Injury update

[South East Rover]

Manager Darren Ferguson has confirmed midfielder Alfie Beestin’s injury is not as bad as first feared.

Manager Darren Ferguson has confirmed midfielder Alfie Beestin’s injury is not as bad as first feared.

Beestin was initially ruled out for six-to-eight weeks with ankle ligament damage, but Ferguson says the 20-year-old could be back in training as early as next week.

“Beestin is coming on magnificently well and we feel like he could be back in contention for the Bradford City game, which is huge for us,” he said.

“The first scan showed an injury but we now feel like it was an old injury, which brings the timescale right down from six-to-eight weeks, to hopefully having him out training next week.

“He is a very good player and he has had a great season, and obviously with the amount of injuries we have had that is a big bonus for us.”

Tickets for the game against Bradford City on Monday March 19 at the Keepmoat Stadium are available from tickets.clubdoncaster.co.uk.

[arkseyrover]

Excellent news. Am pleased for the lad.

[Drover]

Yes,good news,I like watching him play.

[drfchound]

Agreed, Alfie is becoming a very good player.

[deebee]

So the Beast from the East is returning' great news.

[darren61]

Made up for the lad and a real boost for the squad, Alfie is a good player and i feel is getting better. COYR

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Let's hope he doesn't go the same way as Mandeville. Struggled to make an impact after a string of niggles following a breakthrough season.

I hope Alfie is made of tougher stuff as next season could be a really good one.

[scawsby steve]

Alfie Beestin, Alex Kiwomya, Danny Andrew, Joe Wright; that's 4 really promising youngsters, with Copps, Butler, and Marquis providing experience alongside them. If Fergie makes the right signings in the summer, we could have a hell of a team next season.

[GazLaz]

Alfie Beestin, Alex Kiwomya, Danny Andrew, Joe Wright; that's 4 really promising youngsters, with Copps, Butler, and Marquis providing experience alongside them. If Fergie makes the right signings in the summer, we could have a hell of a team next season.

Andrew is older than Marquis!

[southwestexile]

Is the Bradford game on TV?

[deebee]

Yes Sky sports

[glosterred]

Some good some bad news


COYR

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[scawsby steve]

Alfie Beestin, Alex Kiwomya, Danny Andrew, Joe Wright; that's 4 really promising youngsters, with Copps, Butler, and Marquis providing experience alongside them. If Fergie makes the right signings in the summer, we could have a hell of a team next season.

Andrew is older than Marquis!

OK, Gaz, I'll give you that one. I didn't know Andrew was that old; he certainly doesn't look it, but Marquis has been round the block more in this league.