Football: Misterton defeated; Owston Ferry triumph
It was a fourth straight defeat for Misterton United as they became the latest victims of Rose & Crown, writes Stephen Lilley.United have struggled to make an impact in the Gainsborough &...
View ArticleSpeedway: Scunthorpe duo missing for vital play-offs
Fluidair Power Scunthorpe Scorpions are feeling a sense of deja vu, after both injured pair Ashley Birks and Ryan Douglas have been ruled out of this week’s two vital play-off matches.The duo will be...
View ArticleHockey: Epworth struggle in league opener with Thirsk
Epworth Ladies Hockey Club did not quite get off to the start they were looking for in their newly-promoted season.Facing new competition in Yorkshire Four, following back-to-back promotions, it was a...
View ArticleGrassroots: Rugby youngsters bounce back with win over Moortown
Doncaster RUFC’s under-14s bounced back from defeat last week to record a well-deserved home win over Moortown, writes Ian Cunningham.With players unavailable, the under-14s could only field three...
View ArticleDoncaster Rovers: Copps targets more goals
James Coppinger felt he was due a goal before Tuesday night’s Capital One Cup clash with Fulham.And after netting spectacularly in the 2-1 defeat, the Rovers veteran is looking to hit the goal trail...
View ArticleDoncaster Rovers: Dickov’s discipline advice for Harry
Harry Forrester has been advised to take a leaf out of the book of his boss Paul Dickov when it comes to managing his discipline on the pitch.Dickov was a notoriously fiery forward during his playing...
View ArticleGrassroots: Epworth Town 0 Swinefleet Juniors 2
It was second defeat for Epworth Town with co-manager Rick Keeble lamenting the side’s poor performance.The game started with Epworth looking the better team and putting Swinefleet Juniors under some...
View ArticleSpeedway: Scunthorpe Scorpions prepare for Premier League play-offs
Fluidair Power Scunthorpe Scorpions start their Premier League play-off campaign this week - with two meetings of huge significance.They face an away test at Ipswich on Thursday night and then at home...
View ArticleBowls: Belton’s Robin eyes more success
The winner of the Isle of Axholme Bowls League’s Singles final already has eyes on competing in next year’s competition.Robin Aconley was recently crowned singles winner following a 21-12 victory over...
View ArticleFans’ Forum - Wesley Grimes: We need to get the passion back
Passion is a hard thing to get right in football.Too much and it can bubble over into potential issues for the club.Too little and the football experience at the ground is affected.The last year has...
View ArticlePaul Dickov column: Protecting players is key to the new concussion rules
This week we have had the first real case of the new rules on concussions influencing our squad.Nathan Tyson will miss Saturday’s trip to Walsall because he suffered a concussion late on in our game at...
View ArticleDoncaster Rovers: Theo puts in the hours to get back on track
While most of the Rovers squad enjoyed a rest day yesterday following a late night return from Fulham on Tuesday, Theo Robinson was at Cantley Park.The striker – who missed the chance to equalise from...
View ArticleDoncaster Rovers: Dickov urges players to listen to new coach Shaun Goater
Paul Dickov is hoping the kick of ‘The Goat’ will help get his forwards firing this season.Dickov has drafted in his former Manchester City strike partner Shaun Goater as a part-time forwards coach at...
View ArticleDoncaster Knights: Clark relishing clash with former club Carnegie
Mat Clark admits they are champing at the bit to face Yorkshire Carnegie in a game he believes is the biggest of the season so far.The Knights’ 100 per cent start to the Greene King IPA Championship...
View ArticleBucky’s Blog: Start strong and we’ll keep run going
It was a great game against Chesterfield, I really thought that Donny deserved the win.People say we were hanging on but for me it was the best performance of the season as a whole. Chesterfield are a...
View ArticleYorkshire Carnegie v Doncaster Knights: Team news
Knights’ director of rugby Clive Griffiths has named a largely unchanged side from the one which lost out to Worcester Warriors for Sunday’s derby clash with Yorkshire Carnegie.Upfront, Tom Davies...
View ArticleWalsall v Doncaster Rovers: Ex-Doncaster man Baxendale knows Rovers’ ability
Former Rovers youngster James Baxendale fully expects Doncaster to adjust quickly to life in League One - but he’s hoping that doesn’t happen on Saturday.The Walsall midfielder, who featured briefly...
View ArticleBetting: Walsall are favourites in Doncaster Rovers clash
BetVictor makes Walsall 13/10 favourites, Rovers 23/10 and the draw 12/5 ahead of their clash at the Banks’s Stadium.However, the home side have just one win from their opening nine league games of the...
View ArticleMcDonnell set for Liverpool defence ahead of unification test
WBA bantamweight champion Jamie McDonnell has been lined up for two huge dates as he continues his quest to sweep the board at world level in the division.First up, the Doncaster fighter will make his...
View ArticleDoncaster Rovers: Walsall test will suit us says Dickov
Paul Dickov has backed his Rovers side to continue their good away form against a Walsall outfit that will ‘suit’ his players.Dickov believes Rovers tend to perform better against sides with a...
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