Doncaster Rovers to be young at heart
If you’re good enough for Paul Dickov, you’re old enough.Rovers’ new boss is ready to put his faith in youth as he sets about building a young side full of energy and endeavour. It is a strategy which...
View ArticleRowing: Doncaster Regatta off
Doncaster’s annual Regatta has had to be cancelled on Saturday because of a lack of entries.The event, due to take place along the River Don, received less than half of the competitors required -...
View ArticleDons: League table does not concern Miller
Dons coach Tony Miller is not losing any sleep about the league table ahead of his side’s trip to Workington Town tomorrow.His side are level on points with bottom side Barrow - but also just four...
View ArticleBlood: McDonnell can inspire the next generation
Veteran Plant Works coach Ken Blood is tipping Jamie McDonnell to inspire a generation of young Doncaster boxers, writes Steve Hossack.The last man to do exactly that, more than 50 years ago, was...
View Articlea technical area rogue
Paul Dickov is unlikely to make many friends on the touchline at the Keepmoat.That is the verdict of the man himself who has no illusions about his demeanour in the technical area.“I’m a bit of a d**k...
View ArticleFootball: FA Women’s Cup finalists visit Doncaster
Arsenal Ladies footballing duo Kelly Smith and Kim Little came to Doncaster on their promotional tour of the FA Cup.The final, between Arsenal and Bristol Academy Women, is due to take place at the...
View ArticleCricket: Clark stars for Luddington
Luddington CC got their first home game in the Broughton Evening League off to the best start, beating Normanby Park by 60 runs.Homegrown talent Darren Clark opened the innings with Peter Tait and from...
View ArticleComment: Don’t let the Belles toll...
When you think of women’s football - Doncaster Belles are the club that springs to mind.They are the pioneers of the women’s game, founder members of the national league in 1991 and the ever-presents...
View ArticleSport in the community: Grounds for ‘Optimism’ as new coaching camps launched
Bradley Johnston works, lives and breathes sport. He knows all about its benefits - and he’s on a mission to get Doncaster ‘sported’. This month’s revelations that Doncaster is officially one of the...
View ArticleTennis: Young stars have a Spring in their step for LTA event
Anyone who drops in on Doncaster Lawn Tennis Club’s annual Spring Open this week could be lucky enough to see a future Grand Slam champion.World number two Andy Murray, and brother Jamie, both played...
View ArticleWomen’s football: Arsenal claim FA Cup in Doncaster
Arsenal Ladies have won the FA Women’s Cup final after beating Bristol Academy Women at the Keepmoat Stadium - where a minute’s applause was held for Doncaster Rovers Belles.The cup final saw strikes...
View ArticleDons star back in business
Under fire Lee Waterman turned hero as his last-gasp try earned the Dons a 24-20 win at Workington Town.Last season’s record points scorer was dropped recently by head coach Tony Miller after...
View ArticleDoncaster Rovers ANALYSIS: Why it’s a case of ‘In Ryan We Trust’ at Rovers
Until their televised FA Cup exploits against Liverpool and Everton, Oldham Athletic operated firmly under the radar last season. Everyone’s radar except John Ryan’s that is.Ryan, among a rare breed of...
View ArticleDoncaster Rovers: Bramall confident Dickov can continue construction job
He made his fortune in construction so Terry Bramall certainly knows a thing or two about building jobs.And Rovers’ most wealthy shareholder is convinced the club have found the right man in Paul...
View ArticleCricket: Mellers in form as Luddington dispatch Haxey
Luddington are the early leaders in the Amazing Smile North Lindsey League Division Two after beating fellow Isle of Axholme side Haxey.It was unsung hero Matthew Mellers who took plaudits for this...
View ArticleBowls: Owston set for trio of team trips
Owston Ferry Bowls Club will be on their travels for their next fixtures.Monday sees the Gainsborough League side go to Scotter 2 at 6.30pm. Tuesday the Pensioners League face Rose A at 2pm and...
View ArticleDoncaster Rovers: Pitch nearly cost us - Coppinger
James Coppinger has admitted that the widely criticised Keepmoat Stadium pitch came close to costing the club promotion.Following Sunday’s Women’s FA Cup final, ground staff have wasted no time in...
View ArticleCricket: Crowle Outcasts crash out of cup
Outcasts were beaten comfortably by 35 runs as their double-header with Owmby saw their opponents progress in the George Marshall Cup and pick up league points.The ground looked a picture on the first...
View ArticleCricket: League leaders Luddington are all Smiles
Luddington head the Division Two table following their second straight win of the Amazing Smile North Lindsey League.LATEST RESULTS:AMAZING SMILE KO CUP 1ST ROUNDDivision One leaders Grimsby Town eased...
View ArticleDoncaster Belles: Arsenal’s Akers backs the Belles
Arsenal stalwart Vic Akers has called the FA’s decision to relegate Doncaster Rovers Belles “a joke” and “unjust”.Following an application process for an expanding Women’s Super League (WSL) in 2014,...
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