Doncaster Rovers: September 2009 Archives

Rovers boss Sean O'Driscoll heaped praise on his side despite seeing them booed off after Tuesday's goalless draw against Swansea.

Doncaster will make a late decision on whether Jason Shackell can face Swansea tonight, while John Oster and Quinton Fortune are out.

Doncaster striker Billy Sharp has apologised for his wild goal celebration when he put his side 2-0 up at former club Scunthorpe.

Doncaster striker James Coppinger faces a fitness test on an ankle problem ahead of the trip to Scunthorpe.

Doncaster captain Brian Stock will undergo exploratory ankle surgery on Thursday after missing the 3-3 draw with Ipswich.

Striker James Hayter is eyeing a return from injury at Scunthorpe on Saturday - but could be kept out by youngster Waide Fairhurst.

Quinton Fortune is setting his sights on a regular run in the first-team in the hope of earning a World Cup place with South Africa.

Doncaster boss Sean O'Driscoll was unimpressed by the 3-3 home draw with struggling Ipswich as it was like "watching paint dry".

Doncaster pair James Coppinger and Paul Heffernan are injury doubts for the visit of struggling Ipswich on Saturday.

Rovers boss Sean O'Driscoll has told his side they must improve defensively after their 3-1 defeat at West Brom on Tuesday.

Doncaster will give late fitness tests to James Hayter and James Coppinger ahead of Tuesday night's clash at West Brom.

Former Reading winger John Oster was pleased with the clean sheet at the Madejski Stadium but says Doncaster can play better.

Loan striker Billy Sharp is almost certain to be handed his Doncaster debut at Reading on Saturday.

Sean O'Driscoll revealed his delight for Doncaster's Brian Stock after he played his first full international for Wales against Russia.

Rovers are one of several clubs waiting to hear from Wolves' Sam Vokes as soon as the player returns from international duty.

Sean O'Driscoll believes loan capture Jason Shackell can only get better and feels the spell at Doncaster will aid his progress.

Doncaster loan striker Billy Sharp has refused to be drawn on his long-term plans as he eyes a debut against Reading.

Doncaster defender James O'Connor claims he is not too far away from first-team contention after a knee problem.

Number two Richard O'Kelly is convinced new loan signing Billy Sharp can reignite his career with Doncaster.

Jason Shackell will be a Rovers player until at least January after Wolves gave the Championship side permission to extend his loan.

Rovers boss Sean O'Driscoll heaped praise on his side despite seeing them booed off after Tuesday's goalless draw against Swansea.

Doncaster will make a late decision on whether Jason Shackell can face Swansea tonight, while John Oster and Quinton Fortune are out.

Doncaster striker Billy Sharp has apologised for his wild goal celebration when he put his side 2-0 up at former club Scunthorpe.

Doncaster striker James Coppinger faces a fitness test on an ankle problem ahead of the trip to Scunthorpe.

Doncaster captain Brian Stock will undergo exploratory ankle surgery on Thursday after missing the 3-3 draw with Ipswich.

Striker James Hayter is eyeing a return from injury at Scunthorpe on Saturday - but could be kept out by youngster Waide Fairhurst.

Quinton Fortune is setting his sights on a regular run in the first-team in the hope of earning a World Cup place with South Africa.

Doncaster boss Sean O'Driscoll was unimpressed by the 3-3 home draw with struggling Ipswich as it was like "watching paint dry".

Doncaster pair James Coppinger and Paul Heffernan are injury doubts for the visit of struggling Ipswich on Saturday.

Rovers boss Sean O'Driscoll has told his side they must improve defensively after their 3-1 defeat at West Brom on Tuesday.

Doncaster will give late fitness tests to James Hayter and James Coppinger ahead of Tuesday night's clash at West Brom.

Former Reading winger John Oster was pleased with the clean sheet at the Madejski Stadium but says Doncaster can play better.

Loan striker Billy Sharp is almost certain to be handed his Doncaster debut at Reading on Saturday.

Sean O'Driscoll revealed his delight for Doncaster's Brian Stock after he played his first full international for Wales against Russia.

Rovers are one of several clubs waiting to hear from Wolves' Sam Vokes as soon as the player returns from international duty.

Sean O'Driscoll believes loan capture Jason Shackell can only get better and feels the spell at Doncaster will aid his progress.

Doncaster loan striker Billy Sharp has refused to be drawn on his long-term plans as he eyes a debut against Reading.

Doncaster defender James O'Connor claims he is not too far away from first-team contention after a knee problem.

Number two Richard O'Kelly is convinced new loan signing Billy Sharp can reignite his career with Doncaster.

Jason Shackell will be a Rovers player until at least January after Wolves gave the Championship side permission to extend his loan.