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Title: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: bobjimwilly on January 01, 2017, 10:05:30 pm
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Rovers have only played Stevenage 3 times in the Football League, resulting in 2 wins and a draw. The last meeting was a thrilling 4-3 win to Rovers just last month.
Boro have lost 4 of the last 6 matches but are proving to be successful on their travels, having won the last 6 league matches away from home.

 :scarf:
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: ravenrover on January 02, 2017, 02:17:46 pm
Marosi blair mason baudry butler houghton middleton copps rowe grant marquis
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: Guernsey Exile on January 02, 2017, 02:23:56 pm
TEAMS | ROVERS: Marosi, Mason, Blair, Baudry, Butler, Rowe, Houghton, Grant, Middleton, Coppinger (C), Marquis.
ROVERS SUBS | Jones, Wright, Keegan, Beestin, Williams, Alcock, May. #DRFC
Stevenage XI | Jones, King, Franks, Walker, Pett, Kennedy, Gorman, Tonge, Godden, Henry (C), Nthle.
Stevenage subs | McAnuff, Schumacher, Liburd, Day, Lee, Cowans, Johnson.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: les@donr on January 02, 2017, 02:28:02 pm
Morning everyone!
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: IDM on January 02, 2017, 02:36:01 pm
No mandeville??
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: Canadian Rover on January 02, 2017, 02:43:04 pm
Morning everyone!
Happy new Year Les...load of snow coming down here...hope not too bad in NS. I'd love to be in Donny today!!
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: nice one rovers on January 02, 2017, 02:45:42 pm
No mandeville??
Hope he's not in trouble for his antics on the train.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: IDM on January 02, 2017, 02:50:39 pm
No mandeville??
Hope he's not in trouble for his antics on the train.


??
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: Colemans Left Hook on January 02, 2017, 02:53:50 pm
they've got 2 oldies on the bench mcanuff & Schumacher (was ok not long ago) and Pensioner Michael "red card" tonge in the team

how many minutes (or seconds) before he gets a booking ?

Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: MrFrost on January 02, 2017, 03:06:05 pm
Mandeville unwell
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: les@donr on January 02, 2017, 03:08:05 pm
Morning everyone!
Happy new Year Les...load of snow coming down here...hope not too bad in NS. I'd love to be in Donny today!!
Happy New Year to you Canadian, no snow here today, agree wish I could be at the KM!
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: northern soul on January 02, 2017, 03:12:04 pm
3-5-1-1 (ish)
Rowe & Blair wingbacks
Copps floating between midfield and Marquis
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: foxbat on January 02, 2017, 03:13:18 pm
Owt 'appended?
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: les@donr on January 02, 2017, 03:17:20 pm
Good start, hope we can get a goal from the pressure.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: les@donr on January 02, 2017, 03:19:40 pm
Barnet 1 Plymouth 0
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: BobG on January 02, 2017, 03:23:39 pm
Funny lot this year Barnet. Fairly decent team until Mad Dog pushed off to Eastleigh taking half the team with him yet they still pop up with some good results. And they've just spent £100 grand on somebody too! I never thought I'd see that. I suspect nothing's changed about their financing because if it had, Mad Dog would surely have stayed. So £100K is quite impressive.

BobG
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: les@donr on January 02, 2017, 03:29:56 pm
Bob, I suspect Barnet could not match the salary Eastleigh could offer, they are known as the MoneyBags of Non-League football.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: Colemans Left Hook on January 02, 2017, 03:35:37 pm
when Paul Green was a young lad they offerered  10k for him  derisable joke bid


bob sit down before you read this link

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3983694/Barnet-launch-club-record-offer-Omar-Bogle-Grimsby-star-setting-League-Two-alight.html

and I never thought i'd see rovers offer 1 million for a player
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: les@donr on January 02, 2017, 03:38:01 pm
Carlisle one nil up on the Codheads
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: BobG on January 02, 2017, 03:40:06 pm
Yes Les. That's why I said I suspect nothing has changed in how Barnet are funded - which makes finding £100K for a transfer fee quite startling really.

