beestin McSheffrey Williams Longbottom Lund Middleton McSheffrey Williams Longbottom Lund Middleton McSheffrey Williams1 Longbottom Lund Middleton McSheffrey Williams Mandeville Lund Middleton McCullough McSheffrey Williams

Marosi Evina Wright Marosi Taylor-Sinclair Wright

Middleton Keegan Middleton Grant

May1 Longbottom Coppinger May

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Blair1 Calder Blair Rowe Rowe Rowe

Mason Mason Mason Mason Mason

Jones Jones Jones Jones Jones Jones

Middleton Mandeville Pugh Fielding Mandeville Longbottom Beestin Fielding Baudry Beestin Mandeville Longbottom Calder Beestin Garratt Middleton Beestin Garratt Richardson Middleton

Houghton Keegan Rowe Houghton Houghton Houghton

Houghton Grant Houghton Blair Houghton Grant Houghton Grant Rowe1 Middleton Mason Rowe1

Marquis1 Mandeville1 Williams1 Longbottom Marquis Mandeville Marquis Williams Marquis Williams1 Marquis Williams

Calder Calder Garratt Baudry Baudry

Garratt Calder Garratt Pugh Amos Pugh Pugh

Appearances & Goals As of 10/04/2017

Football League 2016/17

Emirates FA Cup

Rovers Total

2016/17

EFL Cup

Rovers Total

2016/17

Checkatrade Trophy

Rovers Total

2016/17

Rovers Total

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ALCOCK, Craig

AMOS, Danny

0 0

BARKER, Joshua

BAUDRY, Mathieu

BEESTIN, Alfie

BLAIR, Matty

BUTLER, Andy

113

CALDER, Riccardo

COPPINGER, James

419

ETHERIDGE, Ross

EVINA, Cedric

FIELDING, Reece

FLETCHER, Jacob

GARRATT, Tyler

GRANT, Conor

HOUGHTON, Jordan

JAMES, Morgan

JONES, Louis

KEEGAN, Paul

107

LAWLOR, Ian

LONGBOTTOM, Will

LUND, Mitchell

MANDEVILLLE, Liam

MAROSI, Marko

MARQUIS, John

MASON, Niall

MAY, Alfie

MCCULLOUGH, Luke

MCSHEFFREY, Gary

MIDDLETON, Harry

PUGH, Joe

RICHARDSON, Frazer

ROWE, Tommy

SCATTERGOOD, Lewis

TAYLOR-SINCLAIR, Aaron

WALKER, Tyler

WILLIAMS, Andy

WRIGHT, Joe

Total

2.0

Head to Head

1.5

Average Goals Per Game

54.3 %

46.1 %

Average Shots On Target

1.1

Average Goals Conceded Per Game

20.6 %

15.0 %

% Goals To Shots

Clean Sheets

448

468

Fouls

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REFEREE

MANAGER

Carl BOYESON

Darren FERGUSON

Gary BOWYER

DONCASTER ROVERS

BLACKPOOL F.C.

Ross ETHERIDGE (GK)

Sam SLOCOMBE (GK)

Craig ALCOCK

Kelvin MELLOR

Tyler GARRATT

Andy TAYLOR

Luke McCULLOUGH

Jim MCALISTER

Mathieu BAUDRY

Clark ROBERTSON

DOING SO WILL FACE

Andy BUTLER

Will AIMSON

ARREST AND A BAN FROM

Gary MCSHEFFREY

Kyle VASSELL

John MARQUIS

Brad POTTS

ANTI DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Tommy ROWE

Mark CULLEN

Doncaster Rovers Football Club

Andy WILLIAMS

Jordan FLORES

Mitchell LUND

Tom ALDRED

regardless of Gender, Race or Ethnic

Marko MAROSI (GK)

Eddie NOLAN

origin, Religious Belief, Age, Sexual

Harry MIDDLETON

Danny PHILLISKIRK

unjustifiable reason. The club, in

Joe WRIGHT

Jamille MATT

association with its governing bodies

Jordan HOUGHTON

Bright OSAYI-SAMUEL

(the FA and the Football League) and

Matty BLAIR

Colin DANIEL

determined to eradicate racism in

Paul KEEGAN

Myles BONEY (GK)

football by ensuring that no barriers

Liam MANDEVILLE

Dean LYNESS (GK)

exist to anyone playing/enjoying the

Aaron TAYLOR-SINCLAIR

Jack PAYNE

ethnic background. To this end,

Joe PUGH

Sanmi ODELUSI

Doncaster Rovers Football Club will

Will LONGBOTTOM

Nathan DELFOUNESO

Alfie BEESTIN

Armand GNANDUILLET

be culpable of displaying any form of

Niall MASON

Neil DANNS

racist behaviour will be removed from

Conor GRANT

Ian BLACK

James COPPINGER

RESPECT THE LAW

Cedric EVINA

Supporters are reminded that the

Reece FIELDING

ASSISTANT REFEREES Danny GRATTON Peter GOOCH FOURTH OFFICIAL Anthony MOORE IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENCE TO ENTER THE PITCH OR PERIMETER TRACK. ANYONE

WATCHING FOOTBALL.

is determined to treat with equal consideration all supporters,

Orientation, Disability, or any other

all footballing authorities, is

national game, whatever their

not tolerate any form of racism amongst spectators. Anyone found to

the stadium immediately.

Keepmoat Stadium is a strictly NO

Danny AMOS

purchase or attempt to purchase

Joshua BARKER

alcohol for anybody under the age of

SMOKING venue. It is an offence to

Louis JONES (GK)

ejection from the stadium and

Morgan JAMES

prosecution. Anybody who appears to

Lewis SCATTERGOOD

be under the age of 21 will be asked

Tyler WALKER

Jacob FLETCHER

18. Anybody caught doing so will face

for ID. We appreciate supportersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cooperation.

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