Jones,34,was expected to be back last month but there can be no further risks taken in allowing him to play earlier.
It isn't known now when he will be back for certain.
Thursday, 27 February 2014
JONES OUT FOR SEASON
Monday, 24 February 2014
FIXTURE CHANGE INFORMATION
Saturday, 22 February 2014
YEOVIL TOWN 1-0 DONCASTER ROVERS
Doncaster loanee Jordan Bowery got the game off to a decent start.He shot from thirty yards and tested the reflexes of Marek Stech.The only other chance of the half fell to Yeovil's Ishmael Miller and he struck over.
In the second half,the Glovers pressurized the Donny defence to the extreme in hope they'd crack at the back.Fifty minutes played,and Luke Ayling blasted a shot wide from a Byron Webster corner.
Things would become sour.Mark Duffy tripped up Holmes in the box and the decision was a penalty.Former Doncaster man and fan favourite at the Keepmoat JAMES HAYTER blasted past Sam Johnstone to give the home side the lead.Under half an hour left and Yeovil led.
The last moments of what had been a boring final twenty minutes had Yeovil attacking.Joe Edwards headed onto the post and had the ball scrambled away by the defence and Shane Duffy hit a low strike over the bar.
The end saw Yeovil fans leave smiling,but because Charlton and Barnsley also won,it bemoans Doncaster.
VIEWS FROM THE TOUCHLINE
YEOVIL TOWN BOSS GARY JOHNSON
It's important when you're near the bottom of the league that you keep your shape and create chances, and we did that."
"It wasn't pretty but it's not easy to play on that pitch at the minute with all the rain we've had. Everyone put a shift in and credit to the team - they deserve it."
YEOVIL MIDFIELDER KEVIN DAWSON
"It's a good win for sure.The lads had to put in a hell of an effort due to the windy conditions and we withstood any obstacles potentially faulting the game plan."
DONCASTER BOSS PAUL DICKOV
"I thought it was a scrappy game. The conditions and the pitch didn't help us play the way we wanted."
"We've created two or three great chances when we were on top in the second half before their penalty.I've not seen the penalty but at the time I thought it was correct. James (Husband) hasn't made any real complaints about it."
"I felt we should have also had a penalty. I'm not an advocate of players getting sent off, but their lad has swung his arm and smashed Bongani Khumalo in his mouth."
TEAMS
Yeovil Town
- 01 Marek Stech
- 02 Luke Ayling
- 03 Jamie McAllister
- 04 Joe Edwards
- 05 Byron Webster
- 15 Shane Duffy
- 20 Lee Holmes (Dawson - 77' )
- 19 Joe Ralls
- 27 Ishmael Miller (Moore - 10' )
- 09 James Hayter
- 11 Tom Lawrence
Substitutes
- 07 Kevin Dawson
- 08 Ruben Palazuelos
- 10 Sam Foley
- 13 Keiffer Moore
- 18 Matteo Lanzoni
- 24 Chris Dunn
- 29 James Morgan
Doncaster Rovers
- 33 Sam Johnstone
- 02 Paul Quinn
- 03 James Husband
- 18 Paul Keegan
- 14 Bongani Khumalo
- 20 Abdoulaye Méité
- 26 James Coppinger
- 19 Richie Wellens
- 34 Jordan Bowery
- 09 Chris Brown Booked
- 07 Mark Duffy Booked (Cotterill - 65' Booked )
Substitutes
- 04 Dean Furman
- 11 David Cotterill
- 12 Luke McCullough
- 13 Jon Maxted
- 21 Marc De Val Fernandez
- 30 Alex Peterson
- 31 Enda Stevens
GETTING AWAY:YEOVIL TOWN
TRAIN
There are two stations:Pen Mill and Yeovil Junction.Both are quite a way from the stadium so best get a taxi.
BUS
The minibus outside Yeovil Junction runs to the town centre.The 68 bus runs from both train stations and connects with the number 1 service at the Lloyds TSB bank on the town centre high street.
WHERE TO DRINK
A marquee is set up outside the away end and sells alcohol to home fans only.The best bet is to go to The Arrow(five minutes away) or Airfield Tavern.Airfield is next to a chip shop.
