Doncaster Rovers News

There are loads of Sheffield United rumours today - we're not saying they are true, just that they are out there! Plus today's backpages.

A LATE James Hayter penalty clinched a narrow Rovers victory against a plucky Welfare outfit last night.

DONCASTER Rovers midfield ace Richie Wellens has joined Championship rivals Leicester City in a club record A 1 million deal.

DONCASTER Rovers striker Steve Brooker could miss the start of the season. The former Bristol City forward was unable to join in with the rest of the players when the Rovers squad reported back for pre-season training at Cantley Park today.

Former Sunderland midfielder Woods joined from Rotherham in 2007. Doncaster Rovers midfielder Martin Woods is confident of being fit to start the season, despite undergoing a double hernia operation.

BRIGHOUSE Town have signed former Leeds United and Doncaster Rovers midfielder Simon Watson.

PAUL Green says he is fit and raring to go after recovering from an injury-hit first season with Derby County.

JOHN Ryan shrugged off speculation about the possible departure of key players this week and stated firmly that he wanted to keep the squad together for next season's assault on the Championship.

Doncaster Rovers are bracing themselves for the possible departure of Richie Wellens, but have received no firm bids for the midfielder.

GREGG BLUNDELL today admitted he was considering a move back to Chester City. The 31-year-old striker revealed he had spoken to Blues boss Mark Wright and was expecting to continue talks with the club early next week.

IT'S the day football fans have been waiting the past month for - the release of the new football fixtures.

Chris Weale is going to be a big hit at Leicester City, according to one of his former team-mates. Adam Lockwood, who was in the same Yeovil team as Weale for five years, says the 27-year-old goalkeeper will be desperate to prove himself in the Championship after a difficult spell at Bristol City.

Doncaster Rovers have expressed an interest in Leeds United's transfer-listed striker Jermaine Beckford after the Whites rejected their bid for Australian midfielder Neil Kilkenny, writes LEON WOBSCHALL.

DONCASTER Rovers will make their debut at the Yorkshire Masters next month. Former midfield favourite Mark Rankine, current assistant boss Richard O'Kelly and goalkeeping coach Lee Butler will lead Rovers' first ever challenge for the most coveted prize in indoor football.

The seeded and regionalised pots for the League Cup first round have been decided.

LEEDS United manager Simon Grayson has warned Doncaster Rovers that midfielder Neil Kilkenny is not for sale.

Walsall's injury-troubled defender Stephen Roberts has stepped up his rehabilitation programme after a successful back operation, the club revealed this week.

FORMER York City favourite Jon Maloney is targeting a return to KitKat Crescent.

Leeds United have turned down a bid from Doncaster Rovers for midfielder Neil Kilkenny a ' with the Championship outfit also confirming their interest in transfer-listed Jermaine Beckford.

Doncaster Rovers have become the first club to express their interest in highly-rated Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford.