DICKOV ON COPPINGER AND STRIKERS

Paul Dickov has given his views on new strikers Curtis Main and Nathan Tyson,and has now expressed delight in James Coppinger signing a new contract.

Coppinger was originally set to leave Doncaster,but has now agreed a two-year extension to dismiss any rumours of him departing South Yorkshire.

Tyson and Main have both agreed deals with Doncaster as replacements to Chros Brown and Billly Sharp.Dickov says the move was only possible due to James Husband's transfer to Middlesbrough.

"James' sale has generated transfer money and we've gotten Curtis Main in return.He has a lot of talent and potential about him,"says Dickov.

"Curtis has been looked down on a lot because of his record at Middlesbrough but he needs some game time to both mature and develop as a team player."

"Tyson has been at us since the Portugal trip and I'm glad to get him.He has an atheltic approach to the game and is a good example for Alex Peterson to follow along with that of Theo Robinson."

MAIN:'I'M MULLING OVER MOVE'

New signing Curtis Main has told BBC Teeside and the Doncaster Rovers official Twitter how he is mulling over his move and how the challenge ahead will be a good one.

Main,22,signed a three-year deal on Tuesday.

"The gaffer(Paul Dickov) has said how he wants me to make a name for myself here at Doncaster,"he explained.

"It was a good move for me because I want to have more game time-and score more hopefully!"

HUSBAND LEAVES,TWO JOIN

James Husband has agreed terms with Middlesbrough to sign a deal with the Championship club,whilst Doncaster sign Charlton defender Cédric Evina and Striker Curtis Main.

Husband,a product of Doncaster's youth academy,is now reunited with former teammate George Friend.He has penned a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

As a part of the deal,Middlesbrough's Curtis Main has moved to Doncaster on a three-year deal.He had spent two years as a youth player under Tony Mowbray since joining from Darlington in 2012.

French defender Evina,22,is a former Arsenal trainee.He joins on a two-year deal after being told he had no future at Charlton.

DONCASTER SIGN STRIKER TYSON

Doncaster Rovers have successfully completed a deal to sign free agent striker Nathan Tyson on a one-year deal following a trial period.

The former Nottingham Forest man,32,had been at the club for a fortnight training with the first team ever since he left Blackpool in July.

Tyson previously has notably played for Nottingham Forest,where he played over 150 games over three years before moving to rivals Derby County.He signed for Blackpool in 2012 but only made 10 appearances due to injuries.

After departing Blackpool in the summer,he trialled at Doncaster and played the full match against Sheffield Wednesday.

THREE SET TO DEPART

James Husband,Richie Wellens and long-serving midfielder James Coppinger are set to leave Doncaster Rovers,according to BBC Sheffield.

Husband,20,has been at the club since he was a teenager and was a regular last season on the wing and in defence occasionally.He is rumoured to be joining Middlesbrough.

Wellens,in his second spell at Doncaster,has told BBC Radio Sheffield that his future at Doncaster was 'uncontrollable' and he couldn't carry on playing.

Coppinger has been a Doncaster player since signing from Exeter City in 2004.He made his 400th appearance for the club in April and spent ten years in red and white.The club legend,33,had been offered a new deal two weeks ago by his manager but the collapse of the Tomlinson/Ryan takeover has caused this to falter.

Recently,Coppinger admitted how his career as a Doncaster player was 'all but over.'

Doncaster haven't signed any players with two weeks until the new season.However,should James Husband join Middlesbrough,Curtis Main will head in the opposite direction.

BARNSLEY SIGN GOALKEEPER TURNBULL

Doncaster Rovers goalkeeper Ross Turnbull has moved to fellow League One side and South Yorkshire rivals Barnsley on a two-year-deal.

The 29-year-old goalkeeper,pictured above with new Barnsley striker Sam Winnall,has become Barnsley's fourth summer signing.

The former Chelsea substitute and Middlesbrough trainee previously had a loan spell at Barnsley under Simon Davey in 2006.

"I wanted to sign as soon as contact was made with me,"says Turnbull.

"I know I have to settle down first but it'll be a good move for me."

Barnsley signed Doncaster trailist James Bailey earlier this week to boost their squad,who were relegated along with Donny last season.

Paul Dickov's Doncaster have failed to make any signings yet with three weeks until the season starts.

GERRARD:'KEEPERS SHOWING PROMISE"

Goalkeeping coach Paul Gerrard has told BBC Sheffield how the two trialist goalkeepers at Doncaster Rovers are showing promising signs of being good players.

Ben Williams and Jamie Ashdown have been at the club now for three weeks,with the two fighting to sign a deal.

30-year old Williams,a former Manchester United trainee,last played for Hibernian in the SPL but left following relegation to the second tier.Ashdown,31,previously played for Portsmouth and was in the FA Cup winning side of 2008.

Both goalkeepers have impressed manager Paul Dickov on the training pitch and Williams has been described by the boss as an 'ideal' goalkeeper.

ROVERS TAKEOVER "IN DOUBT"

John Ryan and Louis Tomlinson have announced today that the deal to take control of Doncaster Rovers is now off.

A statement on Thursday has said that on behalf of the Tomlinson-Ryan Trust,the deal has failed to get approval from the Football League and has caused a collapse in the investment.

The footballing bodies have been contacted but have made no clear decision yet as to if the approval has been declared or not.

John Ryan told the club website,"It's just a potential story and a a fabrication of the truth.Unless we have a lot of cash,we'll be turned down by the Football League."

Ryan,64,had previously been chairman for fifteen years.He now has admitted he may never be involved in football again.

DICKOV WANTS MORE EFFORT IN PORTUGAL

Paul Dickov has warned the Doncaster Rovers squad that they need to show they can put in more effort during their tour of Portugal.

The players set off to their camp near Lisbon on Tuesday morning after the 2-0 friendly defeat at Lincoln City.Doncaster had trialled free agents for the game in hope of penning deals for some.

"The game at Lincoln was a chance for any youth team players and trialists to show what they're made of.They didn't put in enough effort and we need to try harder,"admits Dickov.

"I don't want to see the mistakes we made at Lincoln in Portugal.We lacked energy because of the way we pushed them,but tiredness isn't an excuse and we must do better."

QUINN DEPARTS DONCASTER ROVERS

Paul Quinn has decided to leave Doncaster Rovers by mutual consent,with Birmingham City looking highly likely to sign him.

Should Lee Clark's side choose to snap him up on a contract,he will join Mark Duffy and David Cotterill.The midfielders both left Doncaster for Birmingham earlier this month.

Scottish defender Quinn,29,joined Doncaster from Cardiff City in 2012 for the new League One campaign.

He scored twice for the club in over fifty appearances at the Keepmoat and told the club website he was "gutted but wanted to make the correct choice on his future."

CARLISLE SIGN PAYNTER FROM ROVERS

League Two newcomers Carlisle United have signed striker Billy Paynter from Doncaster Rovers on a 12-month deal after he completed his medical.

The 29-year old former Port Vale,Swindon and Leeds striker joined Doncaster on a free transfer in 2012 but has rejected a new deal.

Paynter joins Carlisle following their relegation from the third tier last season,with the Cumbrians wanting an immediate return to League One in 2014/15.