POSTCODE FOR SAT NAV
Friday, 21 February 2014
GETTING AWAY:AFC BOURNEMOUTH
TRAIN
The nearest station to the Goldsands Stadium(more commonly called Dean Court) is Pokesdown.Most trains arrive at Bournemouth Central and it's half an hour to the ground from here.If you get to Pokesdown(served by trains from London Waterloo),leave the station and turn right down Christchurch Road.Proceed 400 metres and then turn right to Gloucester Road where Dean Court is.
BUS
At Central,catch the yellow 33 bus.They run every half an hour.
WHERE TO DRINK
The nearest pub to the stadium is at Queen's Park Hotel but it only serves home fans.Sir Percy Florence in Boscombe allows fans in but no colours must be worn.
POSTCODE FOR SAT NAV
BH7 7AF
Thursday, 20 February 2014
MADDEN MATES WITH TEAM MEMBERS
Madden,23,joined Scunny on a two-year-deal in January for an undisclosed fee along with Rovers player David Syers,who'd had a loan spell at Glandford Park.
Paddy has been talking to fellow countryman Paul Keegan,Liam Wakefield and Scunthorpe teammates Cris Ribeiro(who lives in Cantley) and Marcus Williams(who is from Doncaster).
"I talk to Cris and sometimes go to see him for a game of FIFA.I win all the time-his performances on pitch are better!Paul has been good to me and introduced me to David when he signed permanently,"Madden tells the Scunthorpe website.
"Yeovil was the team I made my name at.Former Doncaster players in Hayter and Webster helped me;I was Hayter's partner in the strike force there.My goal record was exceptional."
"I do thank Gary Johnson(Yeovil boss) for his belief in me and the others."
Madden has settled in to life in Bawtry quickly and hopes to enjoy life in Doncaster.
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
BOWERY HOPES TO MAKE A MARK
The Villa striker,22,is at the Keepmoat for a month and after a good debut,Bowery wants to do well.
"It's a good chance for me to get game time",he said.
"Villa knew I was popular in the market for a loan club so when Doncaster arose,I accepted.I hope to influence the team and get experienced for the future."
Saturday, 15 February 2014
DONCASTER ROVERS 2-2 BARNSLEY
Barnsley took the lead through NICK PROSCHWITZ after twenty six minutes.Sam Johnstone mistimed his run to catch the ball,allowing th German to pounce and poke the ball into the net.
Barnsley thought they'd doubled the lead two minutes later from a corner,but Martin Cranie was judged to have fouled debutant striker Jordan Bowery.
Disruption occurred in the away end with heated chanting being aimed at both sets of supporters.Police intervened to stop fighting in the Barnsley end,with two being arrested for violent behaviour.
Déjà vu kicked in during stoppage time.Luke Steele dropped the ball from James Husband's cross into COPPINGER'S path-he did the honours to make it 1-1.
Mark Duffy brightened up the a early part of the second period.A freekick was saved by opposing goalkeeper Luke Steele.But Doncaster led through the long-serving JAMES COPPINGER.Jordan Bowery slid the ball to Husband and he found Coppinger to tuck the ball under Steele.
Johnstone had to be in tip-top condition to keep the Tykes at bay.The 3000 travelling fans thought Proschwitz had pulled it back with a header,but it was tipped over.
With stoppage time looming,Chris O'Grady evaded Gabriel Tamas to find PROSCHWITZ.He tapped home to make the full time score 2-2.
VIEWS FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
DONCASTER BOSS PAUL DICKOV
"We signed Jordan Bowery because,despite his age,he shows potential to the game.He was sold to Aston Villa for £250,000 by Chesterfield and that tells a lot.He is a good asset to the team."
"At 2-1 up against your closest rivals you have to put the game to bed.This can be done defensively or by attacking;we did neither."
"I feel as though we have dropped points but I reclutantly take a point today."
BARNSLEY BOSS DANNY WILSON
"We are slowly getting desperate to survive in the league.The perseverance is pleasing to see but that alone isn't going to be enough."
"Hopefully we can build on two straight draws and get some results."
