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have every opportunity to win work. “We have put on workshops, organised events and provided support for business owners so they understand the rules, can find available contracts and know how to prepare their tender bids. This work is certainly paying off with amount of work being won by local firms increasing by a staggering 34% in the last four years. “When I became Mayor back in 2013 the council spent more money with firms located outside of borough so I am obviously delighted this position has been

turned on its head. The vast majority of work now goes to local ﬁrms, which supports the local economy and helps stimulate jobs and growth. I am committed to continuing our efforts to support local business where ever we can.” To make this possible, Doncaster Council’s procurement team has trained about 130 businesses on how to do business with the public sector and procurement rules have been changed to include local suppliers. Working with the Business Doncaster team, supplier engagement events

have enabled firms to meet public sector buyers, while other public sector agencies in Doncaster have also been encouraged to ‘buy local’. One local firm to have benefited is Emergency Response Training Ltd. Based at Canberra House, Finningley, close to Doncaster Sheffield Airport, they have supplied the council with appropriate Health and Safety training. Dan Fell, Chief Executive Officer, Doncaster Chamber, said: “Doncaster Chamber believes that it is important for local organisations

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WILL PENSIONERS BE FORCED INTO CARE HOMES? Thousands of pensioners could be forced into care homes against their will under secret NHS cost cutting plans. More than 13,000 elderly people are expected to be effectively evicted as health authorities refuse to fund care in their own homes. Charities expressed alarm, describing the new measures as “outrageous.” At least 37 Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) have drawn up new restrictions governing care for elderly and disabled patients, Freedom of Information disclosures reveal.The responses - from 122 of the country’s 209 CCGs - show that authorities have ruled that they would not pay for help at home if it was cheaper to send pensioners to a care home. Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK said: “ This is extremely

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Tel: 01947 603 790 Email: kelly@swallowcottages.co.uk

www.swallowcottages.co.uk

GREAT YARMOUTH

EASY PAYMENT SCHEME AVAILABLE

INGOLDMELLS

6 & 8 Berth Caravans Very Clean, Full Facilities Close to all amenities, shops and beach 3, 5, 7 Night Breaks Available

07875 729899

NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR SUMMER

HOLIDAY CARAVANS

CARAVANS ON THE GRANGE & KINGFISHER SITES

2017 Dates inc. School Holidays Available Close to Fantasy Island & Entertainment, Local Ammenities, Beach and much more.

SEADELL CHALET PARK HEMSBY, GREAT YARMOUTH

Clean, Comfy, brick chalets Double Glazing, close to Beach Amusements and amenities

£150 p/w off season Pets welcome

For free colour brochure

Call Duncan 01493730238 www.duncanfoleyholidays.com

SKEGNESS

Fully Equipped seafront holiday flat, sleeps 2-4, some with sea views, all flats with en-suite facilities, free off-road parking, LCD TV/DVD player, various dates available. Ground Floor Available, Well behaved pets allowed. FREE WI-FI. WEEKS FROM ONLY £150 SHORT EARLY SEASON PRICES FROM £75

TELEPHONE 01754 766609

2017 Stairlift to First Floor

WINTER OFFERS FROM £20PPPN

CONTRACTORS WELCOME £18 pppn (room only)

INGOLDMELLS

Tel: 01723 364 963

WHITBY

The Palm Court

CHAPEL ST. LEONARDS Golden Palm Site

SKEGNESS RICHMOND HOLIDAY CENTRE

Clean 6 Berth, Great Family Site, Free Indoor Pool, Club on Site with Nightly Entertainment, near the Train and Bus Stations. Families Only, Small Pets Welcome For Further Details

TEL: 01709 550104

South Parade, Skegness PE25 3HP

www.palmcourtskegness.co.uk

• Situated on Skegness Sea Front • • All Rooms En-Suite • • Sea View Rooms Available • • Ground Floor Rooms Available •

SPRING BREAKS 3 NIGHTS FROM £104

including Full English Breakfast & Evening Meal

Book Early to Avoid Disappointment CALL NOW FOR DETAILS OR TO REQUEST A BROCHURE

01754 767711 BLACKPOOL

SMOKING/ NON SMOKING ROOMS AVAILABLE

EASTER SPECIAL FRIDAY 14TH APRIL TO MONDAY 17TH APRIL

ONLY £70 PP ROOM ONLY £85 PP BED & BREAKFAST New Trend Holiday Park ONLY • SPECIAL SUMMER DEALS AVAILABLE • SKEGNESS

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• CALL FOR DETAILS! •

CHALETS FOR SALE FROM ONLY £7000 The site was established in 1961 and consists of 123 detached cedar wood chalets built to accomodate four to six persons. Each Chalet has a lounge, 2 bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen and shower/bathroom and toilet.

