Introduce Yourself

[Dutch Uncle]

I am Brian, 57 but not for much longer

Born in Swansea and moved to Donny when I was 5.

First game was in 1962 and was hooked.

After Uni went to live in Germany (Aachen) for a couple of years before moving to Holland some 32 years ago. I sometimes use the tagline 'Probably the only Plaid Cymru voting Donny fan living in Leidschendam'

Other interests Squash, Cricket, Real Tennis, Irish Dancing (youngest daughter), languages and numerical analyses - basically a real boring sod.

Favourite all time player - Laurie Sheffield

[BillyStubbsTears]

40 something professional Yorkshireman. Born in Conisbrough. Now live in Sheffield.

Foul-mouthed, ale-swilling, non-fool-suffering, egotistical, opinionated argumentative statto.

I have my less attractive side too but you can find that out for yourself.

First watched Donny in 1973. Going to school in Wath in the early 80s, surrounded by Barnsley and Rotherham fans when they were good and we were ba-baa just fixed the love of Donny deeper in my core. It's been a long wait, but it's been worth waiting for.

Favourite player: Alan Little. Because that was how football was supposed to be played before we all got sophisticated.

Favourite manager: Billy Bremner. O'Driscoll has achieved more, but Bremner did it with nothing. Did it twice and damn nearly did it three times.

Favourite match: Chester away in the Conference semis. If you were there, you know why.

Favourite goal: The Duggy bullet header that beat Rotherham in 1985.

Favourite Chairman: Bernie Boldry. I would have said JR but look what a knackers-job Transform did on me teeth.

[Warby]

Warby, not even from Donny.

Anyone wants to know, just ask me.

My name is on the back of my shirt, I don't bite!. Cheaswold first then usually East Stand.

[Smeg]

Hi I'm Bruce or Smeg to my many friends.

I'm currently living in Oswestry training to be a radiographer. I used to have my own business supplying male escorts to discerning ladies in Berkshire. I sold the business to concentrate on my ambition of working in the NHS. I must be mad!

I have supported Rovers since 1982 having grew up in Blaxton. Have been recently divorced from Sally, (that wretched woman! ) I hope to get to more Rovers matches in the coming season.

My hobbies include Cribbage, Flight simulations and luxury travel.

Rovers Til I Die!

[Sif]

Smeg?

I once had one of your fridges. It was very nice.

[Filo]

Smeg wrote:

Hi I'm Bruce or Smeg to my many friends.

I'm currently living in Oswestry training to be a radiographer. I used to have my own business supplying male escorts to discerning ladies in Berkshire

A  Pimp

[BobG]

That's not JohnC is it????

If it is, hi John. I never, ever, ever knew

Cheers

BobG

Edit: Christ! I can't get my reply inserted where I wanted it. This comment was aimed at The Red Baron. Hello Red Baron

[Pintolager]

Hey up, Lee here. Been supporting Rovers since 1987 and have suffered the pain like many others have, but it is so nice to see us playing in the 2nd division (old money for the young fans)

As you can probably guess from my username, I like a drink of alcohol and can be found drinking round Bentley - usually The Bay Horse or in the Railway Tavern.

Onwards and upwards

[Mark DRFC]

Thinwhiteduke wrote:

Mark DRFC wrote:

Im Mark B from sprotborough but Originally from the Isle of Axeholm, im 31 and have been following the rovers since my dad 1st took me in the early 80s, ive been a season ticket holder for 9 years and i now sit in the SW corner with my other half who is an Owl ...

Whereabouts in the Isle Of Axholme Mark?

I spent the first 26 years of my life in Epworth. There was always an intense Scunny/ Donny rivalry there, especially in my School Days at South Axholme Comprehensive. You were either a Scunny fan or a Donny fan. We always liked to think the Donny fans were the cooler kids, whilst the Scunny fans were simply forced into it by their Dads!

I was from westwoodside, my parents owned one of the village shops (On Commonside just round from the duck pond) I was brought up by my dad to dislike scummy in all of its forms, and yes the rovers kids were the cooler kids

I left westwoodside in 1994 after my dad died, been in conisbrough upto april when me and our lass moved to sprotborough.

[redwine]

been a supporter since 1968,when I was eight, first game Bradford PA away.

Live in flat tops behind Sun Inn.

Work in Leeds for my sins, but hey what a great time I've had with the locals over the past couple of years.

Alumni of Adwick School (when it was a good one.....)

Not really much else to say other than can't wait til August

[Ldr]

Phil here,

Donny born and bred and now exiled in Newcastle (it's good to be alive up here right now!)

[idler]

Hi, I'm Dave. Born in Balby and moved to Bradford in 1978. My 1st proper game was v Stockport Co. Aug 1958, we won 4-1. Still a season ticket holder and never imagined us getting this far. I've always had respect from fans of other clubc who I've worked with because of my loyalty. It's amazing how many people I know now look for the Rovers results.

[idler]

Hi baron, I've got a mate who lives on Yoxhall Rd. I was down there in January. I had my 1st ever balti with him back in the early 90s,
happy days

[CottyRover]

Hi

My name is Richard Farrer and I live in Cottingham East Yorks, hence the user name. On the old site I was rifarrer586. Glad for the opportunity to change that!Been supporting Rovers for nearly 50 years, but a lot of that in exile. Was on the old site just over a year, didn't post a lot - don't have so much time to spend on the site and most of that is catching up with what everyone else is saying.

RTID

Richard

[CottyRover]

My brother has lived in the area for some time and was a Toon STH until recently. Haven't rubbed it in yet! Good reason to visit him when Rovers come to St James@!

[RTID75]

I am the user previously known as StevePSB, 34, Rovers supporter for as long as I can remember.