TEAMS
Doncaster Rovers
- 33 Sam Johnstone
- 17 Gabriel Tamas
- 03 James Husband
- 04 Dean Furman
- 14 Bongani Khumalo
- 20 Abdoulaye Méité
- 26 James Coppinger
- 18 Paul Keegan
- 09 Chris Brown
- 34 Jordan Bowery (Cotterill - 78' )
- 07 Mark Duffy
Substitutes
- 11 David Cotterill
- 12 Luke McCullough
- 13 Jon Maxted
- 21 Marc De Val Fernandez
- 25 Harry Forrester
- 30 Alex Peterson
- 31 Enda Stevens
Barnsley
- 01 Luke Steele
- 12 Jack Hunt
- 04 Tom Kennedy
- 15 Emmanuel Frimpong
- 03 Peter Ramage
- 06 Martin Cranie Booked
- 16 Dale Jennings
- 17 Paul Digby (O'Brien - 56' )
- 10 Chris O'Grady
- 09 Nick Proschwitz
- 11 Martin Woods (McCourt - 80' )
Substitutes
- 05 Lewin Nyatanga
- 07 Jim O'Brien
- 08 Stephen Dawson
- 14 Liam Lawrence
- 19 Tomasz Cywka
- 31 Iain Turner
- 42 Paddy McCourt
JOHNSTONE FEELS 'BUZZ' OF PLAYING
The 20-year-old is on-loan for a month and has showed some promise,keeping a clean sheet on his debut.He has also spent time at Yeovil.
"When Yeovil signed me,it was hard because they had some goalkeeping injuries.Both goalkeepers were injured for long periods of time and I had to cover,"Johnstone explains.
"I only made one apperance because I unfortunately broke my hand in training.Now I am at Doncaster,I'm focused on the challenge here and the buzz for the sport is immense."
Thursday, 13 February 2014
OPPONENTS GUIDE:BARNSLEY
Formed in 1887 by a local church,Barnsley joined the Football League in 1895.They reached the FA Cup Final at Wembley in 1912 but lost 1-0 to West Ham United.They were promoted to the second tier in 1914,shortly before the Great War started.
They were in the old Division Two(and then Division One from 1992) until they won promotion to the top flight in 1997 under Danny Wilson.They were relegated after one season and financial crisis arose in 2002.The club faced relegation to the third tier and were in administration.They were relegated in 2003.
Barnsley were back in the Championship in 2006 under Simon Davey.The 2007/08 saw the Tykes knock Chelsea and Liverpool out of the FA Cup but they lost the semi-final to Cardiff.
In December 2009,Davey was sacked and replaced by ex-Manchester United defender Mark Robins.He left in 2011 and was replaced by Keith Hill.Hill had a good start to management at Oakwell,but a struggle saw him keep the side up on the last day of the season.A poor start to the 2012/13 saw his contract terminated and his assistant David Flircroft took over.He ensured league survival but was sacked in late 2013 due to poor form.
Danny Wilson returned in January 2014 as manager.
THE GAFFER-DANNY WILSON
54-year-old Wilson retuned back to Oakwell in 2014 as a manager of a club he'd gotten into the Premier League.
After he retired as a player,Danny was named Barnsley boss and replaced Viv Anderson in the summer of 1994.He finished mid-table in the 1994/95 season,seventh in 1995/96 and then won promotion to the top flight in 1997.Barnsley were relegated after one season and he was sacked in 1998.
Shortly after,Wilson moved to Sheffield Wednesday.In 1998/99,he led the Owls to 13th in the Premier League but the following season,he was fired with relegation nearing.
In June 2000,he was named Bristol City manager and spent four good years in the west of the country.He resigned in late 2004 over underachieving goals.
Four days after leaving City,he became the second manager of newly-found MK Dons.He saved them from the drop but the following season they were relegated to League Two and he was sacked.
After a spell at Hartlepool United,he became Swindon Town manager.The side made it to the playoff final at Wembley in 2010 but lost to Millwall.He left the club six months later due to poor form.
He was controversially named Sheffield United manager in July 2011.United got off to a good start and they made it to another playoff final-only to lose to Huddersfield on penalties.He was sacked in 2013 due to the impossible task of automatic promotion.
Barnsley re-appointed him in early January of 2014.