www.newtrendholidaypark.com

TELEPHONE: 01754 872722 New Trend Holiday Park, Ancaster Avenue, Chapel St. Leonards, Skegness PE24 5SS

CORNWALL & DEVON

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Fisherman’s Cottages LOG FIRES • PETS WELCOME Two minutes from beaches/coastal paths

SEA-FRONT

PRE-OWNED CARAVANS GREAT PRICES OFFERED Call Andy Carrington Tel: 01427 718226

Weekend (10th Feb) from £79 Midweek (13th Feb) from £99

WINTER WARMERS

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17 Yorkshire Street, Blackpool

• Family owned licensed Hotel • 2 minutes from Central Pier • Good food and cleanliness assured • Newly Refurbished • Clean En-Suite Rooms Available

Children £60 All Year Round

BOOKINGS ALSO TAKEN FOR WEEKENDS

Call Sharon:

01253 624116 www.appletonhouse.co.uk

MELROSE HOTEL

PRICE PP INC. B&B, EVENING MEAL & ENTERTAINMENT from Martin, Angela & The Tropicana Showgirls

YORKSHIRE DALES

FULLY LICENSED BAR • ALL ROOMS EN-SUITE

CENTRALLY LOCATED TWO MINUTES FROM SEAFRONT TEA/COFFEE & TV IN ALL ROOMS

NORFOLK BROADS

WWW.RIVERSIDE-HOLIDAYS.CO.UK

APPLETON GUEST HOUSE

BOOKING NOW FOR SUMMER/ILLUMINATIONS

TEL: 01209 860410

TELEPHONE 01692 580496

Phone 01253 344367

EMail: thecolonialhotel@hotmail.com

2017 VALENTINES

North Promenade • Blackpool

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40 RIVERSIDE BUNGALOWS BOATS ALSO AVAILABLE FISH FROM YOUR OWN LAWN AT POTTER HEIGHAM FREE BROCHURE AVAILABLE

Free Child Places Available Watch out for Seasonal Specials

THE HOTEL BELVEDERE

NORFOLK

WANTED

All Rooms En-Suite Lift Available Family Bar with DJ Free Car Park

Monday - Friday Special £109pp BBEM

Within easy walking distance of some excellent eating places/pubs, including Rick Stein’s latest ﬁsh restaurant Kernow agas dynargh! - Cornwall Welcomes You!

THE COLONIAL

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12 Month Holiday Season, Low Running Costs, Quiet Owners Only Park in the Yorkshire Dales National Park from £29,995 Call Josie on 07479 501470

SUPERB HOME COOKING SUMMER & ILLUMINATIONS SPECIAL OFFERS FOR MERCURY READERS CALL FOR DETAILS

PLEASE CALL JO OR HENRY FOR DETAILS 01253 623386

82 HORNBY ROAD • FY1 4QS

www.melrosehotelblackpool.co.uk

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LINCOLNSHIRE

PRIVATE HIRE

INSURANCE

12 MONTH HOLIDAY SITE OWNER PLOTS AVAILABLE FROM £2600 per year

5 minutes from Mablethorpe

TRAVEL INSURANCE RIVELIN TRAVEL 15-19-22-24-29 SEATER WORLDWIDE POLICIES - MINI COACHES SINGLE TRIP UP TO 99 YEARS Annual multi trip up to 85 years (inc)

BROCHURE AVAILABLE

Set in tucked away grounds offering a relaxing & peaceful haven. 2 fishing lakes Dogs welcome. Various accommodation options.

COTTAGES, CARAVANS & 5 STAR LODGES FOR SHORT BREAKS & HOLIDAYS Grange Farm, Maltby-Le-Marsh Alford, Lincolnshire LN13 0JP

CALL 0151 334 2600 QUOTING ‘THE MERCURY’ UK, EUROPE OR WORLDWIDE

• For all travellers - cover up to 99 years • Existing Medical conditions considered • Flexible Travel Insurance from just £2.59* • Single Trip - 7 Days in Europe from £2.62* • Annual European Multi - Trip from £22.50*

ALL LOCATIONS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Visit us at

www.rivelintravel.co.uk

TEL: 233 1000 Text: 07947 610 722

Email:babsrivelin@blueyonder.co.uk

www.worldwidetravelplan.co.uk

Tel: 01507 450267

sales@grangefarmpark.co.uk • www.grangefarmpark.co.uk

CARAVANS

YORKSHIRE’S HIDDEN GEM

SPECIAL OFFER

In conjunction with Media Travel Services - - SIS Ltd - FCA 311208 *Premiums dependent on individual circumstances. Terms & Conditions apply. 9 Claremont Courtyard, Spital Wirral CH63 4JB

16 Seater Minibus with fitted seatbelts PSV Licence Holder • 100% Reliable

• TRIPS TO ALL RACECOURSES • AIRPORTS • FISHING & GOLF TRIPS • PRIVATE PARTIES • DAY TRIPS • CLUB TRIPS

Centre lounge layout with bedroom at each end for extra privacy, this caravan will be sited on a corner roadside plot to take advantage of the central lounge area. Site fees paid until March 2018.