Born, like all the best people, in DRI, originally from Edlington (New ) - my Dad ran the grocery shop in the block of four shops in Broomhouse Lane in the 70's and 80's. Exiled near Bedworth, Warwickshire (near Coventry for sake of argument), and as a season ticket holder I make the journey up the M69/M1/M18 for every home game. Due to the cost of following Rovers at home and work commitments I don't often get to away matches unfortunately.

Off work since December with serious health problems - at the moment I have no left knee joint (my previous metal joint was recently removed) just a metal 'spacer' in it's place. Awaiting the hospital putting me back together again, and I'm hoping and praying that I'll be fit in time for the new season - it's probably no better than 50/50 that I will at the moment though.

[sha66y]

i am shaggy guyler. probably one of the more interesting characters to haunt this site, i am a young 46, and attended my first game a long time ago when someone called Pat Lally ???? played for us and we lost to Barnsley 1-0................... spent 18 years in RAF, then became a STR, in 1996, and would love us to get relegated back to the conference, just to get another chance to visit the \"Lawn\"..... my favorite other posters are BLIR,RTR,SIF,and a couple of others who tend to be \"off the cuff\"

thats it......................... or is it?????

[Ten Mile Banker]

Hi Shaggy, I used to live on Paxton Ave when you were on New Street, I also used to work with your brother Mark in supply at Coningsby Oh I'm Roy Brentnall by the way. Left Donny in 86 to join the RAF, left in 2006 and now living in Norfolk. Many of my family are STH's including Jennyl who is my niece.

[scarbrook]

Jamie 30 years old,born and dragged up in moorends, went to thorne grammar met a barmaid from edlo got her preggers twice live in likeside,first match was against scarborough not sure what year but it was one of the most boring games of my life.  I swore never again,most memerable rovers moment has got to be Stoke.

[5minstogo]

Good evenin,

I'm Gary, 30 next week. Born in Chertsey, Surrey. Raised in Hertfordshire via Germany and moved up to Doncaster about nine years ago.

Started my affair with Rovers in the first conference season and never looked back. Good times.

[Jonathan]

Jonathan, as the name suggests. Formerly known as Joncaster Rovers but thought it was high time I ditched the alias.

Born in Donacster, live in Doncaster, Doncaster Rovers is in my family and it's a way of life rather than just a hobby. My first game was probably about 20 years ago but I can't recall it exactly, other than to say I sat in the mainstand with my dad and we were playing in white at the time.

I've been lucky enough to live through the bad times and appreciate the good. I could never have dreamed that we'd achieve so much before I've even seen out my 20's.

I've seen some amazing times already in my young life, but my favourite ever Rovers moment has to be Tristram Whitman's late equaliser in the Conference play off semi final first leg against Chester. That goal was massive and I don't think I've ever celebrated a goal or seen scenes quite like it. Those are the moments you follow football for, there have been many more like it but that one stands out above all others.

Been reading and contributing to the message boards (mainly the VSC and YAURS) since I bought my first PC in 2000 and find it a great place to discuss all things Rovers with similarly obsessed people.

[RedRover45]

Heyup, RedRover45 signing in, previously in another life I was Swinton Rover. Born in Donny, bred in Donny, currently live in Swinton but not for much longer. Coming back to Donny where I can trust people, and probably die in Donny. First game, pre-season friendly v Burnley in August 1970 and been going ever since. Seasoned ground hopper now on 367 grounds including 180 watching Rovers. Avid Rovers programme collector, statistician, and all-round drunken good egg. If you'd like to say hello Im the good looking turnstile operator on Gate 13. If you want to give me a smack, I work on Turnstile 31. Cheers mateys.........

[Donnydan]

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[RobTheRover]

Hi

My name is Dave and I'm a Hull City fan.

I like irony.

RTR

[CantleyDRFC]

Hi
I'm Steven and I'm 17 from Cantley as the name tells you. I work for Donny council (not in social services:P . I have been going to the rovers since i was 8 with me dad and i got me first season ticket at the start of the division 3 campaign. I currently sit in the west stand with my dad.

[eastender]

Hi i'm Neil 47 and love to go Dogging with mi 12 incher,but as the average vag is 5 to 7 inch deep , i've allways got plenty in hand ;-)

[CusworthRovers]

eastender wrote:

Hi i'm Neil 47 and love to go Dogging with mi 12 incher,but as the average vag is 5 to 7 inch deep , i've allways got plenty in hand ;-)

Have you tried the Tradesmen's. That might have room for a foot long like yours.

[Nudga]

I'm Chris, aged 32, Rigo reckons i look like Ryan Giggs but i'd say i'm a cross betweeen him and Joe Calzaghe. I'm a right dirty b%$&£@d but i don't have a foot long. First match was in 1985/86 against Bolton. My missus reckons i should go to anger management classes (seriously):angry:

[edwingray]

Your friendly neighbourhood Leeds fan here, but one of the friendly type.

Born and bred in Donny, left UK when I was 18 and have lived in Germany ever since. Still have a soft spot for Donny and try to get to games when back home.

Am now in my forties and a teacher at a German comprehensive school.

Enjoy good footballing banter, but object to abusing people only because they support a different team.

[Gold Coast Viking]

Gold Coast Viking here from Sunny Australia. I have posted previously on rare occasions and also posted on Yaurs before it lost the plot.
Born and raised in Donny and lived on Sandringham Road at Intake before British Ropes sent Dad down under to set up a plant near Sydney.
That was in 69 the year we won the old Div 4 and I was 12 years old.

Love the new format and will attempt to express my opinion a bit more this time around.

I have a lot of time for a number of the posters on here who I have got to know over the years and hope to hear from BobG, Brian Grainger, Bradford Exile and the like as well as the rest of you.

Anyone planning a holiday down under drop me a line.

Cheers

Phil