Going into Rovers’ first round League Cup tie against Bradford City, I must admit I had low expectations. However, a bright and spritely start quickly quelled my fears. Continue reading “Bradford City 2-3 Doncaster Rovers: 250 word match report”
Among Rovers fans I’d spoken to there was a clear consensus on where the team’s strengths and weaknesses lie going into this season. Good going forward, but with a defence that could lapse into a Laurel & Hardy sketch at any given moment. Continue reading “Doncaster Rovers 0-0 Gillingham: 250 word match report”
Since sealing promotion little under a month ago, Rovers grip on the title had slipped putting them in second place heading in to the final day. Continue reading “Hartlepool United 2-1 Doncaster Rovers; 250 word match report”
Another frustrating afternoon at the Keepmoat serving to further peel the gloss from what, despite the prevailing mood, remains an emphatic promotion season. Continue reading “Doncaster Rovers 1-3 Exeter City; 250 word match report”
It’s a good job Rovers are already promoted. Losing to a side whose fans only got lively when chanting about furniture rankled; had more been resting on this, I fear I’d have chewed my arm off. Continue reading “Wycombe Wanderers 2-1 Doncaster Rovers; 250 word match report”
Rovers showed three changes from the side that drew at Colchester; Joe Wright and Alfie May returning and Aaron Taylor-Sinclair making his first start of the season. Continue reading “Doncaster Rovers 0-1 Blackpool; 250 word match report”
Doncaster returned to Colchester for the first time since Good Friday last season when they fell to an emphatic 4-1 defeat. Continue reading “Colchester United 1-1 Doncaster Rovers; 250 word match report”
I took my mum to the game today; the sentiment of Mother’s Day overriding the deep-seated suspicion she’s an unlucky charm. A year unbeaten at home and she’s not seen us win in two – I really ought to have known better. Continue reading “Doncaster Rovers 0-1 Plymouth Argyle; 250 word match report”
There’s a lot to like about Leyton Orient; community club, old-school away stand, and in my case, little over half hour from my door. As such, finding their net four times, whilst they battle their very existence, felt somewhat like prodding a poorly puppy. But, whilst we will feel sympathy and empathy with their plight, we shouldn’t miss every opportunity to revel in this very good Doncaster side. Continue reading “Leyton Orient 1-4 Doncaster Rovers: 250 word match report”
Rovers’ march towards League One continued on Tuesday when Notts County arrived at the Keepmoat Stadium. Continue reading “Doncaster Rovers 3-1 Notts County; 250 word match report”
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