News Archive

Academy 3 April 2024

Dates confirmed for final U18 matches this season

Rovers U18s will kick off their Merit League campaign on home soil as they welcome Notts County to Cantley Park on Saturday, April 6.

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Academy 26 March 2024

Academy to hold first ever business fair

The Academy will host its first ever business fair at the Eco-Power Stadium on Friday, May 10 as we seek to build stronger bonds with the local community.

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Academy 25 March 2024

REPORT | Rovers U18 2 Hartlepool United U18 3

Rovers U18s closed out the Youth Alliance League regular season with a 3-2 defeat to Hartlepool United at Cantley Park.

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Academy 15 March 2024

Harry Wood relishing accelerating development with Grantham loan

Harry Wood feels his loan with Northern Premier League East side Grantham Town has only accelerated his development.

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Academy 12 March 2024

U18s can take plenty from Bradford draw: Dillon

First year scholar Kenzie Dillion felt Rovers U18 had plenty to be encouraged by in their goalless draw at Bradford City.

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Academy 12 March 2024

REPORT | Bradford City U18 0 Rovers U18 0

The U18s played out a goalless draw at Bradford City in the EFL Youth Alliance League.

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Academy 15 February 2024

Academy coach Ollie Beaglehole fundraising for Mind

Rovers U9s coach Ollie Beaglehole will be participating in a boxing match this March to raise money for charity Mind.

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Academy 12 February 2024

Thompson: Rotherham defeat frustrating

First-year scholar Charlie Thompson was left frustrated by the manner of his side’s narrow loss against Rotherham United in the EFL Youth Alliance League.

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Academy 12 February 2024

Sinclair pleased by dominance

Professional development phase Frank Sinclair was encouraged by his side’s performance levels despite falling to a narrow defeat against Rotherham United.

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Academy 12 February 2024

REPORT | Rovers U18s 0 Rotherham U18s 1

Rovers U18s fell to a narrow defeat in the EFL Youth Alliance League as they were beaten by Rotherham United on the Eco-Power Stadium 3G.

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Academy 9 February 2024

PREVIEW | Rovers U18s vs Rotherham U18s

Rovers U18s are all set for a South Yorkshire derby on Saturday February 11, as they welcome Rotherham United in the EFL Youth Alliance League (kick-off 11am).

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Academy 30 January 2024

Allen proud of team effort against Notts County

Second-year scholar Freddie Allen felt every member of Rovers U18s played their part in the 3-1 win over Notts County in the EFL Youth Alliance League.

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Academy 30 January 2024

Sinclair praises youth team's energy in Notts County win

Professional development phase coach Frank Sinclair was left delighted with his side as they ran out 3-1 winners against Notts County in the EFL Youth Alliance League.

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Academy 29 January 2024

VACANCY | Head of Academy medical and performance

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional candidate to fulfil the role as a full-time physiotherapist, working primarily with the U18 squad whilst also taking a strategic operational role...

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Academy 29 January 2024

REPORT | Rovers U18s 3 Notts County U18s 1

Rovers U18s made it back-to-back wins in the EFL Youth Alliance League as they comfortably saw off Notts County on the Eco-Power Stadium 3G.

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Academy 23 January 2024

Hard work paying off for Straughan-Brown

First-year scholar Sam Straughan-Brown felt Rovers U18s responded well against Lincoln City to pick up their first EFL Youth Alliance League win of 2024.

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Academy 23 January 2024

Sinclair hails all round performance from Rovers U18s

Professional development phase coach Frank Sinclair was impressed with the performance levels throughout Rovers U18s victory over Lincoln City.

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Academy 22 January 2024

REPORT | Rovers U18s 2 Lincoln U18s 0

Rovers U18s recorded their first victory of 2024 as they saw off Lincoln City in the EFL Youth Alliance League on the Eco-Power Stadium 3G.

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Academy 19 January 2024

PREVIEW | Rovers U18s vs Lincoln U18s

Rovers U18s are back on home soil this weekend as they welcome Lincoln City to the Eco-Power Stadium 3G in the EFL Youth Alliance League (12pm kick-off).

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Academy 16 January 2024

REPORT | Notts County U18s 5 Rovers U18s 1

Rovers U18s fell to defeat on the road as they were beaten by Notts County in the EFL Youth Alliance League on the Clifton FSM 3G.

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Academy 15 January 2024

Academy trio head out on work experience

Second year scholars Harry Wood, Justin Bennett and Max Adamson have gone out on work experience.

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Academy 12 January 2024

PREVIEW | Notts County U18s vs Rovers U18s

Rovers U18s hit the road for the first time in 2024 this Saturday as they travel to Notts County in EFL Youth Alliance League action.

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Academy 9 January 2024

Sinclair: U18s were rusty against Mansfield

Professional development phase lead Frank Sinclair was pleased by the standards shown by his side despite falling to a narrow defeat against Mansfield Town.

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Academy 9 January 2024

REPORT | Rovers U18s 0 Mansfield U18s 1

Rovers U18s fell to defeat in their first match of 2024 as they were beaten by Mansfield Town on the Eco-Power Stadium 3G.

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Academy 8 January 2024

VACANCY | Academy goalkeeping coach

Club Doncaster is more than just a sports club and the company aim to improve people’s lives, through all levels of elite sport, community engagement, and education every day.

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Academy 5 January 2024

PREVIEW | Rovers U18s vs Mansfield U18s

Rovers U18s return to EFL Youth Alliance League action this Saturday for the first time in 2024 as they face off with Mansfield Town on the Eco-Power Stadium 3G.