Tuesday, 11 February 2014
VISIT BILLY ON THURSDAY
He will sign autographs,take photos with the supporters and sell tickets.He may be even telephoning the odd fan to their surprise!
For information on ticket prices,visit the official website of the club.
Sunday, 9 February 2014
ROVERS AWAIT ON TAMAS INJURY NEWS
The defender was taken off with what seemed to be a broken ankle,but the Romanian is yet to have scans and then the full extent of the damage will be known.
Saturday, 8 February 2014
BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION 1-0 DONCASTER ROVERS
The Seagulls were inspired by their manager's Spanish-based tactics early on.Andrea Orlandi crossed a ball into the box but it was cleared by Sam Johnstone out to the flanks.However,Stephen Ward retrieved it and found Ulloa,but he missed.Nine minutes played,0-0.
On twenty-five minutes,David Rodriguez passed to Dale Stephens to tee up March.The young talent missed the target from ten yards out.
Before the interval,Chris Brown and Mark Duffy missed good chances to score,Duffy blasting over a volley.
Sam Johnstone,a product of Manchester United's academy,pulled off some good saves with half an hour to go.Ulloa couldn't find the net because of a save,and Rohan Ince had a header tipped over.
Leonardo Ulloa has been out for six months following knee surgery.He was back with a bang-Stephen Ward created the cross into the box and ULLOA headed home with ten minutes left.
The last action saw Billy Sharp dismissed for kicking ex-Donny Man Gordon Greer to add to a miserable day down the coast.
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
BRIGHTON BOSS OSCAR GARCIA
"The attitude today was very professional and the win was earned."
"We had the game under control for the whole 95 minutes, we created a lot of chances and we were confident that we would score."
"I think we fully deserved the win. We had some chances to score but we had to wait until Leo scored the goal."
DONCASTER BOSS PAUL DICKOV
On the red card
"Billy Sharp hasn't been scoring as much as he would've liked to and maybe he showed his frustration on the pitch.Ive checked the replay and his actions were not at all appropriate."
On the game
"We could've so easily got a point out if that.To withstand their attack for a mass percentage of the game showed how well we played."
TEAMS
Brighton & Hove Albion
- 29 Tomasz Kuszczak
- 02 Bruno
- 17 Stephen Ward
- 38 Rohan Ince
- 03 Gordon Greer
- 20 Matthew Upson
- 06 Dale Stephens
- 11 Andrea Orlandi (Lua Lua - 62' )
- 19 Jose Leonardo Ulloa Booked
- 09 David Rodríguez Sánchez (Obika - 89' )
- 27 Leon March (D. López - 80' )
Substitutes
- 01 Piotr Brezovan
- 05 Lewis Dunk
- 10 Kemy Agustien
- 14 Inigo Calderón
- 21 David López
- 22 Johnathon Obika
Doncaster Rovers
- 33 Sam Johnstone
- 17 Gabriel Tamas (Quinn - 45' )
- 03 James Husband Booked
- 18 Paul Keegan
- 20 Abdoulaye Méité Booked
- 14 Bongani Khumalo Booked
- 07 Mark Duffy (Cotterill - 76' )
- 04 Dean Furman
- 10 Billy Sharp Dismissed
- 09 Chris Brown Booked
- 26 James Coppinger
Substitutes
- 02 Paul Quinn
- 11 David Cotterill
- 12 Luke McCullough
- 13 Jon Maxted
- 21 Marc De Val Fernandez
- 30 Alex Peterson
- 31 Enda Stevens
Friday, 7 February 2014
GETTING AWAY:BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION
Please note:The weather in Sussex overnight will be windy,so there may be a chance of a postponement.Check before you set off.
TRAIN
The nearest railway station is Falmer, which is situated right by the stadium.Fans often say that the quickest and easiest way to get to the stadium though is by train. Falmer station is adjacent to the ground. It's three stops from Brighton central station on the line to Lewes and Seaford. Alternatively, you can avoid Brighton completely by getting a train to Lewes and changing there for Falmer.
Brighton Central Railway Station is over four miles away from the stadium. So either get a train, taxi or bus up to the stadium.
