Doncaster Rovers: Rob Jones in further injury blow
Rob Jones could face a further month on the sidelines following a knee operation.The Rovers centre back has been blighted by injuries and now faces even more time out, his manager Paul Dickov has...
View ArticlePaul Dickov column: Pressure is ‘the nature of the beast’
Having pressure piled upon you is the nature of the beast in football.When results aren’t going your way or you’re on a bad run, people will immediately talk about the pressure mounting on the...
View ArticleDoncaster Rovers: Ex-Iron man Jamie McCombe relishing Scunthorpe United return
Jamie McCombe is relishing the opportunity to ‘get one over’ on the club where he started out as a trainee.Rovers’ centre half recalled fond memories of his time with Scunthorpe United during his...
View ArticleDoncaster Knights v Cornish Pirates: Griffiths unfazed by ‘bogey team’ stats
There will be many Doncaster Knights’ fans who will be worried that Cornish Pirates will scupper the club’s hopes of a fourth win in five starts this weekend given their record at Castle Park.Pirates...
View ArticleRacing: Saturday preview
Integral can call the shots in the Kingdom of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket.Sir Michael Stoute’s filly finished runner-up in the Group One last autumn, but she looks a far sharper horse as a...
View ArticleDoncaster Rovers: ‘We need to take a look at ourselves’ - Harry Forrester
Harry Forrester has pulled no punches with his honest assessment of the Walsall misery - saying he and his Rovers team-mates need to take a look in the mirror.A performance lacking energy, particularly...
View ArticlePaul Goodwin: It’s worth Paul Dickov sticking with 4-2-3-1
It hasn’t had the desired effect in recent weeks. That’s an understatement.But the 4-2-3-1 formation with James Coppinger, Kyle Bennett and Harry Forrester playing as ‘nearly strikers’ is worth...
View ArticleNCEL: Clubs look to FA Vase to brighten up their season
Armthorpe Welfare, Rossington Main and Maltby Main all hope to give their stuttering seasons a boost in the FA Vase this weekend.Armthorpe, second bottom in the NCEL Premier Division, take on North...
View ArticleDoncaster RLFC: Dave Scott named in Scotland’s European Championship squad
Dons star Dave Scott has been named in Scotland’s initial 27-man squad for the European Championships.The winger, who recently signed a new one-year deal at the Keepmoat Stadium, helped Scotland reach...
View ArticlePreview: Scunthorpe United v Doncaster Rovers
If ever there was a time that Paul Dickov and Rovers could do with a win under their belts - this weekend is the perfect opportunity.Doncaster have statistics on their side for this Saturday’s trip to...
View ArticleCrowle Keys: Isle men end the curse of Hibaldstow
Thirty-nine years since Crowle Keys’ first visit to Hibaldstow, the Isle side finally left with a victory, writes Gareth Parkin. The 1975 team won the First Division title at the end of the season and...
View ArticleDoncaster Rovers: A Steer in the right direction
Paul Dickov is confident keeper Jed Steer will be fit enough to start today’s derby clash with Scunthorpe.The on-loan Aston Villa keeper was forced off during last Saturday’s 3-0 defeat at Walsall...
View ArticlePreview: Sunderland v Doncaster Rovers Belles
Don’t lose and the title is still all to play for.That’s the scenario facing the Belles this weekend as they prepare for the FAWSL2 ‘title decider’ against leaders Sunderland.Only the top side can...
View ArticleGrassroots: Epworth hockey ladies find Batley in devastating mood
Epworth Ladies Hockey Club were the victim of a scoreline not reflecting their spirited performance as Batley Firsts ran out 6-0 winners.The Isle side were intent on moving on from their opening day...
View ArticleVIDEO: Jamie McCombe on Scunthorpe United v Doncaster Rovers
Former Iron man Jamie McCombe discusses Scunthorpe United ahead of Rovers’ impending clash with their League One neighbours.Click on the play button for more from the Doncaster defender.
View ArticleDoncaster Knights v Cornish Pirates: Griffiths targets win number four
Clive Griffiths hopes to see the spirit of Headingley repeated at Castle Park today.Doncaster Knights host Cornish Pirates (2.30pm) hoping to continue their excellent start to life back in the second...
View ArticleDoncaster Rovers Community Foundation Team travel to Derby for inter-regional...
There will be a definite sense of football fever today, when the Doncaster Rovers Community Foundation team travel to Derby to compete an inter-regional tournament.The Coalfields Regeneration Trust’s...
View ArticleFull-time: Doncaster Knights 22 Cornish Pirates 24
Bogey club Cornish Pirates launched a second half fightback to inflict back-to-back home defeats on Doncaster Knights.Knights had hoped to go into the month-long British & Irish Cup break with four...
View ArticleScunthorpe United 1 Doncaster Rovers 2: ‘We should’ve had more’ - Paul Dickov
It was derby day joy for Paul Dickov’s men - but the Rovers chief wanted a few more goals to cap off his side’s threatening attacks.Doncaster piled forward in numbers at Glanford Park but it was...
View ArticleTennis: Doncaster ladies secure Yorkshire League promotion
Doncaster Lawn Tennis Club will be back in the top flight of the Yorkshire Ladies’ League next season, writes Steve Hossack.The Bessacarr-based club netted the Division Two title with a 100 per cent...
View Article