CALL US ON (0114) 265 3858 LINCOLNSHIRE - FOR SALE

NEW TIMBER LODGE DEVELOPMENT NOW OPEN

TIMBER LODGES

FOR SALE VERY REASONABLE PRICES!

LICENSED PRIVATE HIRE

CALL ALAN ON 01526 342750 07885 957734

TEL: 0114 3484739 MOB: 07773 384542

Available for • Weddings • Airports (All Airports) • All Coastal Work • Private Parties • Superb Vehicles Telephone Anytime

07747 787551 (Anytime)

for further info 01964 612233 orwww.willowsholidaypark.co.uk AIRPORT PARKING

Deluxe Mini Bus

• Airports • Weddings • Coastal Trips • Baby Seats • Available 24hrs

Chapel Hill Marina • LINCOLNSHIRE

We also have other caravans for sale from only £6995

STATIC CARAVAN FOR SALE

Travel

Trips to the East Coast

We’ll Never Let You Down!

ONLY £11,995

Beatson’s

10 MILES UP THE RIVER BOSTON EXCELLENT FISHING

www.lodgeslincolnshire.co.uk

CARAVAN STORAGE

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IN BIRLEY (S20)

ONLY £250 PER YEAR 24 HR CCTV ON SITE

CALL 0114 263 4479 0114 287 6298

HOLIDAY PARK

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07753 184871

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Sycamore Farm Park, Chalk Lane, Burgh Le Marsh, Skegness PE24 5HN www.sycamorefarm.net | 01754 810833

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...................................................................................................................£119 Folkestone + Ostend 4 days Fri 14th Apr ............................................................................................................................£159 Bruge & Ostend Mini Cruise 3 days Fri 21st Apr .................................................................................................................£119 Belgium & France Shopper 1 Day Fri 21st Apr ......................................................................................................................£60 Folkestone + Ostend 4 days Fri 28th Apr ............................................................................................................................£139 Bruge & Ostend Mini Cruise 3 days Fri 28th Apr .................................................................................................................£119 Belgium & France Shopper 1 Day Fri 5th May . 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.............................................................................................................................£159 Bruge & Ostend Mini Cruise 3 days Fri 7th Jul ...................................................................................................................£119 Rhine Valley via Hull 8 days Sun 9th Jul ............................................................................................................................£439 Belgium & France Shopper 1 Day Fri 14th Jul ......................................................................................................................£60 Folkestone + Ostend 5 days Mon 17th Jul ..........................................................................................................................£199 Folkestone + Ostend 4 days Fri 21st Jul .............................................................................................................................£159 Belgium & France Shopper 1 Day 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7 DAY SOAPWATCH Coronation Street Mon: Sophie returns home with more than duty free. Gemma gives Chesney some advice. Leanne is stunned by Nick’s plans. Daniel and Sinead make a connection. Wed: Rosie and Sophie dice with danger. Daniel has a lot to learn. David is left intrigued by Shona. Fri: Is Daniel playing with fire? Rosie digs herself in deeper. Bethany ditches school for a new project. Emmerdale Mon: Charity and Frank are cornered. Cain fears for the future. Tracy receives inspiration from an unlikely source. Tues: Sarah makes a shocking discovery. Chrissie figures out the situation. Zak struggles under the pressure. Wed: Emotions run high for Zak and Kerry. Debbie fears for Sarah. Lawrence makes a surprising decision. Thurs: Debbie demands the truth. Priya receives surprising news. The Dingles unite against a common enemy. Laurel makes a decision. Rhona confesses. Fri: There is a change for Ashley. Rhona gets a shock. Priya makes a decision. Eastenders Mon: Tensions simmer for the Fox family. Carmel is disappointed by Shakil’s latest actions. Tues: The Carters reach crisis point. Shakil struggles to cope with the gossip. Thurs: Babe attempts to make amends. One resident is faced with a tough decision. Jack grows paranoid at Glenda’s intentions. Fri: The pressure builds for one Walford couple. Michelle reaches out to Bex. Home & Away Mon: Bianca tells Irene that her marriage to Heath is over. Raffy is shellshocked when the Morgans sit her down and finally tell her the truth about their parents. Tues: Tori and Nate cannot keep their hands off each other. Tori expresses doubt over Raffy knowing everything. Wed: Justin and Phoebe deal with the aftermath. Evie is struggling with her residual feelings for Josh. Thurs: Ash is horrified. Hunter and Olivia struggle to adjust to their new life as friends. Fri: Olivia knocks Hunter back. Bianca finally comes to a decision. Neighbours Mon: Tensions continue to mount between Sonya and Toadie. Mark tries to reconnect with Steph. Tues: A surprise visit from a former Ramsay Street resident complicates matters even further for Toadie. Brad and Terese refuse Piper’s request. Wed: Toadie has terrible news for Dee. Disaster strikes after Amy recruits Ace. Thurs: Amy’s guilt mounts. Ben and Xanthe’s secret affair is almost outed. Fri: Mark heads to the bar. Sheila forces Gary to come clean on the real intruder.

