Cambridge, Cheltenham, Yeovil, Mansfield. Four matches, four wins. Rovers headed to Crewe hoping to make it five successive wins for the first time since 2006. Trips to Gresty Road are never simple for Rovers, as exemplified last season when the fixture left relegation as a dead cert. Continue reading “Crewe Alexandra 2-1 Doncaster Rovers: 250 word match report”
‘Past his sell-by date’ and ‘living off his reputation for far too long;’ just a couple of early season observations of James Coppinger that were blown out the water against Yeovil. On his 498th appearance the club captain delivered a vintage performance to spur Rovers on to a third successive win. Continue reading “Doncaster Rovers 4-1 Yeovil Town: 250 word match report”
The last time I saw Rovers win an away league game was ‘that day’ at Brentford in April 2013. This victory was much less dramatic but may be just as valuable come the end of the season. Continue reading “Cheltenham Town 0-1 Doncaster Rovers: 250 word match report”
Not wanting to repeat Saturday’s disappointment, Rovers were bright and purposeful from the off against a physical but ultimately lacklustre Cambridge. However, when John Marquis went down easily on eight minutes for a penalty he then failed to convert it seemed the footballing Gods still intent on having fun at Rovers’ expense. Continue reading “Doncaster Rovers 1-0 Cambridge United: 250 word match report”
Rovers took on Crawley in a game of firsts, as seven players made their home league debuts in the first fourth tier match to be played at the Keepmoat. Continue reading “Doncaster Rovers 1-1 Crawley Town; 250 word match report”
After Saturday’s 3-2 reverse at Accrington, supporters may wonder when Rovers precipitous descent through English football might end. This unfortunate EFL Cup defeat against Nottingham Forest thankfully offered hints that better times might be ahead. Continue reading “Doncaster Rovers 1-2 Nottingham Forest: 250 word match report”
Good news; the football season is back! The bad news for Rovers fans however is that it’s specifically the 2015-16 season that has returned. A missed penalty and the consolation of a late winner bringing a feeling of deja-vu to those who travelled to the Crown Ground. Continue reading “Accrington Stanley 3-2 Doncaster Rovers: 250 word match report”
Before the solace of the summer, the last act in a tragic-comedy as Rovers took the curtain to mumble through an epilogue against Burton Albion. Continue reading “Doncaster Rovers 0-0 Burton Albion: 250 word match report”
The 2015-16 season in microcosm: Rovers defended with the resilience of a soufflé, attacked with the cutting edge of a wooden spoon and capped things off with the sort of individual error that’d make a pub footballer blush. Continue reading “Crewe Alexandra 3-1 Doncaster Rovers; 250 word match report”
Mission Impossible? The Great Escape? Rovers never do it easy, and this season appears no different. This was a must win game, anything less would’ve probably signalled the end to Rovers’ League One stay. Continue reading “Doncaster Rovers 2-0 Coventry City: 250 word match report”
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