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Academy 2 January 2024

VACANCY | Foundation Phase casual coach

Doncaster Rovers Academy are recruiting for a casual coach to join the club's Foundation Phase.

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Academy 22 December 2023

Academy opening hours Christmas 2023

Doncaster Rovers Academy is closed for Christmas 2023 from December 22 until January 2.

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Academy 1 December 2023

Academy coach Dillon Sandiford to take on Sheffield Half Marathon

Rovers U10s coach Dillon Sandiford will take on the Sheffield Half Marathon in April 2024.

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Academy 29 November 2023

Allen praises battling performance

Second year scholar Freddie Allen praised Rovers U18s’ resilience after they collected another point in the EFL Youth Alliance League against Grimsby Town.

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Academy 29 November 2023

Sinclair pleased with point against Grimsby

Professional development phase lead Frank Sinclair felt a draw was a fair result in his side’s latest EFL Youth Alliance League tie against Grimsby Town.

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Academy 28 November 2023

REPORT | Rovers U18 0 Grimsby Town U18 0

Rovers U18s extended their unbeaten run to four matches after being held to a goalless draw by Grimsby Town in the EFL Youth Alliance League.

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Academy 21 November 2023

Adamson makes goalscoring return to U18s

Second year scholar Max Adamson was delighted after making a goalscoring return from injury in the youth team’s dramatic win over Bradford City.

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Academy 20 November 2023

Sinclair delighted with late dramatic win against Bradford

Professional development phase lead Frank Sinclair has praised his side’s resilience as they came from behind to win in stoppage time against EFL Youth Alliance League rivals Bradford City.

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Academy 20 November 2023

REPORT | Rovers U18s 3 Bradford U18s 2

Rovers U18s made it a successful return to home turf as they ran out as late victors against Bradford City in the EFL Youth Alliance League.

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Academy 17 November 2023

PREVIEW | Rovers U18s vs Bradford U18s

Rovers U18s return to EFL Youth Alliance League action this Saturday as they welcome Bradford City to the Hoober Homes Elite Performance Centre.

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Academy 15 November 2023

Will Green heads out on work experience

Doncaster Rovers U18s second year scholar Will Green has joined Maltby Main on work experience.

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Academy 15 November 2023

REPORT | Morecambe U18s 0 Rovers U18s 1 (Youth Alliance Cup)

Rovers U18s recorded back-to-back wins for the first time this season as they clinched a last-gasp winner against Morecambe in the EFL Youth Alliance League Cup.

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Academy 6 November 2023

REPORT | Lincoln U18s 0 Rovers U18s 2

Rovers U18s recorded their first EFL Youth Alliance League victory of the season as they saw off Lincoln City at the Soper of Lincoln Elite Performance Centre.

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Academy 30 October 2023

REPORT | Rovers U18 0 AFC Fylde 1

Rovers’ FA Youth Cup campaign was ended at the first round stage after falling to a stoppage time goal against AFC Fylde at the Eco-Power Stadium.

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Academy 30 October 2023

PREVIEW | Rovers U18 v AFC Fylde U18 - FA Youth Cup

Rovers U18s will be back under the lights at the Eco-Power Stadium for the first time in two years as they welcome AFC Fylde in the FA Youth Cup.

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Academy 24 October 2023

Rovers U18s to host AFC Fylde in FA Youth Cup

Doncaster Rovers U18s will host AFC Fylde U18s in the first round proper of the FA Youth Cup.

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Academy 24 October 2023

VACANCY | Head of Academy sports science

Doncaster Rovers Academy are recruiting for a head of Academy sports science.

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Academy 23 October 2023

Rovers schoolboys thrive at EFL tournament

Rovers schoolboys (U9s-U14s) participated in the EFL's weekend of festivals with two age groups coming away with the top prize.

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Academy 20 October 2023

VACANCY | Rovers Academy casual coach (Foundation Phase)

Club Doncaster is the brand that connects Doncaster’s elite sports teams, the company also manage the delivery of events at Doncaster’s Eco PowerStadium, and associated Elite Performance Centre.

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Academy 18 October 2023

Rovers U18s enjoy double friendly delight

Rovers U18s have picked up two positive results in friendlies against Chesterfield and Nottingham Forest.

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Academy 18 October 2023

Kenneth Imariagbe nominated for September goal of the month

Rovers U18s first year scholar Kenneth Imariagbe has been nominated for the LFE's goal of the month for September 2023.

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Academy 10 October 2023

VACANCY | Casual Academy therapists

Doncaster Rovers Academy are recruiting for casual therapists to join the club.

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Academy 10 October 2023

Sinclair reflects on Hartlepool defeat

Professional development phase lead coach Frank Sinclair has praised his side’s performance levels despite recent defeats in the EFL Youth Alliance League.

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Academy 9 October 2023

REPORT | Hartlepool U18s 1 Rovers U18s 0

Rovers U18s fell to defeat in the north east as they were beaten by Hartlepool United in the EFL Youth Alliance League.

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Academy 29 September 2023

PREVIEW | Rovers U18s vs Harrogate U18s

Rovers U18s welcome reigning EFL Youth Alliance League champions Harrogate Town to the Hoober Homes Elite Performance Centre on Saturday for their latest league fixture.

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Academy 28 September 2023

Pilgrim: Foundation Phase is thriving in the early part of the season

Lead foundation phase coach Adam Pilgrim has provided an update on the operations of his department following the opening months of the 2023/24 campaign.

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