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In Banner's Store next to Courtyard Cafe

NEW SINGLE HOLIDAYS FOR 2017! LOCAL JOINING POINTS - NO SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT SOLE USE OF OWN ROOM. (DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE FOR A SMALL COST) THE ITALIAN & FRENCH RIVIERAS All Incusive:- By coach 9 Days May 6th £1099 per person October 14th £995 per person By Air - 7 Days May 7th £1099 per per person October 15th £995 per person Including excursions (ask for details) TREASURES TUSCANY, ROME & THE GREEN HEART OF ITALY Half Board:- By coach 9 Days Apr 22nd £699 per person July 22nd £769 per person Jun 10th £769 per person Oct 7th £729 per person THE BEAUTY OF LAKE COMO & LAKE MAGGIORE Full Board:- By Coach 7 Days Mar 6th £599 per person Oct 21st £599 per person Oct 16th £599 per person JERSEY BY AIR AN ISLAND PARADISE Half Board:- By Air 6 Days Mar 15th - £499 per person Aug 20th - £659 per person Apr 17th - £579 per person Oct 14th - £569 per person Apr 24th - £589 per person Nov 13th £469 per person SPECTACULAR SPAIN Half Board:- By Coach 9 Days Jun 3rd - £949 per person Oct 14th - £899 per person By Air 7 Days Jun 4th - £949 per person Oct 15th - £899 per person

NOW LARGE FREE EYE TESTS REGISTERING KIDS RANGE plus home visits for the NEW PATIENTS NOW IN STOCK elderley & disabled

OVER 60s PRESCRIPTION SERVICE AVAILABLE All Types of Contact Lenses

Many more destinations for 2017 and bookings are also being taken for Christmas and New Year 2017/18. All bookable on a deposit basis. All holidays are with Leger on their silver service option, prices subject to availabilty and correct at time of print.

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Also Rubbish Removed ALL SIZE SKIPS OAP Discount CHEAP RATES TEL: 07766 304099

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some wary chub. It’s a stretch I usually fish for grayling, but an encounter with another angler had elicited information that a swim slightly with Clint Walker higher up held some Chevins, if only I could My latest session, in search of pike on a get them feeding! I threw in a couple of balls of Staffordshire stillwater, ended abruptly bread mash before starting, quickly tackled up a when I realised I could no longer function feeder rod, placing a 2oz tip in the end, and slid properly! It was cold when I started, but a cage feeder up the line filled with liquidised having set myself up the night before, bread. On the hook, a big piece of flake, and the packing the van and defrosting the bait, I lot was cast out and allowed to swing around was going fishing, no matter how cold it was. under a tree. I didn’t have long to wait before I arrived to find a bitterly cold wind skating a quick tap indicated interest, and then the tip across the surface, each blustery gust tearing heeled over with a very positive bite. Trout; a up the ripples as they sped towards me, before good one of a couple of pounds, but sadly out of engulfing my in icy embrace, so I tried to set season, so it went back quickly, and I returned up in a peg which would offer some modicum the rig to the same spot. Bang! Tip over…trout. of shelter, got the rods quickly on the rests, And again…and again. I had half a dozen hefty and clipped up the indicators… I settled in to trout in quick succession, and then a single watch nuthatches, wagtails, and a variety of tits grayling, before deciding that I wasn’t going to feeding amongst the branches overhead, and find chub, and a move was required. Although tried to keep warm… I love catching beautiful brown trout, I’d much Two hours later, with no sign of any pike, my rather do it during the correct season when less toes were hurting. I had two pairs of socks on, stress is inflicted… one of which were trusty seaboot socks, and Just up the road, is one of my favourite stretches fur lined boots, but it was still perilously cold. of the River Churnet. I’ve mentioned previously Having retired due to an arthritic condition how much I enjoy my small river fishing, and last year, I try to wrap up well, but with an after flicking out a few maggots, a stick float air temperature of -2, and a wind chill of -8, was plumbed to trip the bait just off bottom in it was time to leave. The line was freezing midstream. In my opinion, there is no better into my rod rings anyway, and my previously way to fish a stick float than with a centrepin thawed deadbaits had refrozen; I know when reel; unfortunately, I cannot justify huge to admit defeat, so I got back in the van, turned expense on a reel I don’t use often enough, the heater up high, and went home for a long, so £50 was enough to purchase a relatively hot, shower! Sometimes, just being there isn’t inexpensive one, but it is still such fun to use. enough… brr! I tackled up with a stick float big enough to Fortunately, I’d also been out earlier in the support 5BB shot, and used four bulked together week to visit the River Dove, to try and find to get the bait down quickly in a short swim,

