The story that underpins this fixture against Rotherham is a disheartening one.
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Doncaster Rovers 0-0 Portsmouth: 250 word match report
I don’t think many Rovers fans went into Saturday’s fixture with any feelings other than dread. A side yet to get a point against a side with a 100% win record, it felt like a battering – with a John Marquis goal to rub salt in the wound – was an inevitability.
Continue reading “Doncaster Rovers 0-0 Portsmouth: 250 word match report”Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 Doncaster Rovers: 250 word match report
The first half at Hillsborough was very even, if not edged by Rovers who probably should’ve had a penalty for a foul on Aiden Barlow, which, if given and scored, could have easily changed the complexion of the game.
Continue reading “Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 Doncaster Rovers: 250 word match report”Walsall 0-0 Doncaster Rovers: 250 word match report
Last time Rovers played Walsall this early in the season, we witnessed a convincing 3-0 victory featuring a David Cotterill wonder goal. This Carabao Cup performance at the Banks Stadium was not quite the same.
Continue reading “Walsall 0-0 Doncaster Rovers: 250 word match report”Doncaster Rovers 1-2 AFC Wimbledon: 250 word match report
After the upheaval Doncaster Rovers went through during the summer, it’s hardly surprising this performance was so incredibly disjointed. Only one player (Tom Anderson) had featured in the starting XI last season, and a pre-season filled with injury setbacks, Covid-19 cancellations and trialists galore was only ever going to lead to one thing; a squad that simply hasn’t had time to gel.
Continue reading “Doncaster Rovers 1-2 AFC Wimbledon: 250 word match report”Remembering the first time: Doncaster Rovers vs Bristol Rovers, October 1985
As with all things Rovers I approached the writing of this article with the diligence it deserved. I’d planned on researching who actually played in the game, Rovers’ league position at the time, the attendance, the weather, John Buckley’s pre-match meal and so on.
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David Waugh reviews Harry Pearson’s latest football book
If you sleep with someone, don’t read this book in bed. “I was just nodding off then,” my wife will grumble as the bed shakes for the fourth time that night (no, come on, you’re better than that!) and I try to suppress laughter. “It’s your fault,” I say, “You gave it to me for my birthday. Just listen to this…”
Continue reading “Into The Farther Corner”Remembering the first time: Doncaster Rovers vs Yeovil Town, February 1999
It’s a funny first memory watching the mighty Doncaster Rovers. We were hosting Yeovil Town and if memory serves right it wasn’t our finest 90 minutes of football. However, it was my first match, and I had been itching to get down to Belle Vue.
Continue reading “Remembering the first time: Doncaster Rovers vs Yeovil Town, February 1999”The big 21st century Doncaster Rovers quiz
Another lockdown! Who saw that coming? Yep, that’s right, everyone. Thankfully we were on the front foot here at popular STAND fanzine, and so we’ve put together a special quiz to help you pass the time. And the good news? It’s not on Zoom!
Continue reading “The big 21st century Doncaster Rovers quiz”podular STAND podcast: the Belle Vue episode
It’s almost 13 years since Doncaster Rovers moved to the Keepmoat Stadium, and yet, whenever I’m prompted to think about watching Doncaster Rovers, my mind still goes to Belle Vue. Continue reading “podular STAND podcast: the Belle Vue episode”