Bob
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: Guernsey Exile on January 02, 2017, 03:42:03 pm
We need to win this to open up that gap on Portsmouth before Thursday.  Currently 5 points with them winning at the moment
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: les@donr on January 02, 2017, 03:46:23 pm
Sounds as if their Goalie is playing a blinder. Surely, we can bag at least one of the chances we are getting.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: les@donr on January 02, 2017, 03:50:43 pm
According to the BBC we had 5 shots on target, hope we don't live to regret not putting one of those away.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 02, 2017, 03:51:10 pm
Not sure that distraction of ex players was helpful.

At least we sound half decent in the first half, hopefully will push on from there.  We do seem to have a stamina benefit over most teams, pacing the game well. I'd expect Williams to come on at some point - though I'd much prefer to see Alfie May  :santa:
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: IDM on January 02, 2017, 04:02:10 pm
All our shots are going straight to their keeper - easy saves..  we should step up in the second half..
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: les@donr on January 02, 2017, 04:05:49 pm
Thanks IDM, should be testing their goalie more.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: les@donr on January 02, 2017, 04:07:47 pm
Let's hope the 2nd half is more productive.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: Metalmicky on January 02, 2017, 04:08:51 pm
Carlisle one nil up on the Codheads

Bogle just made it 1:1
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 02, 2017, 04:11:05 pm
Ooooooo! Deflection onto their crossbar!
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: les@donr on January 02, 2017, 04:13:23 pm
Good news, all we need is a Rovers goal, to go back on top.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: Metalmicky on January 02, 2017, 04:14:42 pm
Come on you Reds.....
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: Dutch Uncle on January 02, 2017, 04:15:06 pm
Ooooooo! Deflection onto their crossbar!

We seem to be going through a phase of hitting the woodwork a lot in the past few games
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: les@donr on January 02, 2017, 04:23:14 pm
Get nowt for hitting woodwork, we need to hit the back of their net, that's where it counts.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: nice one rovers on January 02, 2017, 04:23:25 pm
Who calls their little kid Kgosi Ntlhe? Commentator's nightmare.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: les@donr on January 02, 2017, 04:25:22 pm
Maybe Fergie needs to make a change or two.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: Metalmicky on January 02, 2017, 04:25:46 pm
Time to roll the dice....
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 02, 2017, 04:27:51 pm
Newport winning away at Wycombe - definitely good news.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: BobG on January 02, 2017, 04:28:46 pm
I suppose if we're having our obligatory bad spell, getting draws would be pretty good. But it's damn frustrating even so!

BobG
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: les@donr on January 02, 2017, 04:29:48 pm
willo on!
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: les@donr on January 02, 2017, 04:32:08 pm
Cambridge are Spanking Notts C 4-0.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: nice one rovers on January 02, 2017, 04:33:59 pm
Cambridge are Spanking Notts C 4-0.

Good, I hate Notts C.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: Rich_The_Conisbrough_Rover on January 02, 2017, 04:34:02 pm
Carlisle losing 2-1, come on Rovers bloody he'll, can go back top with a win
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: les@donr on January 02, 2017, 04:34:27 pm
I'd give May a run out, see what the lad can do.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: nice one rovers on January 02, 2017, 04:38:29 pm
Couldn't hurt too much. Might frighten him a bit though.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 02, 2017, 04:38:49 pm
Carlisle losing 2-1, come on Rovers bloody he'll, can go back top with a win

1-3 now  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: ScillyRover on January 02, 2017, 04:39:30 pm
Come oooonnnnnnn
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 02, 2017, 04:39:44 pm
Couldn't hurt too much. Might frighten him a bit though.

Doesn't seem the type who'd be frightened.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: foxbat on January 02, 2017, 04:40:13 pm
Come on Donny  :scarf:
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: nice one rovers on January 02, 2017, 04:40:17 pm
A bit worrying, us starting to get "nil" results. Been spoilt of late.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: Metalmicky on January 02, 2017, 04:40:45 pm
Still time here...
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: Colemans Left Hook on January 02, 2017, 04:41:09 pm
Carlisle losing 2-1, come on Rovers bloody he'll, can go back top with a win

1-3 now  :thumbsup:

shame
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: les@donr on January 02, 2017, 04:41:31 pm
I think May would grab the opportunity and play without fear.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: BobG on January 02, 2017, 04:43:46 pm
I never did like Stevenage. Not since that time in the Conference when their no good striker Alford that we signed on after scored against us at their place and incited a near riot. And today is just reinforcing my dislike...