using the remainder to allow the bait to settle naturally through the last couple feet of water. First cast, and you’ve guessed it, another trout! They must have been feeding like mad despite an overnight frost, but a small, chubby, brownie offered great sport on light tackle as it charged around the swim before surrendering to the net. I continued to flick in maggots every fifteen seconds or so, hoping to draw fish from under a downstream raft, watching as the red tip of the float trundled along the flow, dipping every now and then, before sailing away as the two gentiles were sucked in by a variety of species. I had an hour or two in one swim, finding grayling in one area, dace and gudgeon in another, and of course trout wherever they could get in first! During the course of the next two hours, I had a delightful time picking off fish almost every trot through; for a little river, the Churnet is packed with fish, the gudgeon were pleasing to see, resplendent in pale blues and golds, and the dace were immaculate, shiny slivers offering frantic resistance. The bullyboy trout were intent on spoiling the party, and chunky grayling gave graceful confrontation in a strong flow, but each was a welcome addition to a rapidly growing haul… what a wonderful way to enjoy the river! Whilst pools and canals are frozen, the river is a superb alternative, and you may just be surprised what lies within. It is rare that I find more than two or three anglers on my travels along the river banks, and I really can’t think why, as I think it’s a far more attractive environment to fish, and the rewards are certainly there… you do have to try a little bit harder sometimes, but it just adds to the fun! Get out there, try your nearest river, and enjoy yourself.

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BEN IS PURR-FECT FOR MILLERS New signing Ben Purrington will be a player that beneﬁts the Millers not just now, but in years to come, says interim boss Paul Warne after the club secured his signature on Monday evening. The 20-year-old joins as the club’s fourth signing of the January transfer window following the arrivals of Richard O’Donnell, Alex Bray and Semi Ajayi and Warne expressed his delight at capturing a player he believes can make an impact at AESSEAL New York Stadium for years to come. “He’s perfect for us and he’s a good ﬁt and we’re really pleased he’s coming in,” he told www.themillers.co.uk. “I’ve said this before, but I want to hand this

team or squad over to the next manager in better form than I got it and I think he [Ben] is one of them who will be a good player for us in the next six months, 12 months, two years. Warne continued to admit that he has been an admirer of the Plymouth Argyle left back for some time now and would have liked to have acquired his services earlier in the window. “I’ve been watching him for a while and we’ve been trying to get it over the line for a bit,” he explained. “It would have been ideal if it had been done a few weeks ago, but as I’m learning very quickly things take longer than you think. “He’s a really good athlete and he can get up and down the line well. He’ll come in and

compete with Joe [Mattock] for the left back spot but I can always play a 3-5-2, which I’d like to do.” Purrington’s Millers switch will be his first away from Home Park, where he progressed through the academy into the senior setup but Warne is confident that his early enthusiasm about life in South Yorkshire will see him fit in well. “He’s been at one club all his life so it might take a little bit of time to settle in moving up north but he fancies the challenge,” he added. “The lad wanted to come and I spoke to him and really liked him. I’m all about the whole process and I want people that want to come and play here. He’s a really nice kid and he wants to play football and he’s done that a lot.”

The match-winner came in the 70th-minute from Adam Armstrong, who also hit the bar for the visitors in a first half before the Millers struck the woodwork themselves through Joe Mattock. “You’d be surprised to know I’m disappointed with the goal,” Warne said. “I don’t think any Manager is happy when someone concedes a goal. I think Fish (Darnell Fisher) got a bit square, he got inside him and tucked it in quite comfortably. It’s hugely frustrating. I think the lads, physically, have given me everything they’ve got. It didn’t really drop for them in the box today. “I felt we started the game really well but we didn’t have enough guile or class to cut them open. On another day one of those headers might have gone in. It was a fiery game in a good Yorkshire derby.” “I had a couple of injuries and had to makeshift the team. I had Tom Adeyemi drop out the game so all our team prep had gone up the wall. We didn’t know that until quarter-toone, so that was disappointing. We went fourfour-two and finished three-five-two because of the injuries.

