‘Aye, but it’s Yeovil… we never beat bloody Yeovil’. Thankfully the doom of the old fella I told to cheer up was ill-mongered, as our one time bogey side were despatched for a third time in four meetings. Continue reading “Doncaster Rovers 3-0 Yeovil Town; 250 word match report”
It’s rare you can justify paying £22 to sit in a marquee on the outskirts of Crawley. Thanks to the Rovers , tonight was that anomaly. Continue reading “Crawley Town 0-5 Doncaster Rovers; 250 word match report”
This game started in peculiar fashion as Rovers flew out the traps much quicker than Chesterfield to take an early lead; an unmarked Jamie Coppinger found the top corner after being sent clear by Luke McCullough on three minutes. Continue reading “Chesterfield 2-2 Doncaster Rovers: 250 word match report”
Cold and bitter at the Keepmoat, and that was just the face of the member of staff that sold me my pie before kick-off. Continue reading “Doncaster Rovers 0-0 Notts County: 250 word match report”
‘Imagine if Copps had signed for these in the summer?’ said Matt. ‘I wouldn’t have been here today; I’d have had to sit at home dressed all in black’. Continue reading “Doncaster Rovers 1-0 Barnsley: 250 word match report”
Rovers battled back in a game befitting the conditions to grab a share of the spoils at Oldham.
I’m sure Oldham fans will point to Joseph Mills’ sending off as a turning point, but in truth replacing a scarecrow with two forwards willing to make runs and show for the ball provided the catalyst. Continue reading “Oldham Athletic 2-2 Doncaster Rovers: 250 word match report”
I read an article this week about how a huge FBI raid has led to a worldwide shortage of LSD. On the evidence of the Bristol City away kit, there’s still plenty knocking about in the South West. Continue reading “Doncaster Rovers 1-1 Bristol City; 250 word match report”
With the distinct odour of stale alcohol, veg-induced flatulence and antipathy hanging in the air, almost 7,000 people arrived to watch Rovers take on Coventry. Continue reading “Doncaster Rovers 2-0 Coventry City: 250 word match report”
I’m not entirely sure what the history of Boxing Day is, or indeed how it got its name. I’d look it up, but I’ve foolishly chosen to write this in the one café in London that manages to boast floor-to-ceiling windows on two sides, yet receives no phone signal and offers no wifi. What is this 2012? Anyway, let us presume it is due to a tradition relating to boxed gifts of some kind, and not a long and sustained marketing campaign by Don King or the WBA. Continue reading “On Boxing Day Football”
Out of the darkness comes light. From the fug of Mad Friday hangovers and the pea-souper of doom hanging over the Keepmoat, Rovers delivered an awakening away performance to bring much-needed festive cheer. Continue reading “Swindon Town 0-1 Doncaster Rovers: 250 word match report”
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