U18 v Thorne Colliery

[steve@dcfd]

I believe the game is tonight at 7pm maybe the odd first teamer and Trialist involved. GMC said that Knoyle may get some minutes tonight.

[anton123]

I suspect there will be a few who not had enough minutes yet , think I’m gonna go watch , decent set up down there now

[steve@dcfd]

No mention in this article if any first team squad players or Trialists will be involved

https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2022/july/preview--club-thorne-colliery-vs-rovers-u18s/

[Donnywolf]

Charlie Seaman played .. Faulkner played well

2 0 up at HT Colliery came back into it and pulled it back to 2 2 . Their second was a screamer that gave Ben B no chance BUT came from a Colliery throw in that everyone bar Lino & Ref knew was a Rovers throw

Rovers went 3 2 up with about a minute to go after almost conceding a goal at the other end ...and even then conceded a Penalty which the Colliery player hit with no conviction at all leaving BB to save easily with the ball being thumped to safety and the Final whistle came soon afterwards

[Alan Southstand]

The referee definitely gave the benefit of the doubt to the home side all night. The tackle on Seaman would have been a red card in the EFL!

He had to come off after that.

[drfchound]

Hopefully not another long term injury.

[Alan Southstand]

The tackle was from behind and right down the back of his heel (Achilles?). As I said previously, it was a red card offence.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

The tackle was from behind and right down the back of his heel (Achilles?). As I said previously, it was a red card offence.

That's shocking to hear, particularly since Seaman is trying to get back to full speed from his previous injury.

[selby]

  It was a good work out, Thorne put a shift in and made the lads work for the result which was more a team game than anyone really standing out.
  The third goal was a great move down the left Tom Parkinson who had worked hard carrying the ball all night down the left flank beat a defender for pace and another on the goal line to put a great ball to the far post for Fletcher to tap in after he got in a great position at the far post.
  The defence in general led by Faulkner coped well with the Thorne attack who looked lively on the ball on a difficult dry pitch that didn't help anyone, and hopefully again the attendance helped another local side with funds, and gave some supporters a glimpse of the youth team.
 

[Donnywolf]

The referee definitely gave the benefit of the doubt to the home side all night. The tackle on Seaman would have been a red card in the EFL!

He had to come off after that.

He (CS) was going well up to that point as well

Rovers  7 was very noticeable too ... someone will help me out with a name as I didn't get a Team sheet but I saw one and there were no Numbers to check out



Looked for you Selby but no see !

[Al4475]

Good set up at Thorne now, whole idea based on Club Doncaster model (tho at this moment purely football based) incorporating new youth sides and working hard in schools across the whole area.
The manager James O'Neill used to be Retford Utd skipper and reckons that Dean Furman was the hardest player he's ever had to face, James' back room team includes Rich Sennet who has worked at various clubs, the chairman Mark Phillips is Thorne through and through, they also provide sports camps over the school hols that include free hot meals for all kids involved via the Marcus Rashford initiative.

I have been involved with them over the last year and a bit through knowing James through school and worked the mic for em last season - tho i am away this week so missed this one, they were runners up last year on the league and will push for the top slot this year.

It's a very good set up.

[Donnywolf]

BB & SS will be impressed

It was £5 to get in or £3 for Concessions ... and lass on gate took my Tenner and instantly gave me 5 back.

My mates however will be staggered that I handed over more than I needed to without protesting !

[selby]

  I looked for you we must be blind I was sat in the stand at the front mate,

[Donnywolf]

I was stood to your right then about where the Lino was never up with play and missed offsides and the very obvious deflection for a Throw in awarded to TCFC in error that led to Dom ....... s goal. He thumped that in for sure but employed by Rovers in Fitness role someone told me

[Alan Southstand]

Was 7 Kuleya?

[Al4475]

I was stood to your right then about where the Lino was never up with play and missed offsides and the very obvious deflection for a Throw in awarded to TCFC in error that led to Dom ....... s goal. He thumped that in for sure but employed by Rovers in Fitness role someone told me

Dom Mellor?

[Donnywolf]

Cheers Al ,.. couldn't remember but hell of a strike that was  !

Enjoyed it ... and as you say right set up . Will pop down for more games when I can / when Rovers allow