“There’s no point berating the lads as we need to go again Tuesday night. We’ll do everything we can to bandage them up, pick them up for another game on Tuesday. “We did everything right to pick up at least a point today but lady luck isn’t shining down on me at the moment.” The Millers head to Nottingham Forest’s City Ground on Tuesday and Warne is hopeful he’ll have a few more bodies in his squad. Warne will, however, be without Darnell Fisher and Aimen Belaid who were both withdrawn from today’s clash because of hamstring strains. “I’ll have (Joe) Newell back and I’ll have (Tom) Adeyemi back,” he added. “It’ll be 24 hours too soon for Frecks (Lee Frecklington) but I might have some new bodies in the building. “I’d expect them (Belaid and Fisher) to be out for at least two weeks. Regarding recruitment I was trying to bring defenders in. “I’m hopeful and everyone is doing everything behind the scenes. I’m conﬁdent in getting new bodies in but I don’t know if they’ll be here in time for Tuesday.” “I’m going home disappointed with the result but I have to be positive with the lads.”

WARNE FRUSTRATED Interim boss Paul Warne assessed his side’s performance following the 1-0 defeat to Barnsley at the AESSEAL New York Stadium. “It had that feel of a nil-nil,” he said. “I thought one bit of class would be the difference but, unfortunately, it wasn’t my team who had it today. They carved us open once, maybe once in the ﬁrst half as well. I don’t think the ‘keeper’s had much to do in the game. “There were a lot of free-kicks and stoppages of play. Unfortunately my team came out on the wrong end of a one-nil.”

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ROVERS CAPTAINS PEN NEW DEALS Rovers team captain James Coppinger and club captain Andy Butler have signed one-year contract extensions to keep them at the Keepmoat Stadium until the summer of 2018. Coppinger has been at Rovers since 2004, and holds the club record for appearances. He said: “I never thought I’d be here 13 years on, but I feel in really good condition - I feel better than when I was younger, which sounds a little silly - but I am enjoying it and offering something to the team. “I’ve played 40 games a season for the past 16

close the players are with the fans. “We need to be proud of being part of Rovers, because it’s a special club and when people are years, and in pre-season I was as ﬁt as anybody proud of their club, it tends to bring success.” in the team, so it’s looking good for the next Doncaster-born Butler feels particular pride to couple of years. I have as much hunger now as be club captain of his hometown team. when I was 21, if not more.” He said: “It’s great to be part of this club With Rovers sitting top of Sky Bet League because it is going places now, everyone has Two, this has the potential to be a memorable bought into what the gaffer is trying to do. campaign for the club. For fans favourite “I’m a Doncaster lad so it’s brilliant for me. Coppinger, the bond with supporters has been The club is on the up and going places, and key to that success. I’m proud to be part of that. Everyone has He added: “The fans have been superb home bought into what the gaffer wants. and away this season. It is important as a “I’m proud to be club captain. Copps is team player to give them something to shout about, captain, but everyone is captain really and this season has been the best in terms of how takes on their fair share.”

ICING ON CAKE FOR MARQUIS John Marquis reckons his game has improved dramatically over the course of the season. The forward bagged his 16th and 17th goals of the season in the 3-0 win at Yeovil Town on Saturday. “It’s always nice to score goals and help the team and I feel like my game as a whole has improved just by working with the manager and the staff here,” he said. “We’ve got strength in depth in this team and a lot of quality.” The brace at Huish Park meant the Rovers’ No.9

has claimed six goals in his past four games. “I’m on a good run at the moment, that goal was probably one of the better goals that I have scored this season,” he added. “It was the icing on the cake really.”

