In the 16th, 17th and 18th Centuries, when men had more money than sense they would construct a folly. These were buildings whose appearance would suggest they held a great purpose, but were often constructed primarily for decoration – their extravagant architecture used as a means to bely the fact they were merely empty monuments. Continue reading “Milton Keynes 1-2 Doncaster Rovers: 250 word match report”
On occasion, assuming you’re of sound mind, you’ll find yourself wondering why you bother. Why do you spend so much money, expel so much effort, give up so many hours and days of your life to travel to towns you’d otherwise never entertain the idea of visiting? Usually, that occasion is Gillingham away.
Continue reading “Gillingham 0-0 Doncaster Rovers; 250 word match report”
‘It’s been a scrappy five minutes or so’ said the Sky commentator midway through the second half, as if anything occurring on the pitch before the hour mark had been in any way different to the turgid possession-less back and forth we were currently witnessing.
Continue reading “Doncaster Rovers 2-0 Bradford City: 250 word match report”
The tide was in when we got to Southend seafront; no matter, someone had helpfully repositioned the beach between Roots Hall’s four gloriously antiquated stands. Continue reading “Southend United 0-0 Doncaster Rovers: 250 word match report”
Gamble! There was a time that this was my footballing mantra. An instruction and means of approach to the game I not only encouraged of myself, but would do all I could to instil into those around me. But then this was nothing to do with ‘accas’ or spread bets. Instead this was an attempt to get the university football team I managed to take advantage of the unpredictable nature of BUSA Midlands Division 4C level defending. So, each week we gambled on the bounce of long throw-ins, but never on the minute of the first one. Continue reading “Against the odds: on gambling and football”
There’s a bloke sits in front of us at the Keepmoat, who gets comically irate at the drop of a hat (‘WHY’S HE NOT KEEPING HOLD OF HIS F***ING HAT!?!’). Ordinarily I sit and scoff, but on 91 minutes I was up on my feet with him as a clumsy contact sent James Coppinger sprawling and the referee failed to give the sort of penalty for which the word stonewall was invented. Continue reading “Doncaster Rovers 1-1 Plymouth Argyle: 250 word match report”
As you’ll be acutely aware – not least because we bang on about it at every opportunity – popular STAND fanzine is ‘not for profit’. What that means is we meet our costs – printing, postage, envelopes – then whatever’s left we save up ready to give away to local good causes. And Christmas seems as good a time as any to give it all away. Continue reading “popular STAND fanzine gives away £1,500 to Doncaster charities”
On Tuesday 5 December, Doncaster Rovers Belles announced they would not be submitting an application to be part of the newly proposed professional Women’s Super League, stating that to operate in the revamped top tier would be financially ‘beyond their means’. In issue 91 of popular STAND fanzine, Glen Wilson, speculated this would be the case as he looked at what the FA’s proposal for an all-professional women’s top tier meant for the game’s clubs. His article can be found below…
It’s not a particularly funny issue of popular STAND fanzine, this one. It has its moments don’t get me wrong, and I don’t want to discredit those who’ve submitted lighter pieces, but I feel it’s only fair to call it up front. You’re good people, you deserve honesty, and likewise I deserve a break from the inevitable ‘it’s-not-as-funny-as-it-used-to-be’s that greet any request for feedback. It’s still good though, so don’t even think about asking for your pound back. You’ve committed now, roll with it. Continue reading “Editorial: We need to stop relying on football to get us through”
At half-time the Keepmoat big screen offered up ‘first half highlights’; Rovers’ sole inclusion in the montage was six passes in midfield that ultimately led to nothing. It was as deft a summary of the opening forty-five minutes as could’ve been. Continue reading “Doncaster Rovers 2-1 MK ‘Dons’: 250 word match report”
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