Ninety-four minutes later, I can confirm, it’s going to be a rollercoaster. Not only did Son Of Fergie’s first match in charge result in an away win, but for the larger share, it also saw an unshackling of the cautious play that characterized much of Paul Dickov’s time. Continue reading “Shrewsbury Town 1-2 Doncaster Rovers; 250 word match report”
In honour of Mr Ferguson, some classic Scottish poetry… Continue reading “Doncaster Rovers 0-1 Bradford City: 250 word match report”
Here we go again then. The long nights at the laptop have, just about, paid off. Three big boxes of folded paper has returned from Dave the Printer. Issue 78 of popular STAND is ready to go on sale. As ever we have 40 packed pages for you on topics ranging from ponderings on Rovers’ future manager, recollections of Conference heroes and our greatest ever manager to considerations on the notion of support, and a warning from a fan of Hull City. Continue reading “popular STAND fanzine issue 78”
Rob Jones named a strong attacking line up for his first game in charge with new signing Oscar Gobern partnering Richard Chaplow in midfield. Continue reading “Walsall 2-0 Doncaster Rovers: 250 word match report”
Rovers welcomed Championship pace setters Ipswich Town to the Keepmoat Stadium for a League Cup tie that presented the opportunity to test themselves against loftier opposition. Continue reading “Doncaster Rovers 1-4 Ipswich Town: 250 word match report”
The end result of kindness is that it draws people to you. This couldn’t be more true, but a fixture at a team not even on the map provided an opportunity for a change of fortune. The Rovers setup saw one change with Richard Chaplow coming in for Harry Forrester. Vale included Uche Ikpeazu, unpopular after his stint at Rovers last season. Continue reading “Port Vale 3-0 Doncaster Rovers: 250 word match report”
Rovers travelled to the land of rugby league and pies to take on one of the pre-season favourites – Wigan. The Sunday start seemed to confuse the locals, who appeared to forget to turn up. Backed by a healthy travelling support, Rovers should’ve been in front inside three minutes, but Harry Forrester failed to turn home Andy Williams’ backheel. Continue reading “Wigan Athletic 0-0 Doncaster Rovers: 250 word match report”
This cup tie started scrappily with both sides looking to stamp their authority on the game in the early stages. Ten minutes in Leeds started to get on top and on 15 minutes were rewarded as Mirco Antenucci’s effort was parried, but Lewis Cook pounced to make it 1-0. Continue reading “Doncaster Rovers 1-1 Leeds United: 250 word match report”
Here we go again then. Another season to us means another six issues of popular STAND fanzine; 40 packed pages at a time. Each issue of popular STAND is written by Doncaster Rovers fans, for Doncaster Rovers fans giving you, and the people like you, a platform to have your say. Continue reading “popular STAND fanzine issue 77”
Don’t worry, it is still £1. But rather than being still only £1, popular STAND fanzine will now be at least £1. Continue reading “New Price for popular STAND fanzine”
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