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A cold and wet wintry day in South Yorkshire saw the handful of postponements in the County Senior League, but on the whole the weather did not stop the fun with 16 games getting the go-ahead. Premier Division Swallownest FC extended their lead atop the Premier Division to 13 points. An Alex Duggan hat-trick was enough to give Swallownest a 3-0 away win over Handsworth Parramore Reserves at Oliver’s Mount. Defending champions Frecheville moved back into second place after a 1-0 home win over fourth placed Stocksbridge Park Steels Reserves. It was a good end to the week who fell at the Quarter-final stage of the S&HCFA Senior Cup on Tuesday night, as they lost 4-1 to Northern Premier League outfit Frickley Athletic. Carey Welford scored four times and Carl Woodhead three times for North Gawber Colliery in their 7-3 win against Athersley Recreation Reserves at Sheerien Park. Experienced marksman Tim Council put in a vintage performance for AFC Penistone Church, scoring six times to help his team to a 10-2 victory over Millmoor Juniors. Brad Kemp, Sam Scrivens, Wayne Hughes and Ross Nettleton were all on the scoresheet for Penistone. Wombwell Main ended a run of the three successive defeats, with a 3-2 defeat over struggling Denaby United. Division One League leaders Wickersley FC made it three wins in a row, with a 2-0 win over bottom side Millmoor Juniors Reserves. Ecclesfield Red Rose 1915 sit just a point back from Wickersley, after they beat Davy FC 3-2 at Chaucer School. AFC Dronfield climbed into fifth position with a 2-1 win over South Kirkby Colliery at South Kirkby Miners Welfare Ground. South Kirkby drop to sixth position. Grimethorpe Sports ended a run of back-to-back defeats, as they beat Brinsworth Whitehill 2-1 at Phoenix Sports Club. High Green Villa registered their fifth victory in six games, with an entertaining 5-3 away win over Silkstone United. Division Two North Second placed Dodworth MWFC lost for only the second time in the league this season, as they fell to a 3-1 defeat to Hepworth United at Leeds Road Playing Fields. Dodworth remain six points off the lead, but have two games spare, whilst Hepworth remain fourth, only three points further back. Wombwell Main Development Squad responded to back-to-back 2-1 losses, with a 2-1 home win over Bawtry Town at Wombwell Main Cricket Club. Goals from Ryan Roystone, Taylor Jenkins, Rickey Berry, Daniel Henighan and Daniel Willey gave Euroglaze FC a comfortable 5-0 win against Working Wonders. Division Two South Mark Clare scored a hat-trick for Swinton Athletic Reserves to give help them to a 3-1 win against Renishaw Rangers at Swinton Miners Welfare. The win takes Swinton back into second place int eh standings. AFC Dronfield Reserves were 3-1 winners over fellow mid-table side Sheffield Lane Top at Gosforth Playing Fields. Caribbean Sports Reserves extended their unbeaten run to eight matches, with a 2-2 draw against second bottom Sheffield Bankers Reserves at Firvale School. Next Fixtures Saturday 4th February Premier Division Frecheville v AFC Penistone Church Millmoor Juniors v Wombwell Main Stocksbridge Park Steels Reserves v Athersley Recreation Reserves Swallownest FC v Handsworht Parramore Reserves Division One AFC Dronfield v Brinsworth Whitehill Caribbean Sports v Ecclesfield Red Rose 1915 Davy FC v Silkstone United Grimethorpe Sports v Oughtibridge WMFC Hemsworth Miners Welfare Reserves v Millmoor Juniors Reserves High Green Villa v Wickersley Sheffield Bankers v South Kirkby Colliery

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HAPPY HANSON James Hanson says he is excited about the ‘fresh challenge’ that awaits him at Sheffield United. The striker, who has previously spent his entire professional career with his hometown club Bradford City, was officially confirmed as a Blade on Tuesday evening and he was relieved to see the deal concluded, albeit disappointed he will have to wait until next month to make his

debut. Hanson, who joins for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half year deal, remarked: “I can’t tell you how pleased I am to be here, I’m absolutely delighted to have signed for Shefﬁeld United. “It’s taken a while to get the deal over the line, but now I just can’t wait to get started against AFC Wimbledon. “I was gutted not to be able to play against

Fleetwood and it’s disappointing we haven’t got a game at the weekend, but it will give me the chance to work hard with the lads on the training ground.” The 29-year-old added: “The time had probably come at Bradford for a change for both parties, the situation there was unclear in terms of a contract offer and I wanted to secure my future. “Once United came

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calling my mind was made up and I made that clear to my agent. This is a fresh challenge and one I’ve probably needed for the last year or so to get my career moving forward again. “I’m used to playing in front of a crowd with expectation and that will be no different here, it’ll probably be even greater and it’s something I relish.”