BUS
Brighton & Hove Bus No 25 can be caught from Cardinal Square stop G operates a regular service (every 12 minutes) up to the stadium from Central Brighton, as do Bus Numbers 28 & 29. Journey time is around 20 minutes. On return the No 25 leaves from the stadium via a stop through the coach park, near to the away fans entrance.
WHERE TO DRINK
There is not much in the immediate vicinity around the stadium. There is one pub called the Swan Inn located on Middle Street in Falmer, which is about 15 minute walk away, but for most fixtures this is for home fans only. Alcohol is served within the ground in the form of Kronenburg,Strongbow, Harveys real ale,Fosters,White,Red or Rose wine. Harveys have also produced a special 'Albion' bottles beer which is only available at the stadium or from the Harveys shop in Lewes. 5p from every bottle sold will be donated to the Macmillan Cancer Support charity.
POSTCODE FOR SAT NAV
BN1 9BL
Tuesday, 4 February 2014
BORO FAN FACES VANDALISM CHARGE
The culprit has been identified as Lewis Crowe.He watched the 0-0 draw when he tore up the seat and posted the picture on Facebook,Instagram and Twitter.The words 'U.T.B' mean 'Up The Boro'.
If he is found to have damaged the stadium by means of vandalising a seat,he could be banned from watching football.
Sunday, 2 February 2014
DONCASTER ROVERS 0-0 MIDDLESBROUGH
The first piece of major action came on sixteen minutes with a James Coppinger freekick.The shot was struck at the Boro wall and cleared by Ben Gibson to the halfway line in panic.
Twenty five minutes gone,and Billy Sharp headed a good cross from Mark Duffy at Shay Given in the opposing net.
Richie Wellens was aiming for a goal in the stoppage time phase of the first half.He aimed from outside the box only to hit the ball straight at the goalkeeper.A waisted opportunity in an eventful game so far.
Doncaster had the best chance of the game to score.Billy Sharp's good work down the wing and into the box wasn't connected by Chris Brown.The striker missed from only four yards out.
Shortly after Brown missed the golden opportunity of the game,Boro cranked up the pressure.Ledesma struck over and George Friend missed the target with fifteen minutes left.
The last chance saw Chris Brown have a shot cleared off the line by Kei Kamara.
VIEWS FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
DONCASTER BOSS PAUL DICKOV
"We've now kept three clean sheets in four games.This is form that seriously needs to be maintained for the rest of the season."
"The condition of the pitch wasn't all that good but I was impressed with the attitude and backline setup."
MIDDLESBROUGH BOSS AITOR KARANKA
"Doncaster are improving their standards because they know the struggles of relegation needs to combatted by form.They were three unbeaten going into this and wanted to keep it up."
"When you don't play and you don't fight it makes it difficult to win the game and is an embarrassment for our supporters. We have a huge away following. People came to support us and we didn't play for them like we should.
"Doncaster were better than us at fighting for the ball and, in the circumstances, I'm happy to get a point."
TEAMS
Doncaster Rovers
- 33 Sam Johnstone
- 17 Gabriel Tamas
- 03 James Husband
- 18 Paul Keegan (Furman - 45' )
- 14 Bongani Khumalo
- 20 Abdoulaye Méité
- 26 James Coppinger
- 19 Richie Wellens Booked
- 10 Billy Sharp
- 09 Chris Brown
- 07 Mark Duffy (Cotterill - 79' )
Substitutes
- 02 Paul Quinn
- 04 Dean Furman
- 11 David Cotterill
- 13 Jon Maxted
- 21 Marc De Val Fernandez
- 30 Alex Peterson
- 31 Enda Stevens
Middlesbrough
- 12 Shay Given
- 25 Olebayo Omeruo
- 03 George Friend
- 07 Grant Leadbitter
- 26 Daniel Ayala (Kamara - 88' )
- 22 Ben Gibson
- 11 Emmanuel Ledesma
- 24 Nathaniel Chalobah
- 23 Curtis Main (Graham - 64' )
- 06 Jacob Butterfield (Whitehead - 63' Booked )
- 19 Mustapha Carayol
Substitutes
- 08 Josef Varga
- 09 Danny Graham
- 13 Dmitri Konstantopoulos
- 15 Seb Hines
- 18 Dean Whitehead
- 29 Kei Kamara
- 34 Ryan Brobbel
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