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In Off the Postbag: The Miseducation of Paul James

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In Off the Postbag: The Miseducation of Paul James

In early 2012 one-time Doncaster Rovers midfielder Paul James released his autobiography. In Cracked Open the Canadian international talks frankly about the cocaine addiction he suffered during his later career as a coach. He also looks back at his playing career, including his brief time as a Rover. Ahead of issue 59 of popular STAND, subscriber Ralph Davies sent us the excerpt from James’ book which focussed on what proved to be an eye-opening spell at Belle Vue for the then 24-year old.

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charity and fundraising

popular STAND to donate £1,500 to Doncaster charities

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popular STAND to donate £1,500 to Doncaster charities

It’s been a tough year for, well, for almost everyone. Across Doncaster thousands of people are struggling. Struggling to make ends meet; struggling to look forwards; struggling to overcome trauma; struggling to be themselves; struggling to find hope.

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go away

Go Away: Tranmere Rovers

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Go Away: Tranmere Rovers

Tranmere is located on the Wirral peninsula, which according to the Domesday Book could be found ‘two arrow falls from Chester city walls’. Notably the Book didn’t specify in which direction these arrows should fall though leading us to understand the Wirral as being a peculiarly circular entity not unlike a Mediaeval ring road round Chester.

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Marshall Matters: Starting to take a back seat

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Marshall Matters: Starting to take a back seat

In the last edition of this fanzine I wrote about enjoying the opening games and weeks of a new season. About optimism and about how enjoying watching football should be the thing which sets the tone, not the results or what they might mean.

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For Peat’s Sake: To Barrow… via Dublin

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For Peat’s Sake: To Barrow… via Dublin

The streets of South London were eerily quiet as I emerged from my house and walked the short distance down the road to the tram stop. An early autumn breeze blew through the trees and the skies were still dark, occasionally illuminated by streetlights and the big forecourt sign at the Shell garage. 

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match reports

Newport County 0-1 Doncaster Rovers: 250 word match report

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Newport County 0-1 Doncaster Rovers: 250 word match report

Crumbling rail service, freezing weather, World Cup on the telly, and two inept Rovers on the bounce. There were plenty of reasons not to be in Newport, but those who wouldn’t ever contemplate being anywhere else were given just reward for their endeavours; a much-needed win.

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Colchester United 3-0 Doncaster Rovers: 250 word match report

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Colchester United 3-0 Doncaster Rovers: 250 word match report

Rovers found themselves on the A12 lay-by for a Saturday afternoon clash with Colchester United. Ahead of the game, a friend had asked whether we were worth a nudge in his accumulator. I said we’d bagged a comprehensive win last weekend and were facing a team languishing at the bottom of the table. So, no. 

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