Pre Season Friendlies

[German Rover]

Non league clubs have started announcing theirs.

Any idea when the Rovers are announcing theirs?

[since-1969]

Non league clubs have started announcing theirs.

Any idea when the Rovers are announcing theirs?

We need a team first !!

[vaya]

14th July at Mexborough Athletic.

[drfchound]

I think I saw somewhere that we have one arranged at Mexborough.

[Campsall rover]

Give Richie a chance to get his office seat warm.
Only got job on Monday. I am sure he will be looking at getting games arranged fairly soon.

[silent majority]

Some games are already set up. Just wait for the announcement, it’s been a busy week or two.

[HomerJSimpson]

Any idea if Copps will get a goodbye testimonial game with one of the big guns? He deserves a huge send off

[CGJ]

Away at Rossington Main on Saturday July 10th.

[roversdude]

Rosso was a brilliant set up last time

[drfchound]

Our U18s coach Gary McSheffrey plays for Rosso Main.

[donnyspadge]

Any idea if Copps will get a goodbye testimonial game with one of the big guns? He deserves a huge send off

Should be newcastle

[CGJ]

Our U18s coach Gary McSheffrey plays for Rosso Main.

So do a number of former Rovers youth team players!

[the vicar]

Give Richie a chance to get his office seat warm.
Only got job on Monday. I am sure he will be looking at getting games arranged fairly soon.

they have said there will be a minimum of 10 friendlies some behind closed doors some away and some at home

[stuey]

I've heard we're also playing Armthorpe

[karlos]

I would imagine Newcastle would be one if fans are allowed.

[drfchound]

The Newcastle fixture should be saved as a finale for Copps.

[RedRover45]

Be nice if they could play a Newcastle legends team. Shearer, Waddle, even persuade Gazza to don some boots again

[RedRover45]

On July 24th, away at Pinchbeck Utd, who play at Spalding.

[karldew]

So what we maybe know so far;

10th July Rossington Main
14th July Mexborough Athletic
24th July Pinchbeck Utd

 

[drfchound]

I wonder what our connection is to Pinchbeck Utd for that match to be arranged.

[RoversAlias]

It does seem to be "a Doncaster Rovers XI" so likely not really the first team playing at Pinchbeck.

[Redandwhite]

Wonder if we're signing one of their players ? And a friendly is part of the deal

[DRCraig]

Rest need announcing. And the kit should come out soon. Exciting times.

[One_Matty_Lucas]

Some games are already set up. Just wait for the announcement, it’s been a busy week or two.

Out of interest who decides who we play and who organises the games ?
What input would Richie have on the timings/opposition.

Just interested to understand how it works.

[roversdude]

Pinchbeck looks a proper horrible place to get too

[silent majority]

Some games are already set up. Just wait for the announcement, it’s been a busy week or two.

Out of interest who decides who we play and who organises the games ?
What input would Richie have on the timings/opposition.

Just interested to understand how it works.

Interesting question! Well it is if you know some of the background that I know, as in what part do SYP play in this? But, that's a political point I'd like to expand on but better not!

In general everybody gets involved, Manager, CEO and Mary the club secretary plays a significant role, as does the Safety Officer etc.

[Lincoln Rover]

Pinchbeck. Well for me it’s only 30 minute drive down the road. Ground is basic but from info they have the odd player on two hundred quid a match. Similar to Market Deeping for those of us who were able to attend about two years ago and Copps hit that amazing volley back into the net.

[RedRover45]

Spennymoor Town away on Tues 13 July and Bradford City away on Sat 17 July but no away fans at Bradford.

[idler]

I wonder if I can get in with one of my City supporting mates.
If not I might just go in the Corn Dolly for a pre-match pint or two anyway.

[DRCraig]

Think I will try to get a ticket for Bradford. I am not in Doncaster so I might be ok.