O’SHEA OPTIMISTIC Jay O’Shea says swapping Derbyshire for Yorkshire was an easy decision to make and insists it’s a move that should hopefully with further his career. The versatile attacker has been a mainstay in the successes Chesterﬁeld have enjoyed in recent seasons and he hopes this loan deal, which is initially until the end of the season, is one that will see him

flourish further. O’Shea, who is out of contract at the Proact in the summer commented: “Once I knew Sheffield United were interested and had submitted a loan offer on Friday I told Chesterfield I was very interested. “From there it has all happened very quickly, I had little hesitation having spoken with the manager and I’m excited about what the

future might hold. “The interest of a club like Shefﬁeld United makes you want to listen and the chance to sign for a club chasing promotion to the Championship would be very appealing to anyone.” The 28-yearold continued: “Obviously United are top of the league, a big club with ambition and when you have the opportunity to come

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before you are taken behind the scenes, down the players’ tunnel and out into the technical area and home dugout. You will then take a seat in the Directors Box as you find out several fantastic facts and figures of our historic home. The tour, conducted by Club Liaison Officer John Garrett, will end back in the museum, giving

supporters plenty of time to take in our unique collection of memorabilia. Tickets, priced at £6 adults and £4 concessions, can now be purchased from the Box Ofﬁce, both in person or over the phone on 0114 253 7200 (option 1). Please note this isn’t a meet the players event and not suitable for particularly young Blades fans.

The Club’s popular pre-match stadium tour will return ahead of Saturday’s clash against AFC Wimbledon at Bramall Lane. The event starts in Legends of the Lane at 12.50pm prompt,

and play your football at places like Bramall Lane you can’t afford to let it slip away. “I know I’ve got to work hard to get into the side, but I’m conﬁdent in my own ability as and when I get an opportunity to impress. “I’m an attacking player, so I’m judged on goals and assists and that is what I’m looking to bring to the table here.”

U23S TRIUMPH IN DERBY PLUMCO United’s U23s made it nine games unbeaten with victory in the Professional Development League at Stocksbridge on Monday afternoon. A ﬁrst-half brace from substitute Tyler Smith, who replaced the injured Marc McNulty in the 10th minute, ensured the Blades beat Barnsley at the Look Local Stadium. SMITH had only been on the ﬁeld for 60

seconds having taken the place of McNulty, when he rounded Walton and slotted home. Skipper James Wilson headed over midway through the ﬁrst period, before SMITH doubled United’s lead, ﬁring home after good work by Scougall. United continued to have the better chances as half-time approached. Mallon lashed an effort wide, before Brooks saw an effort saved by the

face of Walton, who knew little about his contribution. Before the break, Brooks forced Walton into a ﬁngertip save, before Ramsdale was called into action for the ﬁrst time to deny Carvell. The personal battle between Brooks and Walton continued in the second-half, with the Barnsley stopper again prevailing. And on the hour, ROWE capitalised on the Blades losing

possession in defence before rounding Ramsdale and bringing the visitors back into the contest. Hirst and Ford were introduced with Hallam and Scougall making way and Slater tested Walton twice in a matter of minutes with longrange efforts. Barnsley battled gamely, but never looked like breaching the Blades again, as the climb up the table continues.

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FIGHT TO THE END Carlos Carvalhal has spoken of his pride with recent statistics showing the Owls have scored more late, late goals than any other team in the Football League. Wednesday have bagged a high number of injury time goals this season, some of which have won all three points, including Steven Fletcher’s penalty

against Rotherham and Kieran Lee’s dramatic double ﬁnishes against Tuesday night’s opponents Bristol City, and Nottingham Forest. Carvalhal said: “It’s absolutely fantastic. “Because this represents a lot of things, it shows how much we want to win games and it shows how much we play with our heart.

“The team plays with a strong mentality and want to achieve goals in the last minutes to win the games, I am very happy with this. “If you ask me if I would prefer to win 3-0 or 4-0 and have the games calm then of course! “But the teams we play know they are facing the team that played in the play-off ﬁnal last season, so

Carlos Carvalhal spoke fondly of his time with Shefﬁeld Wednesday in an exclusive interview with swfc.co.uk, and was particularly proud of a record he held going into 2017 with the Owls. The Portuguese head coach ended 2016 as Wednesday’s most successful manager of the last 50 years, a record he was pleased to have. Carvalhal said: “It’s

fantastic news, I am very, very proud about that. “I am 51 years old, so since I was born, to the end of 2016, if we have the best percentage of points in this period it’s something amazing. “I am very proud because these things stay a long time with the club. “I know that me and my staff are the ﬁrst non-British coaches in the history of the club. “This means that one

day when I leave the club there is something very important we did at Shefﬁeld Wednesday. “In this moment I can’t forget that these kind of things we don’t achieve

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they play differently against us compared to last season. “They don’t mind playing defensive and closing the spaces against us, we understand that and we have to manage that. “I think it’s fantastic because it represents how much we want to win games at Shefﬁeld Wednesday.”

A GAME OF PERCENTAGES alone, the chairman, the fans, my players, it shows that this is a group and not just personal. “But, of course, I am very proud.”

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Wigan Birmingham Blackburn Nottm Forest Leeds

19:45 19:45 19:45 15:00 12:30

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