Bob
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: PDX_Rover on January 02, 2017, 04:43:57 pm
Get in!!! Finally.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: Guernsey Exile on January 02, 2017, 04:44:20 pm
Giaaaaaaaalllllllll
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: ScillyRover on January 02, 2017, 04:44:35 pm
YYYYYYEEEESSSSSSS :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: BobG on January 02, 2017, 04:44:45 pm
Yes!!! Bloody great!

Bob
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 02, 2017, 04:44:52 pm
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: foxbat on January 02, 2017, 04:45:46 pm
Aaaaarrrrgggghhhhhh    :scarf:
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: nice one rovers on January 02, 2017, 04:46:06 pm
Get in . Who scored?
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: BobG on January 02, 2017, 04:46:28 pm
Newport losing now sadly.

BobG
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: Metalmicky on January 02, 2017, 04:46:34 pm
own goal
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 02, 2017, 04:47:24 pm
Need another goal, up that goal difference.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: nice one rovers on January 02, 2017, 04:47:32 pm
own goal

That's good enough!
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: les@donr on January 02, 2017, 04:48:48 pm
Top of the League.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: BobG on January 02, 2017, 04:48:59 pm
Nasty little club. Horrible lot.

Bob
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: Dutch Uncle on January 02, 2017, 04:51:16 pm
I never did like Stevenage. Not since that time in the Conference when their no good striker Alford that we signed on after scored against us at their place and incited a near riot. And today is just reinforcing my dislike...

Bob

You mean Carl Alford who was later to be such a star for us after we paid Stevenage 50K for him?

He scored his only goal for us the Sheffield County Cup final I believe........
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: BobG on January 02, 2017, 04:52:45 pm
I do indeed Dutch. Actually, he scored a decent goal against us at their place but the behaviour afterwards wasn't very clever.

Wonder what he's doing now....!

Bob
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 02, 2017, 04:53:07 pm
Nervy moments  :unsure:
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: RedRover on January 02, 2017, 04:55:24 pm
Barnet have held on so we're top if we can see it out. Is that a good thing though, have we won whilst top of the league this season?
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: nice one rovers on January 02, 2017, 04:55:36 pm
We're top of the league
We're top of the lea-ee-eague
We're Donny Rovers
We're top of the league!

   Thankyou Barnet, Thankyou Grimsby, Thankyou F. Franks!
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: Dutch Uncle on January 02, 2017, 04:56:47 pm
I do indeed Dutch. Actually, he scored a decent goal against us at their place but the behaviour afterwards wasn't very clever.

Wonder what he's doing now....!

Bob

Road testing Burger Bars??
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 02, 2017, 04:57:15 pm
Excellent!  :scarf:

Could have done with a couple of goals, but that will do. Almost perfect results around us too - just Luton drawing at Portsmouth needed for the jackpot.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: ScillyRover on January 02, 2017, 04:57:22 pm
Excellent win made even more sweet with the others losing...
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: PDX_Rover on January 02, 2017, 04:57:28 pm
Get in.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: BobG on January 02, 2017, 04:57:34 pm
Apparently Alford has just passed his EUFA B license and wants to be a coach....

Bob
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on January 02, 2017, 04:59:09 pm
Apparently Alford has just passed his EUFA B license and wants to be a coach....

Bob

Upgraded from being a carthorse?
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: les@donr on January 02, 2017, 04:59:29 pm
Good win, move onto Pompey Thursday, that will be a tough game, though winnable.
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: BobG on January 02, 2017, 05:01:13 pm
Lol! Very good Brizzle!

Cheers

Bob
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: glosterred on January 02, 2017, 06:33:23 pm
Not the best game you'll ever se at the KMS, but a win is a win and 3 more points

COYR
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: IDM on January 02, 2017, 09:18:33 pm
I think we played, or at least tried to play, some great stuff today..  Much of it didn't come off, yet again another hard fought patient win and another clean sheets..

The last 4 games haven't been great, but we won 10 points from 12...
Title: Re: TLO Doncaster v Stevenage
Post by: bobjimwilly on January 02, 2017, 09:52:07 pm
man of the match poll now up: http://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/index.php?topic=260582.0 :scarf: