DONcast
By DONcast
DONcastOct 04, 2020
The Big DONcast Season Preview
The 2021/22 season is upon us and the Richie Wellens era at Doncaster Rovers will begin in earnest. Joining host Paul Goodwin are Doncaster Free Press editor and Rovers writer Liam Hoden and former DFP sports editor Peter Catt to preview the new campaign. They reflect on a disrupted pre-season, recruitment, aspirations and the impact so far of the new manager.
The Last Word: Rovers 1 Sunderland 1
Doncaster Rovers got away with one in their latest outing as a last gasp equaliser from Fejiri Okenabirhie earned them a point against Sunderland in a game where they were decidedly second best. Reflecting on the result and performance, the Free Press' Liam Hoden and Paul Goodwin are joined by former DFP sports editor Peter Catt. Black Cats fans Paul speaks about what Sunderland did to stop Rovers from playing, in particular the job done by striker Charlie Wyke in tracking Ben Whiteman everywhere he went. They discuss how Rovers were let back into the game and where it went wrong for Darren Moore's side on the day. And they talk the goalkeeping situation at the club after a week of upheaval between the sticks.
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Finely Poised Promise
Doncaster Rovers are gearing up for the return to action after the latest international break. But before we press on with the rest of the season, we're looking back on the campaign so far for Darren Moore's men. Free Press Rovers writer Liam Hoden is joined by former DFP sports editor Peter Catt to reflect on the first few months of the season and assess the strengths and weaknesses so from the side. They pick their top performers and highlights before looking at Rovers' prospects for the remainder of the campaign.
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The Last Word: Rovers 4 Ipswich Town 1
Talk about statement wins. Doncaster Rovers ended the unbeaten start to the season of Ipswich Town in emphatic fashion with a 4-1 demolition of the Tractor Boys. Join Liam Hoden to reflect on the excellent performance is former Free Press sports editor Peter Catt. They discuss they key elements of the win, take a closer look at new signings Josh Sims and Matt Smith and try not to get carried away by the way things are going for Rovers at the moment.
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The Last Word: Wigan Athletic 1 Rovers 0
The unbeaten start to the league campaign is over for Doncaster Rovers and it came in frustrating fashion. Former Free Press sports editor Peter Catt joins Rovers writer Liam Hoden to reflect on the defeat at Wigan Athletic. They discuss what went right and wrong, and frame the loss in the overall start to the campaign.
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The Last Word: Rovers 4 Bristol Rovers 1
The strong start to the season runs on for Doncaster Rovers. They have another excellent performance and another superb win under their belts following the 4-1 triumph over Bristol Rovers. The Free Press’ Rovers writer Liam Hoden reflects on the performance in the latest episode of our podcast, talking progression, control and James Coppinger.
The Last Word: Charlton Athletic 1 Rovers 3
What a way to welcome fans back into stadiums! Although, Rovers ensured it was far from a happy return for Charlton supporters at The Valley as they turned in a blistering performance for a well-deserved win. Free Press Rovers writer Liam Hoden reflects on the notable win, talking the key contributions, where it went so right and selection issues. He also talks about the pilot event and how things may progress on that front.
The Last Word: Rovers 1 MK Dons 1
The new season is underway and Doncaster Rovers have opened their League One campaign with a 1-1 draw against MK Dons. Rovers writer for the Doncaster Free Press Liam Hoden is joined by former sports editor Peter Catt to react to the stalemate. They give their views on the debutants and where there can be genuine cause for optimism heading into the rest of the season.
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The Rule Of Sixth
After six long months, Doncaster Rovers are ready to return to action in League One - but how ready are they? Joining Rovers writer Liam Hoden are Free Press sports reporter Paul Goodwin and BBC Radio Sheffield commentator Tom Biltcliffe to assess just that, reflecting on the transfer business so far and where more attention may be required as Darren Moore puts together his squad. The trio discuss the importance of Ben Whiteman as interest from elsewhere in the skipper grows. And they predict which three League One sides will be promoted, which four will be relegated and where Rovers will finish. Paul finds out that optimism is contagious.
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The Beginning Of The End
What a momentous week that was for Doncaster Rovers! Digesting everything that has gone on around the Keepmoat, Free Press Rovers writer Liam Hoden is joined by former DFP sports editor Peter Catt, sports writer Paul Goodwin and former Rovers winger John Buckley to discuss big changes and big goodbyes. The panel addresses the end of the Watson family's ownership of the club and how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected financial matters at the club. And of course they discuss the new contract for James Coppinger and the start of his final year at the club. They also talk other contractual issues at Rovers and the future of the U23s group.
2019/20 Season Review and What Next After Covid-19?
That's it, it's over. The 2019/20 season has been brought to a close for Doncaster Rovers - ten matches short of where it should have finished, courtesy of the Covid-19 pandemic. So how do we reflect on Darren Moore's first campaign in charge? Joining the Free Press' Rovers reporter Liam Hoden to discuss just that is sports writer Paul Goodwin, BBC Radio Sheffield commentator Tom Biltcliffe and former Free Press sports editor Peter Catt. They talk the successes, shortcomings and the top performers before looking at what could be next for Rovers as the effects of the pandemic continue to impact upon football.
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Doncaster Rovers 1 Sunderland 2
Peterborough United 0 Doncaster Rovers 3
Doncaster Rovers 1 Accrington Stanley 1
AFC Wimbledon 2 Doncaster Rovers 1
Doncaster Rovers 1 MK Dons 1
Liam Hoden is flying solo as he recaps the 1-1 draw with MK Dons and a pretty average showing from Rovers as they put a halt to the losing run.